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NJ S170
NJ S170Requires Commissioner of Education to recommend dates for spring break in school districts.
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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 annually recommend the dates on which a school district may close its schools for a spring break. In order to assist school districts in the development of their school calendars, the commissioner is required to inform the school districts of the dates for spring break no later than June 30th of the prior school year. The bill is to take effect in the first full school year following the enactment date of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Education, who is the state's chief education official, to annually suggest specific dates for school districts to observe their spring break. While school districts are not mandated to follow these recommendations, they must consider them when deciding their own spring break schedules. The Commissioner must provide these recommended dates to school districts by June 30th of the year preceding the school year in question, helping districts plan their academic calendars more effectively. This new requirement will become effective at the start of the first full school year after the bill is officially passed into law, though the Commissioner can take preparatory steps beforehand.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S170 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/170_I1.HTM |
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