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This bill allows school districts in New Jersey to use virtual or remote instruction during inclement weather days to count towards the required 180-day school year. Under the new provisions, if schools close due to bad weather, the commissioner of education will permit the district to apply a virtual or remote instruction day (lasting at least four hours) to meet the 180-day requirement. School districts are limited to using this provision for no more than three days per school year. The bill also requires each school district, charter school, and renaissance school project to develop and adopt a specific policy governing the use of virtual or remote instruction on weather-related closure days. This legislation provides flexibility for schools to maintain instructional time during unexpected weather events without requiring physical school attendance, while establishing clear guidelines to ensure educational continuity and quality. The bill takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following its enactment.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A6012