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NJ A4228
NJ A4228Requires State to reimburse school districts for costs of transporting homeless students.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, a homeless student's district of residence is responsible for paying for any costs of transporting the student to and from school. This bill provides that the State will reimburse the school district for these costs.
AI Summary
This bill shifts the financial responsibility for transporting homeless students to school from local school districts to the State. Currently, the district where a homeless student lives is responsible for these transportation costs, but this legislation amends existing laws to ensure the State will reimburse the district that provides the transportation. This change applies to homeless students generally, as well as those displaced by acts of terrorism or natural disasters, ensuring that the district where the parent or guardian last resided before becoming homeless will provide transportation and be reimbursed by the State for up to two school years following such an event.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4228 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4228_I1.HTM |
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