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NJ A5235
Requires school districts to close schools on days of general and primary elections.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
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 and primary elections for the general election. Current law provides boards of education with discretion to determine school session dates, but this bill mandates school closures on election days to facilitate voter participation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/11/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A5235 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A9999/5235_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A9999/5235_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5235_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5235_I1.PDF |
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