S 2903 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes Safe Remote Learning Program in DOE to support provision of remote instruction facilities by public schools.

This bill establishes a Safe Remote Learning Program within New Jersey's Department of Education to help public schools set up remote instruction facilities for students. It directly affects school districts, charter schools, and renaissance schools offering virtual or remote learning due to the pandemic. Key provisions require facilities to have connected devices and internet access, meet health/safety standards, and be staffed appropriately, while prioritizing students eligible for free meals or with essential worker parents. The program reimburses schools for facility costs using federal pandemic funds, allowing them to repurpose existing space or partner with nonprofits without prior approval.
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Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 4, 2024 Last action Mar 4, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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