Requires school districts to provide instruction on interacting with law enforcement as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies.
New Jersey Assembly Bill A3258 requires all public school districts to add age-appropriate instruction about interacting with law enforcement to Social Studies curriculum, starting immediately. The bill mandates teaching students about law enforcement roles, individual responsibilities to comply with directives, and legal rights during interactions, emphasizing mutual respect. It specifies two curriculum tiers: foundational lessons for K-4 students and more detailed instruction for grades 5-12. An advisory committee - including police unions, civil rights groups, and education organizations - must develop the curriculum, ensuring balanced input on this requirement.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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