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NJ A4390

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alex Sauickie

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $20.235 million in supplemental funding from the General Fund to the Department of Education for Nonpublic Security Aid in fiscal year 2026

  • Increases the per-pupil Nonpublic Security Aid amount from $205 to $338 for nonpublic school students

  • Raises total Nonpublic Security Aid funding from $30.55 million to $50.8 million when combined with existing appropriations

  • Funds are allocated to school districts based on nonpublic school student counts reported by November 5, to be used for security services, equipment, or technology

  • Addresses increased security costs due to inflation, rising hate crimes affecting religious-based private schools, and growth in the number of private schools in New Jersey

Legislative Description

Makes $20.2 million supplemental appropriation for increased nonpublic school security aid; modifies budget language to increase per pupil amount.

Education

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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