New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

S 4457 — Requires State Board of Education to include bullying awareness and prevention in New Jersey Student Learning Standards.*

Last action — REP/SCS 2RS

  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 June 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    2 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill mandates bullying awareness and prevention instruction in New Jersey school districts' health education curricula.

This legislation requires school districts in New Jersey to incorporate bullying awareness and prevention into their health and physical education programs. The goal is to educate students about bullying and its prevention as outlined in the state's learning standards.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can expect schools to actively teach children about bullying and how to prevent it.

Summary

Bullying awareness and prevention-require districts include instruction

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 16, 2026

Action History

  1. REP/SCS 2RS

  2. INT 1RS REF SED

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (116)

116 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4457 do?
Bullying awareness and prevention-require districts include instruction
Who sponsors S 4457?
S 4457 is sponsored by McKnight, Angela V., Corrado, Kristin M., Singleton, Troy (Democrat), and Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4457?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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