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NJ S2364
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
- Creates an 11-member Commission on Career and Technical Education to study availability of high-quality secondary career and technical education programs across counties and evaluate costs, benefits, and challenges of program expansion
- Grants county vocational school districts operating career and technical education programs the right of first refusal to purchase or lease closed public school facilities in their county at or below fair market value
- Requires principals of public schools serving grades 6-12 to annually promote career and technical education opportunities through student assemblies, back-to-school nights, and website or email announcements
- Directs the Department of Education to publish best practices for career and technical education on its website, including methods to maximize enrollment, retention, and student performance
- Gives the Commissioner of Education preference to charter school and Interdistrict Public School Choice Program applications that offer career and technical education programs not duplicative of existing county vocational programs
Legislative Description
Establishes Commission on Career and Technical Education and creates initiatives that promote career and technical education programs in State.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/29/2024
Committee Referrals
Education1/29/2024
Full Bill Text
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