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NJ S1392
NJ S1392Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million from Property Tax Relief Fund to DOE to support Pantoliano-DePass school based mentoring pilot program in certain Bergen County 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 provides a supplemental appropriation of $1 million to Pantoliano-DePass School-Based Mentoring Pilot Program in Bergen County School Districts. Funding from this bill is to be distributed between the following 14 school districts: Ridgefield Boro School District, Bogota Boro School District, Englewood City School District, Fort Lee Boro School District, Franklin Lakes Boro School District, Norwood Boro School District, Northern Highlands Regional School District, Cliffside Park Boro School District, Hackensack City School District, Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional School District, Fairview Boro School District, Dumont Boro School District, Bergenfield Boro School District, and Ridgefield Park Township School District. The appropriation may be used to cover, for each district: an administrator's salary; administrative costs of the pilot program; and stipends for staff and mentors participating in the pilot program. The amounts appropriated to each school district are to be determined by the Commissioner of Education, pursuant to a competitive application process. At the conclusion of the pilot program, the Commissioner of Education is to submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature. The sponsor notes that school-based mentoring programs have numerous positive outcomes on student confidence, behavior, and engagement. The sponsor also notes that these programs strengthen student relationships and enhance school safety.
AI Summary
This bill allocates an additional $1 million from the Property Tax Relief Fund to the Department of Education (DOE) to support the Pantoliano-DePass School-Based Mentoring Pilot Program in fourteen specific school districts within Bergen County. This funding can be used by each participating district to cover costs such as an administrator's salary, general administrative expenses for the program, and stipends for staff and mentors involved. The Commissioner of Education will decide how much funding each school district receives through a competitive application process. Following the program's completion, the Commissioner will report to the Governor and the Legislature on its implementation and offer recommendations for potential statewide expansion, as school-based mentoring programs are known to positively impact student confidence, behavior, engagement, relationships, and school safety.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
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/S1392 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1392_I1.HTM |
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