A 4348 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes task force to examine school discipline practices including racial disparities and effectiveness.

New Jersey's A4348 bill establishes a 10-member task force to examine school discipline policies and practices in public schools, with a specific focus on racial disparities and effectiveness. The task force will study current discipline methods - including their impact on preschool students and racial groups - and evaluate how well policies promote school safety while reducing problem behaviors. It will also review federal guidance (like the 2014 Dear Colleague Letter) and best practices to recommend improvements for equitable discipline. The task force must submit a final report with findings and recommendations within 12 months of organizing.
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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