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NJ S3544

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Renee Burgess

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a three-year United Network for Inclusive Teaching and Youth (UNITY) Grant Program administered by the Commissioner of Education

  • Awards grants to school district employees facing "adverse situations" (to be defined by the commissioner) to provide free or low-cost preschool or higher education for their dependents

  • Allows the commissioner to determine grant amounts and award multi-year grants based on applications submitted by school district employees

  • Requires the Commissioner of Education to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature within six months after the program concludes, including implementation details, number of employees supported, and recommendations for continuation or expansion

  • Appropriates funds from the General Fund to the Department of Education to implement the program

Legislative Description

Establishes United Network for Inclusive Teaching and Youth Grant Program; makes appropriation.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

9/12/2024

Committee Referrals

Education9/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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