Requires public and certain nonpublic schools to offer no-fee option to parents for making school lunch and other payments; requires payment processing platforms used by certain schools to provide users with information on user fees.*

This New Jersey bill (A5263) requires public and charter schools to offer parents a no-fee option for paying for school meals, field trips, activity fees, and other school-related expenses. It mandates that schools provide clear information about all fees charged by third-party online payment systems and disclose the availability of the no-fee alternative. Schools must also include this fee transparency in all payment requests sent to parents. The bill applies immediately to all school districts and charter schools, ensuring families can access fee-free payment methods without hidden costs.