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NJ S1882
NJ S1882Requires State Board of Education meetings to be accessible virtually and in person.
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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 requires all public meetings of the State Board of Education to be accessible to the public both in person and virtually. The bill also requires that a link providing virtual access to meetings 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 the State Board of Education to hold all of its public meetings in a way that is accessible to everyone, both in person and online. To ensure virtual access, a link to join the meetings remotely must be posted on the State Board of Education's website. Furthermore, if the board allows public comments during a meeting, individuals will have the option to submit their comments through remote communication, meaning they can participate without being physically present. This aims to increase public engagement and transparency in the board's decision-making processes.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Latham Tiver (R)*,
Tony Bucco (R),
Kristin Corrado (R),
Vin Gopal (D),
Jim Holzapfel (R),
Joe Pennacchio (R),
Holly Schepisi (R),
Bob Singer (R),
Troy Singleton (D),
Mike Testa (R),
Shirley Turner (D),
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1882 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1882_I1.HTM |
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