This bill establishes a ten-member task force in New Jersey tasked with examining and evaluating school discipline policies and practices, with a particular focus on identifying racial disparities and assessing the effectiveness of these policies. The task force will include members appointed by the Commissioner of Education, the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the General Assembly, ensuring representation from various educational associations and the public. Members will serve without compensation but will be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred while performing their duties.

The task force's responsibilities include studying discipline practices across school districts, evaluating their effectiveness in reducing problem behaviors, and analyzing federal guidance on school discipline. Additionally, the task force will explore best practices for improving school climate and ensuring equitable discipline practices. A final report detailing the task force's findings and recommendations must be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature within 12 months of its formation, after which the task force will dissolve 30 days later.