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NJ A 5123

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Requires principals and teachers of public schools to conduct two sentence oral recitation from Declaration of Independence before opening of school each day in grades three through 12; appropriates $10,000.

New Jersey · 222 · lower

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Did NJ A 5123 pass?

Not yet. NJ A 5123 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-18): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

What is NJ A 5123 about?

NJ A 5123 is a bill in the 222 titled “Requires principals and teachers of public schools to conduct two sentence oral recitation from Declaration of Independence before opening of school each day in grades three through 12; appropriates $10,000.”.

Who sponsors NJ A 5123?

Auth, Robert, Myhre, Gregory E. are the primary sponsors of NJ A 5123, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Introduced
2026-05-18
Latest action
2026-05-18 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Auth, Robertprimary
  • Myhre, Gregory E.primary
  • Clifton, Robert D.cosponsor
  • Flynn, Victoria A.cosponsor
  • McClellan, Antwan L.cosponsor
  • DiMaio, Johncosponsor
  • Fantasia, Dawncosponsor
  • Kanitra, Paulcosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-05-18

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5123

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