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NJ A1691
NJ A1691Requires school districts to close schools on days of general and primary elections.
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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
Current law provides each board of education with the discretion to annually determine the dates on which the schools of the district will be in session, in accordance with law. This bill requires a board of education to close the schools of the district on the day of a general election or on the day of a primary election for the general election.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that school districts must close their schools on the day of any general election or primary election for the general election, removing the current discretion that school boards have in determining school session dates.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government 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/A1691 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1691_I1.HTM |
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