S.3291

Requires school districts to close schools on days of general and primary elections.

Introduced·2/2/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3291 mandates school closures on election days.

New Jersey S3291 requires school districts to close schools on the days of general and primary elections. This change mandates that boards of education close schools on these specific days, overriding any prior discretion they had in setting the school calendar. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee