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SJR 76

Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Senator Bruce S. Peloquin.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Melissa Ratcliff and 2 co-sponsors

Designates the second Friday in December as PSRPs in Our Schools Day in New Jersey to honor paraprofessionals and school staff; symbolic, with no new funding or duties.

Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SJR 76

Summary — SJR 76 (P.L.2025, JR-1)

Designates the second Friday in December of each year as "PSRPs in Our Schools Day" in New Jersey to recognize paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRPs).

Purpose and intent

The resolution formally recognizes the contributions of paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRPs) — including instructional and non‑instructional aides, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff — and establishes an annual commemorative day to honor their service within New Jersey public schools.

Key provisions

  • Designation: Establishes the second Friday in December of each year as “PSRPs in Our Schools Day” in New Jersey (codified as C.36:2‑470).
  • Recognition/Call to observance: The Governor and the Legislature officially recognize and commend PSRPs for their contributions and call on citizens to participate fittingly in the day’s observance (C.36:2‑471).
  • Effective date: The joint resolution takes effect immediately upon approval.

The resolution is commemorative and does not create new programs, funding, or regulatory duties.

Who is affected

  • Primary subjects: Paraprofessionals and school‑related personnel across New Jersey public schools — listed examples include aides, bus drivers, food service, custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff.
  • Secondary: School communities, districts, and citizens encouraged to observe and recognize PSRPs. No mandates on employers or school districts are imposed.

Legislative and procedural timeline

  • Introduced in the Senate and reported by the Senate Education Committee with technical amendments (May 6, 2024).
  • Passed the Senate (40–0) on October 28, 2024.
  • Passed the Assembly (71–0–0) on December 19, 2024 (substituted for AJR101 (1R)).
  • Approved and enacted as P.L.2025, JR‑1 (approved January 30, 2025). The resolution took effect immediately.

Sponsors and related bills

  • Principal sponsors: Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz, Sen. Shirley K. Turner, Asm. Pamela R. Lampitt, Asm. Michele Matsikoudis, Asm. Gabriel Rodriguez.
  • Companion bill: AJR 101 (Assembly).

Impact

This is a symbolic/commemorative measure intended to raise public awareness and formally honor PSRPs for their role supporting student learning and school operations. It does not alter compensation, employment rights, funding, or regulatory responsibilities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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