S.1468

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

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1468 prohibits public schools used as polling places from holding classes on election days.

New Jersey S1468 mandates that on election days, public schools designated as polling places cannot hold classes. Instead, these schools can be used for in-service training or professional development for teachers. This law aims to ensure student safety by reducing the number of students on school grounds during elections. The act takes effect immediately and applies to the general election in November 2021.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee