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NJ A5835
NJ A5835Provides that public school used as polling place shall not be open for classes on day of election.
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Introduced
06/03/2021
06/03/2021
In Committee
06/03/2021
06/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would prohibit boards of education from holding classes whenever a public school is used as a polling place on the day of an election. The board is permitted to use the day for in-service training or professional development for the teaching staff members employed by the school district. The purpose of this bill would be to ensure the safety of students at a time when an increased number of individuals from the general public will be entering school grounds.
AI Summary
This bill would prohibit public schools from holding classes on the day of an election if the school is being used as a polling place. Instead, the school board would be allowed to use the day for in-service training or professional development for teachers. The purpose is to ensure the safety of students when there is an increased number of members of the public on school grounds during an election.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 06/03/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5835_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5835_I1.PDF |
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