This bill mandates that each school district in New Jersey incorporate keyboarding instruction into the curriculum for students in grades kindergarten through six. The instruction must align with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Career Readiness, Life Literacies, and Key Skills, and is designed to ensure that by the end of grade six, students can type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. This initiative addresses the decline in formal keyboarding education, as many districts have removed it from their curricula despite the increasing reliance on technology in both educational and professional settings.

The bill highlights the importance of keyboarding as a critical technical skill necessary for success in a technology-driven world. It aims to enhance students' performance on standardized tests and promote digital equity by providing all students with the opportunity to develop essential typing skills. The act will take effect in the first full school year following its enactment, reinforcing the need for a structured approach to keyboarding education in New Jersey's public schools.