This bill mandates that the Commissioner of Education must provide prior written approval for publicly funded out-of-State travel by school district employees and board of education members in certain school districts. Specifically, this requirement applies to districts that derive 70 percent or more of their total revenue from State aid, as reported in the Taxpayers Guide to Education Spending or any successor document. The bill stipulates that the superintendent of schools must secure the commissioner's approval before seeking the board of education's majority approval for such travel, ensuring oversight and accountability in the use of public funds.

Additionally, the bill extends this requirement to board of education members, who must also obtain prior written approval from the Commissioner of Education before attending publicly funded out-of-State travel events. This process is designed to enhance transparency and ensure that travel expenditures are justified and in line with the financial resources of the school district. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.