STATE OF NEW JERSEY
222nd LEGISLATURE
INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman AURA K. DUNN
District 25 (Morris and Passaic)
Assemblywoman MARISA SWEENEY
District 25 (Morris and Passaic)
SYNOPSIS
Makes supplemental appropriation of $4.8 million to provide additional operational aid to Jefferson Township Public Schools.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Supplement to the annual appropriations act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, P.L.2025, c.74.
Be It Enacted by the Senate and the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. In addition to the amounts appropriated under P.L.2025, c.74, the annual appropriations act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, there is appropriated from the General Fund the following amount for the purpose specified:
34 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
30 Educational, Cultural, and Intellectual Development
31 Direct Educational Services and Assistance
STATE AID
03-5120 Miscellaneous Grants-In-Aid .............................. $4,796,000
Total State Aid Appropriation,
Direct Educational Services and Assistance .. $4,796,000
State Aid:
03 Jefferson Township Public Schools – Operational Aid ($4,796,000)
2. This act shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This bill makes a supplemental appropriation of $4.8 million to Jefferson Township Public School Schools for operational aid. The additional aid would help to close a funding gap experienced by the school district.