New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4653 — Directs Commissioner of Education to develop and implement Statewide framework for high school graduation.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SED

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill directs the Commissioner of Education to create a framework for high school graduation.

This bill requires the Commissioner of Education to develop and implement a comprehensive framework for high school graduation. The aim is to standardize and enhance the graduation process across the state.

Summary

Statewide framework, high school graduation-develop and implement

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 18A:7C-7.

  • N.J.S.A. 18A:7C-7

    twelfth and the number of students who → : a. 12 and the elements of the high school graduation framework pursuant to section 1 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) ; b. did not complete the elements of the high school graduation framework pursuant to section 1 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) and were denied a diploma; and c. completed the grade 12 course requirements and the elements of the high school graduation framework pursuant to section 1 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) and

    amended

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SED

Sponsors

  • Shirley K. Turner · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Turner, Shirley K.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4653 do?
Statewide framework, high school graduation-develop and implement
Who sponsors S 4653?
S 4653 is sponsored by Turner, Shirley K..
What is the current status of S 4653?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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