This bill aims to extend seniority service credit for military service to educational support professionals in New Jersey, similar to the existing provisions for teaching staff members. Specifically, it stipulates that educational support professionals who have served in the active military and are recognized by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as eligible for federal veterans' benefits will receive up to four years of equivalent employment or seniority credit for their military service. This credit can include service time that occurred before their employment as educational support professionals.

The legislation is designed to ensure that educational support professionals receive the same recognition for their military service as their teaching counterparts, thereby promoting equity within the educational workforce. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment, allowing eligible professionals to benefit from this provision without delay.