New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S2494

Introduced

5/12/22

Refer

5/12/22

Caption

Makes supplemental appropriation of up to $20 million from General Fund to DOE to support school facility cleaning and sanitization.

Impact

The appropriated funds are meant to be utilized for the purchase of disinfectants, cleaning supplies, and covering any additional personnel costs resulting from increased cleaning schedules. This initiative is especially pertinent given the documented health challenges that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic. By ensuring schools can respond adequately to public health-related closures, the bill aims to alleviate some of the operational burdens that educational institutions may face in ensuring the safety of students and staff. The allocation will be distributed based on the number of students enrolled across different education settings, further emphasizing equitability in resource distribution.

Summary

Senate Bill 2494 is a supplemental appropriation bill introduced in New Jersey that allocates up to $20 million from the General Fund to the Department of Education (DOE) to support the cleaning and sanitization of school facilities. This funding is specifically designated for use by school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools during public health emergencies, particularly in response to directives related to COVID-19. The bill highlights the importance of maintaining hygienic environments within educational institutions to safeguard student health amidst ongoing health concerns.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding S2494 is the condition attached for receiving funds, which mandates that schools provide enrollment figures to justify their funding requests. Critics may view such requirements as bureaucratic hurdles that could delay necessary actions during health emergencies. In addition, discussions related to the bill may invoke broader debates on state funding priorities for education and public health, as proponents argue for the necessity of such appropriations while opponents may raise concerns regarding the overall fiscal responsibility in light of the state's budget constraints.

Latest NJ S2494 Activity

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Companion Bills

NJ A172

Same As Makes supplemental appropriation of up to $20 million from General Fund to DOE to support school facility cleaning and sanitization.

Previously Filed As

NJ A2073

Makes supplemental appropriation of up to $20 million from General Fund to DOE to support school facility cleaning and sanitization.

NJ S1392

Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million from Property Tax Relief Fund to DOE to support Pantoliano-DePass school based mentoring pilot program in certain Bergen County school districts.

NJ S3863

Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $175 million from General Fund to DHS for Emergency SNAP Replacement Benefits.

NJ S1163

Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to DEP for dredging and restoration of Passaic River.

NJ A122

Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to DEP for dredging and restoration of Passaic River.

NJ S3743

Makes supplemental appropriation of $4.8 million to provide additional operational aid to Jefferson Township Public Schools.

NJ A4456

Makes supplemental appropriation of $4.8 million to provide additional operational aid to Jefferson Township Public Schools.

NJ A121

Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to DEP for dredging and restoration of Peckman River.

NJ S1104

Makes supplemental appropriation of $1.5 million from General Fund to DOH and DCA for Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers.

NJ S1164

Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to DEP for dredging and restoration of Peckman River.

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