NJ S3357

Nonpublic secondary schools (grades 9-12) and independent colleges/universities in New Jersey would be required to pay school districts for students who live in their tax-exempt housing facilities and attend public schools or charter schools, but only if the municipal governing body adopts a resolution triggering this requirement.

Payment amounts equal the district's per pupil general fund local levy, calculated by dividing the general fund local levy by resident enrollment.

School boards must notify the nonpublic school or institution by November 1 each year of the number of qualifying students, the per pupil amount, and total payment owed; payment is due within 60 days of notification.

Any payments received by school districts under this bill would reduce their tax levy growth cap for the following school year, ensuring the additional revenue lowers property taxes rather than increasing school spending.

The bill would take effect immediately and apply starting with the first full school year after enactment.