New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4675 — Permits choice district to enroll certain new out-of-district students on tuition basis following termination of district choice program.

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

This bill allows certain new out-of-district students to enroll in choice districts with tuition after program termination.

The bill permits choice districts to enroll new out-of-district students on a tuition basis if the district choice program has ended. This change aims to provide more options for students who wish to attend schools outside their home districts.

What this means for you
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  • Families: Families of students may have more options for enrolling their children in different school districts.

Summary

Interdistrict public school choice program-concerns

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:36B-21.

  • N.J.S.A. 18A:36B-21

    10% 15% → 10 percent 15 percent (1) (2) If the board of education of a school district adopts and submits to the commissioner a board resolution certifying termination of the district's choice program, any choice student enrolled in the choice district on the date of termination shall be entitled to remain enrolled as a choice student until the district's terminal grade. (3) (a) Following the termination of a school district's choice program and during such time as the district continues to enroll choice students pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a district may enroll new out-of-district students on a tuition basis pursuant to N.J.S.18A:38-3 in the same grades in which the choice students are enrolled, provided that each student: (i) transfers from a nonpublic school or was receiving a home school education; or (ii) is determined to have extraordinary circumstances, upon application by the student's parent or guardian and approval of the sending district, receiving district, and executive county superintendent. (b) The board of education of the district shall annually determine the number of out-of-district enrollments to be made available pursuant to this paragraph in each grade based on the district's capacity.

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Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SED

Sponsors

  • Michael L. Testa · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Testa, Michael L.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4675 do?
Interdistrict public school choice program-concerns
Who sponsors S 4675?
S 4675 is sponsored by Testa, Michael L..
What is the current status of S 4675?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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