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NJ S235

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 13-member Extended School Day and School Year Study Commission in New Jersey, including 4 legislators, the Commissioner of Education, representatives from 6 education organizations, and 2 public members appointed by the Governor

  • Commission must study the effects of longer school days and school years on student achievement, learning environment, enrichment opportunities, and educational offerings

  • Requires examination of extended school day and year schedules used in other states

  • Final report with findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation due to the Governor and Legislature within 6 months of the commission's organizational meeting

  • Commission expires 30 days after submitting its final report; members serve without compensation but receive expense reimbursement

Legislative Description

Establishes Extended School Day and School Year Study Commission.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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