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Introduced
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
In Committee
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the Sports Equipment Equity Pilot Program. Under the program, grants will be awarded to school districts to help enhance school athletic programs by providing students with sports equipment and other related resources to participate in sports and physical activities in schools. A school district that wants to apply for a grant under the pilot program is required to submit an application to the commissioner. The application is required to include: relevant information to support the district's need for such a program; information concerning the availability and quality of existing athletic program equipment and resources in the district; any other information as prescribed by the commissioner. The commissioner is to select six school districts for participation in the pilot program. To the maximum extent possible, the commissioner is required to select school districts in the southern, central, and northern regions of the State and is to seek a cross section of school districts from urban, suburban, and rural areas. At the conclusion of the pilot program each participating school district is required to submit a report to the commissioner. The report is to include, at a minimum, information on the number of students who were served by the pilot program, including the number of students in each grade level; and the school district's views on the success and benefits of the program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Sports Equipment Equity Pilot Program. Under the program, the Commissioner of Education will award grants to school districts to help enhance their athletic programs by providing students with sports equipment and other resources to participate in sports and physical activities. School districts interested in the program must submit an application to the Commissioner, which includes information about the district's need for the program and the availability and quality of their existing athletic resources. The Commissioner will select six school districts, aiming to represent different regions and community types, to participate in the two-year pilot program. At the end of the pilot, each participating district must submit a report to the Commissioner on the program's impact, and the Commissioner will then provide a report to the Governor and Legislature on the program's implementation and effectiveness, including a recommendation on whether to continue and expand it.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 02/08/2024)
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/A3585 |
BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3585_I1.HTM |
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