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This bill establishes the New Jersey Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission, a 22-member body composed of state commissioners, legislative members, and public representatives from various educational and youth-focused organizations. The commission's primary responsibilities include assessing the current state of before-school, after-school, and summer programs across New Jersey by reviewing agency policies, existing research, and best practices; developing statewide standards for program design and implementation; examining funding sources and amounts; and investigating program development in urban, suburban, and rural school districts. Commission members will serve without compensation but will be reimbursed for necessary expenses, and they must organize within 30 days of appointment, selecting a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary. The Department of Education will provide staff and support services, and the commission is required to issue an interim report within one year and a final report within two years of its organizational meeting. The bill specifies that a consultant will be retained to help organize public hearings, conduct site visits, facilitate interactions, and prepare reports. After submitting the final report, the commission will automatically dissolve 30 days later, making this a time-limited advisory body focused on improving out-of-school time programs in New Jersey.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3457