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NJ S3240
NJ S3240Provides that salary and other costs associated with Commissioner of Education's appointment of State monitor and other staff under "School District Fiscal Accountability Act," will be paid by State.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that the salary and other costs associated with a State monitor and any additional staff appointed by the Commissioner of Education under the provisions of the "School District Fiscal Accountability Act," P.L.2006, c.15 (C.18A:7A-54 et seq.), to provide direct oversight of a board of education's business operations and personnel matters will be paid by the State. Under current law, these costs are assumed by the school district.
AI Summary
This bill amends the "School District Fiscal Accountability Act" to shift the financial responsibility for the salary and associated costs of a State monitor and any additional staff appointed by the Commissioner of Education to oversee a school district's business operations and personnel matters from the local school district to the State. Previously, these costs were borne by the school district, but this change means the State will now cover these expenses when a monitor is appointed due to specific financial or audit issues within a district, such as ending a fiscal year with a deficit, receiving a qualified or adverse audit opinion, or failing to implement corrective action plans.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 02/02/2026)
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/S3240 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3240_I1.HTM |
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