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NJ A6221
NJ A6221Requires DOE to provide information to school districts on calculation of State aid upon request.
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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 requires the Department of Education to, upon request of a school district, provide the district with the following information: (1) a general explanation of the methodology used to calculate State school aid pursuant to the State school funding formula law; and (2) a more detailed review of the specific calculation of that school district's State school aid allocation, including but not limited to, a review of the calculations completed to determine the district's adequacy budget, equalization aid, and local share. The bill requires the department to complete its response to a request submitted pursuant to the bill's provisions within five business days of receiving the request.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) to provide detailed information about state school aid calculations to school districts upon request. Specifically, when a school district asks, the DOE must provide two types of information within five business days: (1) a general explanation of the methodology used to calculate state school aid, referencing the state school funding formula law from 2007 (P.L.2007, c.260), and (2) a detailed review of that specific school district's state school aid allocation. The detailed review must include an explanation of calculations related to the district's adequacy budget (the base funding needed to provide a quality education), equalization aid (funding designed to help districts with lower local tax bases), and local share (the portion of education funding the local community is expected to provide). The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 12/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A6221 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6500/6221_I1.HTM |
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