Revises conditions for, and permits use of, virtual or remote instruction to meet minimum 180-day school year requirement in certain circumstances.

This bill allows New Jersey school districts to count up to five days of virtual or remote instruction toward the state's minimum 180-day school year requirement when schools are closed due to inclement weather, emergencies, or public health directives. It applies to public school districts, charter schools, and other district types that receive state aid, requiring them to submit approved remote learning programs to the state commissioner for review. The legislation ensures that virtual instruction days count as full attendance days for graduation requirements and course credits, while also mandating that students with disabilities receive equivalent educational opportunities through electronic platforms. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner to establish guidelines addressing technology access, instruction length, meal programs, and assessment scheduling for remote learning scenarios.