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NJ A3428
NJ A3428Provides that regional school districts are not subject to State school aid reductions under certain circumstances.
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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 that a regional school district that is spending at least 10 percent below adequacy and in which each constituent school district is located in a municipality in which the equalized total tax rate is at least 10 percent greater than the Statewide average equalized total tax rate would not be subject to a reduction in State aid.
AI Summary
This bill provides that a regional school district will not face a reduction in its State school aid if it is spending at least 10 percent below its "adequacy" level, which is a calculated amount representing the necessary funding for a district to provide a thorough and efficient education, and if every town within that regional district has an "equalized total tax rate" – the ratio of a municipality's total property tax levy to its total assessed property value – that is at least 10 percent higher than the average statewide equalized total tax rate. This provision aims to protect certain regional school districts from aid cuts under specific financial and tax conditions, offering them stability in their funding.
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/A3428 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3428_I1.HTM |
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