S 1881 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Eliminates requirement for public school employees to maintain State residency.

This bill eliminates a residency requirement for public school employees in New Jersey. Specifically, it deletes the provision in state law (R.S.52:14-7) that previously required school district employees, including those in charter schools and renaissance school projects, to maintain their principal residence in New Jersey. The change directly affects all public school employees working for school districts, charter schools, or similar educational entities. The key mechanism is the removal of this residency mandate from the law, allowing employees to live outside New Jersey without violating state rules.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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