Mixed reception in Trenton for union-backed bill to revamp school health benefits

Teachers union officials have a plan to help fix the state-run health benefits plan for school workers. Critics say it needs more work.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 884

Last Updated: 1 day, 15 hours ago

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A proposal to shift public health plans for school workers to a new trust where state officials play a lesser role in governance received a mixed reception during discussion before a Senate panel Thursday.

Though union officials who back the bill said its changes are needed to maintain health coverage, groups representing school boards and school administrators, among others, warned that the proposal would do too little to rein in rising health …

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