This bill amends R.S.52:14-7 to eliminate the requirement for public school employees to maintain a principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Previously, this residency requirement applied to all public officers and employees, including those working in school districts, with certain exceptions. The bill specifically removes the language that mandated school district employees to reside in the state, thereby allowing them to live outside New Jersey without penalty.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that no provision of the law regarding residency requirements will be interpreted as applying to employees of school districts, charter schools, or renaissance school projects. This change aims to provide greater flexibility for school district employees regarding their residency while maintaining the residency requirement for other public employees in the state. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.