S 1219 A 3392
S 1219: Requires student representative be appointed to each board of education of school district that includes high school.
A 3392: Requires student representative be appointed to each board of education of school district and board of trustees of charter school that includes grades nine through 12.
S 1219 (Turner) A 3392 (Reynolds-Jackson, Timberlake, Jasey): NJEA agrees that the student voice can add important information to discussions surrounding school policy. The student perspective is important when boards of education are making decisions, and having a student at each meeting will make it easier for boards to hear this perspective. In addition, a student representative can also share the board’s perspective with other students. While many boards of education already include student representation, this bill will ensure that all boards have that representation.
NJEA supports S 1219 A 3392 and asks that you do the same.