A1691

Requires school districts to close schools on days of general and primary elections.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1691 mandates school closures on general and primary election days.

New Jersey A1691 amends the state's school calendar law, requiring school districts to close schools on the days of general and primary elections. This change removes the current discretion of boards of education to set school session dates. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee