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NJ S555
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
- Expands New Jersey's existing sexual abuse and assault awareness education requirement for grades preschool through 12 to include instruction on Internet safety and the dangers of online predators
- Amends P.L.2019, c.185 to mandate this content as part of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education
- Adds the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking to the list of organizations the Commissioner of Education must consult when developing age-appropriate sample learning activities and resources
- Takes effect 30 days after enactment
- Sponsored by Senator James Beach (District 6 - Burlington and Camden) and pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session
Legislative Description
Provides that required instruction on sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention in grades preschool through 12 include content on Internet safety and dangers of online predators.
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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