S.854

Provides that public school parent who objects to learning material or activity that parent considers harmful may receive voucher from school district to enroll student in nonpublic school.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S854 allows parents to receive a voucher for nonpublic school tuition if they object to certain school materials or activities.

New Jersey S854 provides that a public school parent who objects to learning material or activity that the parent considers harmful may receive a voucher from the school district to enroll the student in a nonpublic school. The voucher equals 75 percent of the resident school district’s annual spending per pupil prorated based upon the number of days remaining in the school year.

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee