S 2640 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes various requirements for charter schools, charter school board of trustees members, and charter management organizations.

This bill establishes new requirements for New Jersey charter schools, their governing boards, and charter management organizations (nonprofits operating multiple charters). It mandates that charter applications include detailed curriculum plans, staff qualifications, parental involvement strategies, and compliance with state academic standards. The bill also sets enrollment limits (max 500 students or 25% of a district's total), requires 51% support from staff and parents for existing public schools converting to charters, and defines charter management organizations under 501(c)(3) nonprofit rules. These provisions apply directly to all new and existing charter schools operating in New Jersey.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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