New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 1343: Permits students to be eligible for high school graduation credits in career readiness or career, and technical education for completing county fire academy course under certain circumstances.*
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- In committee
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Plain-language summary
S 1343 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits students to be eligible for high school graduation credits in career readiness or career, and technical education for completing county fire academy course under certain circumstances.*. Primary sponsor: Joe Pennacchio (Republican), Tony Bucco (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Pennacchio | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Tony Bucco | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Vin Gopal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Britnee Timberlake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
- Passed by the Senate (40-0)
- Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee