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NJ S370
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Douglas Steinhardt
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AI Summary
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New Jersey public high schools (grades 9-12) must hold an annual assembly of at least 30 minutes in November to coincide with Veterans Day, covering military structure, branches, veterans' contributions, ROTC, and service academies.
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Schools must also hold a separate annual veterans appreciation event, which can include publicly honoring veterans, hosting a veteran speaker, or participating in an alternative educational initiative.
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Schools are required to consult with local veterans' associations when developing the veterans appreciation event.
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The requirements would take effect in the first full school year following enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires public schools to provide age-appropriate information to students in grades nine through 12 on United States military and veterans.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026