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NJ S3485
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
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Children under the care, custody, or supervision of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) in New Jersey are prohibited from being home-schooled
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The prohibition applies to children placed in resource family homes (foster care) and kinship care homes
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Affected children must be enrolled in either a public school or a nonpublic school
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The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment
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Sponsored by Senator James Beach of District 6 (Burlington and Camden counties) and introduced February 12, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides that children under care, custody or supervision of DCPP may not be home-schooled.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
2/12/2026