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New Jersey Senate Bill S3566

New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S3566

Introduced
9/12/24  

Caption

Requires $1 million annual appropriation to certain educational services commissions for school facilities projects and school security improvements.

Impact

The legislation fundamentally alters how educational services commissions are financed in New Jersey by providing a dedicated source of funding for facilities and security enhancements. This funding will cover a range of expenses, including construction, renovation, and the implementation of security measures such as surveillance systems and emergency notification systems. By addressing the funding challenges faced by these commissions, the bill supports the provision of safe educational environments for students who require special educational services, paralleling the needs of traditional school districts.

Summary

Senate Bill 3566, introduced by Senator Renee C. Burgess, aims to allocate $1 million annually to educational services commissions for specific school facilities projects and security improvements. This funding is intended to address the existing gap where educational services commissions, particularly those serving students from SDA (School Districts in Distress) districts, do not currently receive direct state funding for these essential needs. By appropriating state funds, the bill seeks to ensure that these commissions can provide necessary improvements without diverting resources away from classroom instruction.

Contention

Potential points of contention about S3566 may arise around the perceived prioritization of funds and the allocation process for these educational services commissions. Critics could argue that while the intention of the bill is positive, it may set a precedent for increased state spending without adequate oversight or clear evaluation metrics for the effectiveness of the funded projects. Additionally, some stakeholders may question whether the bill adequately addresses broader educational funding issues across the state, especially considering the existing budget constraints and competing priorities within educational financing.

Latest NJ S3566 Activity

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Companion Bills

NJ A4670

Same As Requires $1 million annual appropriation to certain educational services commissions for school facilities projects and school security improvements.

Previously Filed As

NJ A4670

Requires $1 million annual appropriation to certain educational services commissions for school facilities projects and school security improvements.

NJ S4115

Permits SDA districts to receive State debt service aid for eligible costs of certain school facilities projects.

NJ A4496

Revises various provisions of law governing construction of school facilities projects and operations of New Jersey Schools Development Authority; establishes "Charter School and Renaissance School Project Facilities Loan Program" in EDA.

NJ S4131

Authorizes educational services commissions to apply for grant for State share of school facilities projects.

NJ S3247

Revises various provisions of law governing construction of school facilities projects and operations of New Jersey Schools Development Authority; establishes "Charter School and Renaissance School Project Facilities Loan Program" in EDA.

NJ A3119

Revises various provisions of law governing construction of school facilities projects and operations of New Jersey Schools Development Authority; establishes "Charter School and Renaissance School Project Facilities Loan Program" in EDA.

NJ AR59

Urges public and nonpublic schools to annually provide parents opportunity to observe school security drill.

NJ AR70

Urges public and nonpublic schools to annually provide parents opportunity to observe school security drill.

NJ S2944

Credits $5.2 billion to "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund"; appropriates $2.9 billion to NJ Schools Development Authority, NJ DOT, and NJT; and establishes process for authorizing future appropriations for debt defeasance and capital projects.

NJ A5576

Requires annual appropriation of $1.3 million to Evesham Township School District and $2.7 million to Lenape Regional High School District.

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