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NJ S3086
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Benjie Wimberly
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AI Summary
- Mandates that New Jersey school district boards of education provide an individual textbook for each student enrolled in any class that uses a textbook
- Defines "textbook" broadly to include books, workbooks, manuals (bound or looseleaf), and electronic textbooks serving as the principal source of study material for a class
- Addresses reported concerns from parents in some districts where not all students in a class receive textbooks, putting them at a disadvantage for homework and test preparation
- Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session, sponsored by Senator Benjie E. Wimberly of District 35 (Bergen and Passaic)
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires board of education to provide an individual textbook for each student enrolled in class.
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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