A1297

Requires instruction on cybersecurity in grades nine through 12; requires Office of Secretary of Higher Education to develop cybersecurity model curricula; establishes loan redemption programs for individuals in certain cybersecurity occupations.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1297 mandates cybersecurity instruction in grades 9-12, develops model curricula for higher education, and establishes loan redemption.

New Jersey A1297 requires school districts to incorporate cybersecurity instruction in grades 9 through 12, based on curriculum guidelines developed by the Commissioner of Education. The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, in consultation with other agencies, will create model cybersecurity curricula for higher education institutions. The bill also establishes two loan redemption programs: one for individuals in cybersecurity occupations and another for teachers of cybersecurity-related subjects.

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Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee