New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A1785

Introduced

1/9/24

Refer

1/9/24

Caption

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

Impact

The appropriation outlined in A1785 allows the Commissioner of Education to allocate funds proportionally based on student enrollment. Schools can apply for funds to cover expenses related to increased cleaning frequencies, the procurement of disinfectants, and additional personnel costs linked to enhanced cleaning schedules. The bill thus has a significant impact on helping educational institutions maintain safe environments for students and staff, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and potential future public health crises.

Summary

Assembly Bill A1785 proposes a supplemental appropriation of up to $20 million from the State's General Fund to the Department of Education (DOE) specifically aimed at enhancing cleaning and sanitization measures across school facilities. The funding is earmarked to support school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools, ensuring they can implement effective cleaning regimens in response to public health directives, particularly those issued due to the COVID-19 epidemic. This proactive approach reflects a legislative response to the ongoing health challenges facing schools.

Contention

The discourse around A1785 may include issues of budget priorities and the management of public funds, especially in the context of other educational needs that require attention. While proponents advocate for the necessity of these funds to ensure student safety, critics may question the adequacy of funding levels or the sufficiency of support for longer-term educational infrastructure improvements. Additionally, concerns about transparency and the processes for fund allocation may arise as stakeholders discuss how effectively the funds will be distributed and utilized across different school systems.

Latest NJ A1785 Activity

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Companion Bills

NJ A172

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

NJ S2494

Carry Over 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 A1741

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

NJ A2157

Supplemental appropriation of $3.6 million to DHS to increase adult medical day care Medicaid per diem rate from $89.55 to $93.10.

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 A984

Makes $3 million supplemental appropriation for bonus awards for certain COVID-19 emergency essential frontline State workers of Local 195 of International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers.

NJ S3863

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

NJ A2169

Makes supplemental appropriation of $750,000 to Department of Law and Public Safety for public awareness campaign of victims' rights and VCCO assistance.

NJ A2162

Requires minimum annual State appropriation of $10 million for Public Health Priority Funding.

NJ A1127

Makes supplemental appropriation of $1.2 million to DOE to provide additional State school aid to Franklin Township School District in Somerset County.

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