The bill establishes the "New Jersey Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission," which will consist of 23 members, including key state officials and 19 public members appointed by the Governor. These public members will represent various education stakeholder groups and experts in youth development. The commission's primary responsibilities include assessing the current state of out-of-school time programs in New Jersey, recommending models for program design and implementation, examining funding sources, and making recommendations to enhance the quality and accessibility of before-school, after-school, and summer programs across different school districts.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Education provide staff and support services to the commission or select a public institution of higher education to do so at no cost to the state. The commission is required to issue an interim report within one year of its formation and a final report within two years, after which it will dissolve 30 days following the submission of the final report.