The New Jersey School Boards Association said there are a number of complicating factors, including transportation costs, extracurricular activity scheduling, and impact on younger students.
Schools with small numbers of low-income kids aren't now required to participate in the federal school meal program. In all, an 11-bill package advanced.
There is a piece of legislation awaiting approval from the Assembly and Senate in New Jersey which would change the name from "Chosen Freeholder" to "County Commissioner".
Major changes could be coming to criminal sentencing in New Jersey, under recommendations by a state commission that are endorsed by top state officials.
Senate and Assembly approve a plan to make it easier to erase past criminal convictions. They're looking at possible changes to medical marijuana bill.