Establishes "Summer Earn and Learn Pilot Program."
S 2217 establishes a three-year "Summer Earn and Learn Pilot Program" in New Jersey to help students recover from pandemic-related learning loss. The program provides eligible students (NJ residents enrolled in public, charter, or renaissance schools with a 3.0+ GPA) with both paid summer work (at least minimum wage) and academic support (3+ hours/day, 5 days/week) during summer vacation. Students must maintain good academic standing to participate, and the program uses federal pandemic relief funds (like CARES Act dollars) for stipends. School districts must apply to join, and the Department of Education will partner with employers to create job opportunities, such as tutoring. The pilot aims to prevent students from choosing between school and financial support during summer.
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Teresa Ruiz
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