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NJ S2131

NJ S2131
Provides Supplemental Transportation Growth Aid for school districts in 2023-2024 school year; appropriates $31.6 million.


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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 requires the Commissioner of Education to provide Supplemental Transportation Growth Aid to a school district, in addition to the amount of State school aid the district is receiving in the 2023-2024 school year. The amount of aid allocated to a school district would be the sum of:· $40 multiplied by the number of students who are transported without any special services; and · $275 multiplied by the number of special education students who have special transportation requirements. The bill appropriates the sum of $31.6 million to provide for the Supplemental Transportation Growth Aid.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Commissioner of Education to provide Supplemental Transportation Growth Aid to school districts in the 2023-2024 school year, in addition to their regular state school aid. The aid amount is calculated as $40 per regular education student and $275 per special education student with special transportation requirements. The bill appropriates $31.6 million from the Property Tax Relief Fund to the Department of Education to fund this aid.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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