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NJ S1169

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Corrado

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • New Jersey Department of Education must annually collect data from school districts, educational services commissions, and approved private schools on the use of physical restraints and seclusion techniques on students with disabilities
  • Data collection must include the number of incidents, type and duration of each restraint or seclusion technique used, and the number of students affected
  • DOE must publish the collected data annually on its website while protecting student privacy
  • Published data must be disaggregated by county and by student race, gender, and age
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires DOE to collect and publish data on use of restraints and seclusion on students with disabilities.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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