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NJ S1975
NJ S1975Provides Supplemental Transportation Growth Aid for school districts in 2023-2024 school year; appropriates $31.6 million.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Education to provide Supplemental Transportation Growth Aid to a school district, in addition to the amount of State school aid the district is receiving in the 2023-2024 school year. The amount of aid allocated to a school district would be the sum of:· $40 multiplied by the number of students who are transported without any special services; and · $275 multiplied by the number of special education students who have special transportation requirements. The bill appropriates the sum of $31.6 million to provide for the Supplemental Transportation Growth Aid.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Education to provide additional funding, called Supplemental Transportation Growth Aid, to school districts for the 2023-2024 school year, on top of their existing State school aid. This extra aid will be calculated by multiplying $40 by the number of students who are transported without special services and $275 by the number of special education students who require special transportation. The bill also appropriates $31.6 million from the Property Tax Relief Fund to cover the costs of this supplemental aid.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1975 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1975_I1.HTM |
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