Requires school districts to observe Veterans Day as school holiday.
This bill requires all New Jersey public school districts to close on November 11th each year for Veterans Day. Currently, school districts decide which holidays to observe, but this bill would mandate a closure on Veterans Day by prohibiting districts from opening schools on that date. The policy change would apply starting the first full school year after the bill's enactment. It directly affects students, staff, and families in New Jersey public schools by ensuring Veterans Day is observed as a school holiday.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Jim Beach
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