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NJ S4588

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $3 million annually from the Social Equity Excise Fee (assessed on cannabis sales) to the Department of State to fund Freedom Schools in New Jersey

  • Freedom Schools provide intensive academic summer programs and year-round tutoring and homework support services to K-12 students and their families

  • Funding is subject to approval by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting

  • Redirects revenue from the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Fund, specifically the Social Equity Excise Fee portion

Legislative Description

Appropriates $3 million annually to Freedom Schools in New Jersey using funds collected under Social Equity Excise Fee.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

6/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Education6/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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