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NJ S3241
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Requires voter approval at annual school elections before a charter school can be established in Type II school districts in New Jersey
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Requires board of school estimate approval before a charter school can be established in Type I school districts
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Amends the existing charter school law (P.L.1995, c.426) to remove the Commissioner of Education's sole authority to approve charter school applications
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Commissioner of Education cannot approve any charter school application without first obtaining the required local approval from voters or the board of school estimate
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Introduced February 2, 2026 by Senator Shirley K. Turner representing District 15 (Hunterdon and Mercer counties)
Legislative Description
Requires voter approval at the annual school election or by the board of school estimate prior to the establishment of charter school.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
2/2/2026