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NJ S3537
Bill
Status
9/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Vin Gopal
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AI Summary
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The State of New Jersey must cover transportation costs for homeless students that exceed the average per pupil transportation cost in their district of residence when students attend school in their home district while temporarily living elsewhere
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For students displaced by terrorism or natural disasters who continue attending their original school district for up to two years, the State must pay transportation costs exceeding the average per pupil rate in that district
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School districts of residence remain responsible for providing transportation to homeless students, but their financial liability is now capped at the district's average per pupil transportation cost
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The bill takes effect immediately and applies starting with the first full school year following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires State to bear partial cost of transportation of certain homeless students to school.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
12/5/2024