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NJ S490
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Owen Henry
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $106.5 million from the Property Tax Relief Fund to the Department of Education for Emergency Supplemental Aid to school districts negatively impacted by P.L.2018, c.67 ("S2")
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Eligible districts must receive 2024-2025 State school aid that is below their adequacy budget, at or below $19,000 per resident pupil, and either flat or increased by no more than $200,000 from the prior year
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Aid amount calculated at $250 per resident pupil based on enrollment counts from October 2023
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Addresses funding reductions that have forced districts to lay off staff, adopt half-day schedules, eliminate sports and AP classes, reduce busing, and close schools
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Affects approximately 294 school districts across urban, suburban, and rural areas throughout New Jersey
Legislative Description
"S2 Appropriations Rescue Act"; appropriates $106.5 million to provide Emergency Supplemental Aid to certain school districts, including districts negatively impacted by effects of P.L.2018, c.67.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026