Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No material effect on the environment
Risks
- No material effect on the environment
StateNew JerseyIntroduced
S 170: Requires Commissioner of Education to recommend dates for spring break in school districts.
Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr.
S 170 status: Introduced — Approved P.L.2026, c.56 (updated Jul 30, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
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Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
The bill provides non-binding guidance for school calendar coordination, resulting in limited administrative change.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential minor improvements to scheduling predictability
Risks
- Negligible economic impact
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Helps families coordinate travel and vacation planning
- Supports potential for regional school schedule alignment
Risks
- Recommendations are non-binding and may be ignored by districts
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Voluntary nature of recommendations may limit real-world uniformity across school districts
Analysis scope
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