A5430

New Jersey A5430 sets required class sizes in school districts, with specific limits for high poverty districts and exceptions for certain classes.

New Jersey A5430 establishes required class sizes in school districts, with different limits for high poverty districts and non-high poverty districts. For non-high poverty districts, class sizes cannot exceed 25 students in grades kindergarten through 12, with exceptions for physical education and performing arts classes. High poverty districts have stricter limits: 21 students in grades kindergarten through three, 23 students in grades four and five, and 24 students in grades six through 12. The State will cover 100 percent of the costs for districts to reduce class sizes to these limits.