Requires Commissioner of Education and Local Finance Board approval for certain board of education leases exceeding 20 years; authorizes boards to enter into 20-year lease purchase agreements for improvements or additions to school buildings.
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This bill changes the rules for how New Jersey school districts can lease buildings and make improvements. It requires the Commissioner of Education and the Local Finance Board to approve leases exceeding 20 years and allows boards to enter into 20-year lease purchase agreements for school building improvements or additions. The bill aims to provide greater flexibility for school districts to finance necessary upgrades while ensuring responsible financial management.
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