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Bill > A5716
NJ A5716
Requires school districts to close schools on days of general and primary elections.
summary
Introduced
08/23/2019
08/23/2019
In Committee
08/23/2019
08/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law provides each board of education with the discretion to annually determine the dates on which the schools of the district will be in session, in accordance with law. This bill requires a board of education to close the schools of the district on the day of a general election or on the day of a primary election for the general election.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts to close schools on the days of general elections and primary elections for the general election. The current law allows boards of education to determine school calendars, but this bill mandates that schools must be closed on those election days.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 08/23/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=A5716 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5716_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5716_I1.PDF |
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