New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S3236

Introduced
5/13/24  

Caption

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.

Impact

The bill's implementation will directly affect 14 school districts within Bergen County, allowing them to utilize the allocated funds for administrative costs, salaries, and stipends related to the mentoring program. By establishing a proper structure for mentoring, the program is expected to improve student confidence, behavior, and overall engagement in school activities, thereby positively impacting academic outcomes.

Summary

S3236 is a legislative bill proposed in New Jersey that aims to allocate a supplemental appropriation of $1 million from the Property Tax Relief Fund to the Department of Education. This funding is specifically designated to support the Pantoliano-DePass School-Based Mentoring Pilot Program, which will be implemented in select Bergen County school districts. The bill seeks to enhance educational support and resources for students in these areas through structured mentoring initiatives.

Contention

While the bill fosters a supportive educational framework, potential areas of contention may arise regarding the sufficiency of the funding and the effectiveness of the mentoring programs. Some may challenge whether the allocated $1 million will adequately support all the specified districts and whether the pilot program can provide measurable outcomes to warrant further funding in the future. Furthermore, the bill stipulates a review process where the Commissioner of Education will provide recommendations on the potential for statewide implementation, which may invite additional scrutiny and debate.

Companion Bills

NJ A4488

Same As 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.

Previously Filed As

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 A1081

Provides supplemental appropriation from Property Tax Relief Fund to DOE to provide additional State aid to certain school districts.

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.

NJ A2073

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

NJ A1615

Makes supplemental appropriation of $3.5 million to provide additional State school aid to Freehold Regional School District.

NJ A120

Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from Property Tax Relief Fund to Borough of North Caldwell to fund restoration of Walker's Family Home at Walker's Park and Walker's Park property.

NJ S1165

Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from Property Tax Relief Fund to Borough of North Caldwell to fund restoration of Walker's Family Home at Walker's Park and Walker's Park property.

NJ S4260

Establishes pilot program in certain counties to provide funding for nonpublic school nursing services through county consortium of nonpublic schools.

NJ S490

"S2 Appropriations Rescue Act"; appropriates $106.5 million to provide Emergency Supplemental Aid to certain school districts, including districts negatively impacted by effects of P.L.2018, c.67.

NJ A1189

"Fully Funding Schools and Cutting Property Taxes Act"; repeals certain sections of law; requires additional aid to lower property taxes commensurate with residents' ability to support schools; appropriates $2.9 billion.

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