This bill amends existing law to clarify the payment structure for non-resident students enrolled in renaissance school projects in New Jersey. It specifies that the renaissance school district where the project is located must pay a per pupil amount for each student residing in that district. For students who do not reside in the district but are enrolled in the renaissance school project, their home school district is responsible for making the same per pupil payment to the nonprofit entity managing the project. The bill also includes provisions for the inclusion of renaissance school projects in the Charter School Enrollment System, which will aid in the calculation and reconciliation of payments between school districts and these projects.

Additionally, the bill establishes that in the event of disputes regarding a student's residency status or payment obligations, the Department of Education will utilize existing rules and procedures that are currently in place for resolving similar disputes involving charter schools. This aims to streamline the process and ensure consistency in handling such issues. Overall, the bill seeks to provide clarity and structure to the funding mechanisms for renaissance school projects, ensuring that both resident and non-resident students are accounted for in the financial arrangements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:36C-7, 18A:36C-8