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NJ A4390
NJ A4390Makes $20.2 million supplemental appropriation for increased nonpublic school security aid; modifies budget language to increase per pupil amount.
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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
This bill provides a supplemental appropriation of $20.2 million from the General Fund to the Department of Education for Nonpublic Security Aid, for nonpublic schools in New Jersey. This bill also modifies budget language to adjust the per pupil Nonpublic Security Aid amount from $205 to $338 to account for the $20.2 million increase. In total, this supplemental appropriation would increase the amount of funding for Nonpublic Security Aid from $30.55 million to $50.8 million. The demand for this increase is driven, in part, by inflationary pressures resulting in higher costs for essential security equipment for nonpublic schools. Moreover, many religious-based private schools are grappling with an increase in hate crimes across the country. Additionally, the growing number of private schools opening in New Jersey further contributes to the necessity of increased nonpublic security funding. Nonpublic Security Aid is provided pursuant to N.J.S.A.18:A58-37.8 et seq. in order to support boards of education in providing security services, equipment, and technology to enhance the protection of nonpublic school pupils.
AI Summary
This bill provides an additional $20.2 million in funding for Nonpublic Security Aid, which is money allocated to help nonpublic schools (private schools that do not receive public funding) in New Jersey enhance their security. This increased funding will raise the per-pupil amount provided for security services, equipment, and technology from $205 to $338, bringing the total Nonpublic Security Aid to over $50 million. The bill acknowledges that this increase is necessary due to rising costs for security measures, a documented rise in hate crimes affecting religious-based private schools, and the growing number of private schools in the state. The Nonpublic Security Aid program, established by New Jersey law, aims to support school districts in providing these security enhancements for students attending nonpublic schools.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4390 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4390_I1.HTM |
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