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Bagolie is an American Democratic politician serving in the New Jersey General Assembly from the 27th district, after careers as a school superintendent and Livingston councilwoman.", "snippet": "Rosaura \"Rosy\" Bagolie is an American Democratic politician serving in the New Jersey General Assembly from the 27th district, after careers as a school superintendent and Livingston councilwoman.", "node": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.us-governors-and-state-officials.state-legislators.northeastern-state-legislators.alpha-a-to-b", "markdown": "# Rosy Bagolie\n\nRosaura \"Rosy\" Bagolie is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 27th district.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27) Before joining the Assembly, she served as a councilwoman in Livingston Township and as Principal and Superintendent of the East Newark School District.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27) She represents the municipalities of Clifton, Livingston, Millburn, Montclair, Roseland, and West Orange.[2](https://rosybagolie.com/meet-rosy/)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Democratic[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27) |\n| Current office | Member, New Jersey General Assembly, District 27[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27) |\n| Previous offices | Councilwoman, Livingston Township; Principal and Superintendent, East Newark School District[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27) |\n| Education | Bachelor's Degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences, Master's in Elementary Education, and Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Seton Hall University; Master's Degree in Special Education, Rutgers University[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nBagolie is a Democrat.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27)\n\n## Early life and education\n\nBagolie is a Jewish-Latina immigrant whose family emigrated from the [Dominican Republic](https://www.edgepedia.org/dominican-republic) to the United States.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27) She attended [Seton Hall University](https://www.edgepedia.org/seton-hall-university), graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences, a Master's in Elementary Education, and a [Doctorate](https://www.edgepedia.org/doctorate) in Educational Leadership.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27) She then obtained a second Master's Degree in Special Education at Rutgers University.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27) Her campaign website states that she is also a Certified Business Administrator.[2](https://rosybagolie.com/meet-rosy/) She is a resident of Livingston and a member of Temple B'nai Jeshurun in Short Hills.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27) She and her husband Ricky, an attorney, have three sons.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27)\n\n## Career\n\nBagolie worked as a teacher and school administrator, serving as Principal and [Superintendent](https://www.edgepedia.org/superintendent-education) of the East Newark School District; her official page states she is one of the few women in New Jersey to serve in that capacity.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27) Her campaign site also lists her as having served as Chief School Administrator of the district.[2](https://rosybagolie.com/meet-rosy/)\n\nBefore joining the General Assembly, she sat as Councilwoman in Livingston Township, serving on the Township Planning Board, the Committee for Diversity and Inclusion, the Advisory Committee for Disabilities, and the Emergency Planning Committee, and as Council Liaison for Senior, Youth, and Leisure Services.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27)\n\nIn the Assembly, Bagolie serves as Vice-Chair of the Assembly Education Committee and as a member of the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee and the Commerce and Economic Development Committee.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27) Her campaign website lists her as sitting on the Financial Institutions & [Insurance](https://www.edgepedia.org/insurance) and Education Committees, and states that she serves as New Jersey Deputy Parliamentarian for Legislative District 27.[2](https://rosybagolie.com/meet-rosy/)\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\n### Education\n\nOn her legislative priorities page, Bagolie writes, \"As a lifelong teacher and school administrator who truly believes in the transformative power of education, I have been proud to sponsor and vote for dozens of bills designed to better fund public education, support our teachers, and serve our students.\"[3](https://rosybagolie.com/legislative-priorities/) She also writes that she will \"strive to institute comprehensive programs that integrate technology, vocational training, and STEAM education, ensuring our students are well-prepared for the challenges of the future.\"[3](https://rosybagolie.com/legislative-priorities/)\n\nIn March 2025, she introduced a series of education bills: A5351, which establishes interstate reciprocity for certain teachers with out-of-state teaching certificates; A5352, which establishes the \"Teacher Certification Reform Act of 2025\"; and A5391 (with Quijano and Carter), which requires certain candidates for teaching certifications to complete a youth mental health education course or online module.[4](https://rosybagolie.com/march-legislative-update/)\n\n### Gaming and gambling\n\nIn March 2025, Bagolie introduced a series of bills addressing gaming and gambling: A5347 (with McKeon), which requires the use of warning labels for sportsbook advertisements and applications; A5348 (with McKeon), which permits civil liability against casinos and simulcast facilities for reckless indifference or intentional misconduct toward persons self-excluded from gaming activities; and A5349 (with McKeon), which increases the tax on Internet casino gaming and Internet sports wagering to 30 percent.[4](https://rosybagolie.com/march-legislative-update/)\n\n### Affordable housing\n\nIn March 2025, Bagolie introduced A5350 (with Quijano), which prohibits development of affordable housing on certain contaminated land.[4](https://rosybagolie.com/march-legislative-update/)\n\n### School security\n\nIn March 2025, Bagolie introduced A5390 (with Quijano and Morales), which requires school districts to alert school employees of credible threats to the school community.[4](https://rosybagolie.com/march-legislative-update/)\n\n### Law enforcement\n\nIn a March legislative update, Bagolie wrote that A5076 passed the Assembly unanimously. According to her update, the bill reinstates a previously abolished policy to ensure that female troopers receive adequate recovery leave, allowing them to fully heal and safely return to their roles within the New Jersey State Police.[4](https://rosybagolie.com/march-legislative-update/)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Rosaura \"Rosy\" Bagolie - District 27 | New Jersey Legislative Assembly Democrats](https://www.assemblydems.com/203/Rosaura-Rosy-Bagolie---District-27)\n2. [Meet Rosy – Rosy Bagolie – NJ Assemblywoman](https://rosybagolie.com/meet-rosy/)\n3. [Legislative Priorities – Rosy Bagolie – NJ Assemblywoman](https://rosybagolie.com/legislative-priorities/)\n4. 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