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NJ S2591

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vin Gopal

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the High Efficiency Accelerated Learning Grant Program administered by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide high-impact tutoring opportunities to students statewide through competitive grants to local education providers.

  • Requires the Department of Education to publish a list of qualified tutoring providers with demonstrated high-quality instruction in mathematics and English language arts within 90 days of the bill's effective date.

  • Grant awards are distributed on a competitive basis with 100 percent matching of per-student costs, with preference given to programs that occur during regular school hours or demonstrate ability to operate beyond the grant duration.

  • Participating local education providers must conduct annual evaluations reporting student participation demographics, academic achievement results, and detailed breakdowns of grant fund usage.

  • Mandates statewide program reports to the Governor and Legislature after the third and fifth years of the program, summarizing results and providing recommendations for continuing accelerated learning initiatives.

Legislative Description

Establishes High Efficiency Accelerated Learning Grant Program.

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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