A 5524 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires school districts receiving preschool education aid to establish mixed delivery system for preschool education.

This bill requires New Jersey school districts receiving preschool education aid to establish a "mixed delivery system" for providing free preschool. Specifically, districts must partner with local licensed childcare providers and Head Start programs to offer preschool opportunities, maximizing community-based options while prohibiting assignment based on cost factors like age. The Department of Education will monitor compliance and provide technical assistance to ensure districts meet these requirements. This applies to all districts receiving preschool aid, directly affecting their program structure and service delivery for preschool-aged children.
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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