New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4660 — Requires school districts to include instruction on significance of Juneteenth Independence Day as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies.

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

This bill requires schools to teach about the importance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

This bill mandates that public school districts include lessons on Juneteenth Independence Day in their social studies curriculum. The goal is to ensure students understand the significance of this day in American history.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can expect their children to learn about an important event in American history related to freedom and equality.

Summary

Public school instruction-require to include significance of Juneteenth

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SED

Sponsors

  • Joseph P. Cryan · Primary
  • Angela V. McKnight · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Cryan, Joseph P.
  • McKnight, Angela V.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4660 do?
Public school instruction-require to include significance of Juneteenth
Who sponsors S 4660?
S 4660 is sponsored by Cryan, Joseph P. and McKnight, Angela V..
What is the current status of S 4660?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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