A291

Requires school districts to include information on events of September 11, 2001 as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies; requires public schools to hold annual events commemorating September 11, 2001.

Introduced·1/13/26
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New Jersey A291 mandates school districts to incorporate September 11, 2001 events into Social Studies curriculum and requires annual school.

New Jersey A291 requires school districts to integrate age-appropriate instruction on the September 11, 2001 events into the Social Studies curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school students. This instruction covers the historical context, timeline of the events, heroic actions of first responders, global response to terrorism, and strategies for tolerance and acceptance. Additionally, public schools must organize annual commemorative events to enhance student awareness, providing age-appropriate discussions on conflict resolution, diversity, and tolerance.

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee