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 any entity receiving a grant from the New Jersey State Council on Arts from scheduling in-person or online educational courses, classes, or lectures on days when local schools are closed for a religious holiday. The restriction applies for 12 months after receiving the grant and covers all public courses - whether fee-based or free. It specifically targets the scheduling of educational programming offered by grantees during school closures for religious holidays. The law applies to all courses requiring attendance (in-person or online) held within the school district where the grantee operates.
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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 State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Jon Bramnick
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