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Superintendent Serena says bill to let districts use virtual instruction on emergency days is moving to the Assembly

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District Board of Education · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Serena told the board that a state bill to allow local education authorities to switch to virtual instruction for weather or building-emergency days is expected to reach the Assembly; she said districts would notify the county office rather than seek permission and described examples including heat loss and spring flooding.

During the superintendent’s report, Superintendent Serena updated the board on calendar and legislative matters and described a pending state measure she said is moving toward an Assembly vote that would grant local districts authority to use virtual instruction on emergency days.

Serena explained the proposal would allow each district to determine…

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