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S 2190

Revises certain requirements concerning graduation proficiency test and eliminates requirement that graduation proficiency test be administered to eleventh grade students.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Nilsa Cruz-Perez and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey bill eliminates mandatory graduation proficiency test administration to eleventh graders, revising statewide testing requirements for high school students.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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Bill Summary · S 2190

Legislative bill overview

S 2190 modifies New Jersey's graduation proficiency testing requirements by eliminating the mandatory administration of the graduation proficiency test to eleventh grade students. The bill revises certain other requirements related to this test, though specific details on what other requirements are modified are not provided in the bill summary.

Why is this important

Graduation proficiency tests are gatekeeping mechanisms that can significantly impact student outcomes, college readiness, and educational equity. Changes to when and how these tests are administered affect thousands of students annually and may influence graduation rates, remedial education needs, and educational pathways for New Jersey's high school population.

Potential points of contention

  • Testing timing shift: Moving away from eleventh grade administration could compress testing into senior year, potentially creating additional academic pressure or leaving less time for remediation before graduation
  • Proficiency standards: Unclear whether eliminating eleventh grade testing maintains, lowers, or alters the overall proficiency bar for graduation eligibility
  • Educational equity: Changes may disproportionately affect students with learning differences or those requiring additional preparation time, depending on how requirements are restructured

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

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