Requires Department of Education to annually report use of federal COVID-19 relief funds.

This bill (A422) requires New Jersey's Department of Education to annually report how federal pandemic relief funds are used by school districts. Specifically, the department must submit yearly reports by December 31 detailing the total funds received from federal programs like the CARES Act, CRRSA Act, and American Rescue Plan Act, along with the specific purposes school districts used these funds for (e.g., remote learning, staff support). A final report is also required six months after all funds are fully spent. The bill directly affects the Department of Education and public school districts receiving federal COVID-19 relief funding.