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.

S 2081 requires New Jersey public school boards and approved private schools for students with disabilities to directly employ most certified staff, such as teachers and specialists. It permits limited contracting for specific roles - including substitutes, financial literacy instructors, and staff providing services for out-of-district placements - provided personnel hold required certifications. The bill also allows boards to use virtual or remote instruction for public school students in certain circumstances, as defined by state regulations. This directly affects school districts, charter schools, and renaissance school projects by changing employment and service delivery rules for educators and support staff.