Prohibits entity that receives grant from New Jersey State Council on Arts from scheduling educational courses on days when local school district is closed for religious holiday.
This bill prohibits organizations receiving grants from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts from scheduling public educational courses (including in-person or online sessions) on days when local schools in the district are closed for religious holidays. It applies to all grant-funded courses - whether fee-based or free - held within 12 months of receiving the grant. The restriction covers any course requiring attendance (in-person or virtual) and ties the holiday closure to the school district where the course is offered. This policy change directly affects arts organizations receiving state funding, limiting their scheduling flexibility on specific religious holiday days.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Jon Bramnick
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