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NJ A728
NJ A728Provides school districts spending below adequacy are not subject to certain State school aid reductions.
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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
P.L.2018, c.67 (C.18A:7F-67 et al.), commonly referred to as "S-2," stipulates that State school aid to certain school districts is to be reduced in accordance with a schedule detailed in the law. Under section 4 of P.L.2018, c.67 (C.18A:7F-68), certain school districts are not subject to State aid reductions: 1) SDA (former Abbott) districts that spend below adequacy and are located in a municipality in which the equalized total tax rate exceeds the Statewide average; and 2) non-SDA districts that spend below adequacy by at least 10 percent and are located in a municipality in which the equalized total tax rate exceeds the Statewide average by more than 10 percent. This bill provides that any school district that is spending below adequacy is not subject to State school aid reductions under P.L.2018, c.67.
AI Summary
This bill amends a law commonly known as "S-2" which outlines reductions to State school aid for certain school districts. Previously, specific exemptions from these aid reductions applied only to certain "SDA" (former Abbott) districts and non-SDA districts that met strict criteria regarding their spending below an "adequacy" level (the amount deemed necessary for a district to provide a thorough and efficient education) and their local tax rates compared to the statewide average. This bill simplifies these provisions by removing the specific requirements about the equalized total tax rate and the percentage by which a district must be spending below adequacy, stating that any school district spending below adequacy will now be exempt from these State school aid reductions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly 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/A728 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/728_I1.HTM |
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