This bill establishes a New Jersey Student Learning Standards Advisory Council, appointed by the Commissioner of Education in consultation with the State Board of Education, to oversee the ongoing review of the state's educational standards. The council will consist of 15 members from K-12 education, higher education, and the business community, including parent and student representatives. Members will serve five-year terms without compensation, and the council is tasked with ensuring that all members avoid conflicts of interest. The council will also have the authority to organize itself, appoint a chairperson and secretary, and receive administrative support from the Department of Education.

Additionally, the bill mandates the formation of subcommittees for each subject area within the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. These subcommittees will review existing standards, gather feedback from stakeholders, and revise the standards based on their findings. They will also have the option to recommend adopting standards from other states or countries. The revised standards will be submitted to the advisory council for approval before being forwarded to the Commissioner of Education for consideration by the State Board of Education. The Commissioner may propose different standards with a justification for any changes made.