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NJ S2912
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Raj Mukherji
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AI Summary
- Mandates New Jersey school districts incorporate instruction on voting into the grade 12 curriculum as part of Social Studies standards
- Required instruction must cover the importance of voting, the role and responsibilities of citizens as voters
- Students must learn about voter registration including eligibility requirements, pre-registration, and registration processes
- Instruction must include practical information on how to vote, such as locating polling places and requesting absentee ballots
- School districts may collaborate with election officials and local boards of elections to develop curriculum and provide voter registration forms to students
Legislative Description
Requires instruction on voting in curriculum of students in grade 12 as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies.
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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