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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testa, Michael L., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Pennacchio | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Parker Space | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Doug Steinhardt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee