S 940 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes "Parents Bill of Rights Act"; prohibits school district from interfering with fundamental right of parent or guardian to engage in and direct student's education; permits opt-out of school district curriculum.

This bill, S 940 ("Parents Bill of Rights Act"), grants New Jersey parents and guardians specific rights regarding their child's education in public schools. It requires schools to provide parents with a curriculum summary, allow them to review classroom materials (including textbooks and media), and permits opting a child out of any curriculum conflicting with the parent's conscience or religious beliefs - without academic penalties for credit or graduation. The bill explicitly bars school districts from interfering with these rights or denying parent requests for educational information. It directly affects parents/guardians of K-12 students and school districts across New Jersey.
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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 Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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