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NJ A3038
NJ A3038Provides that public school used as polling place shall not be open for classes on day of election.
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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 would prohibit boards of education from holding classes whenever a public school is used as a polling place on the day of an election. The board is permitted to use the day for in-service training or professional development for the teaching staff members employed by the school district. The purpose of this bill would be to ensure the safety of students at a time when an increased number of individuals from the general public will be entering school grounds.
AI Summary
This bill requires that on any election day, if a public school is designated as a polling place, the school district's board of education must cancel all classes for students. However, the bill allows school districts to use this day for in-service training or professional development activities for their teachers and staff, with the aim of enhancing student safety by reducing the number of people entering school grounds during an election when the general public is present.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly 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/A3038 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3038_I1.HTM |
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