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A 3789

Requires public schools to post curriculum plans online; requires school districts to make textbooks or other materials used in implementing curriculum plans available for inspection by parents and legal guardians.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Auth and 10 co-sponsors

New Jersey schools must post curriculum plans online and allow parents to inspect textbooks and instructional materials used in classrooms.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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Bill Summary · A 3789

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 3789 mandates that New Jersey public schools post their curriculum plans online and provide parents and legal guardians with access to inspect textbooks and instructional materials used in implementing those curricula. The bill establishes transparency requirements but does not specify enforcement mechanisms, penalties, or funding allocations for compliance.

Why is this important

Parents and guardians would gain increased visibility into what their children are learning and the specific materials being used in instruction. This addresses concerns about curriculum transparency while potentially streamlining the existing process for material review, which currently may require individual requests to schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and compliance burden: Schools may face significant administrative costs and staffing requirements to digitize, organize, and maintain constantly updated curriculum materials online without specified state funding.
  • Proprietary and copyright concerns: Some educational publishers may resist unrestricted online access to textbooks due to intellectual property protections and licensing agreements, potentially limiting what can actually be posted.
  • Implementation timelines: The bill does not specify deadlines for posting materials or standards for online accessibility, leaving districts uncertain about compliance requirements and creating potential for inconsistent implementation across districts.

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

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