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- Referred to education
- Print number 1587a
- Amend and recommit to education
- Referred to education
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Authorizes the board of education of any school district in the state to enter into a contract for the sale of advertising space on the exterior sides of school buses
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S1587A
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to advertising on the exterior sides of school buses
Purpose
This legislation would allow boards of educations to enter into contracts for the sale or lease of advertising on the exterior sides of school buses owned or leased by the school district.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill would allow boards of educations to enter into contracts for the sale or lease of advertising on the exterior sides of school buses owned or leased by the school district. Further this legislation states that certain ads shall be prohibited, and gives the commissioner the ability to deem certain products or services as inappropriate to be advertised. This legislation states further that all advertisements shall require the prior approval of the local board of education. It explains that revenue will be retained by the school district and shall not impact any calculation, award or grant of state aid to such school district. This legislation provides an exemption for cities with a population of one million or more.
Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
At a time when Our School Districts are facing unprecedented cuts in education funding we need to look at alternative means for bringing in revenues. Some states, including New Jersey have enacted laws allowing school districts to sell advertisement space on school buses. Selling or leasing advertising space is a creative way to allow school districts to raise revenue to support important scholastic activities.
Prior legislative history
2011-12: referred to education.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day.
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