New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 857: Requires parental consent for student to participate in health, family life education, or sex education program.

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

Plain-language summary

A 857 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires parental consent for student to participate in health, family life education, or sex education program. Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican), Vicky Flynn (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican); Vicky Flynn (Republican).