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NJ S854
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Testa
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AI Summary
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Parents or guardians who object to curriculum materials or activities they consider harmful may withdraw their child from public school and receive a voucher for nonpublic school enrollment
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Vouchers equal 75 percent of the resident school district's annual per-pupil spending, prorated based on remaining days in the school year
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"Harmful" objections specifically include materials that conflict with parental beliefs about sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, conscience, ethics, morality, or religion
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School districts are required to provide the voucher to cover tuition and fees at the nonpublic school of the parent's choice
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Pre-filed for introduction in New Jersey's 2026 legislative session, sponsored by Senators Testa and Pennacchio
Legislative Description
Provides that public school parent who objects to learning material or activity that parent considers harmful may receive voucher from school district to enroll student in nonpublic school.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026