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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey bill requires $1 million annual appropriation for educational services commissions serving SDA districts
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education CommitteeSponsors: Venezia, Michael and 2 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Eligible that primarily serve students from s will receive $1 million annually from the State for building projects and security upgrades. The Department of Education will receive the necessary funds appropriated each from the General Fund.
serving students from specific lower-wealth urban districts will gain a dedicated revenue stream for capital and safety projects, altering how those facilities are funded.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Educational services commissions
Eligible commissions receive an annual $1 million appropriation from the State for capital facilities projects and security improvements.
Students with a school district of residence that is an SDA district
Their educational services commissions receive dedicated capital and security funding, avoiding the need to shift funds away from classroom instruction.
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Which educational services commissions qualify for the $1 million annual funding?
What types of security upgrades are covered by the funds?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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