New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

A 5131 — Requires nonpublic secondary schools, independent institutions of higher education, and State to make payment to school districts for educational costs of students residing in tax-exempt housing upon adoption of resolution by municipal governing body.

Last action — INT 1RA REF AED

  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 May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires certain educational institutions and the state to pay school districts for students in tax-exempt housing.

This bill mandates that nonpublic secondary schools, independent higher education institutions, and the state compensate school districts for educating students living in tax-exempt housing. This payment is triggered by a resolution from the local municipal governing body.

What this means for you
  • Families: If you live in tax-exempt housing, this bill could impact funding for your child's education.

Summary

Educational costs-make payment to dists, students residing in tax-exempt housing

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 29, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AED

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

taxation housing education
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5131 do?
Educational costs-make payment to dists, students residing in tax-exempt housing
Who sponsors A 5131?
A 5131 is sponsored by Auth, Robert (Republican), Inganamort, Michael (Republican), and Fantasia, Dawn (Republican).
What is the current status of A 5131?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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