"Parents' Bill of Rights Act"; requires public school and school district provide certain information to parents and guardians and obtain parental consent prior to taking certain actions.
This bill, known as the Parents' Bill of Rights Act, establishes new rules for public schools and school districts in New Jersey to ensure parents and guardians have specific access to information and decision-making power regarding their children's education. It requires schools to provide parents with access to curriculum materials, student records, teacher qualifications, and data-sharing details, while also mandating written consent before collecting biometric data, organizing field trips, or using photos and videos of students. Additionally, the law prohibits schools from forcing parents to sign nondisclosure agreements to review educational materials and grants parents the right to be notified of safety incidents near the school and to attend school board meetings. To enforce these provisions, the bill allows parents to file civil lawsuits if their rights are denied and gives the state Attorney General the authority to seek legal injunctions against schools that violate the act.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 4, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
State
District
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Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
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Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
P
Mike Inganamort
RRepublican
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