S 3577 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires second enrollment count for determining State school aid.

This bill changes how New Jersey school districts calculate their state aid by requiring two enrollment counts instead of one. Specifically, it mandates averaging the number of students enrolled on the last school day before October 16 and the last school day before February 2 each year. This affects all public school districts receiving state aid, as the average enrollment directly determines their funding amount. The change aims to provide a more accurate reflection of student population throughout the school year.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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