New JerseyState education commissioner will recommend spring break dates each year
Starting in the first full school year after July 30, 2026, the state education commissioner must suggest spring break dates that districts consider if they schedule a break.
What it does
Starting in the first full school year after July 30, 2026, the commissioner must suggest spring break dates. Districts choosing a break must consider them.
Argument forShared suggested dates could help families plan if districts choose the same spring break dates.
Argument againstDistricts may spend extra time weighing suggested dates that do not fit their local calendars.
More detail
The state education commissioner must recommend spring break dates each year. New Jersey school districts that close for spring break must consider the suggested dates when scheduling. Districts may choose whether to schedule a spring break and need only consider the suggested dates. The law takes effect in the first full school year after July 30, 2026. The commissioner must send the dates by June 30 of the prior school year and may prepare earlier.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Jul 30Approved P.L.2026, c.56.Became Law
- Jun 30Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (66-13-0)Passed 2nd Chamber
- Jun 30Substituted for A5167
- Jun 30Received in the Assembly without Reference, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Jun 30Passed by the Senate (27-13)Passed 1st Chamber
- Jun 1Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Jan 13Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education CommitteeIntroduced
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