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NJ S2557
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Declan O'Scanlon
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AI Summary
- School district capital project referendums in New Jersey Type II districts must be held during June primary elections or November general elections, rather than at annual or special school elections.
- Referendums may alternatively be placed on municipal or special election ballots when those elections are already being held for another purpose and include all legal voters of the school district.
- School boards are prohibited from scheduling standalone special elections solely for capital project referendums on the previously allowed dates (fourth Tuesday in January, second Tuesday in March, last Tuesday in September, or second Tuesday in December).
- Board secretaries must certify and forward referendum questions to county clerks no later than 10 a.m. on the 74th day preceding the June primary or November general election.
- The Secretary of State, in consultation with county clerks, will determine how capital project referendum questions appear on primary election ballots.
Legislative Description
Requires school district capital project referendums to be voted on at primary or general elections, or certain municipal or special elections.
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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