This bill amends existing laws regarding the residency requirements for members of a board of education in New Jersey. It mandates that each member must maintain their principal residence within the school district and spend at least 292 days per year at that residence while in office. The bill clarifies that a principal residence is defined as a domicile that is continually occupied as the member's permanent residence, distinguishing it from vacation homes or rental properties. Additionally, it stipulates that if a member's principal residence is damaged or destroyed due to a natural disaster or similar event, they are exempt from the residency requirement.

The bill also updates the conditions under which a member's position on the board may cease. It specifies that membership will immediately end if a member fails to maintain their principal residence as required or if they become the mayor or a member of the governing body of a municipality. Furthermore, it reinforces that disqualification as a voter due to certain convictions will also result in the immediate cessation of board membership. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that board members are actively engaged and present within the communities they serve.