How to Become a School Board Member and Frequently Asked Questions:

NJSBA’s Candidate Kit provides vital resources (downloadable PDFs listed below), as well as links to important websites for anyone considering running for their local school board.

Chronological Election Timelines

Requirements of the New Jersey School Ethics Act

New Jersey School Board Association: The New Jersey School Boards Association was established by the state Legislature in 1914 to promote and encourage the best possible public education for every child in New Jersey. Every public board of education is deemed to be a member of the NJSBA by statute.