S.1377

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 S1377 prohibits public schools used as polling places from holding classes on election days.

New Jersey S1377 mandates that on election days, public schools designated as polling places cannot hold classes. Instead, these schools may utilize the day for in-service training or professional development for the teaching staff. This measure aims to ensure student safety during increased public presence on school grounds. The act takes immediate effect and applies starting with the November 2021 general election.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee