This bill seeks to eliminate the authority of the State Board of Education to impose partial or full State intervention on school districts under the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJ QSAC). It mandates that any school district currently under such intervention must regain full local control within one year of the bill's effective date. Furthermore, if a district has not regained local control within four months, the board of education is required to call a special election to allow voters to decide on the district's classification status, transitioning to either Type I or Type II district governance based on the election outcome.

In addition to these provisions, the bill includes significant amendments to existing law by deleting language that previously allowed for State intervention and oversight, including the ability of the State board to direct districts into intervention before a two-year evaluation period. The overall intent of the bill is to enhance local control over school governance and reduce State oversight, thereby empowering local communities to make decisions regarding their educational administration.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:7A-14