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SR64
SENATE RESOLUTION No. 64
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
222nd LEGISLATURE
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INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Sponsored by:
Senator� KRISTIN M. CORRADO
District 40 (Bergen, Essex and Passaic)
SYNOPSIS
���� Establishes Senate Task Force on Legislative
Curriculum Mandates.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
���� As introduced.
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A Senate
Resolution
establishing the Senate Task
Force on Legislative Curriculum Mandates.
whereas
,
The New Jersey Department of Education has
developed core curriculum content standards designed to describe what students
should learn as a result of receiving a thorough and efficient education; and
whereas
,
In recent years, various statutory and
regulatory curriculum mandates have been enacted, impacting educational
programs and their delivery within the State; and
whereas
,
It is essential to periodically review these
mandates to ensure they align with current educational goals, do not impose
unnecessary burdens, and effectively serve the best interests of New Jersey�s
students; and
whereas
,
The Senate recognizes the need to conduct a
comprehensive review of all existing legislative curriculum mandates to
evaluate their educational, financial, and administrative implications; and
whereas
,
Feedback from educators, school administrators,
parents, and students is vital to understanding the real-world impact of these
mandates on school districts and classroom experiences; and
whereas
,
A task force dedicated to assessing these
mandates will provide a platform for transparent discussions, policy
improvements, and recommendations that align with the State�s vision for
equitable and quality education for all students; now, therefore,
����
Be It
Resolved
by the Senate of the State of New
Jersey:
���� 1. There is hereby established
the Senate Task Force on Legislative Curriculum Mandates. The purpose of the
task force shall be to review all existing statutory requirements for
curriculum for grades kindergarten through 12 and make recommendations.
���� b.� The task force shall
consist of eight members appointed by the President of the Senate as follows:
���� (1)� two members of the
Senate, who shall not be of the same political party and who shall serve as
co-chairpersons; and
���� (2)� six individuals with
expertise in education policy, curriculum development, and school
administration, who shall be selected to ensure representation from a diverse
range of educational perspectives, including public, private, and charter
school sectors.
���� c.� The task force may meet
and hold hearings at the places it designates during the sessions or recesses
of the Legislature. It shall be entitled to call to its assistance and avail
itself of the services of officials and employees of any State, county, or municipal
department, board, bureau, commission, or agency as it may require.
���� 2.� The task force shall:
���� a. �review all existing
legislative curriculum mandates currently in effect in the State;
���� b. �evaluate the educational
impact, effectiveness, and financial implications of these mandates on public
schools and other educational institutions;
���� c. �consider potential
revisions, repeals, or consolidations of these mandates to better align with
contemporary educational needs and goals; and
���� d. �consult with educators,
administrators, parents, students, and other stakeholders to gather
comprehensive input on the impact of these mandates.
���� 3. The task force shall issue
a report to the President of the Senate and the Senate no later than one year
following the adoption of this resolution, containing the findings,
conclusions, and recommendations of the task force concerning the review and
potential revisions of existing legislative curriculum mandates.
���� 4.� This Senate resolution
shall take effect upon its adoption by this House.
STATEMENT
���� This resolution establishes
the Senate Task Force on Legislative Curriculum Mandates. The task force will
be composed of members of the Senate and education policy experts. It is
charged with reviewing all existing legislative curriculum mandates to evaluate
their educational, financial, and administrative impact and provide
recommendations for any necessary changes. The task force will issue its final
report to the Senate no later than one year following the adoption of the
resolution.