This bill amends existing law to allow school districts in New Jersey to utilize virtual or remote instruction during inclement weather to fulfill the minimum requirement of 180 school days. Specifically, if a school district closes due to inclement weather, the commissioner will permit the district to count a day of virtual or remote instruction, provided it lasts for four or more hours. However, this provision can only be applied to a maximum of three days per school year.

Additionally, the bill mandates that each school district's board of education, as well as the boards of trustees for charter schools and renaissance school projects, must develop and adopt a policy regarding the use of virtual or remote instruction on days when schools are closed due to inclement weather. This policy must align with the new provisions established in the bill, ensuring that schools can effectively implement remote learning during such closures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:7F-9