Gary Schaer

Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender.

Permits unexpended nonpublic school textbook aid or aid for Nonpublic Technology Initiative to be used to support other program.

Requires unexpended State aid for nonpublic school nursing services and nonpublic school security services to be used to support nonpublic school transportation services.*

Provides that unexpended nonpublic textbook aid or aid for Nonpublic Technology Initiative may be used to support services provided under other program.

Establishes State Seal of Civic Readiness to recognize certain students attaining high level of proficiency in civics.

Permits use of unexpended State aid for specific nonpublic school programs may be used to support certain other nonpublic school programs rather than being refunded.

Permits school districts to utilize on-demand micro transit programs for provision of pupil transportation services; establishes grant program to incentivize use of on-demand micro transit programs for pupil transportation.

Authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit service under Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program.

Establishes presumption of knowledge that display of noose or Nazi or Confederate symbol would cause bias intimidation; enhances penalties.

"Immigrant Tenant Protection Act"; provides certain protections to residential tenants and codifies certain warranty of habitability protections.

Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."

Concerns credit card interchange fees and consumer protection.

Requires new flooring for schools, community centers, and child care centers to be certified mercury-free.

Authorizes Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security in places of religious worship; makes certain clarifications concerning their use in nonpublic schools.

Waives certain commercial driver license fees for veterans and spouses of veterans.

Removing requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations, thereby broadening eligibility for certain veterans' benefits.

"Patient and Provider Protection Act."

Modifies method of allocating State aid for providing auxiliary and remedial services to nonpublic school students.

Makes various changes to SHBP plan offerings and governance.

Requires homemaker-home health aide and nursing assistant certification examinations to be translated into multiple languages.