S.215

Requires school districts to include environmental sustainability plan in long-range facilities plan.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S215 mandates school districts to integrate an environmental sustainability plan into their long-range facilities plans.

New Jersey S215 requires school districts to incorporate an environmental sustainability plan into their long-range facilities plans. This plan must detail initiatives to improve facility energy efficiency, including efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase renewable energy use, and transition to high-performance sustainable buildings. It also mandates a commitment to acquiring sustainable school supplies and prioritizing contracts with environmentally focused vendors.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee