Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
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- No material direct effect identified
StateNew JerseyReported
A 1646: Establishes timelines for review and approval by Commissioner of Education of annual certified audits submitted by approved private schools for students with disabilities.
Melinda Kane
A 1646 status: Reported — Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading (updated Sep 17, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
This bill sets a specific deadline for the state’s Education Commissioner to review the financial reports (audits) submitted by private schools for students with disabilities. The goal is to make sure the state reviews these reports in a timely manner. It is currently being debated in the state Assembly.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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- No material direct effect identified
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- No material direct effect identified
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
80%
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- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The 'deemed approved' provision could inadvertently result in the approval of problematic audits if the Department of Education fails to meet review timelines.
Analysis scope
Limited to fiscal audit timelines; does not change educational quality standards.
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Where it stands
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- CommitteeCurrent
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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