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NJ S3044

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Benjie Wimberly

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits school districts under State intervention that have not met governance effectiveness standards from entering building lease agreements where total lease costs would exceed the purchase price of the building
  • Applies to both the school district directly and the State acting on behalf of the district
  • Targets districts that have not successfully had governance returned to local control
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment
  • Sponsored by Senator Benjie E. Wimberly (District 35, Bergen and Passaic counties) for the 2026 legislative session

Legislative Description

Prohibits certain school districts under State intervention from leasing building if purchase price would be less than total costs of lease.

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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