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S 4227

Requires instruction in physical education in certain elementary and secondary schools

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Designates June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New Jersey; asks the Governor to issue annual proclamations and urge observance by officials and residents, with no new funding.

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Bill Summary · S 4227

Summary of Bill S 4227 (Introduced Version)

Note: The introduced text for Bill S 4227 designates LGBTQIA+ Pride Month rather than addressing physical education instruction. The summary below reflects the introduced content as provided.

What the bill would do

  • Designates the month of June in each year as “LGBTQIA+ Pride Month” in the State of New Jersey.

Key provisions

  • Designation
    • June is officially designated as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New Jersey to recognize all members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, nonbinary, and other identities.
  • Proclamation
    • The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling on public officials and state residents to observe Pride Month with appropriate activities and programs.
  • Effective date
    • The act would take effect immediately upon enactment.
  • Legislative statement (context)
    • The accompanying statement cites federal actions aimed at reducing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and notes various observed responses. It argues that New Jersey already commemorates multiple diversity-related observances and posits Pride Month as an appropriate addition to promote DEI principles.

Who would be affected

  • State officials and agencies responsible for observances and proclamations.
  • Public and private organizations, schools, communities, and residents in New Jersey who would participate in Pride Month activities and programs prompted or encouraged by the governor’s proclamation.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced in the Senate on March 3, 2025.
  • Referred to the Senate Education Committee, with additional references to the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (as part of the legislative action history).
  • Primary sponsor: Kevin S. Parker.
  • Related bills referenced (from prior sessions): S 2523, S 3254, S 3902, S 2257, S 4226, S 5014, S 6194.

Potential impact

  • Symbolic and ceremonial impact: formal recognition of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month by the State, with potential to galvanize public education and community events.
  • Administrative impact: minor administrative work for the Governor’s Office and state agencies to issue annual proclamations and coordinate observance activities.
  • No direct fiscal appropriations or new program mandates are specified in the introduced text.

Additional notes

  • The bill’s title in the provided information references “Requires instruction in physical education in certain elementary and secondary schools,” which does not align with the introduced text. The summary above reflects the bill’s introduced content establishing LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. If a PE-instruction provision exists in another version, please share that text for an accurate, separate summary.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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