S 3086 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires board of education to provide an individual textbook for each student enrolled in class.

S 3086 requires every public school district in New Jersey to provide each student with their own textbook (including electronic versions) for classes that use textbooks as the primary learning material. This directly affects all students enrolled in courses using textbooks, ensuring they have individual access rather than sharing materials. The law defines "textbook" broadly to include books, workbooks, manuals, or digital resources used as the main study source. It aims to address situations where students lacked textbooks, which hindered their ability to complete homework and prepare for assessments. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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