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NJ S4010

NJ S4010
Establishes School Plastics Upcycling Grant Program in DEP to provide proportional awards to eligible schools based on pro rata share of plastics collected, by each school, for upcycling purposes; appropriates $5 million.


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Introduced
06/26/2023
In Committee
06/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes School Plastics Upcycling Grant Program in DEP to provide proportional awards to eligible schools based on pro rata share of plastics collected, by each school, for upcycling purposes; appropriates $5 million.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the School Plastics Upcycling Grant Program in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to provide proportional awards to eligible schools based on their pro rata share of plastics collected for upcycling purposes. The program will operate on a pilot basis for three years or until the appropriated $5 million is fully expended, after which the DEP Commissioner can continue the program annually if sufficient funding is available. The bill sets eligibility criteria for schools, a funding formula to ensure fair and equitable distribution of grants, and reporting requirements for grantees. The goal is to incentivize schools to collect plastics for upcycling into new school furnishings.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 06/26/2023)

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