New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S393

Introduced

1/11/22

Refer

1/11/22

Caption

Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 billion for After School Recreation in Urban Areas; stipulates uses of, and eligibility criteria for, funds.

Impact

If enacted, S393 is expected to facilitate substantial improvements in recreational facilities and after-school programs across eligible municipalities. The allocated funds can help to enhance playgrounds, public swimming pools, and recreational infrastructures, as well as reopen parks that have been non-operational for extended periods. Additionally, the bill encourages the establishment of mentorship programs and youth sports organizations aimed at enriching the educational and social-emotional development of children. By emphasizing mentorship, computer science, and life skills education in after-school programs, the bill seeks to provide safe and stimulating environments for young people in urban settings.

Summary

Senate Bill S393 aims to provide a supplemental appropriation of $1 billion specifically targeted for after school recreation programs in urban areas of New Jersey. The bill outlines the conditions under which these funds can be utilized, stating that only municipalities which are members of the New Jersey Urban Mayors Association (NJUMA) are eligible to receive the grants. This focus on urban areas underscores the bill's intention to address the unique needs of communities that experience a disproportionate lack of recreational and educational resources for youth.

Contention

Despite broader support for the initiatives brought forth by S393, there may also be discussions regarding the specific criteria for fund allocation and how these funds will be managed at the municipal level. As the bill limits funding to NJUMA member municipalities, there could be concerns pertaining to fairness and access for communities not represented within this association. Critics of the bill might argue that it could inadvertently favor certain municipalities over others and perpetuate inequalities in resource distribution. Overall, the debate may also touch upon how effectively this funding will meet the diverse needs of urban youth populations.

Latest NJ S393 Activity

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Companion Bills

NJ S843

Same As Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 billion for After School Recreation in Urban Areas; stipulates uses of, and eligibility criteria for, funds.

NJ A2757

Same As Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 billion for After School Recreation in Urban Areas; stipulates uses of, and eligibility criteria for, funds.

Previously Filed As

NJ A1675

Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 billion for After School Recreation in Urban Areas.

NJ A1676

Makes supplemental appropriation of $35 million to "Urban and Rural Centers Unsafe Buildings Demolition Revolving Loan Fund."

NJ A1874

Makes FY2023 supplemental appropriation of $17 million to DEP for grants for certain lake management activities.

NJ S2725

Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $30 million from General Fund to Food and Hunger Programs in Department of Agriculture.

NJ A2245

Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $30 million from General Fund to Food and Hunger Programs in Department of Agriculture.

NJ A4286

Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $30 million from General Fund to Food and Hunger Programs in Department of Agriculture.

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 A1599

Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million from General Fund to DEP for capital improvements at Allaire State Park.

NJ S2647

Makes supplemental appropriation of $1.2 million for Community College Opportunity Grant.

NJ A2325

Makes supplemental appropriation of $1.2 million for Community College Opportunity Grant.

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