N.J. Stat. § 18A:64G-6.1c — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64G / Section 64G-6.1c
Rights of transferred employees.
Status: in_force

16. a. Nothing in this act shall be construed to deprive any officers or employees of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey who become employees of University Hospital of their rights, privileges, obligations, or status with respect to any pension, retirement, or health benefits system. The employees shall retain all of their rights and benefits under existing collective negotiations agreements or contracts until such time as new or revised agreements or contracts are agreed to and such employees shall continue to be represented by the majority representative that represented them as employees of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey unless the employees choose to change their majority representative pursuant to law. University Hospital shall assume all obligations under existing or expired collective negotiations agreements that covered employees of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey on the effective date of this act and who become employees of University Hospital. Employees in an existing University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey negotiations unit who are transferred to or become employees of University Hospital shall be deemed to constitute an appropriate collective negotiations unit under the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.). Nothing in this act shall affect the civil service status, if any, of those officers or employees. Nothing in this act shall affect the tenure, rank, or academic track of any person holding a faculty position that is associated with University Hospital. b. The employees of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey who become employees of University Hospital pursuant to the provisions of this act shall not be considered new employees for any purpose and shall retain any accrued seniority, rank, and tenure, which shall be applied when determining eligibility for all benefits, including all paid leave time, longevity increases, and promotions. c. If employees of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, who become employees of University Hospital, are transferred to, or otherwise become employees of, a new entity as a result of a restructuring or reorganization pursuant or subsequent to this act, those employees shall remain "employees" within the meaning of the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.) and any applicable State pension and health benefits laws, and shall retain all of their rights and benefits under existing or expired collective negotiations agreements or contracts until such time as new or revised agreements or contracts are agreed to. The new entity shall be an "employer" within the meaning of the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.) and any applicable State pension and health benefits laws, and shall assume all obligations under existing or expired collective negotiations agreements that covered employees while employed at University Hospital or the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey immediately prior to their transfer to the new entity. Employees in a University Hospital negotiations unit, who are transferred to a new entity, shall be deemed to constitute an appropriate collective negotiations unit under the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.). d. Employees of University Hospital, who become employees of a new entity pursuant to the provisions of this act, shall not be considered new employees for any purpose and shall retain any accrued seniority, rank, and tenure, which shall be applied when determining eligibility for all benefits, including all paid leave time, longevity increases, and promotions. L.2012, c.45, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64E-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64E / Section 64E-16
Board of trustees continued
Status: in_force

5. The board of trustees of the university is continued and shall have and exercise the powers, authority, rights and privileges and shall be subject to the duties, obligations, and responsibilities set forth in this act. L.1995,c.400,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-30 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-30
Construction.
Status: in_force

30. No provision of this act shall be deemed or construed to create or constitute a debt, liability, or a loan or pledge of the credit, of the State of New Jersey. L.2021, c.282, s.30.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-25.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-25.6
Program to identify, propose sites of historical, cultural significance.
Status: in_force

2. The New Jersey Historical Commission, in consultation with the New Jersey Heritage Tourism Task Force established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2006, c.60, is authorized to establish a program to encourage local government units, nonprofit charitable organizations, and civic organizations to identify and propose sites of historical and cultural significance in the State, to be recognized by the placement of roadside markers. The markers shall feature a standardized design bearing the State seal, indicating that the site has been approved by the commission and that the marker meets standards for historical accuracy. In developing the program required pursuant to this section, the commission shall consult with the Department of Transportation to establish standards for the design, placement, and location of the roadside markers. L.2009, c.264, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:41-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 41 / Section 41-5
Notification
Status: in_force

Each school district shall immediately notify the appropriate local fire department of any fire which occurs in a school building or on school property. The local fire department shall forward the data to the bureau of fire safety in the Department of Community Affairs. L. 1989, c. 42, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-89.1a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-89.1a
Council on Compulsive Gambling, presence, institutions of higher education.
Status: in_force

1. At least once per semester, and as often as the institution determines to be appropriate, a public institution of higher education shall invite and facilitate the presence of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey on the institution’s campus for the purpose of providing information and resources relevant to compulsive gambling which shall include, but shall not be limited to, information regarding the potential risks associated with gambling, compulsive gambling counseling services, and options for gambling self-exclusion programs. L.2025, c.197.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46A-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46A / Section 46A-8
Limitation on expenditures for administration of act and rental of facilities.
Status: in_force

8. No more than six percent of the aid received by any district pursuant to P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.) shall be used by the district for administration of the act, and no more than 18 percent of the aid shall be used to rent facilities needed to implement the provisions of P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.). Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the commissioner is authorized to withhold all or a portion of the amount of aid retained by a school district pursuant to this section, if the commissioner finds that the district did not apply for reimbursement of costs in a timely manner, in accordance with the defined timelines for reimbursement established by the commissioner pursuant to section 9 of P.L.2025, c.252 (C.18A:46A-9.1), or otherwise did not properly or efficiently administer funds allocated to the district pursuant to P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.). L.1977, c. 192, s. 8, eff. Aug. 25, 1977; amended 2025, c.252, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7B-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7B / Section 7B-5
Rules, regulations to ensure thorough and efficient education for children in State facilities.
Status: in_force

9. The Commissioner of Education, with the approval of the State Board of Education, shall promulgate rules and regulations to ensure a thorough and efficient education, consistent with the provisions of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-43 et al.), for the children in State facilities. In the case of county juvenile detention centers, the Office of Education in the Youth Justice Commission shall develop, in consultation with the commissioner, appropriate standards, to be effective for Fiscal Year 1999, for the provision of a thorough and efficient education by the county for facilities established under chapter 10 and chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Revised Statutes. The commissioner shall continually review the operation of educational programs in State facilities. If he finds that the operation of any of these programs does not meet the educational standard required by the regulations, he shall direct that a remedial plan be prepared by the education director of the facility in which the program is located, together with the director of educational services of the department which is operating or contracting with the facility. The plan shall be submitted to the Commissioner of Education for his approval. If he approves the plan, it shall be implemented in a timely and effective manner. If he finds the plan or its implementation to be insufficient, he may, until the insufficiency is corrected, withhold and place in a special account any State aid funds which otherwise would have been forwarded pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1979, c.207. L.1979, c.207, s.9; amended 1996, c.138, s.42; 2007, c.260, s.26; 2025, c.35, s.31.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-7
Boards; appointments; vacancies
Status: in_force

The boards of education shall be appointed by the mayor or other chief executive officer of the municipality constituting the district. Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the board shall be reported forthwith by the secretary of the board to the mayor or other chief executive officer of the municipality, who shall within 30 days thereafter appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-34a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-34a
Board of education for newly created regional district.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any section of law to the contrary, the boards of education proposing to form a newly created regional school district may by resolution frame and adopt a proposal to calculate and apportion the membership of the board of education of the newly created regional district other than in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.18A:13-8. If the commissioner approves the alternative apportionment, then that alternative apportionment shall be included in the consultation, study, and investigation conducted pursuant to N.J.S.18A:13-34 to determine whether it is advisable for school districts to form a newly created regional school district. If the commissioner or his representative determines that it is advisable for such districts to form a newly created regional school district, and the question of whether or not the proposal to create a regional district is submitted to the voters pursuant to N.J.S.18A:13-34, and the proposal is adopted by the voters pursuant to N.J.S.18A:13-35, then the members of the board of education of the regional district shall be elected in accordance with such alternate apportionment. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the last federal census officially promulgated in this State as reported by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2021, c.198 (C.52:4-1.6) shall be the basis for apportionment under this section. L.2017, c.45, s.1; amended 2021, c.198, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-5
Continuation of present state board; appointment of successors
Status: in_force

The members of the state board in office on the effective date of this title shall continue in office until the expiration of the respective terms for which they were appointed and all future appointments, except to fill vacancies occurring otherwise than by expiration of terms, shall be made for full six-year terms, to expire on June 30 of the sixth year, in such manner as to continue the present rotation of terms.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-98 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-98
Leave of absence without loss of pay to attend meetings of board
Status: in_force

Any person employed by a public educational system or institution in a position which requires a certificate issued by the State board of examiners or employed in a professional education capacity by a school, college, or university which is either tax-supported or operated under contract with the State or on behalf of the State, who is a member of the board of directors of the educational information and resource center, shall be entitled to time off from his or her duties as such employee, without loss of pay, during the periods of his attendance at six duly authorized meetings of the board per year. L.1978, c. 58, s. 4, eff. June 29, 1978. Amended by L.1983, c. 186, s. 7, eff. July 1, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.27 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.27
Shared services arrangement.
Status: in_force

5. A school district may enter into a shared services arrangement with another school district for the provision of opioid antidotes pursuant to section 2 of this act if the arrangement will result in cost savings for the districts. L.2018, c.106, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72P-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72P / Section 72P-1
New Jersey Advisory Council on Youth and Collegiate Affairs.
Status: in_force

1. a. There is established the New Jersey Advisory Council on Youth and Collegiate Affairs in the Department of Education. b. The advisory council shall be under the immediate oversight of the Director of Youth and Collegiate Affairs, who shall be qualified to direct the work of the council. The director shall be appointed by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Governor. c. The purpose of the advisory council shall be to: (1) act as the advisory body on youth and collegiate affairs to the Legislature and State departments, agencies, commissions, authorities, and private agencies that provide services to, or are charged with the care of, children and young adults; and (2) review, monitor, report, and make recommendations on issues relating to school-aged children and students attending a public or independent institution of higher education in the State. d. The advisory council shall consist of 17 members as follows: (1) eight public members to be appointed by the Governor, who shall include: a representative of Advocates for Children of New Jersey; a representative of the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development; a representative of New Jersey PTA; a school teacher certified by the State Board of Examiners; a school guidance counselor; and three persons who are a parent of a student attending a middle school, or a high school, or a public or independent institution of higher education in this State, respectively; and (2) nine public members to be selected by the director of the advisory council pursuant to section 2 of this act. The director shall select three public members from each of the northern, central, and southern regions of the State. e. Vacancies in the membership of the advisory council shall be filled in the same manner provided for the original appointments. The public members of the council shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for traveling and other miscellaneous expenses necessary to perform their duties within the limits of funds made available to the council for its purposes. f. The advisory council shall organize as soon as practicable but no later than 60 days following the appointment of its members and shall select a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among the members. The chairperson shall appoint a secretary who need not be a member of the council. g. The advisory council may meet at the call of its chair and hold hearings at the times and in the places it deems appropriate and necessary to fulfill its charge. The council shall be entitled to call to its assistance, and avail itself of the services of the employees of, any State, county, or municipal department, board, bureau, commission, or agency as it may require and as may be available to it for its purposes. h. The advisory council may seek the advice of experts, such as persons specializing in the field of education, human services, economic development, or workforce development, or other related fields, as deemed appropriate by the membership of the council. i. The Department of Education shall provide staff services to the council. L.2013, c.175, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64N-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64N / Section 64N-23
Reference to public research university.
Status: in_force

23. Whenever in any law, rule, regulation, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to Montclair State University, the same shall mean and refer to Montclair State University, herein referred to as "university," established as a public research university pursuant to the provisions of this act. L.2017, c.178, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-45 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-45
Moneys transferred from municipality to district; application thereof
Status: in_force

18A:22-45. Whenever a board of education of a district has received moneys transferred to it, by the governing body or bodies of the municipality or municipalities comprising the district, from unappropriated surplus revenue, or from unappropriated anticipated receipts, of the municipality or municipalities, the board of education shall, subject to the provisions of section 18A:22-46, apply the moneys so received, so far as the same shall be sufficient: a. To the payment of interest on the bonded indebtedness of the district becoming due and payable during the next ensuing school fiscal year; b. To the payment of the principal of the bonded indebtedness of the district maturing in such school fiscal year; and c. To any of the purposes for which bonds of the district shall have been authorized but not issued to an amount not exceeding the face value of such bonds not issued; or d. To the payment of general fund expenses of the district during said school fiscal year; or said board may, subject to the provisions of said section, apply the whole or any part of said moneys, not in excess of $50,000.00 in any one year, to the retirement of bonds maturing in any year or years subsequent to said school fiscal year, with the approval of the director of the division of local finance in the department of community affairs and the commissioner of education and the consent of the bondholders. L.1967, c.271; amended 1993,c.83,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-128 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-128
Reduction of salary for obtaining certain benefits.
Status: in_force

18A:66-128. Any reduction in salary agreed to by any employee pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be deemed to be a reduction in salary for the purpose of obtaining the benefits afforded under section 403(b) or section 457, 26 U.S.C. ss.403(b) and 457, of the Federal Internal Revenue Code and shall not be deemed to be a reduction in salary in any other matter, the determination of which is based upon the amount of the employee's includable compensation as set forth in sections 403(b) and 457(b) of the federal Internal Revenue Code. L.1967, c.271; amended 2003, c.155, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-131.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-131.1
Professional development requirement satisfied.
Status: in_force

2. A teaching staff member may satisfy in each professional development cycle one or more hours of the professional development requirement established by the State Board of Education through participation in training programs on sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention. L.2019, c.185, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-41c — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-41c
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

3. The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, and in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.2012, c.51, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-33 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-33
Duties of the State Treasurer.
Status: in_force

18A:71B-33. Duties of the State Treasurer. The State Treasurer shall, in consultation with the commission, approve the following: a. additional financial incentives as provided in this article; b. limits that may be imposed on the amount of Garden State Savings Bonds that may be purchased by individual households; c. minimum denominations to market the Garden State Savings Bonds so that they are affordable by individuals; however, each issue shall be offered with sufficient bonds at a purchase price of $100 to satisfy demand. In addition, the State Treasurer shall evaluate the feasibility of staggered or periodic forms of payments for Garden State Savings Bonds and shall advise the issuing officials regarding the evaluation. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-18
Preparation of separate plans, specifications for certain construction work, goods and services; bidding; awarding of contracts.
Status: in_force

18A:18A-18. a. In the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction, alteration or repair of any building by a board of education, when the entire cost of the work will exceed the bid threshold, separate plans and specifications may be prepared for each of the following branches of work in the following categories, and all work kindred thereto to be performed or furnished in connection therewith: (1) The plumbing and gas fitting work; (2) The refrigeration, heating and ventilating systems and equipment; (3) The electrical work, including any electrical power plant, tele-data, fire alarm, or security system; (4) The structural steel and ornamental iron work; (5) General construction, which shall include all other work required for the completion of the project. b. With regard to the branch work categories in subsection a. of this section, the board of education or its purchasing agent shall advertise for and receive, in the manner provided by law, (1) separate bids for each of the branches of work specified in subsection a. of this section, or (2) single bids by general contractors for all the work, goods and services required to complete the public building to be included in a single overall contract, or (3) both. In the case of separate bids under paragraph (1) or (3) of this subsection, contractors for categories (1) through (4) of subsection a. of this section shall not be required to name subcontractors in their bid. In the case of a single bid under paragraph (2) or (3) of this subsection, there will be set forth in the bid the name or names of all subcontractors to whom the bidder will subcontract the furnishing of plumbing and gas fitting, and all kindred work, and of the heating and ventilating systems and equipment, and electrical work, structural steel and ornamental iron work, each of which subcontractors shall be qualified in accordance with N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq. for categories (1) through (4) of subsection a. of this section. Subcontractors who furnish general construction work pursuant to category (5) of subsection a. of this section or subcontractors who furnish work to named subcontractors pursuant to categories (1) through (4) of subsection a. of this section shall not be named in the bid. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this subsection, a contracting unit may choose to require in its bid specification that a subcontractor shall be named in a bid when, in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection b., separate bids for each category, the work of that subcontractor exceeds 35 percent of the contracting unit's estimated amount of value of the work, which shall be set forth in the bid specification. The school district shall require evidence of performance security to be submitted simultaneously with the list of the subcontractors. Evidence of performance security may be supplied by the bidder on behalf of himself and any or all subcontractors, or by each respective subcontractor, or by any combination thereof which results in evidence of performance security equaling, but in no event exceeding, the total amount bid. c. Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in each branch of work in the case of separate bids and to the single lowest responsible bidder in the case of single bids. In the event that a contract is advertised in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection b. of this section, the contract shall be awarded in the following manner: If the sum total of the amounts bid by the lowest responsible bidder for each branch is less than the amount bid by the lowest responsible bidder for all the work, goods and services, the board of education shall award separate contracts for each of such branches to the lowest responsible bidder therefor, but if the sum total of the amount bid by the lowest responsible bidder for each branch is not less than the amount bid by the lowest responsible bidder for all the work, goods and services, the board of education shall award a single overall contract to the lowest responsible bidder for all of such work, goods and services. In every case in which a contract is awarded under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection b. of this section, all payments required to be made under such contract for work, goods and services supplied by a subcontractor may, upon the certification of the contractor of the amount due to the subcontractor, be paid directly to the subcontractor. Payments to a subcontractor for work and materials supplied in connection with the contract shall be made within 10 calendar days of the receipt of payment for that work or the delivery of those materials by the subcontractor in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1991, c.133 (C.2A:30A-1 et seq.), and any regulations promulgated thereunder. amended 1980, c.144, s.5; 1983, c.171, s.5; 1999, c.280, s.1; 1999, c.440, s.65; 2012, c.59, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-75 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-75
Requirements for insurance company to qualify
Status: in_force

Any life insurance company must meet the following requirements in order to qualify under section 18A:66-74: (a) be licensed under the laws of the state of New Jersey to transact life and accidental death insurance, and (b) the amount of its group life insurance in the state of New Jersey shall at the time said insurance is to be purchased equal at least 1% of the total amount of such group life insurance in the state of New Jersey in all life insurance companies.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-5.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-5.2
Participation by parent or guardian
Status: in_force

Any decision by the basic child study team concerning the evaluation, classification and placement of a student shall include the full participation of that student's parents or guardian as prescribed under N.J.A.C. 6:28-1.1 et seq. L.1982, c. 162, s. 2, eff. Oct. 28, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-31
Liberal construction.
Status: in_force

31. This act, being deemed and declared necessary for the welfare of the State and the people of New Jersey to provide for the development of public higher education in the State and thereby to improve the quality and increase the efficiency of the public system of educational services of the State, shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes and intent thereof. L.2021, c.282, s.31.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-53 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-53
Additional death benefit coverage
Status: in_force

18A:66-53. a. Each member who is a member on January 1, 1958 and each person who thereafter becomes a member will be eligible to purchase the additional death benefit coverage hereinafter described, provided that he selects such coverage within one year after January 1, 1958 or after the effective date of membership, whichever date is later. b. Each member who is a member on October 29, 1969 , but for whom such additional death benefit coverage is not then in effect, shall, during the period stated below, also be eligible to elect such additional death benefit coverage, provided he (1) furnished satisfactory evidence of insurability, (2) on the date of such election is actively at work and performing all his regular duties at his customary place of employment and (3) agrees to make such additional contribution as may be required by the board of trustees by reason of the commencement of such member's participation in the benefits of this section pursuant to this subsection b. Applications under this subsection shall be filed during the period January 1, 1970 to March 31, 1970, both dates inclusive. Benefits for a member applying under this subsection shall come into effect on the later of (a) July 1, 1970 and (b) the date a required percentage of such members shall have applied for such additional death benefit coverage. This required percentage shall be fixed by the board of trustees. Any such percentage may be made applicable to male or female members only or to other groupings as determined by the board of trustees. c. No member who enrolls on and after July 1, 1970 for the additional death benefit coverage provided by this section shall be eligible for the benefits described in subsections f. and g. if such member retires with less than 10 years of participation in the program. d. The board of trustees shall establish schedules of contributions to be made by the members who elect to purchase the additional death benefit coverage. Such contributions shall be so computed that the contributions made by or on behalf of all covered members in the aggregate shall be sufficient to provide for the cost of the benefits established by subsections e. and g. of this section. Such schedules of contributions shall be subject to adjustment from time to time, by the board of trustees, as the need may appear. e. Upon the receipt of proper proofs of the death in service, occurring on or after July 1, 1968, of any such member while covered for the additional death benefit coverage there shall be paid to such member's beneficiary an amount equal to two times the compensation received by the member in the last year of creditable service. f. The board of trustees may also provide, effective as of January 1, 1961, for additional death benefit coverage, as described in subsection g. of this section, for former members who are receiving retirement allowances pursuant to the provisions of this article, subject to the provisions hereinafter stated, and the board may terminate such coverage at any time. The additional death benefit coverage to be so provided shall be in accordance with rules as determined by the board from time to time on the basis of dates of retirement or other factors deemed appropriate by it. In no event shall the additional death benefit coverage described in subsection g. of this section apply to any former member receiving a retirement allowance unless such member was covered by the additional death benefit described in subsection e. of this section during the former member's last month of creditable service. No contributions toward the cost of additional death benefit coverage described in subsection g. of this section shall be required of a former member while he is receiving a retirement allowance pursuant to the provisions of this article. g. Upon receipt of proper proofs of the death, occurring on or after July 1, 1968, of a former member who was covered for the additional death benefit coverage pursuant to subsection f. of this section, there shall be paid to such former member's beneficiary an amount equal to 1/4 of the compensation received by the former member in the last year of creditable service or in the year of the former member's highest contractual salary, whichever is higher. h. The contributions of a member for the additional death benefit coverage shall be deducted from his compensation, but if there is no compensation from which such contributions may be deducted it shall be the obligation of the member, except as provided in subsection j. of this section, to make such contributions directly to the retirement system or as directed by the system; provided, however, that no contributions shall be required while a member remains in service after attaining age 70 but that his employer shall be required to pay into the fund on his behalf in such case an amount equal to the contributions otherwise required by the board of trustees in accordance with this section. i. Any other provisions of this article notwithstanding the contributions of a member for the additional death benefit coverage under this section shall not be returnable to the member or his beneficiary in any manner, or for any reason whatsoever, nor shall any contributions made for the additional death benefit coverage be included in any annuity payable to any such member or to his beneficiary. j. For the purpose of this section, a member shall be deemed to be in service (1) while he is disabled due to sickness or injury arising out of or in the course of his employment as a teacher to whom this article applies, is not engaged in any gainful occupation, and is receiving or entitled to receive periodic benefits (including any commutation of, or substitute for, such benefits) for loss of time on account of such disability under or by reason of workmen's compensation law, occupational disease law or similar legislation; or (2) for a period of no more than two years while on official leave of absence without pay if satisfactory evidence is presented to the retirement system that such leave of absence without pay is due to illness other than an illness to which (1) above applies. No contributions for the optional death benefit provided by this section shall be required of a member while he is deemed to be in service pursuant to the above provisions of this subsection j. k. All other provisions of this section notwithstanding , this section and the benefits provided under this section shall not come into effect until a required percentage of the members shall have applied for the additional death benefit coverage under this section. This required percentage shall be fixed by the board of trustees. Any such percentage may be made applicable to male or female members only or to other groupings as determined by the board of trustees. Applications for such additional death benefit coverage shall be submitted to the system in such manner and upon such forms as the retirement system shall provide. l. Any person becoming a member of the retirement system after benefits provided under this section shall have come into effect, who is, by sex or other characteristic, within the grouping to which the additional death benefit coverage under this section is applicable, for the first year of his membership in the retirement system shall be covered by the additional death benefit coverage provisions of this section with the benefit in the event of death, in the first year of membership only, being based upon contractual salary instead of compensation actually received and shall make contributions as fixed by the board of trustees during such period. Such member shall have the right to continue to be covered by the benefits of this section and to contribute therefor after his first year of membership has been completed. This subsection shall not apply in the case of such a member who has already attained his sixtieth birthday prior to becoming a member of the retirement system unless he shall furnish satisfactory evidence of insurability at the time of becoming a member. L.1967, c.271; amended 1968,c.229,s.2; 1969,c.179; 1984,c.132,s.3; 1995,c.410,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-7.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-7.2
Violations, penalties
Status: in_force

2. Except as provided by section 6 of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.13), a person who discloses or willfully permits the disclosure of information provided by a pupil in violation of the provisions of section 1 of this act is subject to a fine of not more than $500 for a first offense and not more than $5,000 for a second and each subsequent offense. The penalty shall be collected and enforced in summary proceedings under "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.). L.1997,c.362,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-88 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-88
County college-based adult center for transition established; purpose, services provided.
Status: in_force

2. a. The board of trustees of a county college shall establish a county college-based adult center for transition for individuals with developmental disabilities up to the age of 24 to experience a more successful transition from secondary school to postsecondary education, adult employment, and independent living opportunities and skills, as appropriate. The board shall appoint a person qualified by training and experience to direct and administer the adult center for transition. It shall be the purpose of a county college-based adult center to: (1) coordinate and integrate existing county- and State-based services, programs, and resources; and (2) ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities up to the age of 24 have opportunities to receive mentoring, job coaching, skill training, and any other appropriate wrap-around services to help them make a successful transition into employment and independent living, as appropriate. b. The board of trustees of a county college may receive and expend moneys from the State and federal governments or private individuals, corporations, associations, or college foundations to meet the expenses of the county college-based adult center for transition. c. The board of trustees of a county college may, through a contract with the board of trustees of another county college, satisfy the requirement established pursuant to subsection a. of this section by providing individuals with developmental disabilities up to the age of 24 who reside in the county with access to the services offered by the contracted county college's adult center for transition. L.2021, c.425, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-57 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-57
Meetings; transaction of business
Status: in_force

The board of directors shall meet for the transaction of business at least once every two months throughout the year. A written record of all action taken by the board of directors shall be forwarded to the members of the representative assembly after each meeting. The board shall not enter into a contract until the same has been presented and passed upon at a regularly called meeting of the board. The board may pay a bill or a demand for money against it by action of the board or as provided in section 4 of P.L.1982, c.196 (C.18A:19-4.1). The board may designate its president, its vice-president and one other member of the board as an executive committee to administer the affairs of the board of directors between regularly convened meetings of the board. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the members of the board of directors. L.1968, c.243, s.7; amended 1989,c.254,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:28-11.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 28 / Section 28-11.1
Credit for military service
Status: in_force

1. In computing length of service for seniority purposes, every teaching staff member who, after July 1, 1940, has served or hereafter shall serve, in the active military or naval service of the United States or of this State, including active service in the women's army corps, the women's reserve of the naval reserve, or any similar organization authorized by the United States to serve with the army or navy, in time of war or an emergency, or for or during any period of training, or pursuant to or in connection with the operation of any system of selective service, or who was a member of the American Merchant Marine during World War II and is declared by the United States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits, shall be entitled to receive equivalent years of employment or seniority credit for that service as if the member had been employed for the same period of time in some publicly owned and operated college, school or institution of learning in this or any other state or territory of the United States, except that the period of that service shall not be credited toward more than four years of employment or seniority credit. Any military or naval service shall be credited towards this employment or seniority credit including service that occurred prior to the member's employment as a teaching staff member. L.1985,c.217,s.1; amended 1991,c.389,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-61 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-61
Trustees to control funds, investment council member, finance committee.
Status: in_force

18A:66-61. The board of trustees shall be and are hereby constituted trustees of the various funds and accounts established by this article; provided, however, that all functions, powers and duties relating to the investment or reinvestment of moneys of, and purchase, sale or exchange of any investments or securities, of or for any fund or account established under this article, shall be exercised and performed by the Director of the Division of Investment in accordance with the provisions of chapter 270, of the laws of 1950. The secretary of the board of trustees shall determine from time to time the cash requirements of the various funds and accounts established by this article and the amount available for investment, all of which shall be certified to the Director of the Division of Investment. An elected member of the board of trustees to be designated by a majority vote thereof shall serve on the state investment council as a representative of said board of trustees, for a term of three years and until a successor is designated and qualified. The finance committee of the board of trustees shall be appointed on or before July 1 of each calendar year by the chairman of the board of trustees to serve through June 30 of the ensuing calendar year and until their successors are appointed. The finance committee of the board of trustees shall consist of three members of the board of trustees, one of whom shall be the State Treasurer. amended 1970, c.57, s.8; 2011, c.78, s.29.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-3.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-3.6
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

5. The State Board of Education shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1999,c.153,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-54 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-54
Application for grant.
Status: in_force

6. a. The governing board of a public or private institution of higher education may determine, by resolution, to apply for a grant from the trust fund. Upon adoption of the resolution, the board shall file an application with the Secretary of Higher Education, which application shall include a complete description of the project to be financed and an identification of any additional sources of revenue to be used. b. The Secretary of Higher Education shall review the application and approve or disapprove the grant. For each grant which is approved, the secretary shall establish the amount and shall send a written certification of such approval including the amount approved to the authority. c. The Secretary of Higher Education shall submit to the Legislature a copy of the written certification of the approval of the grant and the amount thereof. If the Legislature does not disapprove the grant by the adoption of a concurrent resolution within 60 days, the grant shall be deemed to be authorized. In addition, the resolution approving the grant for the new instructional and research facility for Rutgers, The State University, School of Law, Newark, shall be submitted by the secretary to the Joint Budget Oversight Committee for its approval prior to the commission's submission of the resolution to the Legislature. The secretary shall provide to the committee such information concerning the grant as the committee may require for its consideration. d. Each grant awarded under this act shall be contingent upon the recipient governing board entering into a contract or contracts for the commencement of the construction, reconstruction, development, extension, or improvement of the facility within one year of the date on which the funds of the grant are made available. L.1993, c.375, s.6; amended 2009, c.308, s.39; 2012, c.42, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-4
Health records; examinations for physical defects, hearing
Status: in_force

18A:40-4. The medical inspector, or the nurse or licensed medical and health care personnel under the immediate direction of the medical inspector, shall examine every pupil to learn whether any physical defect exists, or in lieu thereof the medical inspector may accept the report of such an examination by a physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery within the State or by a nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist certified by the New Jersey Board of Nursing working in collaboration with a physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery within the State. If any deviations in health status are detected, the nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist shall refer the pupil to the collaborating physician. The frequency and procedure of and selection of pupils for examinations shall comply with the rules of the State board. Additionally a screening of hearing examination shall be conducted on each pupil during the school year pursuant to rules, regulations and standards established by the State Department of Education in consultation with the State Department of Health. A pupil who presents a statement signed by his parents or guardian that such required examinations interfere with the free exercise of his religious beliefs shall be examined only to the extent necessary to determine whether he is ill or infected with a communicable disease or to determine his fitness to participate in any health, safety and physical education course required by law. A health record of each pupil shall be kept, in which shall be entered the findings of each examination, and such record shall be the property of the board of education and shall be forwarded to any public school to which the pupil is transferred, if such school is known. L.1967, c.271; amended 1969, c.217; 1979, c.427; 1997, c.47.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-41.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-41.1
Findings, declarations relative to head injuries of student athletes.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. A concussion is caused by a blow or motion to the head or body that disrupts the normal functioning of the brain, and can cause significant and sustained neuropsychological impairments including, but not limited to, problem solving, planning, memory, and behavioral problems; b. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 300,000 concussions are sustained during sports-related activity in the United States, and more than 62,000 concussions are sustained each year in high-school contact sports; c. Although concussions are one of the most commonly reported injuries in children and adolescents who participate in sports and recreational activities, little effort and resources have been committed to inform athletes, coaches, and parents and guardians about the causes and symptoms of concussions; d. If a person sustains a second concussion while still having symptoms of a previous concussion, it can lead to the severe impairment and even the death of the victim, and is referred to as second-impact syndrome; and e. In order to ensure the safety of student-athletes, it is imperative that athletes, coaches, and parents and guardians are educated about the nature and treatment of concussions and other sports-related head injuries, and that all measures are taken to prevent a student-athlete from experiencing second-impact syndrome. L.2010, c.94, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-27 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-27
Annual budget request
Status: in_force

The center shall submit its annual budget request to the commission for approval. L. 1985, c. 106, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-24.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-24.1
Information submitted by the New Jersey Schools Development Authority.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any provision of law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the New Jersey Schools Development Authority established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2007, c.137 (C.52:18A-237), shall biannually compile information for inclusion in the biannual report required to be submitted by the development authority pursuant to section 24 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-24) on the number of school facilities project construction contracts entered into between the development authority and minority and women contractors during the prior six-month period covered in the report. The information shall include the total value of the contracts and the percentage that those contracts represent of all school facilities project contracts entered into between the development authority and contractors in the prior six-month period. L.2010, c.96, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-178 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-178
Life insurance companies eligible to sell life and accidental death insurance
Status: in_force

Any life insurance company must meet the following requirements in order to qualify under section 11 of this act: a. Be licensed under the laws of the State of New Jersey to transact life and accidental death insurance, and the amount of its group life insurance in the State of New Jersey shall at the time said insurance is to be purchased equal at least 1% of the total amount of such group life insurance in the State of New Jersey in all life insurance companies; or b. Come within the exceptions provided in chapter 234 of the laws of 1968 (C. 17:32-16 et seq.). L.1969, c. 242, s. 12, eff. July 1, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-15
Conveyance; title of purchaser
Status: in_force

A deed given pursuant to such directions and made by such person as may be designated by the court shall convey to the purchaser an estate in fee simple absolute, freely and fully discharged from the trust and any charge thereon created by the will of the testator.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-40 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-40
Network to propose, develop economic development policies, programs.
Status: in_force

46. The New Jersey Commission on Higher Education shall appoint and convene a network of academics and researchers from New Jersey's public and independent institutions of higher education to propose and develop economic development policies and programs for the higher education community. L.2009, c.90, s.46.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-17
Attendance outside district for instruction beyond twelfth grade
Status: in_force

Any board of education not furnishing instruction beyond the twelfth grade which any pupil, resident in the district, may desire to pursue, may arrange for the attendance of such pupil in any district where instruction beyond the twelfth grade, under rules prescribed by the commissioner and approved by the state board, is offered to residents and nonresidents of the district.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-21.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-21.1
Private school for students with disabilities, eligibility for aid.
Status: in_force

2. a. In the event that an approved private school for students with disabilities is required to close the school for more than three consecutive school days due to a declared state of emergency, declared public health emergency, or a directive by the appropriate health agency or officer to institute a public health-related closure, the commissioner shall allow the school to apply one or more days of virtual or remote instruction provided to students on the day or days the school was closed to qualify as a day of instruction for the purposes of calculating tuition if the program of virtual or remote instruction meets such criteria as may be established by the commissioner. An approved private school for students with disabilities that wants to use a program of virtual or remote instruction to qualify as a day of instruction for the purposes of calculating tuition shall submit its proposed program of virtual or remote instruction to the commissioner within 30 days of the effective date of P.L.2020, c.27 and annually thereafter, provided however that if the school is unable to complete its proposed program within the 30-day period and the school is required to close for a declared state of emergency, declared public health emergency, or a directive by the appropriate health agency or officer to institute a public health-related closure, the commissioner may retroactively approve the program. A day of virtual or remote instruction, if instituted under a program approved by the commissioner, shall be considered the equivalent of a full day of school attendance for the purposes of meeting State and local graduation requirements, the awarding of course credit, and such other matters as determined by the commissioner. Special education and related services, including speech language services, counseling services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral services, may be delivered to students with disabilities through the use of electronic communication or a virtual or online platform and as required by the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), to the greatest extent practicable. b. In the event that the State or local health department determines that it is advisable to close or mandates closure of an approved private school for students with disabilities due to a declared state of emergency, declared public health emergency, or a directive by the appropriate health agency or officer to institute a public health-related closure, the principal of the school shall have the authority to implement the school's program of virtual or remote instruction. c. The commissioner shall define virtual and remote instruction and establish guidance for its use. The guidance shall provide schools with information on: (1) providing instruction to students who may not have access to a computer or to sufficient broadband, or to any technology required for virtual or remote instruction; (2) the required length of a virtual or remote instruction day; (3) the impact of virtual or remote instruction on the schedule for administering State assessments; and (4) such other topics as the commissioner deems necessary. L.2020, c.27, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-108 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-108
Salary deductions; death benefits
Status: in_force

18A:66-108. a. The board of trustees may, in the manner prescribed by the bylaws of the corporation, assess and collect monthly or semimonthly from each member of the pension fund the amount required to be paid by said member into the fund. All moneys so collected shall be paid to the treasurer of the corporation. The board of trustees may make it a condition of membership that each member sign an order on the treasurer of school moneys, or other disbursing officer, directing the retention from his or her salary or wages of the amount of his or her assessments and the payment of the amount so retained directly to the treasurer of the corporation, and the treasurer of school moneys, or other disbursing officer, shall make such retention and payment, but such right of retention and payment shall become operative only in the event of the same being authorized by the bylaws of the corporation. b. Whenever any member shall die in service or his or her employment be terminated, for reasons other than retirement, all payments made by such employee to the fund shall be returned to the employee, if alive; or to such person, if living, as he shall have nominated by written designation, duly executed and filed with the board of trustees; otherwise to the executor or administrator of the member's estate, together with simple interest at the rate of 4% per annum. c. Upon the receipt of proper proof of the death of a member in service, on account of which no accidental death benefit is payable under subsection e. of this section or the death of a member who has been retired for disability but who has not yet attained 60 years of age, there shall be paid to such person, if living, as he shall have nominated by written designation, duly executed and filed with the board of trustees, otherwise to the executor or administrator of the member's estate an amount equal to one and one-half times the compensation upon which his contributions are based or received by the member in the last year of creditable service; provided, however, that if such a member shall have attained 70 years of age or the member who has been retired for disability has attained 60 years of age, the amount payable shall equal three-sixteenths of the compensation received by the member in the last year of creditable service instead of one and one-half times such compensation. Such member may also file, and alter from time to time during his lifetime, as desired, a request with the board of trustees directing payment of said benefit in one sum or in equal installments over a period of years or as a life annuity. Upon the death of such member, a beneficiary to whom a benefit is payable in one sum may elect to receive the amount payable in equal annual installments over a period of years or as a life annuity. d. Whenever any member who was a member on June 26, 1962, shall die after retirement on pension, not having received in pension payments an amount equal to the total amount of his or her contributions to the fund, including simple interest at 2% per annum, the difference between the amount so received and the amount of contributions, plus interest, shall be paid to the surviving named beneficiary on file with the board of trustees, and if none, then to his or her legal representative; unless said employee has made provision with the board of trustees for optional benefits under the provisions of section 18A:66-110. e. Upon the death of a member in active service as a result of an accident in the performance of his or her duties as such employee and not as the result of his willful negligence, an accidental death benefit shall be payable, if a report, in a form acceptable to the board of trustees, of the accident is filed with the pension fund within 60 days next following the accident and an application for such benefit is filed with the said board of trustees within two years of the date of the accident, but the board of trustees may waive such time limits for a reasonable period, if in the judgment of the board the circumstances warrant such action. Evidence must be submitted to the board of trustees proving that the natural and proximate cause of death was an accident arising out of and in the course of employment at some definite time and place. Upon application by or on behalf of the dependents of such deceased member, the board of trustees, in addition to the payment of his contributions, as provided in this section, shall grant a pension of one-half of the average annual salary received by him or her during the three years immediately preceding his or her death to the spouse of the deceased member or, if no surviving spouse, then to the child or children of such member under age 18, divided in such manner as the board in its discretion shall determine to continue until the youngest surviving child dies or attains age 18. L.1967, c.271; amended 1983,c.216,s.4; 1995,c.240,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-18
Contingent reserve fund.
Status: in_force

18A:66-18. The contingent reserve fund shall be the fund in which shall be credited contributions made by the State and other employers. a. Upon the basis of the tables recommended by the actuary which the board of trustees adopts and regular interest, the actuary of the board shall compute annually, beginning as of March 31, 1992, the amount of contribution which shall be the normal cost as computed under the projected unit credit method attributable to service rendered under the retirement system for the year beginning on July 1 immediately succeeding the date of the computation. This shall be known as the "normal contribution." b. Upon the basis of the tables recommended by the actuary which the board of trustees adopts and regular interest, the actuary of the board shall annually determine if there is an amount of the accrued liability of the retirement system, computed under the projected unit credit method, including the liability for pension adjustment benefits for active employees funded pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1987, c.385 (C.18A:66-18.1), which is not already covered by the assets of the retirement system, valued in accordance with the asset valuation method established in this section. This shall be known as the "unfunded accrued liability." If there was no unfunded accrued liability for the valuation period immediately preceding the current valuation period, the actuary, using the total amount of this unfunded accrued liability, shall compute the initial amount of contribution which, if paid annually in level dollars for a specific period of time, will amortize this liability. The State Treasurer shall determine, upon the advice of the Director of the Division of Pensions and Benefits, the board of trustees and the actuary, the time period for full funding of this liability, which shall not exceed 30 years. This shall be known as the "accrued liability contribution." Thereafter, any increase or decrease in the unfunded accrued liability as a result of actuarial losses or gains for subsequent valuation years shall serve to increase or decrease, respectively, the amortization period for the unfunded accrued liability, unless an increase in the amortization period will cause it to exceed 30 years. If an increase in the amortization period as a result of actuarial losses for a valuation year would exceed 30 years, the accrued liability contribution shall be computed for the valuation year in the same manner provided for the computation of the initial accrued liability contribution under this section. Beginning with the July 1, 2019 actuarial valuation, the accrued liability contribution shall be computed so that if the contribution is paid annually in level dollars, it will amortize this unfunded accrued liability over a closed 30-year period. Beginning with the July 1, 2029 actuarial valuation, when the remaining amortization period reaches 20 years, any increase or decrease in the unfunded accrued liability as a result of actuarial losses or gains for subsequent valuation years shall serve to increase or decrease, respectively, the amortization period for the unfunded accrued liability, unless an increase in the amortization period will cause it to exceed 20 years. If an increase in the amortization period as a result of actuarial losses for a valuation year would exceed 20 years, the accrued liability contribution shall be computed for the valuation year in the same manner provided for the computation of the initial accrued liability contribution under this section. The State may pay all or any portion of its unfunded accrued liability under the retirement system from any source of funds legally available for the purpose, including, without limitation, the proceeds of bonds authorized by law for this purpose. The value of the assets, excluding the special asset value set forth in section 38 of P.L.2010, c.1 (C.43:3C-14), to be used in the computation of the contributions provided for under this section for valuation periods shall be the value of the assets for the preceding valuation period increased by the regular interest rate, plus the net cash flow for the valuation period (the difference between the benefits and expenses paid by the system and the contributions to the system) increased by one half of the regular interest rate, plus 20% of the difference between this expected value and the full market value of the assets as of the end of the valuation period. This shall be known as the "valuation assets." Notwithstanding the first sentence of this paragraph, the valuation assets for the valuation period ending March 31, 1996 shall be the full market value of the assets as of that date and shall include the proceeds from the bonds issued pursuant to the "Pension Bond Financing Act of 1997," P.L.1997, c.114 (C.34:1B-7.45 et seq.), paid to the system by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to fund the unfunded accrued liability of the system. Notwithstanding the first sentence of this paragraph, the valuation assets for the valuation period ending June 30, 1999 shall be the full market value of the assets as of that date. "Excess valuation assets" for a valuation period means: (1) the valuation assets; less (2) the actuarial accrued liability for basic benefits and pension adjustment benefits, excluding the unfunded accrued liability for early retirement incentive benefits pursuant to P.L.1991, c.231 and P.L.1993, c.163 for employers other than the State; less (3) the contributory group insurance premium fund created by N.J.S.18A:66-77; less (4) the post-retirement medical premium fund created pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1987, c.385 (C.18A:66-18.1), as amended by section 3 of P.L.1994, c.62; less (5) the present value of the projected total normal cost for pension adjustment benefits in excess of the projected total phased-in normal cost for pension adjustment benefits as originally authorized by section 2 of P.L.1987, c.385 (C.18A:66-18.1) over the full phase-in period, determined in the manner prescribed for the determination and amortization of the unfunded accrued liability of the system, if the sum of the foregoing items is greater than zero. If there are excess valuation assets for the valuation period ending March 31, 1996, the normal contributions for the valuation periods ending March 31, 1996 and March 31, 1997 which have not yet been paid to the retirement system shall be reduced to the extent possible by the excess valuation assets, provided that the General Fund balances that would have been paid to the retirement system except for this provision shall first be allocated as State aid to public schools to the extent that additional sums are required to comply with the May 14, 1997 decision of the New Jersey Supreme Court in Abbott v. Burke, and provided further that the normal contribution for the valuation period ending March 31, 1996 shall not be less than $54,000,000. If there are excess valuation assets for a valuation period ending after March 31, 1996, the State Treasurer may reduce the normal contribution payable for the next valuation period as follows: (1) for valuation periods ending March 31, 1997 through March 31, 2001, to the extent possible by up to 100% of the excess valuation assets; (2) for the valuation period ending March 31, 2002, to the extent possible by up to 84% of the excess valuation assets; (3) for the valuation period ending March 31, 2003, to the extent possible by up to 68% of the excess valuation assets; and (4) for valuation periods ending March 31, 2004 through June 30, 2007, to the extent possible by up to 50% of the excess valuation assets. For calendar years 1998 and 1999, the rate of contribution of members of the retirement system under N.J.S.18A:66-29 shall be reduced by 1/2 of 1% from excess valuation assets. For calendar years 2000 and 2001, the rate of contribution of members of the retirement system shall be reduced equally with normal contributions to the extent possible, but not more than 1/2 of 1%, from excess valuation assets. Thereafter, through calendar year 2007, the rate of contribution of members of the retirement system under that section for a calendar year shall be reduced equally with normal contributions to the extent possible, but not by more than 2%, from excess valuation assets if the State Treasurer determines that excess valuation assets shall be used to reduce normal contributions by the State for the fiscal year beginning immediately prior to the calendar year, and excess valuation assets above the amount necessary to fund the reduction for that calendar year in the member contribution rate plus an equal reduction in the normal contribution shall be available for the further reduction of normal contributions, subject to the limitations prescribed by this subsection. If there are excess valuation assets after reductions in normal contributions and member contributions as authorized in the preceding paragraphs for a valuation period beginning with the valuation period ending June 30, 1999, an amount of excess valuation assets not to exceed the amount of the member contributions for the fiscal year in which the normal contributions are payable shall be credited to the benefit enhancement fund. The amount of excess valuation assets credited to the benefit enhancement fund shall not exceed the present value of the expected additional normal contributions attributable to the provisions of P.L.2001, c.133 payable on behalf of the active members over the expected working lives of the active members in accordance with the tables of actuarial assumptions for the valuation period. No additional excess valuation assets shall be credited to the benefit enhancement fund after the maximum amount is attained. Interest shall be credited to the benefit enhancement fund as provided under N.J.S.18A:66-25. The normal contribution for the increased benefits for active members under P.L.2001, c.133 shall be paid from the benefit enhancement fund. If assets in the benefit enhancement fund are insufficient to pay the normal contribution for the increased benefits for a valuation period, the State shall pay the amount of normal contribution for the increased benefits not covered by assets from the benefit enhancement fund. c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1992, c.125.) d. The retirement system shall certify annually the aggregate amount payable to the contingent reserve fund in the ensuing year, which amount shall be equal to the sum of the amounts described in this section, and which shall be paid into the contingent reserve fund in the manner provided by N.J.S.18A:66-33. e. Except as provided in N.J.S.18A:66-26 and N.J.S.18A:66-53, the death benefits payable under the provisions of this article upon the death of an active or retired member shall be paid from the contingent reserve fund. f. The disbursements for benefits not covered by reserves in the system on account of veterans shall be met by direct contribution of the State. amended 1971, c.121, s.8; 1987, c.385, s.1; 1992, c.41, s.2; 1992, c.125, s.2; 1994, c.62, ss.2,1; 1997, c.115, s.1; 2001, c.133, s.2; 2007, c.92, s.24; 2011, c.78, s.20; 2017, c.98, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-108 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-108
Funding.
Status: in_force

5. The New Jersey ACES Program established pursuant to this act shall be funded equally by three sectors: the State of New Jersey; the participating public or independent research universities; and the State's private sector. The State shall fund one-third of the annual total program costs through appropriations, and the participating research universities shall fund one-third of the annual total program costs. The participating research universities shall be responsible for soliciting and securing the remaining one-third of program costs from the New Jersey private sector including corporations and companies representative of the STEM industry. L.2019, c.431, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-14.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-14.3
Contract or lease; contents
Status: in_force

A contract or lease entered into pursuant to this act shall set forth the charge for all services provided, or in the case of a joint undertaking the proportion of the cost each party thereto shall assume and specify all the details of the management of the joint undertaking, and any other matters that may be deemed necessary for insertion therein, and may be amended from time to time by the contracting parties. L.1982, c. 161, s. 3, eff. Oct. 28, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-35.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-35.2
Information for publication on authority website.
Status: in_force

5. The authority shall annually publish on its Internet website: a. the list of State-designated medically underserved areas and the number of positions needed in each area as determined pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71C-35 as transmitted by the Commissioner of Health; b. the total percentage of Medicaid enrollees in each county as required by paragraph (3) of subsection a. of section 17 of P.L.2025, c.345 (C.18A:71C-35.1), as transmitted by the Commissioner of Human Services; and c. any other sources for criteria utilized by the authority to review and evaluate loan recipients’ or approved sites’ applications for the Health Care Professional Loan Redemption Program established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71C-33. L.2025, c.345, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-23
Witness fees and privileges
Status: in_force

Every witness shall be entitled to be paid for attendance, or attendance and travel, at any hearing, by the party on whose behalf he is subpoenaed, at the rates prescribed by law for attendance in the courts of this state in a civil action, before being required to testify and shall be entitled to all the privileges of a witness so subpoenaed.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54G-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54G / Section 54G-7
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

7. The State Board of Education shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1996,c.117,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-24 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-24
Development of guidance document.
Status: in_force

21. a. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Division on Civil Rights in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall develop a guidance document for use by parents or guardians, students, and school districts to assist in resolving complaints concerning student harassment, intimidation, or bullying behaviors and the implementation of P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq.) by school districts. The document shall include: (1) a school district's obligations under P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq.); (2) best practices for the prevention, intervention, and remediation of harassment, intimidation, or bullying in schools, including methods to identify and assist student populations at high risk for harassment, intimidation, or bullying; (3) a clear explanation of the procedures for petitioning the Commissioner of Education to hear and decide disputes concerning P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq.); (4) a clear explanation of the Division on Civil Rights' jurisdiction and services in regard to specific types of harassment, intimidation, or bullying; and (5) a clear explanation of the process for appealing final agency determinations to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. b. The guidance document shall be available on the Department of Education's and the Division on Civil Rights' Internet sites and on every school district's Internet site at an easily accessible location. L.2010, c.122, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-33.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-33.2
Public school students attending civic events, one State-excused absence each school year.
Status: in_force

2. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a pupil of a public school in grades six through 12 who is absent from school to attend a civic event shall have one State-excused absence each school year for that purpose recorded as an excused absence on the pupil's attendance record or on that of any group or class of which the pupil is a member, provided that a written notice signed by a parent or guardian of the pupil is presented to the proper school authority pursuant to subsection b. of this section. A board of education may permit additional excused absences for such purposes. Any transcript, application, employment form, or any similar form on which information concerning a pupil's attendance record is requested shall show, with respect to absences, only absences other than excused absences authorized pursuant to this subsection. b. The parent or guardian of a pupil shall provide a signed written notice of an intended excused absence to attend a civic event at least five school days in advance of the intended excused absence and such other documentation as the superintendent or administrative principal of the school district deems necessary to prove that the pupil meets the requirements for an excused absence pursuant to subsection a. of this section. L.2023, c.274, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-9
Chapter liberally construed
Status: in_force

This chapter, being deemed and hereby declared necessary for the welfare of the state and the people of New Jersey to provide for the development of public higher education in the state and thereby to increase the efficiency of the public school system of the state, shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes and intent thereof.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-23
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the Interstate Transfer of Teacher Credentials Act. L.1969, c. 114, s. 4, eff. June 26, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-39 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-39
Colleges; leasing or renting of facilities
Status: in_force

An auxiliary organization may lease or rent facilities and office space from the college, provided that it reimburses the college for the fair rental value for its use of such facilities. L.1982, c. 16, s. 14, eff. April 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-50 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-50
Calculation of weighted enrollment for each school district.
Status: in_force

8. a. The weighted enrollment for each school district and county vocational school district shall be calculated as follows: WENR = (PW x PENR) + (EW x EENR) + (MW x MENR) + (HW x HENR) where PW is the applicable weight for kindergarten enrollment; EW is the weight for elementary enrollment; MW is the weight for middle school enrollment; HW is the weight for high school enrollment; PENR is the resident enrollment for kindergarten; EENR is the resident enrollment for grades 1 - 5; MENR is the resident enrollment for grades 6 - 8; and HENR is the resident enrollment for grades 9 - 12. For the purposes of this section, ungraded pupils shall be counted in their age-equivalent grade. b. The base cost for each school district shall be calculated as follows: BC = BPA x WENR; and the base cost for each county vocational school district shall be calculated as follows: BC = BPA x WENR x 1.31 where BPA is the base per pupil amount; and WENR is the weighted enrollment of the school district or county vocational school district. L.2007, c.260, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:47-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 47 / Section 47-13
Construction of chapter
Status: in_force

18A:47-13. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to alter or diminish any of the powers conferred on the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part by any other legislation. L.1967, c.271; amended 1991,c.91,s.237.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:27-3.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 27 / Section 27-3.4
Inapplicability of act to teaching staff employees and administrative officers of county colleges
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:64A-13, the provisions of the act hereby supplemented shall be inapplicable to teaching staff employees and administrative officers of county colleges. L.1977, c. 161, s. 2, eff. July 1, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-70 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-70
Written contract between authority and participant; conditions for redemption of loan indebtedness.
Status: in_force

5. a. A person who meets the eligibility requirements under section 3 of this act and has been selected by the executive director or his designee for participation in the program shall enter into a written contract with the authority. The contract shall specify the dates of required employment by the program participant in a designated high-growth STEM occupation and shall require the program participant to serve at least one year in a designated high-growth STEM occupation. b. Prior to the annual redemption of loan indebtedness: (1) the program participant shall submit to the authority certification of full-time employment in a designated high-growth STEM occupation for the full year period; and (2) the employer of the program participant shall pay the annual matching contribution to the authority in an amount equal to or greater than the $1,000 annual State-funded loan redemption benefit. c. Upon certification that a program participant has met all criteria for the annual redemption of loan indebtedness under the program, the authority shall combine the employer matching contribution and the State appropriated funds into a single payment to redeem a portion of the participant's loan. d. A program participant, as a condition of participation, shall be required to adhere to performance standards established by the executive director or his designee. e. A program participant shall be eligible for participation in the program for four years, even if the occupation in which the person is employed is no longer a designated high-growth STEM occupation. L.2018, c.142, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-62 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-62
Treasurer custodian of funds
Status: in_force

The state treasurer shall be the custodian of the funds created by this article, shall select all depositories and custodians and shall negotiate and execute custody agreements in connection with the assets or investments of any of said funds. All payments from the funds shall be made by him only upon voucher signed by the chairman and countersigned by the secretary of the board of trustees. No voucher shall be drawn, except upon the authority of the board duly entered in the record of its proceedings.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.17
Authorization for commissioner of education, state board of education and local finance board to consider application for aid; annual review
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Education, the State Board of Education and the Local Finance Board are each hereby authorized and empowered to consider any application of any school district with respect to additional State school building aid under this act in connection with any educational facilities authorized to be undertaken pursuant to Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes notwithstanding that such facilities were authorized or approved prior to the taking effect of this act. The State board shall, within 1 year from the date on which this act shall become effective and during each succeeding year, review the status of educational facilities of each school district, which is entitled to receive additional state building aid pursuant to this act. Said reviews shall continue annually until such facilities are completed. L.1971, c. 10, s. 12, eff. Jan. 21, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-47.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-47.3
Application to grant program; criteria, feasibility study.
Status: in_force

3. a. The boards of education or governing bodies of two or more school districts seeking to form a limited purpose or all purpose regional district and that wish to apply for funding under the grant program established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2021, c.402 (C.18A:13-47.2) shall jointly submit an application to the division. The application shall identify and designate at least one project coordinator from one or more participating districts who shall be responsible for overseeing the activities associated with conducting the feasibility study proposed under the application and for fulfilling any requirements prescribed by the division in the receipt of a grant under the program. The application shall also include: (1) copies of the resolutions adopted by all participating boards of education or governing bodies, as applicable, certifying a commitment to participate in a feasibility study. An application may propose a feasibility study that would include an analysis of the inclusion of non-participating districts in a proposed regional district, in which case the application shall state that the feasibility study will present findings and recommendations related both to the consolidation of participating districts into a regional district and alternative findings and recommendations contingent upon the inclusion of the non-participating districts; (2) a detailed narrative describing the proposed regionalization plan or plans to be studied, as well as potential areas for educational and fiscal improvement. The feasibility study shall include, but need not be limited to, options to address issues related to: (a) facility utilization; (b) cost sharing and methods of apportionment, including but not limited to, equalized valuation, pupil enrollment, or a combination of the two as well as whether such apportionment should take effect immediately or on a phase-in or transitional basis over a certain number of years; (c) the allocation of existing school debt and proceeds from the sale of unutilized or underutilized facilities; (d) projected enrollment trends, including the impact on the demographic breakdown of the student population, including race, ethnicity, and national origin, and projected changes in class size; (e) current and projected staffing needs and costs, including retirement and attrition trends for instructional, administrative, and support staff; (f) an analysis of the differences in the salaries and terms and conditions of employment in elementary, middle, and high school teachers', administrators', and support staffs' contracts among the various districts and the distribution of all compensation among covered employees, including the potential impact of expired contracts moving forward, which analysis shall be developed by school districts and the majority representatives of all recognized bargaining units; (g) State aid and tax revenue projections; (h) potential cost savings or increases from regionalization; (i) student seat time and distance traveled, as well as potential increased or reduced transportation costs; (j) kindergarten through 12 curriculum coordination improvements; (k) potential enrichment of educational programs for students; and (l) calculation and methods of apportionment for determining membership on the regional district board of education among the constituent districts; (3) a description of the intended use of grant funding in supporting the costs associated with conducting the feasibility study; (4) a demonstration of the boards' or governing bodies' capacities to oversee the proposed feasibility study; (5) a list of personnel or outside consultants who would be conducting the feasibility study, which consultants shall be selected in accordance with applicable State law; (6) a plan to incorporate public and stakeholder participation and ideas in the regionalization study process, which shall include school board members, parents, teachers, administrators, non-instructional staff, union representatives, municipal officials, and interested citizens; and (7) any other materials or information as may be required by the division to effectively evaluate the proposed feasibility study and assess the costs associated with conducting the feasibility study. b. In order to be eligible to receive a grant under the grant program established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2021, c.402 (C.18A:13-47.2), the boards of education or governing bodies shall demonstrate that the proposed regionalization: (1) does not, and is not foreseeably likely to, increase or exacerbate the segregation of students by racial, socioeconomic, disability, or English Language Learner status as determined by the number and percentage of students enrolled in the school districts seeking to consolidate or, as applicable, in the school districts from which a school district is seeking to withdraw; (2) to the maximum extent practicable, will lead to the establishment of a limited purpose or all purpose regional district; (3) consolidates school districts that are in close geographic proximity of each other. School districts need not be immediately contiguous as long as any geographic separation is not so large as to contradict the potential for improved efficiency and cost savings; (4) possesses the potential for improved efficiency and cost savings; (5) possesses the potential to advance an enhanced learning environment for participating districts; (6) coordinates curriculum across schools and grades throughout the proposed limited purpose or all purpose regional school; and (7) reflects a documented commitment from the participating districts to make good faith efforts to implement the recommendations of the feasibility study that promote efficiency and quality of education. c. The Commissioner of Education shall review every application submitted pursuant to this section, except for an application eligible for preliminary approval pursuant to subsection b. of section 4 of P.L.2021, c.402 (C.18A:13-47.4), and shall certify, in writing, that the newly formed or enlarged regional district will not, and will not be foreseeably likely to, increase or exacerbate segregation among the districts seeking to regionalize or, as applicable, the school districts from which a school district is seeking to withdraw and school districts in the surrounding region as determined by the number and percentage of students affected by such consolidations or withdrawals. L.2021, c.402, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-22.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-22.1
Findings, declarations relative to support of activities in New Jersey history
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The Task Force on New Jersey History was established pursuant to P.L.1994, c.146 to study the ways history services are delivered to the people of this State and to make recommendations for improvements in the delivery of such services; b. The Task Force conducted a detailed and comprehensive study and submitted its report to the Legislature and the Governor in June of 1997; c. The report includes 36 recommendations for ways to strengthen the structure and function of agencies and organizations that provide New Jersey history services to the public; d. In combination with other recent studies of aspects of New Jersey history and the cultural life of New Jersey, the Task Force's report provides indisputable proof that New Jersey's program of history services has suffered for many years from severe underfunding, especially in comparison with funding provided to other cultural interests in the State and to history services in other states; and e. This underfunding has resulted in deteriorating historic sites and collections of historical artifacts and materials; inadequate education of collections management personnel in the techniques of collection preservation; inadequate training of volunteers who staff historic sites; insufficient research and publication on New Jersey history; inadequate maintenance and interpretation of State-owned and other historic sites; and low levels of innovation in and support of the tourism industry on New Jersey's heritage. The Legislature therefore deems it necessary that the residents of a democratic and increasingly diverse society such as the State of New Jersey be provided with greater access to the materials of their history in order to understand how our society developed and to safeguard its continued free and open evolution; and that increased funding for history services is needed so that the agencies and organizations that provide these services can provide them more adequately to the people of New Jersey and their historical institutions. L.1999,c.131,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-43 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-43
Rights and privileges of teachers, principals and employees
Status: in_force

All teachers, principals, and other employees of the board of education of the county special services school district are hereby held to possess all rights and privileges of teachers, principals and other employees of boards of education of other school districts as provided in Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. L.1971, c. 271, s. 15, eff. July 27, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-19.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-19.5
Services to students in nonpublic schools.
Status: in_force

7. Services for children enrolled in nonpublic schools shall be provided only upon the consent of the parent or guardian and shall be provided in a location determined by the local board pursuant to rules and regulations of the State board. L.1977,c.193,s.7; amended 1998, c.12, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-20.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-20.3
Evaluation of superintendent's performance
Status: in_force

6. a. Every local board of education having a superintendent shall evaluate the performance of the superintendent at least once a year. Each evaluation shall be in writing, a copy shall be provided to the superintendent and the superintendent and the board shall meet to discuss the findings. The evaluations shall be based upon the goals and objectives of the district, the responsibilities of the superintendent and such other criteria as the State Board of Education shall by regulation prescribe. Any contract entered into pursuant to N.J.S.18A:17-15 shall provide for an evaluation pursuant to this section and may provide for additional evaluation criteria or procedures which shall not be inconsistent with the regulations of the State board. b. The New Jersey School Boards Association shall establish a training program for local school board members on the evaluation of superintendents pursuant to subsection a. of this section. Every newly appointed or elected school board member shall complete the training program within six months of commencement of his term of office. L.1991,c.267,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-37.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-37.7
State aid to school districts
Status: in_force

The sums payable as State aid to school districts pursuant to this act shall be paid in full no later than July 31. The State Treasurer shall make such payment to each board of education upon a certificate of the commissioner and warrant of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting. A district shall refund any unexpended State aid after completion of the school year if the expenditures incurred by the district pursuant to P.L. 1974, c. 79 (C. 18A:58-37.1 et seq.) are less than the amount of State aid received therefor. The refund shall be paid no later than December 1. L. 1974, c. 79, s. 7. Amended by L. 1986, c. 17, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36B-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36B / Section 36B-22
Provision of transportation, aid in-lieu-of transportation.
Status: in_force

9. a. Transportation, or aid in-lieu-of transportation, shall be provided to an elementary school pupil who lives more than two miles from the choice district school of attendance and to a secondary school pupil who lives more than two and one-half miles from the choice district school of attendance, provided the choice district school is not more than 20 miles from the residence of the pupil. Transportation, or aid in-lieu-of transportation, shall be the responsibility of the sending district. The choice district and the sending district may enter into a shared service agreement in accordance with the "Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act," sections 1 through 35 of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-1 through C.40A:65-35). b. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 20 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-62) to the contrary, the sending district shall receive State aid for transportation calculated pursuant to section 15 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-57) for a student transported or receiving aid-in-lieu-of transportation pursuant to subsection a. of this section. L.2010, c.65, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71-78.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71 / Section 71-78.4
Issuance of letter of eligibility.
Status: in_force

4. A municipality which chooses to participate in the tuition credit program shall issue a letter of eligibility to the volunteer, to be presented to the appropriate institution, stating that the individual is a member in good standing of a volunteer fire company, volunteer first aid or rescue squad or association. L.1998,c.145,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-14.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-14.7
Duties of campus board of directors.
Status: in_force

27. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:65-25 or any other section of law to the contrary, the campus board of directors shall have general supervision over and shall be vested with the conduct of Rutgers University-Camden. It shall have the following powers, subject to the approval of the Rowan University-Rutgers Camden Board of Governors which shall be subject to the limitations set forth in section 34 of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-38): a. subject to the policies of Rutgers, The State University determine policies for the organization, administration, and development of Rutgers University-Camden; b. study the educational and financial needs of Rutgers University-Camden; and annually acquaint the Governor and Legislature with the condition of Rutgers University-Camden; c. disburse all moneys appropriated to Rutgers University-Camden by the Legislature, including appropriations for fringe benefit costs, and all moneys allocated to Rutgers University-Camden from tuition, fees, auxiliary services, and other sources; d. direct and control expenditures and transfers of funds appropriated and allocated to Rutgers University-Camden, in accordance with the State budget and appropriation acts of the Legislature, and as to funds received and allocated from other sources, direct and control expenditures and transfers in accordance with the terms and conditions of any applicable trusts, gifts, bequests, or other special provisions. All accounts of Rutgers University-Camden shall be subject to audit by the State at any time; e. subject to the signatory delegation, procurement, and other applicable policies of Rutgers, The State University, employ architects to plan buildings, secure bids for the construction of buildings and for the equipment thereof, make contracts for the construction of buildings and for equipment, and supervise the construction of buildings; f. manage and maintain and provide for the payment of all charges on and expenses in respect of, all properties utilized by Rutgers University-Camden; g. in accordance with the provisions of the State budget and appropriations acts of the Legislature, fix the compensation of the chancellor of Rutgers University-Camden in accordance with the compensation guidelines and policies of Rutgers, The State University. The chancellor, who shall be appointed by the president of Rutgers, The State University, shall be the chief academic and administrative officer of Rutgers University-Camden and an ex-officio member of the Rutgers University-Camden board of directors, without vote; h. in accordance with the provisions of the State budget, have the power to elect, appoint, remove, promote, or transfer all corporate, official, educational, and civil administrative personnel, and fix and determine their salaries consistent with the terms of any applicable collective negotiations agreements entered into between Rutgers, The State University and a majority representative; i. in accordance with the State budget, appoint, remove, promote, and transfer all other officers, agents, or employees, assign their duties, determine their salaries, and prescribe qualifications for all positions, and in accordance with policies of Rutgers, The State University and consistent with the terms of any applicable collective negotiations agreements entered into between Rutgers, The State University and a majority representative; and j. subject to the signatory delegation, procurement, and other applicable policies of Rutgers, The State University, enter into contracts and agreements with the State or any of its political subdivisions or with the United States, or with any public body, department, or other agency of the State or the United States, or with any individual. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter, amend, modify or diminish the authority of the board of governors of Rutgers, The State University to grant tenure and promotions to faculty at Rutgers University-Camden, establish standards for academic programs and for the awarding of degrees for Rutgers University-Camden, and make final decisions on capital projects, bonding, and the annual budget of Rutgers University-Camden. L.2012, c.45, s.27.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-126.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-126.1
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act "retirant" means any former employee included in the membership of the retirement system established under the act to which this act is a supplement, who has retired from such employment and, as a result of such employment, is receiving a retirement allowance from the retirement system. "Calendar year" means the 12-month period beginning January 1 and ending December 31. "Retirement year" is the calendar year 1967 for all retirants who retired before the calendar year 1968; for all retirants who retired after 1967, "retirement year" is the actual calendar year of retirement. "Index" shall mean the annual average over a calendar year of the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, All Items Series A, of the United States Department of Labor, (1957-1959=100). Should the reference base of said index be changed, the index used to determine the Consumer Price Index as defined herein will be the index converted to the new base by standard statistical methods. "Retirement year index" shall be the index of the calendar year 1967 for all retirants who retired prior to January 1, 1968 and the index for the calendar year of retirement for all retirants who retired thereafter. L.1971, c. 278, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-3.1
Private driver education schools
Status: in_force

Boards of education may enter into contracts with private driver education schools for the purpose of providing driver education courses to students on an individual or group basis, according to rules prescribed by the Commissioner of Education, when it is determined by the local board of education that the private driver education school can provide behind-the-wheel driver education that is substantially equivalent to that provided by the board of education, and at less cost than current or other proposed programs. Each private driver education school shall hold a current license or certificate of approval issued by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles pursuant to P.L. 1951, c.216 (C. 39:12-1 et seq.), and be approved for the purposes of this act by the Commissioner of Education. L.1983, c. 281, s. 1, eff. July 29, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-33 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-33
Treasurer of school moneys.
Status: in_force

18A:8-33. The board may appoint a suitable person, except a member or employee of the board, as treasurer of school moneys and may fix his salary, and he shall give bond in such amount, according to such terms, as are required by law, of treasurers of school moneys of school districts, and with such surety as the board shall direct. The board in its determination of the amount shall be guided by a schedule of minimum limits to be promulgated by the State board. amended 2010, c.39, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-28
Approval of plans, specifications and locations
Status: in_force

The board of governors of the university or the board of trustees of the Newark College of Engineering or the board of trustees of a State college or the board of trustees of a county college shall approve the plans and specifications and location of each dormitory undertaken for it or under its control, prior to the undertaking thereof by the authority. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1971, c. 77, s. 4, eff. April 5, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-31.8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-31.8
NJCLASS loan determined to be in default; settlement agreement.
Status: in_force

1. a. The authority may declare an NJCLASS loan program loan to be in default when the parties to the loan fail to meet the terms of the promissory note under circumstances where it is reasonable for the authority to determine that the parties no longer intend, or are no longer able, to honor the obligation to repay the loan or when the parties fail to make installment payments when due, provided failure to repay persists for: (1) at least 180 days when payments are due monthly; or (2) at least 240 days when payments are due less frequently than monthly. b. Upon default, parties may become liable for the entire balance of the loan. c. To facilitate recovery on a defaulted NJCLASS loan program loan, the authority shall offer parties to the defaulted loan the opportunity to enter into a settlement agreement, either pre- or post- judgement, based on the terms of the loan and the ability of the parties to the loan to make payments. (1) The authority's counsel shall respond to a request for a settlement agreement within 15 business days of the request. (2) The authority's counsel shall provide parties with a proposed written settlement agreement within 30 business days of reaching an oral agreement with the parties reflecting the agreed upon terms. (3) For an NJCLASS loan program loan financed in whole or in part by bonds issued by the authority pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71A-8, the terms of the settlement agreement shall not violate the terms of the applicable bond indentures. d. If parties to a defaulted NJCLASS loan program loan demonstrate to the authority an ability and willingness to repay the loan by making nine on-time monthly payments over the course of ten consecutive months pursuant to the settlement agreement, the loan shall be considered rehabilitated for the limited purposes of meeting the requirements of Title VI of the federal "Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act," Pub.L.115-174. (1) If subsequent to rehabilitating the loan the parties fail to continue to honor the obligations of the settlement agreement for at least 180 days, the loan may no longer be considered rehabilitated. (2) A defaulted NJCLASS loan program loan may only be rehabilitated one time. e. The authority shall accurately report the status of defaulted loans to the credit bureaus pursuant to the federal "Fair Credit Reporting Act" (15 U.S.C. s.1681s-2) and Title VI of the federal "Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act," Pub.L.115-174. L.2019, c.63, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-13.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-13.3
Permitted access for service animals.
Status: in_force

2. a. A student with a disability, including autism, shall be permitted access for a service animal in school buildings, including the classroom, on school buses, and on school grounds. b. A school official may inquire as to whether the service animal is required due to a disability and what task or work the service animal has been trained to perform, unless the student's disability and the work or task that the service animal will perform are readily apparent. A school official may require: (1) certification from a veterinarian that the service animal is properly vaccinated and does not have a contagious disease that may harm students or staff; and (2) documentation that any license required by the municipality in which the student resides has been obtained for the service animal. c. The service animal shall be under a handler's control at all times by use of a leash, tether, voice control, signal, or other suitable means. The school shall not be responsible or liable for the care or supervision of the service animal. The school shall provide reasonable accommodations to allow the handler to provide for the care and feeding of the service animal while on school grounds or at a school function. L.2011, c.156, s.2; amended 2015, c.29, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75A-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75A / Section 75A-16
Member states, effective date, and amendment.
Status: in_force

16. Article XV: Member States, Effective Date, and Amendment a. Any state is eligible to become a member state. b. The compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by no less than 10 of the states. The effective date shall be no earlier than December 1, 2007. Thereafter it shall become effective and binding as to any other member state upon enactment of the compact into law by that state. The governors of non-member states or their designees shall be invited to participate in the activities of the Interstate Commission on a non-voting basis prior to adoption of the compact by all states. c. The Interstate Commission may propose amendments to the compact for enactment by the member states. No amendment shall become effective and binding upon the Interstate Commission and the member states unless and until it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the member states. L.2009, c.279, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7C-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7C / Section 7C-14
Purposes of the State Seal of Biliteracy.
Status: in_force

2. The State Seal of Biliteracy is established to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more foreign languages in addition to English. The State Seal of Biliteracy shall be awarded by the local board of education to graduating high school seniors who meet the criteria established by the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection a. of section 3 of this act. School district participation in this program is voluntary. The purposes of the State Seal of Biliteracy are as follows: a. To encourage students to study languages; b. To certify attainment of biliteracy; c. To provide employers with a method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills; d. To provide universities with a method to recognize and award academic credit to applicants seeking admission; e. To prepare students with 21st century skills; f. To recognize and promote foreign language instruction in public schools; and g. To strengthen intergroup relationships, affirm the value of diversity, and honor the multiple cultures and languages of a community. L.2015, c.303, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-1.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-1.3
Contract for transportation of certain pupils; costs.
Status: in_force

1. Any board of education which transports pupils to and from school pursuant to N.J.S.18A:39-1 or a cooperative transportation services agency may enter into a contract for the transportation of public school pupils who are not eligible for transportation services pursuant to N.J.S.18A:39-1 or any other law, and may require that if the parent, guardian or other person having legal custody of the child elects to have the pupil transported pursuant to the contract, then the parent, guardian or other person having legal custody of the child shall pay all or a part of the costs of that transportation, including, but not limited to, the cost of fuel, driver salaries and insurance. A board of education or a cooperative transportation services agency may also enter into a contract for the transportation of pupils who attend not for profit nonpublic schools and who are not eligible for transportation services pursuant to N.J.S.18A:39-1 or any other law or who receive in-lieu-of transportation payments, and may require that if the parent, guardian or other person having legal custody of the child elects to have the pupil transported pursuant to the contract, then the parent, guardian or other person having legal custody of the child shall pay all or a part of the costs of that transportation, including, but not limited to, the cost of fuel, driver salaries and insurance. The costs of the transportation shall be paid at the time and in the manner determined by the board of education or the cooperative transportation services agency, provided that the parent, guardian or other person having legal custody of the pupil attending the public or nonpublic school shall pay no more than the per pupil cost of the route for the transportation provided pursuant to this section. Boards of education shall not receive State transportation aid pursuant to section 15 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-57) for the transportation of pupils pursuant to this section; however, the pupils shall be included in the calculation of the district's regular vehicle capacity utilization for purposes of the application of the incentive factor pursuant to that section. A board of education shall notify the Department of Education when it elects to provide transportation for pupils under the provisions of this act. L.1995, c.106, s.1; amended 2001, c.65, s.1; 2007, c.260, s.64.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-56 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-56
Lien of bonds of type II district
Status: in_force

Obligations of a type II school district, issued pursuant to this chapter, shall be a lien upon the real estate situate in the district, the personal estates of the inhabitants of the district and the property of the district, and such estates and property shall be liable for the payment thereof.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-23
No fee registration continued
Status: in_force

The use of school buses as herein provided shall not be construed as use for hire and shall in no way affect the no fee registration of such vehicles as provided in R.S.39:3-27. L.1977,c.5,s.2; amended 1979, c.403, s.3; 1989,c.136,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.7
Additional aid for payment of debt service on bonds and notes; limitations
Status: in_force

Additional State school building aid shall be made available to school districts in accordance with the provisions of this act for the payment of debt service (interest and principal) on bonds and notes (as hereinafter defined) entitled to the benefits of this act, provided that the amount of aid payable in any year to any school district shall not exceed an amount equal to $25.00 per pupil in resident enrollment in such school district on September 30, 1969, and provided further that the total principal amount of bonds entitled to the benefits of this act shall not exceed $90,000,000.00. L.1971, c. 10, s. 2, eff. Jan. 21, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71A-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71A / Section 71A-5
Executive director.
Status: in_force

18A:71A-5. Executive Director. a. The executive director of the authority shall be appointed by the Governor and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor during the Governor's term of office and until a successor is appointed and qualified, except that the person holding the office of Executive Director of Student Assistance Programs in the Office of Student Assistance in, but not of, the Department of the Treasury, on the effective date of this act shall be the initial executive director of the authority. The executive director shall receive annual compensation, which shall be payable as other State compensation is paid. b. The executive director shall be: (1) the chief executive and administrative officer of the authority having general charge and supervision of the work of the authority; (2) the appointing authority and official agent of the authority for all purposes. The authority shall delegate to the executive director the power to employ financial and computer experts, attorneys, accountants, managers, and such other employees and agents as may be necessary; to fix their compensation; and to promote and discharge the employees and agents; (3) the budget request officer and the approval officer of the authority; (4) an officer and an ex-officio, non-voting member of the board; and (5) authorized, subject to law, to select a designee to act in his place or stead and to have authority over all matters concerning the employment and compensation of staff not classified under Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-74 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-74
Authorization to purchase group life insurance
Status: in_force

The State Treasurer is hereby authorized and permitted to purchase from one or more life insurance companies, as determined by him, a policy or policies of group life insurance to provide for the benefits specified in sections 18A:66-36, 18A:66-37, 18A:66-38, 18A:66-41, 18A:66-42, 18A:66-44 and 18A:66-46e. The Board of Trustees of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund is hereby authorized and permitted to purchase from one or more life insurance companies, as determined by it, a policy or policies of group life insurance to provide for the benefits specified in section 18A:66-53. Such group life insurance coverage may be provided under one or more policies issued to the State Treasurer specifically for this purpose, or in the discretion of the State Treasurer, under one or more policies issued to the State Treasurer which provide group life insurance coverage for members of one or more other retirement systems of the State of New Jersey. Whenever such policy or policies of group insurance shall be in effect, the benefits payable thereunder shall be in lieu of the above mentioned death benefits provided by said sections. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1971, c. 121, s. 36, eff. April 29, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7D-28.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7D / Section 7D-28.5
New budget increase for supplemental State aid
Status: in_force

4. Each regional school district formed after the effective date of this act shall, for the purposes of calculation of its maximum permissible net budget pursuant to the provisions of section 85 of P.L.1990, c.52 (C.18A:7D-28), have its net budget for the prebudget year increased by an amount equal to the supplemental State aid received by the district pursuant to section 3 of this act plus the amount of any start-up costs incurred by the district in the regionalization process including, but not limited to, the costs to the district of a regionalization study, program expansion, transportation expansion, and modifications to collective bargaining agreements. L.1993,c.67,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-25.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-25.6
Emergency purchases and contracts.
Status: in_force

6. Any purchase, contract, or agreement may be made, negotiated or awarded by a county college without public advertising for bids and bidding therefor, notwithstanding that the cost or contract price will exceed $25,000 or, commencing January 1, 2003, the amount determined pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.1982, c.189 (C.18A:64A-25.3), when an emergency affecting the health, safety or welfare of occupants of college property requires the immediate delivery of the materials or supplies or the performance of the work, provided that such purchases, contracts or agreements are awarded or made in the following manner: a. A written requisition for the performance of such work or the furnishing of materials or supplies, certified by the employee in charge of the building, facility or equipment where the emergency occurred, is filed with the contracting agent or his deputy in charge, describing the nature of the emergency, the time of its occurrence, and the need for invoking this section. The contracting agent, or his deputy in charge, being satisfied that the emergency exists, is hereby authorized to award a contract for said work, materials or supplies. b. Upon the furnishing of such work, materials or supplies in accordance with the terms of the contract or agreement, the contractor furnishing such work, materials or supplies shall be entitled to be paid therefor and the county college shall be obligated for said payment. c. The board of trustees may prescribe rules and procedures to implement the requirements of this section. L.1982,c.189,s.6; amended 1984, c.241, s.4; 2001, c.281, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-23.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-23.1
Job training course
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act, "job training course" means any course of instruction which will provide the individual with an identifiable job skill and will assist the individual in gaining reemployment, any course of instruction which is part of a training program approved pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (4) of subsection (c) of R.S.43:21-4, or any course of instruction which is part of the education and training described in the Employability Development Plan developed for the individual pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1992, c.47 (C.43:21-59). L.1983,c.470,s.1; amended 1992,c.45,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-8a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-8a
"User-friendly" plain language budget summary forms for school districts; information; submission; availability.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Commissioner of Education shall promulgate "user-friendly," plain language budget summary forms for the use of school districts. The commissioner shall also promulgate a procedure for the submission by each school district of the required budget summary form to the Department of Education following the approval of the budget. b. The plain language budget summary shall provide the public with information in summary form about the budget of the school district and shall include, in addition to an abbreviated version of the formal budget adopted by the school district, such statistical information as the commissioner determines to be useful for the public's understanding of the school district's fiscal matters and condition, and shall also include, but not be limited to, the following information for both the district's budget year and the prebudget year: all line items of appropriation aggregated by item type; the school tax rate; the equalized school tax rate; revenues by major category; the amount of available surplus; a description of unusual revenues or appropriations, with a description of the circumstances of the revenues or appropriations; and a list of shared service agreements in which the district is participating. c. The plain language budget summary shall be submitted to the Department of Education in such form as determined by the commissioner, and, upon its receipt of the summary, the department shall make the summary available to the public through an Internet website maintained by the department in an easily accessible location. The information on the web site shall be presented as data that can be downloaded by the public for comparative purposes using commonly-used software. L.2007, c.53, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-56 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-56
Graduate school of social work continued
Status: in_force

The corporation shall maintain in the university a graduate school of social work to be known as the graduate school of social work.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71A-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71A / Section 71A-14
Bond resolutions.
Status: in_force

18A:71A-14. Bond Resolutions. Any resolution or resolutions of the authority authorizing any bonds or any issues of bonds may contain provisions, which shall be a part of the contract with the holders of the bonds to be authorized as to: a. the pledging of all or any part of the revenues of the authority; b. the use and disposition of the revenues; c. the setting aside of reserves or sinking funds, and the regulations and disposition thereof; d. limitations on the issuance of additional bonds, the terms upon which additional bonds may be issued and secured and the refunding of outstanding bonds; e. The procedure, if any, by which the terms of any contract with bondholders may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds the holders of which must consent thereto, and the manner in which the consent may be given; f. limitations on the purpose to which the proceeds of sale of any issue of bonds then or thereafter to be issued may be applied and pledging the proceeds to secure the payment of the bonds or any issue of the bonds; g. defining the acts or omissions to act which shall constitute a default in the duties of the authority to holders of its obligations and providing the rights and remedies of the holders in the event of a default; and h. the making of covenants other than and in addition to the covenants herein expressly authorized, of like or different character; and the making of the covenants to do or refrain from doing such acts and things as may be necessary or convenient or desirable in order to better secure the bonds, notes or other obligations which, in the absolute discretion of the authority, will tend to make the bonds, notes, or other obligations more marketable, notwithstanding that the covenants, acts or things may not be enumerated herein. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-44 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-44
School student's right to freedom of speech and press.
Status: in_force

1. a. Except as otherwise provided in section 2 of this act, a public school student shall have the right to exercise freedom of speech and of the press. b. By the first full school year next following the date of enactment of this act, each school district shall adopt a written policy concerning student freedom of expression in accordance with the provisions of section 2 of this act. The policy shall include reasonable provisions for the time, place, and manner of student expression. The policy may also include limitations on language that may be defined as profane, harassing, threatening, or intimidating. L. 2021, c.309, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-10
New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum for evaluating school performance.
Status: in_force

10. For the purpose of evaluating the thoroughness and efficiency of all the public schools of the State, the commissioner, with the approval of the State board and after review by the Joint Committee on the Public Schools, shall develop and administer the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum for evaluating the performance of each school district. The goal of the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum shall be to ensure that all districts are operating at a high level of performance. The system shall be based on an assessment of the degree to which the thoroughness and efficiency standards established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-46) are being achieved and an evaluation of school district capacity in the following five key components of school district effectiveness: instruction and program; personnel; fiscal management; operations; and governance. A school district's capacity and effectiveness shall be determined using quality performance indicators comprised of standards for each of the five key components of school district effectiveness. The quality performance indicators shall take into consideration a school district's performance over time, to the extent feasible. Based on a district's compliance with the indicators, the commissioner shall assess district capacity and effectiveness and place the district on a performance continuum that will determine the type and level of oversight and technical assistance and support the district receives. L.1975, c.212, s.10; amended 1996, c.138, s.35; 2005, c.235, s.2; 2007, c.16, s.2; 2007, c.260, s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-19.9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-19.9
Severability
Status: in_force

If any provision of this act or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this act which can be given effect; and, to this end, the provisions of this act are declared to be severable. L.1977, c. 193, s. 16, eff. Aug. 25, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-28
Provision of nursing services through collaboration contracts.
Status: in_force

6. A board of education may join with other boards of education or contract with any public or private agency approved by the commissioner for the provision of nursing services required or permitted under sections 3 and 4 of this act. Prior to any change in the provision of these services, the board shall provide timely and meaningful consultation with appropriate nonpublic school representatives, including parents. L.1991, c.226, s.6; amended 2014, c.67, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:56-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-16
Certification of anticipated default; purchase of bonds, payment of interest by trustees; State aid treatment.
Status: in_force

18A:56-16. In the event that a school district or a county or municipality anticipates that it will be unable to meet the payment of principal or interest on any of its bonds issued for school purposes after December 4, 1958, it shall certify such liability to the commissioner and the Director of the Division of Local Finance at least 10 days prior to the date any such payment is due. If the commissioner and director shall approve said certification, they shall immediately certify the same to the trustees of the fund for the support of public schools. Upon the receipt thereof, or in the event any such district, county or municipality fails to certify its anticipated inability to meet any such payments, upon notice and verification of such inability, the trustees shall, within the limits of the school bond guaranty reserve established within the fund purchase any such bonds at a price equivalent to the face amount thereof or pay to the holder of any such bond the interest due or to become due thereon, as the case may be, and such purchases and payments of interest may continue so long as the district, county or municipality remains unable to make such payments. Upon making any such payment of interest, the trustees of the fund shall be subrogated to all rights of the bondholder against the issuer in respect to the collection of such interest and if such interest is represented by a coupon such coupon shall be delivered to the trustees of the fund. The State Treasurer shall act as agent of the trustees of the fund in making any such payments or purchases, and he shall prescribe, in consultation with the commissioner, such rules and regulations as may be necessary and proper to effectuate the purposes of this section. The amount of any payment of interest or purchase price pursuant to this section shall be deducted from the appropriation or apportionment of State aid, other than any State aid which may be otherwise restricted pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-43 et al.), payable to the district, county or municipality and shall not obligate the State to make, nor entitle the district, county or municipality to receive, any additional appropriation or apportionment. Any amount so deducted shall be applied by the State Treasurer to satisfy the obligation of the district, county or municipality arising as a result of the payment of interest or purchase price pursuant to this section. Amended 1980, c.72, s.4; 2003, c.118, s.1; 2007, c.260, s.75.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72B-20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72B / Section 72B-20
Suspension and recovery of funds
Status: in_force

6. In the event any institution shall expend such funds in violation of the provisions of this act or the rules or regulations of the treasurer, the treasurer may suspend further aid to such institutions and recover any such funds theretofore misspent. L.1979,c.132,s.6; amended 1994,c.48,s.245.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-27 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-27
Additional powers of boards of governors, trustees.
Status: in_force

18A:72A-27. In addition thereto the board of governors of the university and the board of trustees of each of said colleges including county colleges shall have the following powers and shall be subject to the following duties as to its lands and dormitories: a. The power to pledge and assign all or any part of the revenues derived from the operation of such new dormitories as security for the payment of rentals due and to become due under any lease or sublease of such new dormitories under subsection c. of the preceding section. b. The power to covenant and agree in any lease or sublease of such new dormitories made under subsection c. of the preceding section to impose fees, rentals or other charges for the use and occupancy or other operation of such new dormitories in an amount calculated to produce net revenues sufficient to pay the rentals due and to become due under such lease or sublease. c. The power to apply all or any part of the revenues derived from the operation of any dormitories to the payment of rentals due and to become due under any lease or sublease made under subsection c. of the preceding section. d. The power to pledge and assign all or any part of the revenues derived from the operation of any dormitories to the payment of rentals due and to become due under any lease or sublease made under subsection c. of the preceding section. e. The power to covenant and agree in any lease or sublease made under subsection c. of the preceding section to impose fees, rentals or other charges for the use and occupancy or other operation of any dormitories in an amount calculated to produce net revenues sufficient to pay the rentals due and to become due under such lease or sublease. f. The power to indemnify the authority from any liability for loss or damage to any person or property of others resulting from any project financed or to be financed by the authority for the benefit of the college. L.1967, c.271; amended 1971, c.77, s.2; 1999, c.217, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-13
Combining issues of bonds
Status: in_force

Bonds authorized in any district to be issued to finance separate projects may be combined, sold and issued as one issue.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.10
Approval by local finance board; endorsement
Status: in_force

(a) A copy of the resolution of the State Board of Education referred to in section 4(a) and a copy of the proposal or ordinance referred to in section 4(b), bearing the endorsement of the Commissioner of Education as aforesaid, shall be submitted to the Local Finance Board in the Division of Local Finance for its consideration, and the Local Finance Board in considering such copy of proposal or ordinance submitted to it and before endorsing its consent thereon may require the board of education of any school district or the governing body of any municipality in such school district to adopt resolutions restricting or limiting any future proceedings therein or other matters or things deemed by the Local Finance Board to affect any estimate made or to be made by it in accordance with subsection (b) hereof, and every such resolution so adopted shall constitute a valid and binding obligation of such school district or municipality, as the case may be, running to and enforceable by, and releasable by, the Local Finance Board. (b) Within 60 days after such submission to it, the Local Finance Board shall cause its consent to be endorsed upon such copy of any proposal or ordinance authorizing such bonds, if it shall be satisfied, and shall record by resolution, its estimates that the amounts to be expended for the education facilities to be financed pursuant to such proposal or ordinance are not unreasonable or exorbitant, and that issuance of the bonds, to be authorized by such proposal or ordinance, will not materially impair the credit of any municipality comprised within the district or substantially reduce its ability, during the ensuing 10 years, to pay punctually the principal and interest of its debts and supply essential public improvements and services, but if the Local Finance Board is not so satisfied it shall cause its disapproval to be endorsed on such copy within said period of 60 days. L.1971, c. 10, s. 5, eff. Jan. 21, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-102 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-102
Certain veterans not members of system to become members
Status: in_force

a. Each veteran holding permanent or provisional office, position or employment on June 26, 1962, not covered by the retirement system established under chapter 37 of the laws of 1955, with a board of education or school district in a county in which there exists a pension fund established under article 16 of chapter 5 of Title 18 of the Revised Statutes, shall become a member of said pension fund as of June 26, 1962; and each veteran thereafter commencing service in such office, position or employment shall become a member of said pension fund as of the date of the commencement of said service. b. No public employee veteran who is eligible to be a member of such pension fund shall be eligible for or receive retirement benefits under sections 43:4-1, 43:4-2 and 43:4-3 of the Revised Statutes.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.40 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.40
Information about "New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act" included in public school curriculum.
Status: in_force

1. The Department of Education shall review the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education to ensure that information on the provisions of the "New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act," P.L.2000, c.58 (C.30:4C-15.5 et seq.) shall be included therein to public school students in grades 9 through 12. L.2019, c.250, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-16
University personnel eligible for participation in certain public retirement plans.
Status: in_force

48. Subject to the provisions of P.L.1969, c.242 (C.18A:66-167 et seq.) and except as otherwise provided by law, the university shall be deemed to be an employer for the purposes of the "Public Employees' Retirement System Act," P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-1 et seq.), and shall also be deemed to be a "public agency or organization" within the meaning of section 71 of that act (C.43:15A-71). Further, the university's commissioned police officers shall be eligible for participation in and subject to the provisions of the "Police and Firemen's Retirement Systems Act," P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-1 et seq.), and the university shall be deemed an employer within the meaning of that act. L.2012, c.45, s.48.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:68-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 68 / Section 68-10
Failure to pay penalty
Status: in_force

Upon the failure of the defendant to pay forthwith the amount of any money judgment rendered against him the defendant shall be committed to the county jail for a period not exceeding 90 days.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-33a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-33a
Definitions regarding public libraries.
Status: in_force

8. As used in sections 9 through 12 of this act: "Censorship" means to block, suppress, or remove library material based on disagreement with a viewpoint, idea, or concept or solely because an individual finds certain content offensive, but does not include limiting or restricting access to any library material deemed developmentally inappropriate for certain age groups. "Diverse and inclusive material" means material that reflects any protected class as enumerated in the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.); material produced by an author who is a member of a protected class as enumerated in the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.); and material that contains the author's points of view concerning contemporary problems and issues, whether international, national or local. "Governing body" means a board of trustees, director or other chief administrative officer, a county library commission, or board of county commissioners of a public library. "Individual with a vested interest" means any resident who is served by the public library or resides in a county or municipality where the library is situated. "Library material" means any material including, but not limited to, nonfiction and fiction books, magazines, reference books, supplementary titles, multimedia and digital material, and software and instructional material belonging to, on loan to, or otherwise in the custody of a public library. "Public library" means a library that serves, free of charge, all residents of an area as established pursuant to chapter 33 or chapter 54 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes and receives financial support, in whole or in part, from public funds or a library established pursuant to N.J.S.15A:1-1 et seq. and receiving public funds pursuant to R.S.40:54-35. L.2024, c.96, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-187 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-187
Certain employer obligations prohibited
Status: in_force

21. While any participant in the alternate benefit program may make personal contributions at any time directly to the insurers or mutual fund companies of the individual retirement annuities, no employer obligations will be paid when the participant is on a leave of absence without pay or when the participant no longer meets the definition of a full-time officer or full-time member of the faculty. L.1969,c.242,s.21; amended 1993,c.385,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-25
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

4. The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, shall adopt pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2005,c.209,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-173 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-173
Transfer to alternate benefit program.
Status: in_force

7. (a) When a member of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund or the Public Employees' Retirement System or the Police and Firemen's Retirement System elects to transfer to an alternate benefit program by filing the proper application form declaring his election to participate in such alternate benefit program, the respective retirement system shall transfer the amount of his accumulated deductions as of the date of transfer to his individual account in the program. (b) There shall also be transferred from the contingent reserve fund or the pension fund of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund or the Public Employees' Retirement System or the Police and Firemen's Retirement System or from the Group Annuity Plan to the individual's account in the alternate benefit program, the pension reserve required as of the date of his transfer to provide a pension for each year of service credited to the account of the member as set forth in N.J.S.18A:66-36 or N.J.S.18A:66-44 or as set forth in section 38 or section 48 of P.L.1954, c.84 as such sections have been amended and supplemented as of July 1, 1969 (C.43:15A-38, C.43:15A-48) or as set forth in section 17 of P.L.1964, c.241 (C.43:16A-11.2) or section 5 of P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-5) or for each year of service credited under the Group Annuity Plan. Such transfer from the contingent reserve fund or the pension fund of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund or the Public Employees' Retirement System or the Police and Firemen's Retirement System or the Group Annuity Plan shall be made at the time of the member's transfer to the alternate benefit program in the case of any such member who has then met the eligibility requirements for a pension under the aforementioned N.J.S.18A:66-36, or N.J.S.18A:66-44, or section 38 or section 48 of P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-38, C.43:15A-48) or section 17 of P.L.1964, c.241 (C.43:16A-11.2) or section 5 of P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-5) or the Group Annuity Plan. In the case of any member who elects to participate in the alternate benefit program who has not then met the eligibility requirements for a pension under N.J.S.18A:66-36 or N.J.S.18A:66-44, or under section 38 or section 48 of P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-38, C.43:15A-48) or section 17 of P.L.1964, c.241 (C.43:16A-11.2) or section 5 of P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-5) or under the Group Annuity Plan, the transfer from the contingent reserve fund or the pension fund of the and Annuity Fund or the Public Employees' Retirement System or the Police and Firemen's Retirement System or the Group Annuity Plan shall be effected at the time such requirements have been met, taking into account for the purpose of such eligibility requirement his years of membership service at the time of his election and his subsequent years of service as a full-time member of the faculty of Rutgers, The State University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, or the State or county colleges or as an eligible employee of the Department of Higher Education, or at the time he shall have 10 years of credit for New Jersey service and becomes physically incapacitated for the performance of duty if he had been a member of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund or the Public Employees' Retirement System or the Police and Firemen's Retirement System as of the date of transfer. The annuity to be used in determining the amount of pension is the actuarial equivalent of the member's accumulated deductions transferred from the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund or the Public Employees' Retirement System or the Police and Firemen's Retirement System to the date the member attains 60 years of age, if subsequent to the date of election. The amount of pension is that established by formula within N.J.S.18A:66-44 or section 48 of P.L.1954, c.84 as such sections have been amended and supplemented as of July 1, 1969 (C.43:15A-48) or section 5 of P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-5) or under the Group Annuity Plan, and changes to N.J.S.18A:66-44 or section 48 of P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-48) or section 5 of P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-5) enacted subsequent to this act or the Group Annuity Plan shall have no application to the provisions of this act. In the event that the eligibility requirement under N.J.S.18A:66-36 or under section 38 of P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-38) or section 17 of P.L.1964, c.241 (C.43:16A-11.2) or under the Group Annuity Plan is changed at some future date to permit members to become eligible for such benefit prior to the completion of 15 years of service, the transfer of the reserve from the contingent reserve fund or the pension fund of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund or the Public Employees' Retirement System or the Police and Firemen's Retirement System or from the Group Annuity Plan shall be effective as of the date the member who had elected the alternate benefit program meets the amended eligibility requirement or the effective date of the amendment, whichever is later. In the event an option is available with respect to the distribution of employee and employer contributions between fixed and variable annuities under the alternate benefit program, the employee shall have the right to determine the percentage distribution of these funds, subject to any limitations imposed by the designated insurer or insurers. (c) No transfer of pension reserves shall be made pursuant to this section where more than 10 consecutive years elapse in which no employer contributions to an alternate benefit program are required. L.1969, c.242, s.7; amended 1981, c.342, s.2; 1993, c.385, s.5; 2012, c.45, s.92; 2017, c.178, s.53; 2021, c.282, s.53; 2025, c.147, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-31
Failure to comply with provisions of article; fine
Status: in_force

A parent, guardian or other person having charge and control of a child between the ages of 6 and 16 years, who shall fail to comply with any of the provisions of this article relating to his duties, shall be deemed to be a disorderly person and shall be subject to a fine of not more than $25.00 for a first offense and not more than $100.00 for each subsequent offense, in the discretion of the court. In any such proceeding, the summons issuing therein, or in special circumstances a warrant, shall be directed to the alleged disorderly person and the child. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1980, c. 153, s. 1, eff. Nov. 24, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.5
Inclusion in annual budget; payment of debt service on bonds
Status: in_force

As provided in this act, every school district shall be entitled to receive annually the amount of the additional State school building aid (the allocation) determined in the resolutions of the State Board of Education and the State Board of Education shall include such amount in its annual budget for building aid for the school district. Amounts of such building aid paid under this act shall be used only for the payment of debt service (interest and principal) on bonds entitled to the benefits of the provisions of this act, in accordance with said resolution, except to the extent otherwise provided in this act with respect to obligations issued in anticipation of such bonds; provided, (a) that no proposal authorizing such bonds was approved prior to January 1, 1968 either by the voters or the board of school estimate, and no permanent bonds were issued thereunder prior to January 13, 1970, and (b) that the total principal amount of bonds entitled to the benefits of the provisions of this act in accordance with resolutions adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to the provisions of this act, and for the payment of the debt service (interest and principal) as to which bonds additional school building aid may be paid pursuant to this act, shall not exceed $90,000,000.00. L.1968, c. 177, s. 4, eff. July 19, 1968. Amended by L.1969, c. 136, s. 3, eff. July 3, 1969; L.1969, c. 278, s. 1, eff. Jan. 13, 1970; L.1970, c. 125, s. 4, eff. June 30, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-104 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-104
Definition of "veteran"
Status: in_force

18A:66-104. "Veteran" means any honorably discharged officer, soldier, sailor, airman, marine or nurse who served in any army, air force or navy of the allies of the United States in World War I, between July 14, 1914, and November 11, 1918, or who served in any army, air force or navy of the allies of the United States in World War II, between September 1, 1939, and September 2, 1945, and who was inducted into such service through voluntary enlistment, and was a citizen of the United States at the time of such enlistment, and who did not, during or by reason of such service, renounce or lose his United States citizenship, and any officer, soldier, sailor, marine, airman, nurse or army field clerk, who has served in the active military or naval service of the United States and has or shall be discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable, in any of the following wars, uprisings, insurrections, expeditions, or emergencies, and who has presented to the board of trustees evidence of such record of service in form and content satisfactory to said board of trustees: (a) The Indian wars and uprisings during any of the periods recognized by the war department of the United States as periods of active hostility; (b) The Spanish-American war between April 20, 1898, and April 11, 1899; (c) The Philippine insurrections and expeditions during the periods recognized by the war department of the United States as of active hostility from February 4, 1899, to the end of 1913; (d) The Peking relief expedition between June 20, 1900, and May 27, 1902; (e) The army of Cuban occupation between July 18, 1898, and May 20, 1902; (f) The army of Cuban pacification between October 6, 1906, and April 1, 1909; (g) The Mexican punitive expedition between March 14, 1916, and February 7, 1917; (h) The Mexican border patrol, having actually participated in engagements against Mexicans between April 12, 1911, and June 16, 1919; (i) World War I, between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918; (j) World War II, between September 16, 1940, and September 2, 1945, who shall have served at least 90 days in such active service, exclusive of any period he was assigned (1) for a course of education or training under the Army Specialized Training Program or the Navy College Training Program which course was a continuation of his civilian course and was pursued to completion, or (2) as a cadet or midshipman at one of the service academies any part of which 90 days was served between said dates; provided, that any person receiving an actual service incurred injury or disability shall be classed as a veteran whether or not he has completed the 90-day service as herein provided; (k) Korean conflict, on or after June 23, 1950, and on or prior to January 31, 1955, who shall have served at least 90 days in such active service, exclusive of any period he was assigned (1) for a course of education or training under the Army Specialized Training Program or the Navy College Training Program which course was a continuation of his civilian course and was pursued to completion, or (2) as a cadet or midshipman at one of the service academies, any part of which 90 days was served between said dates; provided, that any person receiving an actual service incurred injury or disability shall be classed as a veteran whether or not he has completed the 90-day service as herein provided; and provided further, that any member classed as a veteran pursuant to this subparagraph prior to August 1, 1966, shall continue to be classed as a veteran whether or not he completed the 90-day service between said dates as herein provided; (l) Vietnam conflict, on or after December 31, 1960, and on or prior to May 7, 1975, who shall have served at least 90 days in such active service, exclusive of any period he was assigned (1) for a course of education or training under the Army Specialized Training Program or the Navy College Training Program, which course was a continuation of his civilian course and was pursued to completion, or (2) as a cadet or midshipman at one of the service academies, any part of which 90 days was served between said dates; and exclusive of any service performed pursuant to the provisions of section 511(d) of Title 10, United States Code, pursuant to an enlistment in the Army National Guard or as a reserve for service in the Army Reserve, Naval Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, or Coast Guard Reserve; provided, that any person receiving an actual service incurred injury or disability shall be classed as a veteran whether or not he has completed the 90 days service as herein provided. "Veteran" also means any honorably discharged member of the American Merchant Marine who served during World War II and is declared by the United States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits. L.1967, c.271; amended 1991,c.389,s.5; 1995,c.240,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-4.1a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-4.1a
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Tuition Equality for America's Military (NJTEAM) Act." L.2015, c.32, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-16
Appointment and removal of assistant superintendents
Status: in_force

The board or boards of education of any school district or school districts having a superintendent of schools may, upon nomination of the superintendent, by a recorded roll call majority vote of the full membership, of the board or of each of such boards, appoint assistant superintendents of schools. They may be removed by a like vote of the members of the board or of each board employing them, subject to the provisions of chapter 28 of this title.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-9.1
Board secretary to receive, hold moneys in certain districts.
Status: in_force

1. In a school district which does not have a treasurer of school moneys, the board secretary shall receive and hold in trust all school moneys belonging to the district from whatever source derived free of any control by the governing body of any municipality comprised in that district, except any moneys derived from athletic events or other activities of pupil organizations of the district. The board secretary shall, when required by resolution of the board, deposit the school moneys or such part thereof as may be designated in any bank or banking institution of this State designated by it as a depository of school moneys, which may include the State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund, created pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1977, c.281 (C.52:18A-90.4), and thereafter school moneys shall be deposited only in the depository or any of the depositories so named and the secretary shall, upon depositing the same therein, be relieved from liability for any loss thereof which may be caused by reason of the deposit. L.2010, c.39, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-45 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-45
New Jersey School Boards Association established
Status: in_force

There is established a body corporate and politic, with corporate succession, to be known as the "New Jersey School Boards Association." All boards of education of the various school districts in this State shall be members of the association. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1970, c. 104, s. 1, eff. June 19, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-108 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-108
Evaluation by commissioner
Status: in_force

6. The commissioner shall annually evaluate the effectiveness of the teacher training programs being operated by grant recipients. Three years following the effective date of this act, the commissioner shall report to the Governor and the Legislature on the progress of the Educational Technology Teacher Training Program. L.1996,c.129,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61D-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61D / Section 61D-3
Conflict with religious beliefs
Status: in_force

A student who submits to the institution of higher education a written statement that immunization conflicts with his religious beliefs shall not be required to submit a list of immunizations to the institution as a condition of admission or continued enrollment. L. 1988, c. 158, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:27-3.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 27 / Section 27-3.2
Teaching staff member; notice of termination; statement of reasons; request; written answer
Status: in_force

Any teaching staff member receiving notice that a teaching contract for the succeeding school year will not be offered may, within 15 days thereafter, request in writing a statement of the reasons for such nonemployment which shall be given to the teaching staff member in writing within 30 days after the receipt of such request. L.1975, c. 132, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-51 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-51
Investigation as to advisability of withdrawal, dissolution; application; procedures
Status: in_force

1. The board of education of any local school district constituting part of a limited purpose regional school district or the governing body of the municipality constituting a constituent district may, by resolution, apply to the county superintendent of schools to make an investigation as to the advisability of withdrawal of such local district from the regional district. A majority of the boards of education of the school districts which constitute a limited purpose regional school district and a majority of the governing bodies of the municipalities which constitute the constituent school districts of a limited purpose regional school district may, by separate resolutions, apply to the county superintendent of schools to make an investigation as to the advisability of the dissolution of the regional district. Within 21 days following adoption of the resolution or resolutions required pursuant to this section, the county superintendent shall call a meeting of representatives of each constituent governing body, each board of education constituting part of the regional district, and the board of education of the regional district to review the procedures to be followed for the withdrawal from, or dissolution of, the limited purpose regional district. This meeting, however, may be called by the county superintendent prior to the adoption of the required resolutions. L.1975,c.360,s.1; amended 1993,c.255,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:68-11.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 68 / Section 68-11.7
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Higher Education Assistance Authority of the State of New Jersey shall make such regulations including the rate of interest to be charged pursuant to Section 4 and establish such procedures as may be necessary to achieve the purposes of this act. L.1977, c. 123, s. 7, eff. June 6, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-19 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-19
Repairs to buildings and furniture
Status: in_force

The board of trustees of each State college shall have control and care of the building and ground owned and used by the State for the college and shall order necessary repairs to the grounds, buildings, and furniture of the college. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1969, c. 145, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-25.42 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-25.42
Appropriation of funds
Status: in_force

Funds for premiums required by the contract between the board of trustees and the governing body of the fund shall be appropriated and paid as set forth in the contract in the same manner as appropriations are made for other expenses of the county college. L. 1988, c. 144, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-31.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-31.2
Discharge of student loan in case of total, permanent disability of borrower.
Status: in_force

2. a. In the event that an eligible student borrower under the NJCLASS Loan Program becomes totally and permanently disabled, the authority shall fully discharge the obligation of the student borrower and a parent or guardian who cosigned the loan. To qualify for the loan discharge the student borrower shall provide the authority with a written statement from a physician, who is a doctor of medicine or osteopathy and is legally authorized to practice, certifying that the student borrower is totally and permanently disabled. b. As used in this section, "totally and permanently disabled" means the condition of a student borrower who is unable to work and earn money or attend school because of an injury or illness that is expected to continue indefinitely or result in death. A student borrower shall be considered totally and permanently disabled even if the student borrower continues to receive an equal or greater amount of income from the source of income that was used to meet the minimum income requirements at the time the loan was approved. L.2016, c.71, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-31
Biomolecular research center
Status: in_force

There is established the Advanced Technology Center in Biomolecular Research in the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, hereinafter referred to as the center, to be located in a designated private or public institution of higher education. The establishment of the center shall include a commitment from business and industry in the State to finance a percentage of the center's operating costs. L. 1985, c. 366, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-1.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-1.2
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall develop rules and regulations for the approval of substandard emergency building facilities for the accommodation of school pupils which regulations shall insure that the buildings meet health, safety and educational standards and that the utilization of the facilities are of a temporary and limited nature. L.1983, c. 373, s. 2, eff. Oct. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-14.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-14.1
Appointment of school business administrator; duties; subcontracting; tenure acquisition.
Status: in_force

18A:17-14.1. A board or the boards of two or more districts may, under rules and regulations prescribed by the State board, appoint a school business administrator by a majority vote of all the members of the board, define his duties, which may include serving as secretary of one of the boards, and fix his salary, whenever the necessity for such appointment shall have been agreed to by the county superintendent of schools or the county superintendents of schools of the counties in which the districts are situate and approved by the commissioner and the State board. Nothing in P.L.1996, c.111 (C.18A:17-24.1 et al.) shall prohibit a school district from subcontracting its school business administrator to another school district pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1973, c.208 (C.40:8A-1 et al.), in which case credit toward tenure acquisition shall accrue only in the primary district of employment. L.1967, c.27, s.1; amended 1996, c.111, s.1; 2007, c.63, s.36.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-25.11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-25.11
Contents of agreement
Status: in_force

a. Such agreement shall set forth the categories of work, materials or supplies to be purchased, the manner of advertising for bids and of awarding of contracts, the method of payment by each participating county college, municipality or county and other matters deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of the agreement. b. Funds for each participant's share of expenditures for purchases under any such agreement shall be appropriated and paid in the manner set forth in the agreement and in the same manner as appropriations are made for other expenses of the participant. L.1982, c. 189, s. 11, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-19 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-19
Duties of director
Status: in_force

The governing institutions through the director shall: a. Administer and operate the center; b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel; c. Establish programs in the center to promote biotechnology research and biotechnology industries; and d. Take all action necessary and proper for the operation of the center. L. 1985, c. 105, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-25
Services of state departments or agencies
Status: in_force

The authority shall be entitled to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of such employees of any state department or agency as it may require and as may be available to it for said purpose.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7B-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7B / Section 7B-2
Deductions, forwarding of sums to appropriate departments; disposition.
Status: in_force

6. a. For each State-placed child who is resident in a district and in a State facility on the last school day prior to October 16 of the prebudget year, and for each district-placed child who is resident in a district and in a State facility on the last school day prior to October 16 of the budget year, the Commissioner of Education shall deduct from the State aid payable to that district an amount equal to the approved per pupil cost established pursuant to the provisions of section 24 of P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-24); except that for a child in a county juvenile detention center, no deduction shall be made until Fiscal Year 1999, in which year and thereafter 50 percent of the per pupil cost shall be deducted. b. If, for any district, the amount to be deducted pursuant to subsection a. of this section is greater than State aid payable to the district, the district shall pay to the Department of Education the difference between the amount to be deducted and the State aid payable to the district. c. The amount deducted pursuant to subsection a. of this section and the amount paid to the Department of Education pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall be forwarded to the Department of Human Services or the Department of Children and Families, as applicable, if the facility is operated by or under contract with that department, or to the Department of Corrections if the facility is operated by or under contract with that department, or to the Youth Justice Commission established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-170) if the facility is operated by or under contract with that commission, and shall serve as payment by the district of tuition for the child. In the case of county juvenile detention centers, the tuition shall be deemed to supplement funds currently provided by the county for this purpose under chapter 10 and chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Revised Statutes. In Fiscal Year 1998, a county shall not decrease its level of contribution as a result of the payment of tuition pursuant to this section. In Fiscal Year 1999 and thereafter, a county shall be required to pay 50 percent of the approved per pupil costs established pursuant to the provisions of section 24 of P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-24) for the purpose of implementing chapters 10 and 11 of Title 9 of the Revised Statutes. Amounts so deducted shall be used solely for the support of educational programs and shall be maintained in a separate account for that purpose. No district shall be responsible for the tuition of any child admitted by the State to a State facility after the last school day prior to October 16 of the prebudget year. L.1979, c.207, s.6; amended 1990, c.52, s.34; 1995, c.280, s.24; 1996, c.138, s.41; 2006, c.47, s.81; 2025, c.35, s.29.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71A-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71A / Section 71A-23
Higher Education Student Assistance Fund.
Status: in_force

18A:71A-23. Higher Education Student Assistance Fund. The authority shall establish and maintain a special fund called the "Higher Education Student Assistance Fund" solely for its activities as a guaranty agency and lender under 20 U.S.C.s.1071 et seq. The fund shall consist of: a. all moneys appropriated by the Legislature for inclusion in the fund; b. federal advances and other revenues realized as a result of guaranty and lender activities under 20 U.S.C.s.1071 et seq.; c. investment earnings of the fund; d. moneys contributed to the authority by private sources, to be used for the purposes of this act; e. the proceeds received by the sale of its bonds, bond anticipation notes and other obligations as provided by law; and f. the proceeds received by the authority from the resale of notes evidencing approved loans made pursuant to this act. The authority may in any resolution authorize the establishment within the Higher Education Student Assistance Fund of separate special funds as necessary for moneys to be held in pledge or otherwise for payment or redemption of bonds, notes or other obligations, reserves or other purposes and to covenant as to use and disposition of the moneys held in these special funds. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-39 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-39
Long-range facilities plan.
Status: in_force

42. a. A public research university or a State college shall submit a long-range facilities plan on projects to be developed to the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education for its review and recommendations. The long-range facilities plan shall contain details of any public-private partnerships contemplated or entered into by the public research university or State college pursuant to section 43 of P.L.2009, c.90 (C.18A:64-85), which shall include details on the sources of dedicated funds that will be used for repayment of loans. The long-range facilities plan shall adhere to the green building manual prepared by the Commissioner of Community Affairs pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2007, c.132 (C.52:27D-130.6) when practicable. The long-range facilities plan shall be amended at least once every five years. The plan shall detail the facilities needs of the institution and the institution's plans to address those needs for the ensuing five years. b. In developing its response to the plan, the commission shall consider the overall facilities needs of the institution, long-term fiscal implications of the plan including the debt burden of the institution, the relation of the facilities plan to the academic and student service programs of the institution, and the extent and cost of any deferred maintenance of the institution. The commission shall issue its response to the plan within one full semester of its receipt. c. An amendment to a long-range facilities plan may be submitted at any time to the commission for its review and recommendations. L.2009, c.90, s.42.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-75 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-75
Loan redemption program for public school STEM teachers.
Status: in_force

2. a. There is established in the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority a loan redemption program for public school teachers who teach science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) classes. The program shall provide for the redemption of the eligible student loan expenses of a program participant following the fourth consecutive year of full-time employment as a teacher of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics in a public school. The annual amount of State funds appropriated to the loan redemption program shall not exceed $500,000. The authority shall notify the Legislature when the funds have been fully expended or committed. The authority shall give priority under the program to teachers of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics who are employed at a low performing public school. b. A program participant may redeem eligible student loan expenses upon execution of a contract between the program participant and the authority. The contract shall specify the total amount of debt to be redeemed by the State in return for service pursuant to subsection c. of this section. A program participant who has entered into a contract with the authority shall remain eligible for loan redemption under the contract in the event that the public school in which the teacher is employed loses its designation as a low performing school or the teacher is transferred to a school in the district that is not a low performing school. c. The redemption of loans under the loan redemption program shall equal 25 percent of the participant's eligible student loan expenses, up to $5,000, in return for each consecutive year of full-time employment as a teacher of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics in a public school. The total amount of eligible student loan expenses which may be redeemed under the program by a program participant, for four full school years of service, shall not exceed $20,000. A program participant shall submit to the authority proof of eligible employment in a public school prior to redemption of loan indebtedness. A program participant is not required to teach at the same public school for four consecutive years. d. A program participant who has entered into a redemption contract with the authority may nullify the contract by submitting written notification to the authority and assuming full responsibility for repayment of principal and interest on the full amount of his loans or that portion of the loans which has not been redeemed by the State in return for fulfillment of the contract. e. In the case of the program participant's death or total and permanent disability, the authority shall nullify the service obligation of the program participant. The nullification shall terminate the authority's obligations under the loan redemption contract. If continued enforcement of the contract results in extreme hardship, the authority may nullify or suspend the service obligation of the program participant. f. The authority shall advertise the availability of the program and engage in outreach activities with potential participants. L.2019, c.401, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-17
Credit of seniors in active military and naval service, etc.
Status: in_force

Any pupil or student who has completed or shall complete the work of the junior year in any of the public high schools or educational institutions and who heretofore and subsequent to July 1, 1940, entered, or hereafter in time of war, shall enter the active military or naval service of the United States or the active service of the United States merchant marine or the active service of the women's army corps, the women's reserve of the naval reserve or any similar organization authorized by the United States to serve with the army or navy, or the active military or naval service of the Dominion of Canada, or who in time of emergency heretofore entered or hereafter shall serve on active duty with the armed forces of the United States, and who continued or shall continue to attend the regular sessions in any of the public high schools or educational institutions until 21 days prior to such entry and whose school work has been satisfactory until 21 days prior to such entry, shall be given credit for the work of the complete senior year without examination, and shall be entitled to and receive the diploma, certificate, degree, or other credentials or standings awarded to those pupils or students of the school or institution who have satisfactorily completed the work of the said senior year. As used in this section the term "in time of emergency" shall mean and include any time after June 23, 1950, and prior to the termination, suspension or revocation of the proclamation of the existence of a national emergency issued by the president of the United States on December 16, 1950, or termination of the existence of such national emergency by appropriate action of the president or congress of the United States.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-32 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-32
Employer's duties
Status: in_force

Upon the employment of a person to whom this article may apply, his employer shall inform him of his duties and obligations under this article as a condition of his employment; the employer shall notify the retirement system of such appointment within 10 days thereafter; it shall keep such records and from time to time furnish such information as the retirement system may require; deduct the proportion of salary and extra salary deductions as certified by the retirement system, transfer each of the amounts so deducted to the retirement system; and shall transmit to the retirement system monthly or at such intervals as the system designates a detailed statement of all amounts so paid. If payment in full, representing the monthly or biweekly transmittal and report of salary deductions, is not made within 15 days of the due date established by the retirement system, interest at the rate of 6% per annum shall commence to run against the total transmittal of salary deductions for the period on the first day after such fifteenth day. Any failure on the part of the employer to comply with the provisions of this section shall constitute a default, and the State Department of Education may withhold school moneys from the district until the default is made good. Where an employer fails to notify the retirement system of a teacher's employment and more than one year has elapsed from the compulsory enrollment date of such teacher, the employer shall be liable for the payment, with interest of 6% per annum, to the contingent reserve fund which would otherwise have been required of, and timely paid, by the state. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1968, c. 228, s. 3, eff. July 31, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-41 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-41
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Troops to College Act." L.2009, c.125, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-31.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-31.5
Household Income Affordable Repayment Plan.
Status: in_force

2. a. To provide further assistance to borrowers who continue to face economic hardships after exhausting their eligibility for the Repayment Assistance Program, the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority shall establish a Household Income Affordable Repayment Plan for new loans originated under the Standard NJCLASS Loan Program beginning with the 2018-2019 academic year. Subject to the limits of funding made available pursuant to section 3 of this act, a borrower shall be eligible for the Household Income Affordable Repayment Plan upon exhausting the two-year eligibility period for the Repayment Assistance Program. Under the Household Income Affordable Repayment Plan, an eligible borrower shall be eligible to make reduced loan payments equal to 15 percent of the total of the aggregate household income of all of the parties to the loan that exceeds 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, with a minimum monthly payment of $25. b. Upon qualification for admittance to the Household Income Affordable Repayment Plan, the repayment term for a loan in the plan shall be extended to 25 years from the date of origination. Interest shall continue to accrue on the loan while in repayment under the plan at the original loan rate. Any remaining balance at the end of 25 years shall be forgiven. c. All parties to a loan shall provide the authority with annual income certification and proof of need to remain in the Household Income Affordable Repayment Plan. In the event that the parties to a loan no longer qualify for participation in the plan, the repayment term shall remain at 25 years and the monthly repayment amount shall revert to the standard monthly payment. Unpaid interest shall be capitalized upon return to the standard monthly payment. d. As used in this section, "standard monthly payments" are determined by the authority when parties enter the Household Income Affordable Repayment Plan by capitalizing all unpaid interest and amortizing the remaining loan balance over the remaining original loan repayment term. e. As used in this section, borrowers are determined to be facing an "economic hardship" if the monthly amount required to pay their Standard NJCLASS loans is higher than the monthly payment amount required under the Household Income Affordable Repayment Plan established in this section. L.2019, c.62, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-13
Criteria, methodology and guidelines; revisions.
Status: in_force

18A:71B-13. Criteria, Methodology and Guidelines; Revisions. Any revisions to criteria, methodology and guidelines in effect at the date this act becomes effective shall, after consultation with the Commission on Higher Education, be submitted to the Legislature by the authority, together with appropriate supporting information, and the criteria, methodology, and guidelines shall be deemed approved by the Legislature at the end of 60 calendar days after the date on which they are transmitted to the Legislature, or if the Legislature is not in session on the sixtieth day, then on the next succeeding day on which it is meeting, unless between the date of transmittal and the end of the 60-day period the Legislature passes a concurrent resolution rejecting the criteria, methodology and guidelines in which case the criteria, methodology and guidelines then in effect shall continue in effect. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-117 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-117
Contributory death benefits
Status: in_force

a. The board of trustees may establish a plan of contributory death benefit coverage under which a death benefit, shall, upon receipt of proper proofs of death in service of a member covered therefor, be paid to such person, if living, as the member shall have nominated by written designation duly executed and filed with the board of trustees, otherwise to the executor or administrator of the member's estate. The amounts of death benefits under such plan of contributory death benefit coverage shall be determined by the board of trustees, provided that the amount of the death benefit for any member shall not exceed 1 1/2 times the compensation received by the member in the last year of creditable service, and provided further that for the death in service of a member occurring after he has attained age 70, the amount of death benefit under such plan shall not exceed 3/16 of the compensation received by the member in the last year of creditable service. Such a plan of contributory death benefit coverage shall be subject to adjustment from time to time by the board of trustees. b. The board of trustees shall establish all rules governing the contributory death benefit coverage, subject to the provisions of this section. There is hereby established the members' death benefit fund in which fund shall be accumulated the contributions made under this section. Upon the death of a member electing the contributory death benefit, the contributory death benefit payable shall be paid from the members' death benefit fund. c. The board of trustees shall establish schedules of contributions to be made by or on behalf of the members covered under the plan of contributory death benefit coverage. Such contributions shall be so computed that the contributions made by or on behalf of all covered members in the aggregate shall be sufficient to provide for the cost of the benefits established by subsection a. of this section. Such schedules of contributions shall be subject to adjustment from time to time, by the board of trustees, as the need may appear. d. Each member will be eligible for such contributory death benefit coverage in accordance with and subject to the further provisions of this section. Each person who was a member on June 26, 1962 and who elected, not later than June 26, 1963 to purchase such contributory death benefit coverage became covered therefor on the first day on or after such election, on which he was actively at work and performing all his regular duties at his customary place of employment. Each person who became or becomes a member after June 26, 1962, shall automatically be covered for such contributory death benefit coverage from the first day of his membership on which he is actively at work and performing all his regular duties at his customary place of employment. Such automatic coverage shall continue during the member's first year of membership and during such year contributions as fixed by the board of trustees shall be made by or on behalf of the member. After such first year of membership such member shall continue to be covered for contributory death benefit coverage, subject to the continuance of the required contributions and subject to the provisions of such plan and the provisions of this section. e. The contributions of a member for the contributory death benefit coverage shall be deducted from his compensation, but if there is no compensation from which such contributions may be deducted it shall be the obligation of the member to make such contributions directly to the members' death benefit fund or as directed by the board; provided, however, that no contribution shall be required while a member remains in service after attaining age 70 but the board of education employing such person shall be required to pay into the members' death benefit fund or as directed by the board of trustees on such person's behalf an amount equal to the contribution otherwise required by the board of trustees in accordance with this section. f. Any other provision of this article notwithstanding, the contributions of a member, or the contributions made on behalf of a member by the board of education employing such member for the contributory death benefit coverage under this section shall not be returnable to the member, his or her beneficiary, or the board of education employing such member in any manner, or for any reason whatsoever, nor shall any contributions made for the contributory death benefit coverage be included in any pension payable to such member or to his or her beneficiary. g. A member who is covered by the contributory death benefit coverage provided by this section may file with the board of trustees, and alter from time to time during his lifetime, as desired, a duly attested, written, new nomination of the payee of the death benefit provided under this section. Such member may also file and alter from time to time during his lifetime, as desired, a request with the board of trustees directing payment of said benefit in one sum or in equal annual installments over a period of years or as a life annuity. Upon the death of such member, a payee to whom a benefit is payable in one sum may elect to receive the amount payable in equal installments over a period of years or as a life annuity. h. All other provisions of this section notwithstanding, the benefits to be provided pursuant to this section shall come into effect only as determined by the board of trustees. Applications for such additional death benefit coverage shall be submitted to the board of trustees in such a manner and upon such forms as the board of trustees shall provide. i. The board of trustees may also provide, effective upon the adoption of this 1968 amendatory act, for additional death benefit coverage, as described in subsection j of this section, for former members who are receiving retirement allowances pursuant to the provisions of this article subject to the provisions hereinafter stated, and the board may terminate such coverage at any time. The additional death benefit coverage to be so provided shall be in accordance with rules as determined by the board from time to time on the basis of dates of retirement or other factors deemed appropriate by it. In no event shall the additional death benefit coverage described in subsection j of this section apply to any former member receiving a retirement allowance unless such member was covered by the additional death benefits described in subsection a of this section during the member's last month of creditable service, nor shall such coverage apply prior to a member's attainment of age 60. No contributions toward the cost of additional death benefit coverage described in subsection j of this section shall be required of a former member while he is receiving a retirement allowance pursuant to the provisions of this article. j. Upon receipt of proper proofs of the death of a former member who was covered for the additional death benefit coverage pursuant to subsection i of this section, there shall be paid to such person, if living, as the member shall have nominated by written designation duly executed and filed with the board of trustees, otherwise to the executor or administrator of the member's estate, an amount equal to 3/16 of the compensation received by the member in the last year of creditable service. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1968, c. 364, s. 4, eff. Dec. 26, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-44.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-44.2
"School counselor" defined.
Status: in_force

2. As used in sections 3 and 4 of this act, “school counselor” means an individual who holds and works under the authority of a New Jersey standard educational services certificate with a school counselor endorsement. L.2025, c.133, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46A-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46A / Section 46A-6
Transportation to location or maintenance of vehicular classrooms to obtain services; payment of cost.
Status: in_force

6. If the provision of services pursuant to P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.) requires transportation or the maintenance of vehicular classrooms, the board of education of the district in which a nonpublic school is located shall provide for such transportation and maintenance, and the cost shall be reimbursed to the district in the form of additional State aid received by the district for the purpose of P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.). L.1977, c. 192, s. 6, eff. Aug. 25, 1977. Amended by L.1984. c. 122, s. 2, eff. Aug. 8, 1984; 2025, c.252, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-26
Powers and duties of treasurer; institutions under State jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

18A:72A-26. In order to provide new dormitories and to enable the construction and financing thereof, to refinance indebtedness hereafter created by the authority for the purpose of providing a dormitory or dormitories or additions or improvements thereto, or for any one or more of said purposes, but for no other purpose unless authorized by law, each of the following bodies shall have the powers hereafter enumerated to be exercised upon such terms and conditions, including the fixing of any consideration or rental to be paid or received, as it shall determine by resolution as to such property and each shall be subject to the performance of the duties hereafter enumerated, that is to say, the treasurer as to such as are located on land owned by the State or by the authority, the board of governors of the university, the board of trustees of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, or Kean University, the board of trustees of a State college, the board of trustees of a county college, or the governing body of an affiliate of a public institution of higher education as to such as are located on land owned by the university or by the particular public institution of higher education respectively, namely: a. The power to sell and to convey to the authority title in fee simple in any such land and any existing dormitories thereon owned by the State or owned by the board of trustees of a county college or the power to sell and to convey to the authority such title as the university or the college respectively may have in any such land and any existing dormitories thereon. b. The power to lease to the authority or any other entity which is a participating institution any land and any existing dormitories thereon so owned for a term or terms not exceeding 50 years each. c. The power to lease or sublease from the authority or any other entity which is a participating institution, and to make available, any such land and existing dormitories conveyed or leased to the authority or entity under subsections a. and b. of this section, and any new dormitories erected upon such land or upon any other land owned by the authority or entity, any rentals to be payable, as to the university or as to any such college from available funds other than moneys appropriated to it by the State. d. The power and duty, upon receipt of notice of any assignment by the authority or any other entity which is a participating institution of any lease or sublease made under subsection c. of this section, or of any of its rights under any such lease or sublease, to recognize and give effect to such assignment, and to pay to the assignee thereof rentals or other payments then due or which may become due under any such lease or sublease which has been so assigned by the authority or entity. e. The power to enter into loan agreements with the authority in connection with the financing or refinancing of a project upon terms and conditions deemed necessary to effect the financing by the authority and the participating public institution of higher education or affiliate thereof. amended 1971, c.77, s.1; 1994, c.48, s.238; 2012, c.45, s.104; 2017, c.178, s.61; 2021, c.282, s.63; 2021, c.415, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-58 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-58
Executive committee.
Status: in_force

13. The governing board of a public research university or a State college shall establish an executive committee composed of the chairman of the governing board, the vice-chairman, and the chairmen of any committees established by the board, and such other voting members as may be appointed by the board. The executive committee shall have a written charter that defines the committee's purpose, responsibilities, and its authority to act on behalf of the governing board between meetings of the full board. The committee shall keep minutes of its meetings. L.2009, c.308, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-110.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-110.4
Payment processing platforms, public schools, provide users information on fees, payments.
Status: in_force

3. Any contract entered into on or after the effective date of this act by a board of education, a board of trustees, or the lead administrator of a nonpublic school with a third-party vendor for the development or use of a payment processing platform shall require the payment processing platform to provide users with clear information on: a. all fees charged for use of the platform; b. the average annual fees incurred by a user of the platform; and c. the availability of an alternative no-fee means to make direct payments through the board of education, board of trustees, or nonpublic school. L.2025, c.94, s.3.