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NJ A1104
NJ A1104Provides adjustment to school district tax levy cap for expenditures associated with opening of new school facility during budget year.
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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 authorizes an adjustment to the school district tax levy cap for expenditures incurred by the district in connection with the opening of a new school facility during the budget year. The allowable adjustment will include costs associated with the new facility that are related to new teaching staff members, support staff, materials and equipment, custodial and maintenance expenditures, and other costs as may be determined by the Commissioner of Education. It is unrealistic to expect a school district to accommodate within its base 2% tax levy increase the new costs that will be incurred by the district in the first year that it opens a new school facility. This bill will allow a school district to increase its tax levy in that first year of the school's operation to reflect these new facility-related expenditures.
AI Summary
This bill allows school districts to increase their tax levy beyond the standard 2% cap to cover the initial costs associated with opening a new school facility. These allowable expenditures include costs for new teachers, support staff, supplies, equipment, and maintenance, as well as any other necessary expenses determined by the Commissioner of Education. This provision is intended to address the unrealistic expectation that districts can absorb these new, significant costs within their existing budget limitations during the first year a new school is operational.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
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/A1104 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1104_I1.HTM |
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