A 1104 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Provides adjustment to school district tax levy cap for expenditures associated with opening of new school facility during budget year.

This bill adjusts New Jersey's school district tax levy cap to allow for costs associated with opening a new school facility during the budget year. It directly affects school districts building new facilities by permitting an increase in their tax levy to cover specific costs like new teaching staff, materials, equipment, and maintenance. The adjustment is calculated as part of the standard tax levy growth formula, which otherwise limits increases to 2% plus adjustments for enrollment, health care, and pension costs. This change ensures districts aren't forced to absorb significant one-time facility expenses within the standard 2% tax levy cap. The provision applies to the next school budget year after enactment.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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Joe Danielsen
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