This bill aims to ensure that school districts and public institutions of higher education in New Jersey cannot adopt policies that prevent active members of the United States military or veterans from addressing students. Specifically, it prohibits any practices that would bar these individuals from speaking to students in various settings, including school-sponsored events, classes, assemblies, and graduation ceremonies. Additionally, the bill mandates that school districts must forward any correspondence related to such speaking requests to the appropriate executive county superintendent.

To enforce compliance, the bill grants the Commissioner of Education the authority to withhold state aid from non-compliant school districts, while the State Treasurer can withhold state operating aid from public institutions of higher education that violate these provisions. This legislation emphasizes the importance of military engagement in educational settings and aims to foster a connection between students and military representatives.