Designates last Friday in March of every year "Social-Emotional Learning Day."

AJR 139 designates the last Friday in March of every year as "Social-Emotional Learning Day" in New Jersey. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation to encourage schools, organizations, and communities to observe the day and integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) practices. SEL involves developing skills like emotional management, empathy, and responsible decision-making, which the resolution states benefit schools, families, and communities. This is a symbolic designation with no new funding or mandatory programs.