Requires New Jersey State Board of Education members to attend meetings in person to be recorded as present.

This bill amends the New Jersey State Board of Education meeting requirements, stipulating that a member can only be recorded as present if they attend the meeting in person, except during a state of emergency declared by the Governor. The bill also mandates that all public meetings of the State Board of Education be accessible both in person and virtually, with a virtual access link available on the State Board of Education’s website. Additionally, for meetings where public comment is accepted, the bill allows members of the public to provide comments remotely.

Requires New Jersey State Board of Education members to attend meetings in person to be recorded as present.

This bill amends the New Jersey State Board of Education meeting requirements, stipulating that a member can only be recorded as present if they attend the meeting in person, except during a state of emergency declared by the Governor. The bill also mandates that all public meetings of the State Board of Education be accessible both in person and virtually, with a virtual access link available on the State Board of Education’s website. Additionally, for meetings where public comment is accepted, the bill allows members of the public to provide comments remotely.