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NJ S550
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
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Amends N.J.S.18A:42-4 to expand the existing prohibition on distributing campaign literature to public school students from only school elections to include general and municipal elections as well.
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Prohibits giving students any literature promoting, favoring, or opposing any candidate in general, municipal, or school elections on school property or grounds.
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Bars school officials and employees from directing students to engage in activities that support or oppose any candidate, bond issue, proposal, or public question.
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Requires each school district's board of education to establish rules implementing these prohibitions.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Prohibits distribution to students of literature that promotes, favors, or opposes candidacy of any candidate for election at any general, municipal, or school election.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026