New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

S 4336 — Requires principals and teachers of public schools to conduct two sentence oral recitation from Declaration of Independence before opening of school each day in grades three through 12; appropriates $10,000.

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 May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill requires daily recitation of the Declaration of Independence in public schools for grades 3-12.

Principals and teachers in public schools must lead students in a two-sentence oral recitation of the Declaration of Independence each day for grades three through twelve. The bill includes a $10,000 appropriation.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Some educators and staff may need to incorporate this daily recitation into their lesson plans.
  • Families: Families may see an increased focus on civic education and national history in their children's daily school routine.
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Summary

Declaration of Independence-conduct oral recitation each day, grades 3-12;$10K

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 29, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SED

Sponsors

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4336 do?
Declaration of Independence-conduct oral recitation each day, grades 3-12;$10K
Who sponsors S 4336?
S 4336 is sponsored by Holzapfel, James W. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4336?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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