The bill establishes the Safe Remote Learning Program within the New Jersey Department of Education to facilitate the provision of remote instruction facilities by school districts, charter schools, and renaissance schools in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It mandates the Department to create guidelines for these facilities, ensuring they meet health and safety standards, are equipped with necessary online instruction equipment, and are staffed by qualified personnel. Schools can set up remote instruction facilities without prior approval from the Department, provided they adhere to the established guidelines. The bill also stipulates that schools must allow students to participate in remote instruction at these facilities upon request, prioritizing students eligible for free or reduced-price meals and those with essential worker guardians if space is limited.

Additionally, the bill outlines the financial support for these remote instruction facilities, requiring the State to reimburse schools for the full costs of establishment and maintenance, utilizing funds from the federal CARES Act or other federal assistance. If federal funding is insufficient, the State will appropriate necessary funds, subject to budgetary approval. The Commissioner of Education is granted the authority to adopt regulations to implement the bill's provisions, which will be effective for up to 12 months. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.