This bill amends N.J.S.18A:22-8 to enhance public inspection requirements for school district budgets in New Jersey. It mandates that the proposed budget, along with supporting documentation, must be posted on the school district's website (if available) and made accessible in print using plain language. Additionally, the approved budget version must be posted and available for public inspection at least 48 hours before the public hearing. The bill also stipulates that all budget forms must be provided upon request for public inspection.

Furthermore, the bill requires the adopted budget for the school year to be similarly accessible on the school district's website and in print, ensuring it is presented in a user-friendly format. The Commissioner of Education is tasked with creating a plain language budget summary format for school districts to follow. These changes aim to improve transparency and accessibility of school budgets to the public, thereby fostering greater community engagement and understanding of school funding. The act will take effect immediately and will apply to school budgets prepared for the second full school year following its enactment.