This bill amends N.J.S.18A:33-1 to require school districts in New Jersey to maintain all restrooms in good working order as part of their obligation to provide suitable educational facilities. The current law mandates that school districts provide proper school buildings, furniture, equipment, and courses of study for children residing in the district and those permitted to attend. The new provisions specify that restrooms must be cleaned and sanitized daily and must include functioning toilets and sinks, stocked toilet paper holders, operable stall doors, functioning hand dryers or paper towel dispensers, regularly emptied trash bins, and menstrual product disposal units.
Additionally, the bill empowers the Commissioner of Education to adopt rules and regulations to implement these requirements effectively. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage. Overall, this legislation aims to enhance the hygiene and functionality of school restrooms, ensuring a better environment for students.