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.
Impact
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.
Summary
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.
Contention
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.
Same As
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.
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.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $9 million from General Fund to DOE to support Engaged Learning Strategies - STEM Curriculum Program in certain school districts.
Amends appropriations act to provide funding for restoration of State school aid reductions for certain school districts; shifts $64,920,000 from certain appropriations for purposes of restoring aid; provides supplemental appropriation of $145,215,047.
Amends appropriations act to provide funding for restoration of State school aid reductions for certain school districts; shifts $64,920,000 from certain appropriations for purposes of restoring aid; provides supplemental appropriation of $145,215,047.
Provides supplemental appropriation from Property Tax Relief Fund to Department of Education to provide additional State aid to certain school districts.
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.
Provides that school districts with unpaid balances on certain borrowed funds are not subject to State school aid reductions; requires use of surplus funds to repay borrowed funds.