Bill > S341

This bill requires the Commissioner of Education in New Jersey to annually recommend specific dates for spring break in school districts. Under the proposed legislation, if a school district decides to have a spring break, it must take the commissioner's recommended dates into consideration during its scheduling process. The commissioner is mandated to inform school districts of the recommended spring break dates no later than June 30th of the preceding school year, giving districts advance notice for planning purposes. The bill will take effect in the first full school year following its enactment, and allows the commissioner to take any necessary preparatory administrative actions in advance. This legislation appears aimed at providing guidance and some standardization to school districts regarding spring break scheduling while still preserving local districts' discretion in making final decisions.

Education

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S341