S.Con.Res.29

Proposes amendment to Constitution to describe manner in which Legislature will provide for maintenance and support of thorough and efficient system of free public schools.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey SCR29 proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to allow the Legislature to determine the components and funding of a thorough and.

New Jersey SCR29 proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to shift the responsibility of determining the components and funding of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools to the Legislature. The amendment specifies that the Legislature will pass laws to identify the components of a thorough and efficient system of public schools and how such a system will be funded. The funding mechanism would include the amount that should be funded locally, as well as by the State.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee