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NJ S4762

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Owen Henry

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a one-time grant program administered by the Commissioner of Education to support school districts implementing free, full-day kindergarten programs that do not currently offer them

  • Appropriates $5 million from the General Fund, to be evenly distributed among eligible districts that submit approved applications

  • Requires participating districts to submit applications including implementation plans and cost estimates for their free, full-day kindergarten programs

  • Targets 10 specific school districts: Moorestown Township, Haddonfield, Metuchen, Monroe Township, Millstone Township, Chathams, Bridgewater-Raritan Regional, Hillsborough Township, Cranford, and Westfield

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes one-time grant program to support implementation of free, full-day kindergarten programs in certain school districts; appropriates $5 million.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

10/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Education10/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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