NJ senator wants to end limits on school board members’ speech

A bill introduced by Sen. Declan O'Scanlon (R-Monmouth) would bar sanctions for school board members who speak publicly on school matters.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 550

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A New Jersey senator introduced legislation that would prevent ethics complaints against school board members for speaking publicly on school matters.

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon’s bill comes months after an Alloway school board member sued the School Ethics Commission, arguing a complaint filed with the body over social media posts she made about possible school tax hikes impermissibly chilled her speech.

“When we start telling elected officials they cannot speak openly with …

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