Appropriates $3 million annually to Freedom Schools in New Jersey using funds from the Social Equity Excise Fee.

The bill allocates $3 million each fiscal year from the Social Equity Excise Fee, collected on cannabis, to the Department of State for funding Freedom Schools in New Jersey. These schools provide education and character-building support to K-12 students and their families through summer programs and year-round services. The funding is subject to approval by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.

Appropriates $3 million annually to Freedom Schools in New Jersey using funds from the Social Equity Excise Fee.

The bill allocates $3 million each fiscal year from the Social Equity Excise Fee, collected on cannabis, to the Department of State for funding Freedom Schools in New Jersey. These schools provide education and character-building support to K-12 students and their families through summer programs and year-round services. The funding is subject to approval by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.