The proposed resolution seeks to amend Article VIII, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution to clarify the Legislature's role in maintaining and supporting a thorough and efficient system of free public schools for children aged five to eighteen. The amendment emphasizes that the Legislature will enact laws that define the components of this educational system and establish the funding mechanisms, including the allocation of funds from both the State and local school districts. It mandates that funding must be equitable, taking into account the varying needs of students and communities, and prohibits significant disparities in State funding per student across different areas. Importantly, the amendment does not set minimum or maximum funding levels and allows the Legislature discretion in determining funding based on current needs rather than historical amounts.

Once the amendment is agreed upon, it will be submitted to the public for a vote in the next general election, with provisions for its publication in local newspapers. The ballot will include a clear statement outlining the proposed changes, ensuring voters understand that the amendment focuses on the Legislature's authority to regulate school funding and the necessity for equitable distribution without imposing rigid financial constraints.