Establishes New Jersey Community Learning Program in DOE to provide comprehensive after school programs in certain communities; dedicates portion of State cannabis revenue to support program.
This bill establishes the New Jersey Community Learning Program within the Department of Education to fund comprehensive after-school programs in school districts located in "impact zones" - areas historically affected by cannabis-related enforcement, high unemployment, and poverty. It dedicates a portion of annual state cannabis tax revenue (from recreational sales) to cover all program costs for eligible districts. Impact districts must develop and submit detailed program plans - including service descriptions, staffing, locations, and costs - to the Commissioner for approval, and must provide transportation for students. The program aims to close achievement gaps by offering academic support and enrichment during non-school hours, including summer, with funding contingent on annual cannabis tax revenue deposits.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 22, 2024
Last action Feb 22, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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P
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
P
Sterley Stanley
DDemocratic
Co
Antwan McClellan
RRepublican
Co
Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
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