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NJ S4476
Bill
Status
7/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Ruiz
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AI Summary
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Allows boards of education to contract with licensed childcare providers and Head Start programs for preschool education services without public advertising for bids, when funded through preschool education aid under N.J.S.18A:7F-54
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Requires boards to award these preschool education contracts by resolution at a public meeting rather than through the standard competitive bidding process
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Extends the maximum contract length for preschool education services from the standard 24-month limit to three years
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Adds preschool education services to the list of exceptions in the Public School Contracts Law (N.J.S.18A:18A-5) alongside other exempted services like professional services, food supplies, and insurance
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Approved July 9, 2025 with immediate effect
Legislative Description
Permits awarding of contracts for certain preschool education services by resolution of board of education; extends maximum length of preschool education services contracts to three years.
Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.101.
7/9/2025