Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million from Property Tax Relief Fund to DOE to support Pantoliano-DePass school based mentoring pilot program in certain Bergen County school districts.
The bill's implementation will directly affect 14 school districts within Bergen County, allowing them to utilize the allocated funds for administrative costs, salaries, and stipends related to the mentoring program. By establishing a proper structure for mentoring, the program is expected to improve student confidence, behavior, and overall engagement in school activities, thereby positively impacting academic outcomes.
S3236 is a legislative bill proposed in New Jersey that aims to allocate a supplemental appropriation of $1 million from the Property Tax Relief Fund to the Department of Education. This funding is specifically designated to support the Pantoliano-DePass School-Based Mentoring Pilot Program, which will be implemented in select Bergen County school districts. The bill seeks to enhance educational support and resources for students in these areas through structured mentoring initiatives.
While the bill fosters a supportive educational framework, potential areas of contention may arise regarding the sufficiency of the funding and the effectiveness of the mentoring programs. Some may challenge whether the allocated $1 million will adequately support all the specified districts and whether the pilot program can provide measurable outcomes to warrant further funding in the future. Furthermore, the bill stipulates a review process where the Commissioner of Education will provide recommendations on the potential for statewide implementation, which may invite additional scrutiny and debate.