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NJ A 291

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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.

New Jersey · 222 · lower

Quick answers

Did NJ A 291 pass?

Not yet. NJ A 291 is in committee as of 2026-01-13 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

What is NJ A 291 about?

NJ A 291 is a bill in the 222 titled “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.”.

Who sponsors NJ A 291?

Kanitra, Paul is the primary sponsor of NJ A 291, joined by 12 cosponsors.

Introduced
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Kanitra, Paulprimary
  • Fantasia, Dawncosponsor
  • McGuckin, Gregory P.cosponsor
  • Bagolie, Rosauracosponsor
  • Webber, Jaycosponsor
  • Scharfenberger, Gerrycosponsor
  • Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D.cosponsor
  • Rowan, Maureencosponsor
  • Flynn, Victoria A.cosponsor
  • Auth, Robertcosponsor
  • Egan, Kevin P.cosponsor
  • Inganamort, Michaelcosponsor
  • Kane, Melindacosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-13

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

    introduction,referral-committee

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A291

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