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NJ S143
NJ S143Permits charter school to limit admission to single gender, students at-risk of academic failure, students with disabilities, or English language learners.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, section 7 of P.L.1995, c.426 (C.18A:36A-7), a charter school may limit admission to a particular grade level or to areas of concentration of the school, such as mathematics, science, or the arts. This bill amends current law to provide that a charter school also may limit admission to a single gender, or to provide expanded learning opportunities for students at-risk of academic failure, students with disabilities, or English language learners.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to allow charter schools, which are publicly funded schools that operate independently of traditional school districts, to further limit their admissions beyond just grade level or specific academic programs. Specifically, charter schools will now be permitted to restrict enrollment to a single gender, or to focus on providing specialized educational opportunities for students who are at risk of not succeeding academically, students with disabilities, or those who are learning English as a second language. These expanded admission criteria are in addition to the existing ability for charter schools to limit admissions to particular grade levels or areas of concentration like math, science, or the arts, and all admission criteria must be reasonable and clearly stated in the school's charter.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S143 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/143_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/143_I1.HTM |
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