New Jersey Senate Republicans

09/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/28/2026 12:14

Amato Bill Extending Military Service Credit to School Support Staff Signed into Law

News Flash

Amato Bill Extending Military Service Credit to School Support Staff Signed into Law

Carmen Amato Posted on September 28, 2026

The Governor signed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Carmen Amato, Jr. (R-Ocean) and Senator Raj Mukherji (D-Hudson) today, extending seniority credit to educational support professionals who served in the U.S. Military.

The bill, S-2962, ensures that educational support professionals, such as teacher's aides, administrative assistants, bus drivers, food service workers, custodians, and other non-teaching school district employees, receive the same recognition for their military service that teaching staff members currently receive under state law. Eligible veterans will be granted up to four years of seniority or employment credit for time spent on active duty.

"Educational support professionals are essential to the daily operations of our schools, and many of them have also bravely served our nation," said Senator Amato. "This collaboration with Senator Mukherji delivers meaningful recognition for veterans in educational roles, ensuring they receive the credit and respect they've earned for their service to our nation."

Read the full text of the bill online.

New Jersey Senate Republicans published this content on September 28, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on September 28, 2026 at 18:14 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]