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NJ S2221
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Ruiz
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AI Summary
- Presidents and vice-presidents of the New Jersey Education Association and American Federation of Teachers-New Jersey must sign an acknowledgement of child abuse reporting requirements before taking office
- This requirement applies to officers of local bargaining units representing kindergarten through 12th grade teachers
- Officers must undergo training on requirements for school district employees to notify authorities of potential incidents involving abused, missing, or neglected children
- The acknowledgement covers duties established under existing state law (C.9:6-8.10 and C.18A:36-25) and State Board of Education regulations
- The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires certain officers of education organizations to sign acknowledgement and undergo training concerning duties to report child abuse.
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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