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NJ S4244
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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School districts receiving preschool education aid must establish a mixed delivery system by partnering with licensed child care providers and Head Start programs in their community or neighboring communities to provide free preschool
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Districts must maximize the number of free preschool slots provided through licensed child care providers and Head Start programs that meet all program requirements, to the greatest extent feasible
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Districts are prohibited from selectively assigning preschool pupils to district programs, child care providers, or Head Start programs based on age or other characteristics that affect the cost of educating the pupil
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The Department of Education must ensure continuous compliance with mixed delivery system requirements and provide guidance and technical assistance to districts, child care providers, and Head Start programs
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The bill takes effect immediately and applies to the first full school year following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires school districts receiving preschool education aid to establish mixed delivery system for preschool education.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
3/3/2025