New Jersey S4660 mandates school districts to teach about Juneteenth Independence Day in social studies classes.
New Jersey S4660 requires school districts to incorporate instruction on the historical and cultural significance of Juneteenth Independence Day into their social studies curriculum. This includes teaching students about the events of June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers announced the end of the Civil War and the freedom of enslaved people in Texas. The bill also mandates the Commissioner of Education to provide age-appropriate learning activities and resources to enhance students' understanding of Juneteenth.
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