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NJ S3679
Bill
Status
9/30/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Corrado
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AI Summary
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Establishes a one-year pilot program in the Department of Education to assess academic and mental health benefits of using lockable cell phone pouches in grades 6 through 12
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Commissioner of Education will select six school districts total—two each from northern, central, and southern New Jersey regions—seeking representation from urban, suburban, and rural areas
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Participating districts must submit applications detailing their schools, enrollment numbers, implementation plans, and emergency parent notification procedures
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Requires the Commissioner to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature within 120 days after the pilot program ends, evaluating effectiveness and providing recommendations for continued use
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Appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Education to implement the program
Legislative Description
Establishes pilot program in DOE to use lockable cell phone pouches in certain public schools; appropriates $500,000.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
9/30/2024