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NJ S3129

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nicholas Scutari

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Co-Curricular Activity Emergency Grant Program in the New Jersey Department of Education with a $750,000 appropriation from the General Fund

  • School districts, charter schools, and renaissance schools may apply for grants to support co-curricular activities such as model United Nations, debate competitions, theatrical performances, and musical performances

  • Co-curricular activities are defined as voluntary programs conducted outside regular school hours that supplement students' academic experience

  • The Commissioner of Education determines grant amounts and may give preference to applicants that experienced the largest revenue reductions due to COVID-19

  • The Commissioner must adopt implementing regulations within 90 days of the act's effective date, with emergency rules valid for up to 12 months

Legislative Description

Establishes Co-Curricular Activity Emergency Grant Program to support operations of co-curricular activities at public schools; appropriates $750,000.

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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