Bill > A1997

This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) to partner with a nonprofit organization to create and maintain a central, publicly accessible online registry of individuals and organizations interested in providing free tutoring services to students throughout the state. Eligible registrants include current and retired New Jersey teachers, college students, industry professionals, and other organizations with relevant expertise. Registrants must provide information such as their name, contact details, subject matter expertise, and availability. The bill mandates that criminal background checks be conducted for most registrants, with the department potentially reimbursing the cost of these checks. Importantly, no registrant may charge fees for tutoring services through this registry. The registry will include a clear disclaimer that the listed individuals and organizations have not been independently verified by the DOE and that the listing does not constitute an endorsement of their tutoring quality. By creating this centralized resource, the bill aims to connect students with potential supplemental academic support from a diverse range of qualified tutors while maintaining basic safety and transparency standards.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1997