New Jersey S4091: School Ethics Act-clarifies applicability, personal statements of board members

What the bill says

An Act concerning school board members and supplementing P.L.1991, c.393 (C.18A:12-21 et seq.).

From the introduced text, May 4, 2026:

An Act concerning school board members and supplementing P.L.1991, c.393 (C.18A:12-21 et seq.). Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. Nothing in the “School Ethics Act,” P.L.1991, c.393 (C.18A:12-21 et seq.), including the Code of Ethics for School Board Members established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2001, c.178 (C.18A:12-24.1), shall be construed to prohibit or limit a board member from speaking, including via social media, on a matter of public concern, such as a school-related matter. 2. This act shall take effect immediately. STATEMENT This bill provides that the “School Ethics Act” is not to be construed to prohibit or limit a board of education member from speaking, including via social media, on a matter of public concern, such as a school-related matter.

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Sponsors

• Declan J. O'Scanlon, Jr. (R, 13) · primary sponsor
• Raj Mukherji (D, 32) · primary sponsor
• Holly T. Schepisi (R, 39)

Latest actions

1. May 4, 2026: INT 1RS REF SED

Common questions

What is S4091?

S4091 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): School Ethics Act-clarifies applicability, personal statements of board members.

What does S4091 do?

In its own words: An Act concerning school board members and supplementing P.L.1991, c.393 (C.18A:12-21 et seq.).

What is the status of S4091?

In committee as of May 4, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RS REF SED (May 4, 2026).

Who sponsored S4091?

Declan J. O'Scanlon, Jr. (R, 13), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S4091?

On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4091