This bill amends N.J.S.18A:7-1 to clarify that the executive county superintendent of schools is an at-will appointment, allowing the Governor to remove the superintendent without cause at any time during their three-year term. The current language that stated the superintendent would serve "unless sooner removed pursuant to law" has been deleted, and new language has been inserted to specify that the superintendent serves "at the pleasure of the Governor." Additionally, the bill outlines that the Governor may reappoint the superintendent based on a satisfactory performance assessment conducted by the Commissioner of Education.

The bill also mandates that the executive county superintendent undergo at least one performance assessment during their term, focusing on their ability to promote administrative efficiencies and enhance educational effectiveness within the county's school districts. The assessment will consider various factors, including administrator-to-teacher ratios and improved student educational outcomes. This legislation is set to take effect immediately upon passage.