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S1106 SED Statement 3/2/26
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
STATEMENT TO
SENATE, No.
1106
STATE
OF NEW JERSEY
DATED:
�MARCH
2, 2026
����� The Senate Education Committee reports favorably
Senate Bill No. 1106.
����� This bill establishes the �STEM Curriculum Grant
Program� in the Department of Education to promote project-based learning in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for at-risk students
in grades six through eight. The bill requires the Commissioner of Education to
select a minimum of two school districts with existing STEM curricular programs
that meet certain defined requirements. An eligible program is required under
the bill to: provide hands-on courses that offer students the opportunity to
engage in the design, development, and implementation of projects applicable to
real-world learning experiences; include an accelerated learning option for
students at least one grade level behind that will allow them to complete two
grade levels in a single year; and offer curriculum development, professional
development training of staff members, and classroom supplies and equipment.
����� The bill appropriates $2.25 million to the Department
of Education for the program. The department would partner with a nonprofit
known as Engaged Learning Strategies to administer the program.
����� This bill was pre-filed for introduction in the
2026-2027 session pending technical review.� As reported, the bill includes the
changes required by technical review, which has been performed.