New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A5667: Civics and Debate Initiative, New Jersey-establish in DOE
Status: In committee, October 19, 2026
Establishes New Jersey Civics and Debate Initiative in DOE.
What the bill says
An Act establishing the New Jersey Civics and Debate Initiative in the Department of Education and supplementing chapter 6 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes.
From the introduced text, October 19, 2026:
An Act establishing the New Jersey Civics and Debate Initiative in the Department of Education and supplementing chapter 6 of 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 Commissioner of Education shall establish the New Jersey Civics and Debate Initiative in the Department of Education. The purpose of the initiative shall be to increase the availability and quality of speech and debate programs in public schools. b. The initiative shall support and expand access to Statewide civic literacy and speech and debate programs through activities that include but are not limited to: (1) educating and training coaches and students; (2) training judges and volunteers; (3) promoting educational competition opportunities; (4) leading training and leadership development experiences; (5) establishing competition standards; and (6) maintaining Statewide data reporting. c. The initiative shall host a variety of civics and debate events throughout the State and shall provide logistical support and coordination support for other initiatives in the State that advance speech and debate programs for students. d. Funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the initiatives purposes may be applied towards the following expenses of the initiative: (1) administrative operations, including staffing, insurance, compliance, reporting, and infrastructure; (2) programmatic operations, including curriculum, training, summer programs, workshops, …
Sponsors
- Maureen Rowan (D, 2) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RA REF AED
Subjects: EDUCATION, EDUCATION - SCHOOL BOARDS AND DISTRICTS
Common questions
- What is A5667?
- A5667 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Civics and Debate Initiative, New Jersey-establish in DOE.
- What does A5667 do?
- In its own words: An Act establishing the New Jersey Civics and Debate Initiative in the Department of Education and supplementing chapter 6 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes.
- What is the status of A5667?
- In committee as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RA REF AED (October 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored A5667?
- Maureen Rowan (D, 2).
- Where is the official record for A5667?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5667
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