This bill proposes to significantly alter the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJ QSAC) by removing the State Board of Education's authority to impose full or partial State intervention on school districts. It mandates that any district currently under such intervention must return to full local control within one year of the bill's effective date. Furthermore, for districts that have not regained local control, the bill requires a special election within four months to allow voters to determine the district's classification status as either Type I or Type II, which will dictate the governance provisions applicable to the district.

In addition to these changes, the bill amends existing law, specifically Section 14 of P.L.1975, c.212, by eliminating provisions that permitted State intervention before the completion of a two-year evaluation period. It also repeals several sections of current law to streamline the oversight process, thereby reducing the State's role in directly managing school districts. Overall, the bill aims to enhance local control and accountability within New Jersey's education system, encouraging community involvement in governance and facilitating a smoother transition back to local management.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:7A-14