Requires school districts to pay advanced placement examination fees for certain students and the State to reimburse school districts for the cost.
This bill requires New Jersey public school districts to cover Advanced Placement (AP) exam fees for high school students from households earning at or below 3.70 times the federal poverty level (approximately $87,135 for a family of four in 2024). Specifically, districts must pay fees for students at or below 1.85x poverty level (up to $43,567.50 for a family of four), and for those between 1.85x and 3.70x poverty level. The state will reimburse districts for these costs, with district payments not exceeding current fees. The law takes effect for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Introduced Feb 5, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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