New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2452: "Safer Students Act"; requires school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, contracted service providers, and institutions of higher education to review employment history of prospective employee for allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2452 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Safer Students Act"; requires school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, contracted service providers, and institutions of higher education to review employment history of prospective employee for allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. Primary sponsor: Tony Bucco (Republican), Shirley Turner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tony Bucco (Republican); Shirley Turner (Democratic).