Requires municipal governing bodies and boards of education to provide sufficient time for all requested public comment at open public meetings.

This bill (A 2953) requires town councils and school boards in New Jersey to set aside dedicated time at all public meetings for resident comments, guaranteeing at least three minutes per speaker on any local government or school issue. It mandates that all public comment requests must be accommodated within the meeting time, and if the comment period runs longer than the scheduled meeting, no votes on related topics can occur until the next meeting. The bill directly affects municipal governing bodies and school boards, ensuring residents have a structured opportunity to address concerns about community matters. It amends the Open Public Meetings Act to strengthen public participation without altering other meeting procedures.