S 2528 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes Office of Community Schools; appropriates $10 million.

This bill establishes the Office of Community Schools within New Jersey's Department of Education to support public schools in implementing community school models. The office will provide grants, training, and technical assistance to schools adopting community-based approaches that address student needs through integrated educational, health, and family services. It appropriates $10 million total ($2 million from the General Fund and $8 million from federal recovery funds) to fund these efforts and requires an annual report to the Governor and Legislature. The bill directly affects public schools, charter schools, and renaissance schools statewide that choose to participate in community school programs.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 8, 2024 Last action Feb 8, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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