This bill amends N.J.S.2B:20-10 to include a new provision that allows students who are temporarily residing outside of New Jersey to attend various educational programs—such as secondary, post-secondary, vocational, graduate, or professional programs—to be excused from jury service. The bill specifies that these students must provide acceptable proof of their temporary residency outside of New Jersey, as determined by the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts.

In addition to the existing criteria for being excused from jury service, which includes age, prior jury service, severe hardship, and specific professional obligations, this new provision aims to accommodate students who may otherwise face challenges in fulfilling their jury duty while pursuing their education out of state. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.