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NJ A6176
NJ A6176Expands category of nonresident children who school district may enroll without payment of tuition.
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Introduced
12/08/2025
12/08/2025
In Committee
12/08/2025
12/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that school districts may enroll nonresident children of all school district employees, who are permitted by contract or local district policy, without the payment of tuition. Under current law, a school district is permitted to enroll nonresident children of teaching staff members of the school district without payment of tuition. A teaching staff member is defined by law as an employee of the district who holds a position requiring the employee to hold a valid and effective standard, provisional, or emergency certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners. This bill also updates the definition of resident enrollment for purposes of State school aid to include, regardless of nonresidence, children of all school district employees permitted, by contract or local district policy, to enroll their children in the educational program of the school district without payment of tuition.
AI Summary
This bill expands the category of nonresident children who can be enrolled in a school district without paying tuition by replacing the term "teaching staff members" with "employees" in two key sections of New Jersey law. Currently, only children of teaching staff members (defined as employees holding specific educational certifications) can be enrolled without tuition. The bill broadens this provision to include children of all school district employees who are permitted by contract or local district policy to enroll their children in the district's educational program without tuition. This change applies to both the definition of "resident enrollment" for state school aid purposes and the provisions governing school district enrollment. By using the more inclusive term "employees," the bill ensures that children of all school district staff, not just those with teaching certifications, can potentially attend the district's schools tuition-free, subject to local policies and employment contracts. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, allowing school districts to implement these changes right away.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 12/08/2025)
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/A6176 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6500/6176_I1.HTM |
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