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NJ S2221

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Ruiz

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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