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NJ S55

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nilsa Cruz-Perez

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts in Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties (fifth or sixth class counties) would receive State aid no less than their 2017-2018 levels if their current equalized property valuation is below 2012-2013 levels.

  • The protection applies to districts whose property values have not recovered from Superstorm Sandy, which struck in October 2012.

  • "Total State aid" under this bill excludes preschool education aid, extraordinary special education costs aid, school choice aid, and debt service aid.

  • The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment.

  • Sponsored by Senator James W. Holzapfel representing District 10 (Monmouth and Ocean Counties) and pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session.

Legislative Description

Permits municipalities having population under 2,500 to withdraw from civil service by ordinance.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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