This bill requires New Jersey boards of education to directly employ individuals who perform duties necessitating certification from the State Board of Examiners, with specific exceptions for contracting personnel who hold the required certifications for certain services. These exceptions include roles such as substitute teachers, instructors in financial literacy, and staff for special education services. The bill also establishes a process for boards to seek exemptions from the direct employment mandate for particular programs or courses, ensuring flexibility in staffing while maintaining certification standards.

Additionally, the legislation acknowledges the importance of virtual or remote instruction, permitting its use when in-person instruction is not feasible, provided that boards obtain approval from the Commissioner of Education. It outlines a procedure for applying for individualized virtual instruction and allows for temporary use of such instruction without prior approval under certain conditions. The bill also emphasizes that virtual instruction can be integrated into graduation requirements, particularly in financial literacy and summer school programs, while defining individualized learning opportunities for high school students that contribute to credit requirements for state-endorsed diplomas.