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NJ S1968
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Holly Schepisi
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AI Summary
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Changes New Jersey's current "opt-out" system to an "opt-in" requirement, where students cannot participate in health, family life education, or sex education programs without prior written parental consent.
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Requires schools to make complete curricula and supplemental materials available to parents through online portals, school libraries, or offices during school hours, with audio-visual materials available for in-person review upon request.
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Mandates each board of education develop and distribute curriculum summaries to parents and post them on district websites to encourage parental involvement in student instruction.
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Students without parental consent will be excused from health/sex education portions of courses with no penalties to credit or graduation.
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Amends P.L.1979, c.428 and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires parental consent for student to participate in health, family life education, or sex education program and provides parents with access to certain public school curricula.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026