This bill mandates that school districts and charter schools in New Jersey adopt and implement anti-nepotism policies as a condition for receiving State aid. The policies must include provisions that prohibit the employment of relatives of school board members, chief school administrators, school business administrators, school board attorneys, or directors of personnel in any office or position within the district. Exceptions are made for individuals already employed at the time the policy is enacted or when a relative assumes a position, allowing them to continue their employment or be promoted. Additionally, districts may hire relatives with the approval of the executive county superintendent, provided they demonstrate that a thorough search for candidates was conducted.

The bill outlines several specific provisions that must be included in the anti-nepotism policies, such as prohibiting the chief school administrator from recommending relatives for positions, preventing district administrators from supervising their relatives, and restricting participation in negotiations for collective bargaining agreements if a relative is involved. The bill also allows for the exclusion of per diem substitutes and student employees from these policies. Furthermore, charter schools are required to adopt similar anti-nepotism policies that comply with the provisions set forth in this legislation.