New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1297: Requires instruction on cybersecurity in grades nine through 12; requires Office of Secretary of Higher Education to develop cybersecurity model curricula; establishes loan redemption programs for individuals in certain cybersecurity occupations.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1297 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires instruction on cybersecurity in grades nine through 12; requires Office of Secretary of Higher Education to develop cybersecurity model curricula; establishes loan redemption programs for individuals in certain cybersecurity occupations. Primary sponsor: Cody Miller (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Cody Miller (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.