A 674 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits requiring students to wear face masks in schools and on school buses.

This New Jersey bill prohibits schools and school buses from requiring students to wear face masks in any indoor or outdoor school area. It directly affects all public and nonpublic elementary and secondary school students in the state. The bill removes mandatory mask requirements but allows students to wear masks voluntarily if they choose. It takes immediate effect upon enactment and applies to all school buildings and grounds, as well as school buses.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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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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