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A 2402 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires certain school facilities projects constructed by SDA to include solar energy component.

This bill requires school projects built by New Jersey's School Development Authority (SDA) for 31 designated school districts to include solar energy systems, such as solar panels, as part of new construction. The requirement applies only to projects advanced after the bill's effective date and financed using bonds issued under existing law (P.L.2000, c.72). It does not affect existing projects or those not funded through these specific bonds. The SDA may update its building standards to implement this solar requirement.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires solar infrastructure in new school construction (SDA projects), improving school facilities per topic indicators. Does not fund directly but enhances infrastructure, aligning with 'improves school infrastructure' support indicator.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates solar energy systems in new SDA school construction, advancing renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill text.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates solar energy systems in new school construction, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions from public facilities.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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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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