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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 reestablishes the State education aid category known as senior citizen supplemental stabilization aid. This aid category was originally established under the "Comprehensive Educational Improvement and Financing Act of 1996" (CEIFA), P.L.1996, c.138, and provided additional aid to school districts located in municipalities in which at least 45% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The statute authorizing this State aid category was repealed with the passage of the "School Funding Reform Act of 2008," P.L.2007, c.260. Under this bill, $500 per pupil will be provided for students residing in municipalities in which at least 51% of the residents are 65 years old or older. According to the 2000 federal decennial census, two municipalities, Manchester Township and Berkeley Township, meet the 51% threshold. Since Berkeley Township is one of the constituent municipalities of the Central Regional School District, the additional aid for the Berkeley students attending this district will be used to reduce the township's share of the regional school tax apportionment.
AI Summary
This bill reestablishes a specific type of state education aid called senior citizen supplemental stabilization aid, which was originally created by the Comprehensive Educational Improvement and Financing Act of 1996 (CEIFA) but later repealed by the School Funding Reform Act of 2008. The new aid will provide $500 per student for school districts located in municipalities where at least 51% of the residents are 65 years or older, based on the most recent federal census. This threshold is met by two municipalities, Manchester Township and Berkeley Township, according to the 2000 census. For Berkeley Township, which is part of the Central Regional School District, the additional aid will be used to decrease the township's portion of the regional school tax burden. The bill also clarifies that this aid will not be adjusted based on a school district's actual enrollment and will take effect immediately, applying to the 2008-2009 school year.
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1552 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1552_I1.HTM |
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