Provides that public school used as polling place shall not be open for classes on day of election.
This New Jersey bill (S 1468) prohibits public school districts from holding classes on election days when their schools serve as polling places. It directly affects school districts using public schools as voting locations, requiring them to cancel classes that day. Instead, districts may use the time for staff in-service training or professional development. The law aims to enhance student safety by reducing public access to school grounds during elections, as stated in the bill's purpose. It takes immediate effect and applies to all subsequent elections, including the November 2021 general election as referenced in the text.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Beach
DDemocratic
P
Joe Lagana
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Zwicker
DDemocratic
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