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NJ S2477

NJ S2477
Requires school district to provide majority of preschool pupil placements at licensed child care provider programs.


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Introduced
05/09/2022
In Committee
09/29/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires a school district receiving preschool education aid through the "School Funding Reform Act of 2008" (C.18A:7F-43 et al.) to provide no less than 50 percent of preschool pupil placements at licensed child care provider programs. The remaining preschool pupil placements will be provided in district programs and Head Start programs. The bill permits, upon application, a school district to be granted a waiver by the Department of Education of the bill's requirements if sufficient preschool pupil placements are not available at licensed child care provider programs within the school district. A school district that requests a waiver is required to provide such information as the Department of Education specifies to justify the request.

AI Summary

This bill requires school districts receiving preschool education aid to provide at least 50% of preschool pupil placements at licensed child care provider programs, with the remaining placements in district programs and Head Start programs. The bill allows a school district to request a waiver from the Department of Education if sufficient placements are not available at licensed child care providers within the district, and the district must provide information to justify the waiver request.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 09/29/2022)

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