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NJ S183

Requires school districts to close schools on days of general and primary elections.


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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

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 in New Jersey to close schools on the days of general elections and primary elections for the general election. Under current law, school boards have discretion to determine the school calendar, but this bill mandates that schools be closed on those election days.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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