New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 579: Provides gross income tax deduction to eligible educators and paraprofessionals for expense of classroom supplies.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 579 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides gross income tax deduction to eligible educators and paraprofessionals for expense of classroom supplies. Primary sponsor: Jim Beach (Democratic), Vince Polistina (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Beach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Vince Polistina | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | 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
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee