NJ SCR67

Bill

Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to describe the manner in which the Legislature shall provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools.

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This proposed amendment would require the enactment of laws prescribing the components of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools. While these laws would also be required to provide for the funding of a system of free public schools, this proposed amendment specifies that nothing herein contained shall be construed as requiring any minimum or establishing any maximum amount of funds to be provided by the State, or as in any way restricting, limiting, or otherwise affecting the right of the Legislature to regulate the funding of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools in the manner and to the extent the Legislature determines to be appropriate.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to clarify how the Legislature is responsible for ensuring a "thorough and efficient system of free public schools," which refers to the education provided to all children in the state between the ages of five and 18. The amendment would require the Legislature to pass laws that define what constitutes such a school system and how it will be funded. However, it explicitly states that these laws will not set any minimum or maximum amount of state funding, nor will they limit the Legislature's authority to decide how much funding is appropriate and how it should be raised and distributed.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Parker Space (R)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR67

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR67
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SCR/67_I1.HTM
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/67_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
ACR16	Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to describe the manner in which the Legislature shall provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee	Carry Over
SCR22	Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to describe the manner in which the Legislature shall provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee	Carry Over

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