New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A4901: Seal of Civic Readiness-estab; attaining high level of proficiency in civics
Status: In committee, May 7, 2026
Establishes State Seal of Civic Readiness to recognize certain students attaining high level of proficiency in civics.
What the bill says
An Act establishing the State Seal of Civic Readiness and supplementing Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes.
From the introduced text, May 7, 2026:
An Act establishing the State Seal of Civic Readiness and supplementing Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. a. The State Seal of Civic Readiness is established to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in civic knowledge, skills, and applied engagement. The State Seal of Civic Readiness shall be awarded by the local board of education to graduating high school seniors who meet the criteria established by the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection b. of this section. School district participation in this program shall be voluntary. b. The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), establishing criteria for the award of a State Seal of Civic Readiness. The criteria shall build directly upon the States existing high school graduation requirements in social studies or any other subject area and shall not establish additional high school graduation requirements. The criteria shall provide multiple flexible pathways and be designed to ensure equitable access for students in every school district by utilizing existing school, district, and community resources. The criteria shall require a student to demonstrate: (1) proficiency in civic knowledge, including the United States Constitution, the New …
Sponsors
- Maureen Rowan (D, 2) · primary sponsor
- Anthony Angelozzi (D, 8) · primary sponsor
- Kenyatta Stewart (D, 35) · primary sponsor
- Vincent M. Kearney (D, 21)
- Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D, 15)
- Aura K. Dunn (R, 25)
- Gary S. Schaer (D, 36)
- William F. Moen, Jr. (D, 5)
- William B. Sampson, IV (D, 31)
- Ed Rodriguez (D, 20)
Latest actions
- : INT 1RA REF AED
Subjects: EDUCATION
Common questions
- What is A4901?
- A4901 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Seal of Civic Readiness-estab; attaining high level of proficiency in civics.
- What does A4901 do?
- In its own words: An Act establishing the State Seal of Civic Readiness and supplementing Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes.
- What is the status of A4901?
- In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RA REF AED (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored A4901?
- Maureen Rowan (D, 2), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for A4901?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4901
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