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NJ A121
NJ A121Restricts Commissioner of Education's authority to reject school district's budget proposal.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prior to adopting a budget or presenting it to voters for approval, as may be applicable, a school district must submit the budget proposal to the Commissioner of Education for review and approval. The commissioner may reject the proposal and direct modifications if the commissioner, among other things, is not satisfied that the budget proposal is sufficient to satisfy the thoroughness and efficiency standards that have been established. This bill eliminates that statutory authority and specifies that the commissioner may not reject a budget proposal based on the fact that the proposal includes a general fund tax levy or total general fund budget that is less than the amount included in the prior budget year.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the statutory authority of the Commissioner of Education to reject a school district's budget proposal on the basis that the proposal includes a general fund tax levy or total general fund budget that is less than the amount included in the prior budget year. Previously, the Commissioner could reject a budget proposal if they were not satisfied that it was sufficient to satisfy the established thoroughness and efficiency standards. This bill removes that authority, allowing school districts to submit a budget proposal with a lower general fund tax levy or total general fund budget compared to the prior year, without the Commissioner being able to reject it on those grounds.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A121 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A0500/121_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A0500/121_I1.PDF |
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