New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 854: Provides that public school parent who objects to learning material or activity that parent considers harmful may receive voucher from school district to enroll student in nonpublic school.

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

Plain-language summary

S 854 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that public school parent who objects to learning material or activity that parent considers harmful may receive voucher from school district to enroll student in nonpublic school. Primary sponsor: Testa, Michael L., Jr., Joe Pennacchio (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Testa, Michael L., Jr.; Joe Pennacchio (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.