By Matt Friedman/Statehouse Bureau
David Gard/The Star-LedgerStudents and teachers in more than two dozen New Jersey school districts could have longer school days and school years, under a bill being considered by the Assembly Education Committee.
TRENTON — More than two dozen school districts in New Jersey could have longer school days and school years under legislation the Assembly Education Committee is scheduled to take up today.
The bill (A1391) would create a three-year pilot program. Up to 25 districts could take part after applying to the state commissioner of education. Corporations would foot the bill for the extra time, then be reimbursed with tax credits from the state.
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