Establishes task force to examine school discipline practices including racial disparities and effectiveness.

New Jersey Senate Bill S 2945 establishes a 10-member task force to examine school discipline policies in public schools, focusing on racial disparities and effectiveness. The task force will study discipline practices across school districts, including how race impacts suspensions/expulsions (especially in preschool), evaluate safety outcomes, and review federal guidance like the 2014 Dear Colleague Letter. It will research best practices for equitable discipline and provide recommendations to schools and lawmakers within 12 months. The bill directly affects New Jersey public schools, students, and school staff by addressing potential inequities in discipline enforcement. The task force expires 30 days after submitting its final report to the Governor and Legislature.