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NJ S127
NJ S127Requires members of State Board of Education to attend meetings in person to be recorded as present.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a member of the State Board of Education may only be recorded as present if the member attends the meeting in person, except as may be otherwise determined during a state of emergency declared by the Governor. The bill also requires all public meetings of the State Board of Education to be accessible to the public both in person and virtually. A link providing virtual access to meetings is required to be publicly available on the State Board of Education's website. Finally, for any meeting in which the State Board of Education accepts public comment, the bill stipulates that members of the public will be able to provide comments by means of remote communication.
AI Summary
This bill requires members of the State Board of Education to attend meetings in person to be counted as present, with an exception for situations declared a state of emergency by the Governor. It also mandates that all public meetings of the State Board of Education, including any part where the public can offer comments, must be accessible both in person and virtually, with a link for virtual access prominently displayed on the Board's website. Furthermore, when public comment is accepted, individuals will have the option to provide their comments remotely.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S127 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/127_I1.HTM |
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