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
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
lower
3 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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