NJ S145

Establishes the Safe and Equitable Remote Learning Pilot Program in the Department of Education for five eligible districts: Camden, Newark, Passaic, Paterson, and Trenton City School Districts

Allows eligible districts implementing virtual, remote, or hybrid instruction to establish "remote learning safe havens" with executive county superintendent approval for delivering remote instruction while following social distancing and health guidelines

Requires districts to provide broadband Internet service at remote learning safe havens sufficient for all students eligible for free or reduced-price meals to participate in virtual instruction

Remote learning safe havens must be located in government or nonprofit-owned buildings, staffed by licensed personnel with criminal background checks, and comply with temporary educational facility standards

Department of Education must fund establishment, staffing, and Internet service costs, and submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature with program data and recommendations on continuing or expanding the pilot