Requires school district to allow graduating student to wear military sash while participating in high school graduation ceremony.
This bill (S 1593) expands existing law to require New Jersey school districts to allow graduating students who are active members of the U.S. Armed Forces to wear a military sash or stole issued by their service branch during high school graduation ceremonies. It directly affects eligible students who have met all diploma requirements and are otherwise qualified to participate in graduation. The key provision adds "military sash or stole" to the list of permitted attire (previously only dress uniforms were allowed), specifying these items must be issued by a recruiter upon enlistment. The change applies immediately upon enactment and applies to all public school districts in New Jersey.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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