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NJ S1468

NJ S1468
Provides that public school used as polling place shall not be open for classes on day of election.


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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 bill would prohibit boards of education from holding classes whenever a public school is used as a polling place on the day of an election. The board is permitted to use the day for in-service training or professional development for the teaching staff members employed by the school district. The purpose of this bill would be to ensure the safety of students at a time when an increased number of individuals from the general public will be entering school grounds.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that on any election day, if a public school is designated as a polling place, the local board of education must cancel regular classes for students. However, this day can be utilized for in-service training or professional development activities for the school district's teaching staff, with the primary goal of enhancing student safety by limiting their presence on school grounds when the general public is entering for voting.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

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

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