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NJ A5253

NJ A5253
"Fully Funding Schools and Cutting Property Taxes Act"; repeals certain sections of law; requires additional aid to lower property taxes commensurate with residents' ability to support schools; appropriates $2.9 billion.


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Introduced
02/28/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

"Fully Funding Schools and Cutting Property Taxes Act"; repeals certain sections of law; requires additional aid to lower property taxes commensurate with residents' ability to support schools; appropriates $2.9 billion.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Fully Funding Schools and Cutting Property Taxes Act", repeals certain sections of existing law and requires additional state aid to lower property taxes commensurate with residents' ability to support schools. It appropriates $2.9 billion to provide increased state school aid in the 2023-2024 school year. The bill also includes provisions to ensure school districts receive the greatest amount of state aid, allows districts to petition for additional aid, and requires districts that receive increased aid to reduce their adjusted tax levies accordingly, subject to certain criteria.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Motion To Table (42-33-0) (Greenwald) (on 06/30/2023)

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