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NJ SCR21

NJ SCR21
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to describe the manner in which the Legislature shall provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to describe the manner in which the Legislature shall provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools.

AI Summary

This Concurrent Resolution proposes an amendment to the New Jersey Constitution to clarify how the Legislature is responsible for ensuring a "thorough and efficient system of free public schools" for all children between the ages of five and 18. The amendment would allow the Legislature to pass laws that define what constitutes such a system and how it should be funded, including decisions about the amount of money provided by the state and local districts, how those funds are spent, and how they are raised. Importantly, the resolution states that this amendment would not require the state to provide any specific minimum or maximum amount of funding, nor would it limit the Legislature's authority to regulate school funding as it sees fit. If approved, this proposed amendment would be put to a public vote in the next general election.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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