A857

Requires parental consent for student to participate in health, family life education, or sex education program.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A857 requires parental consent for students to participate in health, family life education, or sex education programs.

New Jersey A857 mandates that parents must provide written consent for their children to participate in health, family life education, or sex education programs in public schools. Students whose parents do not give consent will be excused from these specific course portions without any penalties affecting credit or graduation. This bill amends existing law to introduce the requirement of parental consent.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee