The bill establishes the "Office of Learning Equity and Academic Recovery" within the New Jersey Department of Education, aimed at promoting student literacy and advancing learning equity through academic recovery practices. The office will be led by personnel selected by the Commissioner of Education, who will provide direct advice on related matters. Its duties include improving data-driven decision-making regarding literacy and learning equity, coordinating resources for effective policy implementation, conducting research on best practices, supporting school districts in literacy improvement, and seeking funding and professional development opportunities. The office will be funded through a combination of state and federal funds, and a review of its operations will be conducted two years after its establishment to assess its effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvement.

Additionally, the Commissioner of Education is tasked with promulgating rules necessary to implement the provisions of this bill. The act is set to take effect immediately upon approval, which occurred on August 13, 2024.