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NJ SR25
Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Pennacchio
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AI Summary
- New Jersey Senate resolution calls for full funding of extraordinary special education aid starting in fiscal year 2023-2024 and continuing thereafter
- School districts were eligible for $585.4 million in extraordinary special education reimbursements for 2022-2023 costs, but the FY2024 budget only appropriated $420 million, resulting in districts receiving just 71.7% of their entitlement
- Under the School Funding Reform Act of 2008, the State must reimburse 90% of costs above $40,000 for students in public programs and 75% of costs above $55,000 for students in private special education schools
- Resolution argues underfunding forces school districts to bear disproportionate costs for high-need students, straining budgets and potentially limiting services for vulnerable children
- Copies of the resolution would be sent to the Governor, all State legislators, and the State Board of Education
Legislative Description
Urges State to fully fund extraordinary special education aid for students in 2023-2024 fiscal year and thereafter.
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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