New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 3697: Requires board of education to directly employ certain professionals; permits board of education to contract for certain personnel; permits use of virtual or remote instruction for public school students in certain circumstances.

In committee Last action February 24, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

S 3697 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires board of education to directly employ certain professionals; permits board of education to contract for certain personnel; permits use of virtual or remote instruction for public school students in certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Vin Gopal (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Vin Gopal (Democratic).