New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 4591 — Provides that regional school districts are not subject to State school aid reductions under certain circumstances.

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

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In plain language

This bill ensures certain regional school districts won't face State aid reductions.

The bill stipulates that certain regional school districts will not experience reductions in State school aid under specific circumstances. This measure is aimed at providing financial stability for these districts.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Education workers in protected districts may experience job security due to stable funding.
  • Families: This could mean more stable funding for schools in your district, helping maintain quality education for your children.

Summary

Regional sch districts-not subject to a State aid reduction, cert circumstances

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 29, 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:7F-68.

  • N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-68

    (7) A regional school district that is spending at least 10 percent below adequacy as calculated pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2018, c.67 (C.18A:7F-70) and in which each constituent school district is located in a municipality in which the equalized total tax rate is a least 10 percent greater than the Statewide average equalized total tax rate for the most recent available calendar year shall not be subject to a reduction in State aid pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection.

    amended

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SED

Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (119)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4591 do?
Regional sch districts-not subject to a State aid reduction, cert circumstances
Who sponsors S 4591?
S 4591 is sponsored by Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4591?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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