Establishes one-time grant program to support implementation of free, full-day kindergarten programs in certain school districts; appropriates $5 million.
This bill creates a one-time $5 million grant program to help 10 specific New Jersey school districts implement free, full-day kindergarten programs. It directly affects districts that currently do not offer this service, including Moorestown, Haddonfield, Metuchen, and others listed in the bill. School districts must submit applications detailing their implementation plans and costs to receive an equal share of the funds. The program requires districts to apply with specific plans before receiving grants, with all funds distributed evenly among eligible districts.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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