S2245Introduced in the Senate
Mandates public schools (K-12) have one full-time certified social worker for every 250 students and allocates $2 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for school districts and municipalities to hire additional social workers.
Introduced by Susan Sosnowski, District 37
What does this bill do?
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Official description
EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Mandates public schools (K-12) have one full-time certified social worker for every 250 students and allocates $2 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for school districts and municipalities to hire additional social workers.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study · May 19, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Zurier | 3 | Yes |
| Frank Ciccone | 7 | Absent |
| Walter Felag | 10 | Yes |
| Louis Dipalma | 12 | Yes |
| Jonathon Acosta | 16 | Yes |
| Brian Thompson | 20 | Yes |
| Lammis Vargas | 28 | Yes |
| Elaine Morgan | 34 | Absent |
| Alana DiMario | 36 | Yes |
| Susan Sosnowski | 37 | Absent |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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