A3038

Provides that public school used as polling place shall not be open for classes on day of election.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A3038 prohibits public schools used as polling places from holding classes on election days.

New Jersey A3038 mandates that public schools designated as polling places on election days cannot hold regular classes. Instead, these schools can be used for in-service training or professional development for teaching staff. This measure aims to enhance student safety by minimizing the number of students on school grounds during an election when public access increases. The law will take effect immediately and applies first to the general election in November 2021.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee