S.3429

Establishes Office of Community Schools; appropriates $10 million.

Introduced·2/9/26
Introduced Text

Establishes Office of Community Schools in New Jersey to support public schools with community-based services.

The bill establishes the Office of Community Schools within the Department of Education to address student needs through community-based educational, developmental, family, health, and other comprehensive services. The office will provide training and support for public schools interested in adopting community school strategies, increase the knowledge and skills of school staff and community partners, and provide grants to public schools for adopting community school strategies.

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Education Committee
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History

Feb 9

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee