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NJ SCR80

NJ SCR80
Proposes amendment to Constitution to describe manner in which Legislature will provide for maintenance and support of thorough and efficient system of free public schools.

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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This proposed amendment to the Constitution states that the Legislature, through the enactment of laws, will determine the components of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools, and how such a system will be funded. The financing mechanism would include the amount that should be funded locally, as well as by the State. State funding provided for education must be equitable, take student and community needs into consideration, and not result in significant disparities in per student funding across different communities. However, the constitutional provision is not to be construed as establishing a minimum or maximum funding level. Additionally, the State would not be required to consider the amount of funding provided to a community in prior years when determining State funding in subsequent years.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to clarify how the Legislature will establish and fund a "thorough and efficient system of free public schools," which refers to the state's obligation to provide a quality education for all children. The amendment would grant the Legislature the authority to pass laws defining what constitutes such a system and how it will be financed, including determining the respective contributions of the State and local school districts. Importantly, these laws must ensure equitable State funding that considers student and community needs and prevents significant disparities in per-student funding across different areas, but they are not required to set minimum or maximum funding levels or base future funding on prior years' allocations.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 02/02/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SCR80
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SCR/80_I1.HTM
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