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All middle school students will have to take the lessons in government, participation and how to spot discredited sources.

Sen. Troy Singleton said the proposal would increase understanding of how American democracy works.

View Comments Gov. Phil Murphy signed the "Laura Wootons Law" legislation Friday, which mandates all New Jersey middle schools teach civics classes starting September 2022.    “As a very young child, I used to see my mother leave the house in the middle of the night. When she came back, it was night again," said Yvonne Hill about her late mother, Laura Wooton, the states and nations longest-serving poll worker. Murphy named the law after Hills mother. "Now of course, I know she was going t...

Gov. Phil Murphy signed the "Laura Wootons Law" legislation Friday, which mandates all New Jersey middle schools teach civics classes starting September 2022.    “As a very young child, I used to see my mother leave the house in the middle of the night. When she came back, it was night again," said Yvonne Hill about her late mother, Laura Wooton, the states and nations longest-serving poll worker. Murphy named the law after Hills mother. "Now of course, I know she was going to the polls,�...