S 3927 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires State, county, and municipal social service workers to periodically complete implicit bias and cultural competency training.

This bill requires social service workers at the state, county, and municipal levels in New Jersey to complete periodic training on implicit bias and cultural competency. The law mandates an annual online tutorial that must be finished by April 1 of every even-numbered year, along with additional annual training sessions directed by local or state supervisors. County and municipal boards, as well as state department heads, are responsible for verifying and reporting completion of these trainings as public information. The legislation defines key terms like implicit bias and cultural competency to ensure consistent understanding across all agencies.
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Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
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