New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 240: Requires full-day kindergarten in all school districts and establishes uniform age requirement for enrollment in kindergarten.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

S 240 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires full-day kindergarten in all school districts and establishes uniform age requirement for enrollment in kindergarten. Primary sponsor: Shirley Turner (Democratic), Troy Singleton (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Shirley Turner (Democratic); Troy Singleton (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.