Requires Commissioner of Education to receive approval from State Board of Education prior to imposing new standardized assessment requirement on public schools.

This bill requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Education to obtain prior approval from the State Board of Education before implementing any new standardized assessment for public schools - unless the assessment is already mandated by state or federal law. It defines a "new" assessment as one not previously required, excluding updates to existing tests (like using a revised version of an ongoing exam). The law directly affects how education officials introduce new testing requirements, ensuring the State Board reviews such changes before they apply to schools. The rule takes effect immediately upon enactment.