S.Con.Res.79

Proposes constitutional amendment prohibiting any student from being compelled to attend public school other than one nearest to student's residence.

Introduced·2/2/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey SCR79 proposes a constitutional amendment to prevent students from being forced to attend public schools other than the one nearest to.

New Jersey SCR79 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit any student from being compelled to attend a public school other than the one nearest to their residence, provided the school is within the student's district and offers the course of study the student is pursuing. If approved, this amendment would be submitted to voters at the next general election more than three months after final agreement.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee