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This article is about A1489, which GSCS opposed yesterday.See below for how to contact Trenton legislators to register your opposition. A1489 takes away districts' ability to save taxpayer money (as directed by the Executive and Legislative branches) while keeping programs that benefit the whole student and promote a thorough and efficient education... 'TODAY'S FRONT PAGE - PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITY' - June 23, 2009 'State panel votes to bar school fees for clubs, sports'
"TRENTON - A 2006 bill that would prohibit schools from charging students a fee to participate in clubs or sports was dusted off and approved Monday by the state Assembly Education Committee.
The bill would allow districts to charge for reimbursement of equipment and supply costs, but districts could not exclude any child whose parent is unable to pay.
The New Jersey School Boards Association and the Garden State Coalition of Schools oppose the bill, saying fees charged so far have been small and charging them is preferable to eliminating a club or sport for lack of funds..."
Today's Front Page – Press of Atlantic City June 23, 2009 [print]
State panel votes to bar school fees for clubs, sports
By DIANE D’AMICO Education Writer, 609-272-7241 | Posted: Monday, June 22, 2009 | 0 comments
TRENTON - A 2006 bill that would prohibit schools from charging students a fee to participate in clubs or sports was dusted off and approved Monday by the state Assembly Education Committee.
The bill would allow districts to charge for reimbursement of equipment and supply costs, but districts could not exclude any child whose parent is unable to pay.
The New Jersey School Boards Association and the Garden State Coalition of Schools oppose the bill, saying fees charged so far have been small and charging them is preferable to eliminating a club or sport for lack of funds.
