Establishes a pilot program to study the feasibility of regionalizing certain school districts in New Jersey.

The bill establishes a pilot program to study the feasibility of regionalizing certain school districts in New Jersey. The Commissioner of Education will select three pilot sites, one each in the northern, central, and southern regions of the state. Participating boards of education must jointly submit an application to the commissioner. The program includes a one-year planning stage, a five-year implementation stage, and an evaluation component. During the planning stage, selected school districts will conduct a feasibility study, with the state covering associated costs.

Establishes a pilot program to study the feasibility of regionalizing certain school districts in New Jersey.

The bill establishes a pilot program to study the feasibility of regionalizing certain school districts in New Jersey. The Commissioner of Education will select three pilot sites, one each in the northern, central, and southern regions of the state. Participating boards of education must jointly submit an application to the commissioner. The program includes a one-year planning stage, a five-year implementation stage, and an evaluation component. During the planning stage, selected school districts will conduct a feasibility study, with the state covering associated costs.