The Senate Resolution establishes the Senate Task Force on Legislative Curriculum Mandates in New Jersey, aimed at reviewing existing statutory curriculum requirements for grades K-12. The task force will consist of eight members, including two bipartisan Senate co-chairpersons and six education policy experts representing various educational sectors. Its primary objective is to assess the educational, financial, and administrative implications of current curriculum mandates, ensuring they align with contemporary educational goals and do not impose unnecessary burdens on schools.
The task force is tasked with evaluating the effectiveness of these mandates and considering potential revisions, repeals, or consolidations based on comprehensive input from educators, administrators, parents, students, and other stakeholders. It is expected to hold meetings and hearings as needed and will produce a report detailing its findings and recommendations within one year of the resolution's adoption. This initiative underscores the Senate's commitment to fostering equitable and quality education for all students in New Jersey.