New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4617 — Regulates appointment of assistant State monitors in certain school districts; revises duties and establishes term limit of State monitor.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SED

  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 October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill regulates the appointment and duties of assistant State monitors in certain school districts.

This bill sets requirements for appointing assistant State monitors in specific school districts and defines their duties. It also establishes a term limit for State monitors.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that families in affected school districts may see changes in how monitors are appointed and their roles.

Summary

Assistant State monitors-regulate appointment in certain school districts

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 18A:7A-55.

  • N.J.S.A. 18A:7A-55

    and additional staff, as necessary, his his also provide oversight in the school district until the commissioner determines that school operations and necessary additional staff him his as a State monitor → the commissioner's , except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 2 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), . The authority provided in this paragraph shall not be construed as permitting the State monitor to recommend against, or otherwise interfere with, the educational placement decisions provided in a student's individualized education program, unless otherwise provided in law the commissioner's , and any assistant State monitor appointed pursuant to section 2 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), serve a term of 24 months and oversee the implementation of the plan required pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection b. of this section. The school district shall then have 12 months to ensure that the without direct oversight by an appointed State monitor. At the end of the 12-month period, the commissioner shall determine whether it is necessary to reappoint a State monitor pursuant to subsection a. of this section. If the commissioner determines it is necessary to reappoint a State monitor, the commissioner shall provide the district with a written determination, which shall include a statement of reasons that supports the commissioner's determination. After providing the requisite written determination, the commissioner may reappoint a State monitor pursuant to this section the State monitor the State monitor's

    amended

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SED

Sponsors

  • Robert W. Singer · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Singer, Robert W.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4617 do?
Assistant State monitors-regulate appointment in certain school districts
Who sponsors S 4617?
S 4617 is sponsored by Singer, Robert W..
What is the current status of S 4617?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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