S 2847 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes "New Jersey Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission" to review before-school, after-school, and summer programs.

This bill establishes a New Jersey Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission to review before-school, after-school, and summer programs for children. The 23-member commission includes state education and human services agency heads (as ex officio members) and 19 public members appointed by the Governor, representing organizations like schools, parents, child care providers, and youth development experts. The commission’s duties include assessing current programs, examining funding sources, studying access across urban/suburban/rural areas, and recommending improvements to program quality and accountability. It must submit an interim report within one year and a final report within two years, after which the commission will expire. The bill does not change existing funding or programs but creates a review body to inform future policy decisions.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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