A 4550 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Authorizes forgiveness of portion of certain funds owed to State by school districts.

This bill authorizes the forgiveness of up to $10 million in debt for eligible New Jersey public school districts that borrowed funds from the state to supplement their general operating budgets. It directly affects school districts with outstanding balances from state loans or advance aid payments made under specific laws (like P.L.2018, c.67), including those that applied for such funds before the bill's enactment. The key provision requires the Commissioner of Education and State Treasurer to forgive the debt upon approval of a district's application, covering both principal and associated interest or fees. The bill aims to alleviate financial strain on districts impacted by state aid reductions, though it does not address the underlying funding system.
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 13, 2024 Last action Jun 13, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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Alex Sauickie
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