NJ S914

Creates a 17-member Elementary Student Literacy Task Force in New Jersey to assess public elementary school reading levels and identify best practices for achieving grade-level reading

Task force membership includes the Commissioner of Education, 4 legislative appointees with literacy expertise, and 12 Governor appointees representing educators, unions, and education associations

Duties include analyzing scientifically-backed reading interventions, researching national literacy programs, identifying teacher professional development options, and studying practices for students with reading disabilities

Task force must organize within 90 days of the bill's effective date and submit a final report with recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within one year

Department of Education provides administrative support; task force expires 30 days after issuing its final report