New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

A 5239 — Modifies calculation of preschool education aid for certain school districts.

Last action — REP 2RA

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    3 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill changes how preschool education aid is calculated for specific school districts.

This legislation modifies the method used to calculate preschool education funding for certain school districts. The aim is to adjust the way that aid is determined and distributed.

What this means for you
  • Families: This could affect the preschool options and funding in your district, influencing the availability of early education programs.

Summary

Preschool education aid-modifies calculation for certain school districts

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REP 2RA

  2. TRANS ABU

  3. INT 1RA REF AED

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (116)

116 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — ABU

Passed 11 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11000
Republican 0400
Total 11400
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Abdelaziz, Al Democrat Yea
Freiman, Roy Democrat Yea
Murphy, Carol A. Democrat Yea
Park, Ellen J. Democrat Yea
Pintor Marin, Eliana Democrat Yea
Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina Democrat Yea
Rodriguez, Gabriel Democrat Yea
Schaer, Gary S. Democrat Yea
Schnall, Alexander Democrat Yea
Spearman, William W. Democrat Yea
Venezia, Michael Democrat Yea
Barlas, Al Republican Nay
Inganamort, Michael Republican Nay
Rumpf, Brian E. Republican Nay
Scharfenberger, Gerry Republican Nay

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5239 do?
Preschool education aid-modifies calculation for certain school districts
Who sponsors A 5239?
A 5239 is sponsored by Stewart, Kenyatta (Democrat), Karabinchak, Robert J. (Democrat), Abdelaziz, Al (Democrat), and Calabrese, Clinton (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5239?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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