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NJ SCR30
NJ SCR30Proposes constitutional amendment prohibiting any student from being compelled to attend public school other than one nearest to student's residence.
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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
This constitutional amendment would prohibit compelling any student to attend a public school other than the public school nearest to the student's residence and which is located within the school district in which the student resides, provided the public school provides the course of study which the student is pursuing.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would prevent students from being forced to attend a public school other than the one closest to their home, provided that school is within their residential school district and offers the specific curriculum the student is pursuing. A concurrent resolution is a legislative measure that is passed by both houses of a legislature but does not have the force of law; it is often used to express the legislature's opinion or to propose constitutional amendments. This proposal aims to give students and their families more choice in public school assignments, limiting the ability of the state or local school districts to mandate attendance at a school that is not the nearest available option that meets the student's educational needs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
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/SCR30 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SCR/30_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/30_I1.HTM |
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