New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

S 4281 — Modifies calculation of preschool education aid for certain school districts.

Last action — REP 2RS

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 14, 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

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill changes how preschool education aid is calculated for certain school districts.

The bill modifies the method used to calculate preschool education aid for specific school districts. This change aims to adjust funding to better reflect the needs of those districts.

What this means for you
  • Families: This may affect families with children in preschool as funding levels could change in their school districts.

Summary

Preschool education aid-modifies calculation for certain school districts

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 15, 2026

Action History

  1. REP 2RS

  2. TRANS SBA

  3. INT 1RS REF SED

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — SBA

Passed 11 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 2200
Total 11200
% of votes cast 85%15%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Burzichelli, John J. Democrat Yea
Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. Democrat Yea
Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. Democrat Yea
Greenstein, Linda R. Democrat Yea
Johnson, Gordon M. Democrat Yea
Ruiz, M. Teresa Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Zwicker, Andrew Democrat Yea
Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican Yea
O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. Republican Nay
Steinhardt, Douglas J. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Nay

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4281 do?
Preschool education aid-modifies calculation for certain school districts
Who sponsors S 4281?
S 4281 is sponsored by Wimberly, Benjie E. (Democrat) and Sarlo, Paul A. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4281?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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