SCR 67 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to describe the manner in which the Legislature shall provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify how New Jersey's Legislature funds public schools. It requires the Legislature to pass laws defining the components of a "thorough and efficient" public school system and its funding, but explicitly states the amendment does not mandate any minimum or maximum state funding level. The bill ensures the Legislature retains full authority to determine funding amounts, allocation formulas, and sources (like state vs. local funds). It directly affects how New Jersey's public school system is financed, without changing current funding levels or school quality standards. The amendment must be approved by voters in the next general election after legislative passage.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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