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NJ A5376
NJ A5376"Pandemic Education Relief Act"; provides additional State school aid for certain school districts that have previously experienced reductions and establishes allowable uses of aid.
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Introduced
05/08/2023
05/08/2023
In Committee
05/08/2023
05/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
"Pandemic Education Relief Act"; provides additional State school aid for certain school districts that have previously experienced reductions and establishes allowable uses of aid.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Pandemic Education Relief Act", provides additional state school aid for certain school districts that have previously experienced reductions in funding. It establishes that districts that had funding cuts between the 2019-2020 and 2023-2024 school years will receive an amount equal to the total reductions they experienced. The funds can only be used for academic purposes and to address learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as implementing evidence-based interventions, providing mental health support, hiring additional instructional staff, and purchasing educational materials and technology. The bill prohibits the use of these funds for school facilities projects, capital maintenance, or increasing general staff salaries, except for those taking on new educational responsibilities. Districts must report on how they use the funds, and the Commissioner of Education can withhold aid if funds are used for unallowable purposes.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 05/08/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5376 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5376_I1.HTM |
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