New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1716: Eliminates high school graduation proficiency test.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1716 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Eliminates high school graduation proficiency test. Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Alixon Collazos-Gill (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Alixon Collazos-Gill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Andrea Katz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Carmen Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee