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NJ S1592

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Amato

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits New Jersey school districts and public institutions of higher education from adopting policies that prevent active military members or veterans from speaking to students, sports teams, clubs, assemblies, classes, or graduation ceremonies.

  • Requires school districts to forward all correspondence with military members or veterans seeking to address students to the appropriate executive county superintendent.

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to withhold all or part of a school district's State aid for violations of the prohibition.

  • Authorizes the State Treasurer to withhold all or part of a public institution of higher education's State operating aid for violations.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Prohibits school districts and public institutions of higher education from adopting policies that bar military members or veterans from addressing students.

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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