A1096

Establishes one-time grant program to support implementation of free, full-day kindergarten programs in certain school districts; appropriates $5 million.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1096 establishes a one-time grant program to support free, full-day kindergarten programs in 10 specific school districts; appropriates.

New Jersey A1096 creates a one-time grant program to assist 10 school districts in implementing free, full-day kindergarten programs. The Commissioner of Education will oversee the program, which requires eligible districts to submit an application detailing their implementation plans and associated costs. The bill allocates $5 million for the grants, which will be evenly distributed among the 10 districts that currently do not offer free, full-day kindergarten.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee