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NJ S1971

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Holly Schepisi

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the New Jersey State Board of Education to provide at least five days' advance notice of public meetings, extending the current 48-hour notice requirement
  • Mandates that members of the public be permitted to comment on each agenda item at public meetings, except for items addressed in executive session
  • Maintains existing requirement that the State Board of Education hold public meetings at least once monthly, with no meeting commencing later than 8 P.M.
  • Amends N.J.S.18A:4-7 and takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires State Board of Education to provide five days' notice of public meeting and permit public comment on agenda items of public meeting.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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