Local Bills
This section highlights key New Jersey Senate and Assembly bills that directly impact high school students like you. We have carefully curated and summarized these legislative initiatives to provide clear and accessible insights into how they affect your education, community, and rights. By reviewing these summaries, you can stay informed about the policies shaping your daily life, discuss them with your peers, and participate in student-led voting initiatives. Understanding these legislative developments empowers you to engage in civic discourse and take an active role in shaping your community. Explore the latest bills and make your voice heard.
Eliminating the High School Graduation Proficiency Test in New Jersey
New Jersey’s Assembly Bill A4121 proposes eliminating the high school graduation proficiency test, shifting the focus from standardized testing to local assessments and GPA as more accurate indicators of student success.
How Would You Like To Vote?
New Jersey Assembly Bill A4369 and Senate Bill S3240 aim to give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in school board elections, empowering students to influence education policy and participate in local democracy.
Bringing Computer Science to Every New Jersey High School
Senate Bill S1178 aims to make computer science education available in every New Jersey high school, preparing students with the skills they need to succeed in a tech-driven economy and closing the digital access gap.