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NJ S 240

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Requires full-day kindergarten in all school districts and establishes uniform age requirement for enrollment in kindergarten.

New Jersey · 222 · upper

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Did NJ S 240 pass?

Not yet. NJ S 240 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

What is NJ S 240 about?

NJ S 240 is a bill in the 222 titled “Requires full-day kindergarten in all school districts and establishes uniform age requirement for enrollment in kindergarten.”.

Who sponsors NJ S 240?

Turner, Shirley K., Singleton, Troy are the primary sponsors of NJ S 240, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Introduced
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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Sponsors

  • Turner, Shirley K.primary
  • Singleton, Troyprimary
  • Gopal, Vincosponsor

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  1. 2026-01-13

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

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