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NJ A5775
Bill
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $3 million annually from the Social Equity Excise Fee on cannabis sales to the Department of State for funding Freedom Schools in New Jersey
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Freedom Schools provide K-12 students with intensive academic summer programs, homework help, tutoring services during the school year, and character-building support
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Funding comes from the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Fund, specifically from the Social Equity Excise Fee revenue stream
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Appropriation requires approval from the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting
Legislative Description
Appropriates $3 million annually to Freedom Schools in New Jersey using funds collected under Social Equity Excise Fee.
Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
6/12/2025