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NJ S3485

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • The prohibition applies to children placed in resource family homes (foster care) and kinship care homes

  • Affected children must be enrolled in either a public school or a nonpublic school

  • The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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