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NJ SCR79
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jon Bramnick
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article VIII, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution to prohibit compelling any student to attend a public school other than the one nearest to their residence.
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The nearest school must meet three conditions: be located within the student's school district, be geographically closest to the student's home, and offer the course of study the student is pursuing.
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If approved by the Legislature, the amendment would be placed on the ballot at the next general election occurring more than three months after final legislative agreement.
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Sponsored by Senator Jon M. Bramnick representing District 21 (Middlesex, Morris, Somerset and Union counties), introduced February 2, 2026.
Legislative Description
Proposes constitutional amendment prohibiting any student from being compelled to attend public school other than one nearest to student's residence.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
2/2/2026