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NJ SCR29
NJ SCR29Proposes amendment to Constitution to describe manner in which Legislature will provide for maintenance and support of thorough and efficient system of free public schools.
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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 proposed amendment to the Constitution states that the Legislature, through the enactment of laws, will determine the components of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools, and how such a system will be funded. The financing mechanism would include the amount that should be funded locally, as well as by the State. State funding provided for education must be equitable, take student and community needs into consideration, and not result in significant disparities in per student funding across different communities. However, the constitutional provision is not to be construed as establishing a minimum or maximum funding level. Additionally, the State would not be required to consider the amount of funding provided to a community in prior years when determining State funding in subsequent years.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to the State Constitution that would clarify the Legislature's role in providing for a "thorough and efficient system of free public schools," a constitutional requirement for public education. The amendment states that the Legislature will enact laws to define what constitutes such a system and how it will be funded, including determining the respective contributions of the State and local school districts. These laws must ensure equitable funding that considers student and community needs, preventing significant disparities in per-student State funding across different communities, but they are not required to set minimum or maximum funding levels or base future funding on prior years' allocations.
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/SCR29 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SCR/29_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/29_I1.HTM |
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