The Defend Our Educational Resources Act aims to safeguard New Jersey's educational resources from federal interference. Under this legislation, the Governor, in collaboration with the Commissioner of Education, is tasked with implementing measures to protect the state's authority over education. These measures include challenging federal actions that may restrict this authority and supporting local initiatives to maintain educational resources for U.S. citizens.

A significant aspect of the bill is the provision that allows the Governor to challenge the United States Supreme Court's decision in Plyler v. Doe, which currently prohibits the denial of taxpayer funds for the education of undocumented immigrants. This challenge would be pursued when opportunities arise, reflecting the state's intent to assert its educational governance. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.