When is the School Board election held if it is not in November?

The School Board election in New Jersey is held on the third Tuesday in April if it is not scheduled for November. This timing allows local voters to participate in the governance of their school districts at a point in the year that is typically free from other competing electoral activities.

Holding the election in April focuses attention on the specific issues concerning education and school governance, which are critical during that time, as local budgets and school funding are often being proposed and discussed. This timing is established in state law, ensuring consistency across municipalities that choose to hold their School Board elections outside of the November election cycle.

The other options do not reflect the established date for School Board elections; thus, they do not align with the statutory framework governing these important local votes.