Prohibits teaching staff members from inputting information and conversations regarding individually identifiable health information into third party software applications managed by entities engaging in partisan political activity.
This bill prohibits New Jersey school teachers and staff from entering students' or families' personal health details - including medical history, genetic data, or vaccination records - into third-party apps managed by political groups engaged in campaigning, fundraising, or electioneering. It defines "individually identifiable health information" broadly to include any health-related data that could reveal a person's identity. The law would take effect immediately for the next school year, applying to all public school staff. It does not restrict data use within school systems but specifically targets political third-party platforms.
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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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Holly Schepisi
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