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S 4256

Requires mandatory jail time for repeat violators of orders of protection

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Leroy Comrie and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey public high schools must hold an annual 30-minute assembly and a veterans appreciation event to educate 9–12 graders about the U.S. military, veterans, ROTC, and service

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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Bill Summary · S 4256

Summary of New Jersey Bill S 4256

Note on title discrepancy: The bill’s listed title (“Requires mandatory jail time for repeat violators of orders of protection”) appears inconsistent with the introduced version text, which focuses on providing information about the United States military in public high schools. The summary below reflects the introduced content and operative provisions.

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 4256
  • Introduced: March 17, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Senate Children and Families Committee (also listed as referred to Senate Education; actions show referral to Children and Families)
  • Primary sponsor: Kevin S. Parker
  • Cosponsor: Leroy Comrie
  • Companion/Related: A 5680 (companion bill)
  • Context: The bill would require public high schools (grades 9–12) to incorporate a structured program about the U.S. military, veterans, and related institutions into school activities.

Key Provisions

  1. Military Information Assembly

    • Public high schools must annually hold an assembly for students in grades 9–12.
    • Contents: age-appropriate information on the U.S. military, including an overview of the military’s structure and branches, the contributions of veterans to American society, and information about ROTC, U.S. service academies, and other forms of military involvement.
    • Duration: At least 30 minutes.
    • Timing: Held in November to align with Veterans Day.

  2. Veterans Appreciation Event

    • In addition to the required assembly, schools must annually hold a veterans appreciation event.
    • Acceptable formats for the event include:
      • Publicly honoring one or more veterans.
      • A speech or presentation delivered by a veteran.
      • An alternative educational initiative honoring members of the U.S. military.

  3. Community Engagement

    • Schools must consult with a local veterans’ association to assist in developing the veterans appreciation event.

  4. Effective Date

    • The act is to take effect immediately but first apply to the first full school year following enactment.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Public high schools (grades 9–12) in New Jersey.
  • Students: High school students who would participate in the military information assembly and veterans appreciation event.
  • Veterans and Veteran Organizations: Local veterans’ associations involved in advising or participating in events.
  • School Administrators and Staff: Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing assemblies and events.

Timeline and Process

  • Introduced in the Senate and immediately referred to the Children and Families Committee (also noted as referred to Senate Education at one point).
  • First full implementation year would follow enactment, given the immediate effective date language.

Legislative Context

  • Sponsors: Kevin S. Parker (primary) and Leroy Comrie (cosponsor).
  • Related Bills: A companion bill is A 5680.
  • Related/Prior Sessions: Several related bill references listed (S 3805, S 844, S 2441, S 2580, S 3263, S 4711, S 5050, S 2947, S 6391) indicating ongoing interest in military education components in schools.

Potential Impact

  • Educational: Increased student exposure to the structure and role of the U.S. military, veterans’ contributions, and pathways such as ROTC and service academies.
  • Community Engagement: Strengthened collaboration between schools and local veterans’ organizations.
  • Logistical: Requires scheduling of assemblies and events, staff coordination, and potential resource allocation for speakers and programming.
  • Equity and Accessibility: Ensures uniform annual programming across districts with high schools; may prompt district-level planning to accommodate diverse student needs.

Note: While the bill’s stated title differs from its introduced content, the summary above reflects the enacted provisions as introduced.

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

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