This bill mandates that boards of education in New Jersey provide a hiring preference for veterans applying for teaching positions, as long as the veteran is equally qualified in all measurable criteria compared to non-veteran candidates. This initiative aims to support veterans in securing employment within the education sector, recognizing their service and qualifications.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that in school districts that have adopted Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes, which pertains to civil service, the existing provisions of that chapter will take precedence over the new hiring preference for veterans. This means that in those specific districts, the civil service rules will govern hiring practices for classified positions, ensuring that the bill's provisions do not conflict with established civil service regulations. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.