A 3135 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes "Parents' Bill of Rights."

New Jersey's Bill A 3135, titled the "Parents' Bill of Rights," establishes specific rights for parents of minors (under 18) regarding their children's education, health care, and school records. It requires schools and health care providers to notify parents about their children's health and well-being, grants parents the right to direct education and health care decisions (including reviewing school and medical records), and prohibits institutions from interfering with these rights without a compelling state interest. The bill also mandates school districts to create policies promoting parental involvement, such as procedures for parents to learn about curricula and object to instructional materials based on moral, religious, or sexual content. It explicitly states parents cannot override child welfare protections or court orders, and does not apply to decisions that would harm a child.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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