S 3291
Requires school districts to close schools on days of general and primary elections.
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Bill overview
This bill requires all New Jersey school districts to close their schools on days when there are general or primary elections. Currently, school districts have the flexibility to decide their own calendars. This legislation aims to ensure that voters have convenient access to polling places by aligning school schedules with election days. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
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