New Jersey would offer extra aid to nonpublic schools that missed reporting

New Jersey would authorize up to $2 million in extra aid for certain nonpublic schools. The aid would be for nonpublic schools that did not complete the enrollment report required for fiscal year 2027 aid. The bill statement identifies these as schools that missed the report in fall 2025. The state budget director must approve the funding. Schools must apply through a process the education commissioner would develop. Applications would be handled in the order received, until the authorized funds are spent. Aid would use the applicable student enrollment information and per-student amounts for the existing programs. The added aid would be for fiscal year 2027 and available until the authorized funds are fully spent. The act would take effect immediately.