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NJ A4148
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
- Creates a 9-member "School District Shared Services Task Force" to study how school districts utilize shared services with other districts, municipalities, and counties
- Task force members include the Commissioner of Education (chair), Commissioner of Community Affairs, four legislative appointees with relevant expertise, and three gubernatorial appointees representing the NJ League of Municipalities, Association of Counties, and School Boards Association
- Requires the task force to examine implementation challenges districts face in expanding shared services, funding needs, and potential connections between improved shared services and district consolidation
- Department of Education will provide staff and administrative support, with authority to request assistance from state, county, or municipal agencies
- Final report with findings and recommendations due to the Governor and Legislature within one year of organization, after which the task force expires
Legislative Description
Establishes the "School District Shared Services Task Force."
Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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