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NJ ACR19
NJ ACR19Proposes constitutional amendment prohibiting any student from being compelled to attend public school other than one nearest to student's residence.
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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 constitutional amendment would prohibit compelling any student to attend a public school other than the public school nearest to the student's residence and which is located within the school district in which the student resides, provided the public school provides the course of study which the student is pursuing.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the New Jersey Constitution that would prevent students from being forced to attend a public school other than the one closest to their home, provided that school is within their residential school district and offers the curriculum they are pursuing. This means that if a student lives in a particular school district, they could not be mandated to go to a public school that is further away from their residence than another public school within that same district, as long as that closer school offers the necessary courses. The resolution outlines the process for this proposed amendment to be voted on by the public in a general election.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/ACR19 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/ACR/19_I1.HTM |
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