Proposes constitutional amendment prohibiting any student from being compelled to attend public school other than one nearest to student's residence.

SCR 79 proposes a constitutional amendment to New Jersey's education system. It would require all public school students to attend the school nearest their residence, located within their school district, and offering their specific course of study. This change would directly affect all K-12 students in New Jersey public schools by restricting school assignments to the closest district school matching their educational program. The amendment must be approved by voters in a future election after the legislature passes it. If adopted, it would amend the state constitution to replace current school attendance rules with this geographic and program-based requirement.