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S 1136

Requires public schools, and nonpublic schools which receive federal funding, to provide students with information on rights afforded under Title IX, and provide contact information for Title IX coordinator.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Beach and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey schools must inform students of Title IX rights and provide Title IX coordinator contact information to increase awareness of sex discrimination protections.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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Bill Summary · S 1136

Legislative bill overview

S 1136 mandates that all public schools and federally-funded nonpublic schools in New Jersey inform students about their rights under Title IX (the federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education) and provide them with contact information for their school's Title IX coordinator. The bill essentially requires schools to make Title IX protections and complaint mechanisms more transparent and accessible to students.

Why is this important

Title IX complaints often go unreported because students are unaware of their rights or how to report violations. By requiring schools to actively distribute this information, the bill could increase reporting of sexual harassment, assault, and discrimination—allowing schools to address these issues and protect vulnerable students. This addresses a documented gap between existing legal protections and student awareness of them.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools may face expenses for creating materials, training staff, and potentially handling increased complaint volumes
  • Scope of nonpublic schools: The requirement only covers nonpublic schools receiving federal funding, which may be viewed as incomplete protection or alternatively as government overreach into private institutions
  • Complaint handling capacity: Schools might struggle with administrative burden if awareness campaigns significantly increase Title IX complaints without corresponding resources for investigation and resolution

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

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