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NJ S4917
Bill
Status
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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Establishes a program through the Office of School Facilities to inspect, evaluate, and repair or replace roofs and HVAC systems in school buildings that are owned by a school district, 75 or more years old, and used for instruction
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School districts may submit evaluations conducted by licensed professionals within the previous five years instead of requiring new state evaluations
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Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Schools Development Authority CEO, will prioritize repair and replacement projects based on evaluations and district long-range facilities plans, with student safety projects taking priority
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Creates the "School District Roof and HVAC Project Fund" as a dedicated, nonlapsing fund within the Department of Education, with all inspection, evaluation, and repair costs paid by the State
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Appropriates $500 million from the General Fund to the new project fund
Legislative Description
Requires Office of School Facilities in DOE to establish program to replace roofs and HVAC systems in certain school buildings; appropriates $500 million.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
12/1/2025