New Jersey § 18a:35-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:35-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:35-4.
A school district shall incorporate age-appropriate instruction in grades six through
12 on the law and meaning of consent for physical contact and sexual activity as part
of the district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive
Health and Physical Education. The instruction shall be designed to increase discussion and awareness that consent
is required before physical contact or sexual activity, as well as the social, emotional,
and relational impact surrounding sexuality, the right to say no to unwanted physical
contact or sexual activity, and the virtues of respecting the right of others to say
no. The Commissioner of Education shall provide school districts with age-appropriate
sample learning activities and resources designed to implement this requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:35-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:35-4 cover?
Section 18a:35-4 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 18a:35-4?
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