New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 170: Requires Commissioner of Education to recommend dates for spring break in school districts.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 170 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires Commissioner of Education to recommend dates for spring break in school districts. Primary sponsor: Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr., Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Robert Karabinchak (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 30, 2026): Approved P.L.2026, c.56.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Teresa Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Robert Karabinchak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved P.L.2026, c.56.
- Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (66-13-0)
- Substituted for A5167
- Received in the Assembly without Reference, 2nd Reading
- Passed by the Senate (27-13)
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee