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NJ A142
NJ A142Restricts Commissioner of Education's authority to reject school district's budget proposal.
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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
Prior to adopting a budget or presenting it to voters for approval, as may be applicable, a school district must submit the budget proposal to the Commissioner of Education for review and approval. The commissioner may reject the proposal and direct modifications if the commissioner, among other things, is not satisfied that the budget proposal is sufficient to satisfy the thoroughness and efficiency standards that have been established. This bill eliminates that statutory authority and specifies that the commissioner may not reject a budget proposal based on the fact that the proposal includes a general fund tax levy or total general fund budget that is less than the amount included in the prior budget year.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the Commissioner of Education's authority to reject a school district's budget proposal based on the fact that the proposal includes a general fund tax levy or total general fund budget that is less than the amount included in the prior budget year. Prior to this change, the Commissioner could reject a budget proposal and direct modifications if they were not satisfied that the budget was sufficient to meet the state's thoroughness and efficiency standards. The bill specifies that the Commissioner may no longer reject a budget proposal for this reason.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A142 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/142_I1.HTM |
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