S.Con.Res.67

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

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Proposed constitutional amendment to define how the Legislature provides for a thorough and efficient system of free public schools.

This bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution of New Jersey to clarify how the Legislature shall provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools. It specifies that the Legislature must enact laws prescribing the components of such a system and providing for its funding. The amendment emphasizes that it does not restrict the Legislature's authority to determine the amount of funds to be provided by the State or local school districts, nor does it establish any minimum or maximum funding requirements.

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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