New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 822: Prohibits institution of higher education from using cultural competency as criteria for consideration in making certain personnel determinations.

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

Plain-language summary

S 822 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits institution of higher education from using cultural competency as criteria for consideration in making certain personnel determinations. Primary sponsor: Bob Singer (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bob Singer (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.