This bill amends existing legislation regarding the scheduling of annual school elections in New Jersey, specifically addressing the transition of these elections from November back to April. It stipulates that when a school district moves its annual election from November to April, the term of office for a board of education member set to expire in January following the April election will be shortened to the day after the April election when the new board organizes. Additionally, the bill requires that both the school board and the municipal governing body must approve the move from November to April, whereas previously only one of these entities was needed for the change.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that Type II districts with boards of school estimate are allowed to move their annual school election dates, ensuring consistency with the provisions of prior legislation. It also includes a technical amendment to enhance clarity regarding the election process for these districts. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the election process while ensuring that the terms of school board members are appropriately adjusted in accordance with the timing of the elections.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:12-15.1, 19:60-1.1, 19:60-1.2