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This Concurrent Resolution proposes an amendment to the New Jersey State 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 on the amount of money provided by the state and local districts, how that money is spent, and how it is raised. Importantly, the proposed amendment explicitly states that it does not require any specific minimum or maximum funding from the state and does not limit the Legislature's authority to regulate school funding as it sees fit. This resolution outlines the process for submitting this proposed amendment to the voters for their approval in a general election.