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NJ A964

NJ A964
Defines a day in session for purposes of a school district's receipt of State school aid.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under current law, in order to receive its State school aid, a school district must be in session for at least 180 days during the preceding school year. This bill defines a "day in session" as a day on which the school is open, students are under the guidance and direction of a teacher engaged in the teaching process, and is not less than six hours. The bill specifies that the six-hour requirement will not be applicable to a school that enrolls only kindergarten students. Under current State Board of Education regulations at N.J.A.C.6A:32-8.3(b), a school day consists of not less than four hours.

AI Summary

This bill defines a "day in session" for the purpose of a school district's receipt of State school aid. Under the bill, a "day in session" is a day when the school is open, students are under the guidance and direction of a teacher engaged in the teaching process, and is not less than six hours, except for schools that enroll only kindergarten students. The current State Board of Education regulation requires a school day to consist of not less than four hours. The bill specifies that this six-hour requirement will not apply to schools with only kindergarten students.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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