S 1003 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Clarifies circumstances in which school board member may participate in volunteer activities.

S 1003 clarifies rules for New Jersey school board members who want to volunteer in their district's schools. It allows participation only if the member avoids direct management (like giving orders to staff or handling daily operations), doesn’t regularly direct students/resources, and isn’t directed by school staff. Before volunteering, members must get the superintendent’s approval and inform others they’re acting as individuals, not in their official board role. This bill codifies existing ethics guidance from the School Ethics Commission (Advisory Opinion A10-15) without creating new restrictions.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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