Requires municipal governing bodies and boards of education to provide sufficient time for all requested public comment at open public meetings.

This bill (A2511) requires New Jersey municipal governing bodies and school boards to set aside dedicated time for public comment at all open meetings, ensuring all speakers receive at least three minutes per comment. It mandates that these bodies schedule sufficient time to accommodate every request, and if public comment exceeds the meeting's scheduled length, no vote may occur until the next meeting where all speakers can finish. The bill directly affects local municipalities and school districts by structuring public participation during official meetings. It modifies the Open Public Meetings Act to standardize public comment time while preserving existing exemptions for confidential discussions.