S 1468 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Provides that public school used as polling place shall not be open for classes on day of election.

This New Jersey bill (S 1468) prohibits public school districts from holding classes on election days when their schools serve as polling places. It directly affects school districts using public schools as voting locations, requiring them to cancel classes that day. Instead, districts may use the time for staff in-service training or professional development. The law aims to enhance student safety by reducing public access to school grounds during elections, as stated in the bill's purpose. It takes immediate effect and applies to all subsequent elections, including the November 2021 general election as referenced in the text.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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