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NJ S70
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Holzapfel
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AI Summary
- Prohibits public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools from requiring students to wear face masks in indoor or outdoor areas of school buildings, on school grounds, or on school buses
- Applies to all K-12 students in New Jersey attending both public and private schools
- Preserves students' right to voluntarily wear face masks at school or on school buses if they choose
- Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session of New Jersey's 222nd Legislature
- Sponsored by Senators James W. Holzapfel (District 10) and Michael L. Testa, Jr. (District 1), with six co-sponsors
Legislative Description
Prohibits requiring students to wear face masks in schools and on school buses.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/13/2026
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