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NJ S2399
Bill
Status
1/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Amends P.L.1995, c.426 to require voter approval before the Commissioner of Education can approve any new charter school application in New Jersey
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In Type II school districts, voters must approve the establishment of a charter school at the annual school election
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In Type I school districts, the board of school estimate must approve the establishment of a charter school
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Removes the Commissioner of Education's unilateral authority to grant charter school applications without local approval
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Existing charter school establishment criteria remain unchanged, including the 51% petition requirements for converting public schools to charter schools
Legislative Description
Requires voter approval at the annual school election or by the board of school estimate prior to the establishment of charter school.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/29/2024