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NJ S555

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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