This bill establishes employment stability measures for high school coaches in public school districts in New Jersey. It mandates that head coaches who are tenured employees or out-of-district employees receive a three-year employment contract, while assistant coaches who are tenured must receive a two-year contract. Coaches will automatically be reappointed for another term unless the board of education provides written notice at least 90 days before the contract's expiration that they will not be reappointed. Additionally, the bill stipulates that coaches can only be dismissed or have their compensation reduced for just cause, and if a tenured coach is dismissed due to a poor evaluation, they must be given one year to address deficiencies with district support.

The bill further outlines the process for dismissal or compensation reduction, requiring written notice of the basis for such actions within five days of the decision. Coaches have the right to request a hearing within 10 days of receiving this notice, where they can be represented by counsel, present witnesses, and cross-examine school district officials. The hearing will be conducted in executive session with a court reporter present, and the costs will be borne by the school district. Following the hearing or the notice, the board of education must issue a written decision, which can be appealed to the Commissioner of Education within 90 days. The bill does not grant tenure to coaches or interfere with collective bargaining agreements.