S 2912
Requires instruction on voting in curriculum of students in grade 12 as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies.
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Bill overview
This bill requires New Jersey high schools to include instruction on voting in the curriculum for students in grade 12 as part of the state’s Social Studies standards. The State Board of Education will adopt specific standards related to voting, and school districts must integrate this instruction into their curriculum starting the year after the bill becomes law. The instruction will cover topics such as the importance of voting, voter registration processes, and how to cast a ballot.
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