S 2227 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires public schools to offer or expand summer school programs to students.

New Jersey's S 2227 requires all public school districts, charter schools, and renaissance schools to create or expand summer school programs for students entering kindergarten through 12th grade the following fall. These programs must address pandemic-related learning loss with focused instruction in language, literacy, math, and social-emotional skills, plus family support resources. Schools must offer the programs to all enrolled students, with parental requests required 45 days before the summer start date (or at kindergarten registration if late). Schools must also report program details to the Commissioner of Education annually and may use federal funds or partner with other organizations to implement the requirements.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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