New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

A 5266 — Requires school districts to provide certain minimum periods of lunch and recess for certain students.

Last action — INT 1RA REF AED

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

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill requires school districts to provide minimum lunch and recess periods for certain students.

This legislation mandates that school districts ensure specific minimum periods for lunch and recess for eligible students. It aims to standardize break times to support student well-being.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means your children will have guaranteed time for lunch and recess during school hours.

Summary

Periods of lunch & recess, minimum-req school dist provide for cert students

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 16, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AED

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5266 do?
Periods of lunch & recess, minimum-req school dist provide for cert students
Who sponsors A 5266?
A 5266 is sponsored by Dunn, Aura K. (Republican).
What is the current status of A 5266?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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