The Overview
A new New Jersey law signed into effect last month gives schools uniform spring break guidance. Previously, school districts across the state were able to determine their own spring break dates. [](#ngr-29c21418-5c3a-40fe-a270-2783beef5a72)
What the Law Does
Bill S 170 requires the Commissioner of Education to recommend dates for spring break in school districts.
The bill passed both chambers of the legislature on June 30. The Senate approved it 27-13, and the Assembly voted 66-13 in favor. Vincent M. Kearney was a cosponsor of Bill S 170.
By the Numbers
Nearly 600 New Jersey school districts set their own spring break dates.
The state's median household income is $103,556, and 9.7 percent of residents live below the poverty line. About 90.7 percent of New Jersey residents hold a high school diploma or higher, and 43.6 percent hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The Debate
The New Jersey Education Association, the state's largest teachers' union, offered its support for the law. The Senate passed the measure on June 30 with a vote of 27-13. The Assembly passed it 66-13-0 on June 30, and it was approved as P.L.2026, c.56 on July 30.
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