S 1335 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Removes diversity and inclusion instruction requirements for students in grades kindergarten through eight.

This bill removes a requirement for New Jersey public schools to teach diversity and inclusion lessons to students in kindergarten through grade 8. It specifically eliminates the mandate that schools incorporate instruction on unconscious bias and its societal impact for these younger grades. The bill modifies existing law (P.L.2021, c.32), which previously required such lessons for all students in grades K-12, by narrowing the requirement to apply only to grades 9-12. The change directly affects K-8 students and school districts, removing specific curriculum obligations related to diversity education and unconscious bias examination.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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