New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S1900

Introduced
3/3/22  

Caption

Requires public schools, and nonpublic schools which receive federal funding, to provide students with information on rights afforded under Title IX, and provide contact information for Title IX coordinator.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will affect all public schools and nonpublic institutions subject to Title IX, thereby promoting a clearer understanding of students' civil rights in educational settings. This legislative shift requires schools to actively engage in disseminating critical information that could aid in addressing instances of discrimination and other violations of rights in education. Moreover, it signals the state's commitment to upholding federal standards pertaining to civil rights in education and enhancing transparency and accountability among educational institutions.

Summary

Senate Bill S1900 seeks to enhance awareness of rights afforded under Title IX among students in New Jersey. It mandates that all public and nonpublic schools receiving federal funding display information about these rights prominently on their websites. This includes the responsibilities of schools under Title IX, the identity and contact details of the Title IX coordinator, and the procedures for filing complaints regarding discrimination. The goal of the legislation is to ensure that students are informed about their rights and how to take action if they feel those rights have been violated.

Contention

While the bill is poised to increase awareness and support for Title IX compliance, discussions around it may involve concerns regarding the adequacy of the measures stipulated and whether merely posting information suffices as a method of ensuring compliance. Critics may argue that the efficacy of such notifications depends significantly on the actual enforcement and follow-through by schools. Thus, while S1900 aims to strengthen educational integrity, the practical application of the law may spark debates about effectiveness and accountability in implementation.

Companion Bills

NJ A2066

Same As Requires public schools, and nonpublic schools which receive federal funding, to provide students with information on rights afforded under Title IX, and provide contact information for Title IX coordinator.

Previously Filed As

NJ S930

Requires public schools, and nonpublic schools which receive federal funding, to provide students with information on rights afforded under Title IX, and provide contact information for Title IX coordinator.

NJ A1621

Requires public schools, and nonpublic schools which receive federal funding, to provide students with information on rights afforded under Title IX, and provide contact information for Title IX coordinator.

NJ A2066

Requires public schools, and nonpublic schools which receive federal funding, to provide students with information on rights afforded under Title IX, and provide contact information for Title IX coordinator.

NJ SB207

Prevention Of Title IX Misconduct In Public Schools

NJ S578

Mandates additional requirements for anti-bullying policies of public schools, expands information provided in DOE guidance document on bullying, and requires parents be provided clear explanation of student rights in school bullying investigations.

NJ S1581

Mandates additional requirements for anti-bullying policies of public schools, expands information provided in DOE guidance document on bullying, and requires parents be provided clear explanation of student rights in school bullying investigations.

NJ AB989

Educational equity: sex equity in education: federal Title IX complaints.

NJ S4055

Requires certain nonpublic schools to provide meals to all students under "Working Class Families Anti-Hunger Act"; authorizes limited expansion of income eligibility to qualify public and nonpublic school students for free lunch.

NJ A3126

Requires certain nonpublic schools to provide meals to all students under "Working Class Families Anti-Hunger Act"; authorizes limited expansion of income eligibility to qualify public and nonpublic school students for free lunch.

NJ A5684

Requires certain nonpublic schools to provide meals to all students under "Working Class Families Anti-Hunger Act"; authorizes limited expansion of income eligibility to qualify public and nonpublic school students for free lunch.

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