New Jersey S1166 allows public schools used as polling places to offer virtual or remote instruction on election days.

New Jersey S1166 permits public schools designated as polling places to provide virtual or remote instruction on election days. This applies to all primary, general, municipal, school, and special elections. The bill mandates that boards of education ensure all students have access to necessary technology before offering such instruction. Importantly, schools not used as polling places are prohibited from providing virtual or remote instruction. The Commissioner of Education must also allow the day of virtual or remote instruction to count towards the 180-day school year requirement.

New Jersey S1166 allows public schools used as polling places to offer virtual or remote instruction on election days.

New Jersey S1166 permits public schools designated as polling places to provide virtual or remote instruction on election days. This applies to all primary, general, municipal, school, and special elections. The bill mandates that boards of education ensure all students have access to necessary technology before offering such instruction. Importantly, schools not used as polling places are prohibited from providing virtual or remote instruction. The Commissioner of Education must also allow the day of virtual or remote instruction to count towards the 180-day school year requirement.