New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 280: Lowers age requirement of compulsory school attendance from six to five years old.

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

Plain-language summary

S 280 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Lowers age requirement of compulsory school attendance from six to five years old. Primary sponsor: Shirley Turner (Democratic), Angela McKnight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Shirley Turner (Democratic); Angela McKnight (Democratic).