Bill > ACR91

This Concurrent Resolution proposes an amendment to the New Jersey Constitution that would grant the Legislature the authority to determine the specific components of a "thorough and efficient system of free public schools" and how to fund them. The amendment clarifies that the Legislature will enact laws to define what constitutes such a system and will decide on funding mechanisms, including the amounts provided by the state and local districts, how the money is spent, and how it is raised. It emphasizes that this funding must be equitable, considering student and community needs and aiming for similar state funding per student across different communities, while explicitly stating that there is no mandated minimum or maximum state funding amount or requirement to base funding on prior years' levels. If approved by the Legislature, this proposed amendment will be put to a public vote at the next general election.