A 2547 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires board of education to adopt policy permitting remote attendance by board member in certain circumstances.

This bill requires New Jersey school boards to create a policy allowing board members to attend meetings remotely via video or phone when facing extenuating circumstances like medical issues, childcare needs, or work obligations. The policy must mandate advance approval from the board president, ensure remote members can fully participate in discussions and access meeting materials in real time, and limit remote attendance to no more than three consecutive meetings. It also specifies that remote participants count toward quorum and must follow strict protocols for executive sessions. School boards must provide necessary technology to support these remote participation requirements.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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