S 235 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes Extended School Day and School Year Study Commission.

S 235 establishes a 13-member commission to study the impacts of longer school days and years on student achievement, learning environments, and educational opportunities. The commission includes appointed members from the Senate, General Assembly, education associations, and the public, with the Commissioner of Education serving ex officio. It must examine school schedules from other states and submit final recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within six months, after which the commission expires. This bill does not change education policy but creates a process for evaluating potential reforms.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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