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Senate Education Committee moves an array of K–12 bills; cybersecurity, out‑of‑school time and IEP changes among items advanced
Summary
Beyond high‑profile safety bills, the committee released a package of education measures including cybersecurity curriculum (S3222), an out‑of‑school time advisory commission (S3457), a school supervisor mentorship pilot (S3933) and changes to IEP process notice (S3982). Several bills will go to budget or need further amendment.
The Senate Education Committee concluded a full agenda on March 17, releasing multiple bills that cover K–12 priorities from funding and workforce development to student data privacy.
S3222 would require cybersecurity instruction for grades 9–12 and tasks the secretary of higher education with developing a model curriculum and loan‑redemption incentives for teachers; education associations supported the goal but pressed for amendments to avoid an inflexible local instructional mandate and to provide time for teacher preparation.
S3457 would establish a New Jersey Out‑of‑School…
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