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NJ S2971
NJ S2971Establishes method for appointing and electing board of education members of certain school districts.
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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 establishes methods for appointing and electing board of education members of certain school districts. Under the bill, the board of education of a school district located in a city of the first class that has adopted a "Mayor-Council Plan" of government pursuant to the "Optional Municipal Charter Law" is to consist of nine members, with three members appointed by the mayor, three members appointed by a majority of the members of the council, and three members elected by the legal voters of the district at the annual school election in the district. The bill provides for new members to be phased onto the board over a three-year period, with one member appointed by the mayor, one member appointed by the council, and one member elected by the legal voters of the district in each of the three school years following the bill's effective date. Each member is to serve a term of three years.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new method for appointing and electing members to the board of education in school districts located within cities of the first class that operate under a "Mayor-Council Plan" as defined by the "Optional Municipal Charter Law," which is a law allowing municipalities to choose different forms of government. Under this bill, the school board will have nine members: three appointed by the mayor, three appointed by a majority vote of the city council, and three elected by the registered voters of the school district during the annual school election. To ensure a gradual transition, new members will be phased in over three years, with one member from each appointment/election category joining the board each year for the first three school years after the bill becomes law. Each board member will serve a three-year term.
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/S2971 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2971_I1.HTM |
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