N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-35
Task force to develop policy.
Status: in_force

3. a. The Department of Education shall establish a task force to develop a policy to address incidents of dating violence involving students at school. The task force shall include members who have expertise in issues relating to dating violence. The policy shall contain, at a minimum, the following components: (1) a statement that dating violence will not be tolerated; (2) dating violence reporting procedures; (3) guidelines for responding to at-school incidents of dating violence; (4) discipline procedures specific to at-school incidents of dating violence; (5) warning signs of dating violence; and (6) information on safe, appropriate school, family, peer, and community resources available to address dating violence. b. Each school district shall implement either the policy developed by the department or a dating violence policy developed by the district. In the event that a district determines to develop its policy, the policy shall contain, at a minimum, the components required pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection a. of this section. c. Notice of the policy implemented by the school district shall appear in any publication of the district that sets forth the comprehensive rules, procedures, and standards of conduct for schools within the district, and in any student handbook. L.2011, c.64, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-32 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-32
"County Vocational School District Facilities Rehabilitation Fund."
Status: in_force

58. a. There is hereby created a special fund in the Department of Education which shall be entitled the "County Vocational School District Facilities Rehabilitation Fund." The fund shall be maintained in a separate account and administered by the commissioner to carry out the provisions of this section. The fund shall consist of all moneys appropriated by the State for the purposes of the fund and all interest and investment earnings received on moneys in the fund. b. A county vocational school district may apply to the commissioner for a grant in the maximum amount of $500,000 to be matched by the district for the purposes of funding health and safety school facilities rehabilitation projects. The grant and matching district funds shall be maintained by the district in a special revenue fund as certified by the district's board of education and its chief financial officer and shall be subject to annual audit. A project funded through the grant fund shall not require the approval of the commissioner pursuant to section 5 of this act. c. Any county vocational school district which receives grant funding pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall not be eligible to receive school facilities aid pursuant to any other provision of this act for a period of five years from the district's receipt of the grant, except that the district may receive debt service aid pursuant to section 10 of this act; and any county vocational school district which receives aid under any provision of this act other than section 10, shall not receive a grant pursuant to subsection b. of this section for five years after approval of a project which is otherwise funded under this act. L.2000,c.72,s.58.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:56-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-12
Mortgage foreclosure proceedings
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall cause actions to foreclose to be commenced without delay whenever the interest on bonds secured by mortgage held by the board as part of the school fund shall remain unpaid for six months. The board may discontinue the actions upon the payment of accrued interest and the costs of such actions.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:74-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 74 / Section 74-17
Administration of act.
Status: in_force

4. The administration of this act shall be governed by rules and regulations recommended and promulgated by the State Librarian with the approval of the President of Thomas Edison State College. L.1973, c.381, s.4; amended 2001, c.137, s.38; 2010, c.87, s.46.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-53.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-53.3
Limitation on additional death benefit coverage
Status: in_force

No member who enrolls on or after July 1, 1971 for the additional death benefit coverage provided by section 18A:66-53 shall be eligible for the benefits described in subsections f. and g. of the said section if such member retires with less than 10 years of participation in the program. L.1971, c. 121, s. 41, eff. April 29, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-35
Additional state aid to vocational education
Status: in_force

The department is hereby authorized and empowered, out of any funds now or hereafter appropriated to the department for state aid to vocational education, to employ for staff services such personnel as may be required to properly implement and carry out said state aid program of vocational education; provided, however, that the amount to be expended for such staff services shall be financed on the basis of 50% participation by the state and 50% by the federal government.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-25.24g — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-25.24g
Submission of received proposals.
Status: in_force

24. a. Once received, proposals shall be submitted to the design professional or designated employee retained by the contracting unit. No proposal shall be considered until certification is issued by the design professional or designated employee retained by the contracting unit that the proposal is consistent with the evaluation factors. No proposal for a design-build contract may be accepted unless the contracting unit determines that there was adequate competition for such contract. b. The technical review committee shall score the technical proposals using the criteria and methodology set forth in the request for proposals in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 22 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64A-25.24e) and make an award recommendation to the head of the contracting unit. The head of the contracting unit shall make the design-build contract award decision, consistent with the award recommendation. c. The contracting unit shall evaluate the received technical proposals and price bid against the published factors and weighting to arrive at a composite score. The contracting unit shall make public the design-builder to be awarded the contract for the project. After the award decision is made, the contracting unit shall make public the sealed price bid for each proposal submitted to the contracting unit by a design-builder. d. Acceptance of a proposal shall be made by written notice to the design-builder which submitted the accepted proposal. At the same time notice of acceptance is delivered, the contracting unit shall also inform, in writing, the other design-builders that their proposals were not accepted. e. The contracting unit shall have the right to reject any and all proposals, except for the purpose of evading the provisions and policies of sections 18 through 25 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64A-25.24a through C.18A:64A-25.24h). The contracting unit shall solicit new proposals using the same evaluation factors, budget constraints, or qualifications, unless there has been a material change in circumstances affecting the needs of the contracting unit, including but not limited to an environmental issue, natural disaster, state of emergency, or unforeseen fiscal constraint. f. Proposals may be withdrawn for any reason at any time prior to acceptance. g. When a design-builder receives notification from a public body that the proposal, which it has submitted, has not been accepted, the design-builder may, within 30 days, request to review the design-build proposals submitted, the technical review committee evaluation scores from the selection process, and the final recommendation of award document. The design-builder shall submit this request in writing. L.2021, c.71, s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-19 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-19
Substitution of elective course
Status: in_force

4. A student enrolled in a public institution of higher education on a full-time or part-time basis may elect to substitute an elective course offered by the institution with the literacy tutoring program for the same number of credits. L.1992,c.49,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-80 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-80
Conditions for receipt of county college credit for course at fire academy.
Status: in_force

2. a. Any person who successfully completes a course at a county fire academy shall receive county college credit for the course if: the county college determines after a review of the curriculum of the course offered by the county fire academy that the curriculum is similar to the curriculum of a course offered in the county college's fire science program; and upon completion of the course, the person successfully completes an examination approved by the county college. The county college shall waive any credit-by-exam fee the college may charge. b. The county fire academy and county college of a county shall work jointly to identify courses at the county fire academy which offer a curriculum similar to that of courses included in the county college's fire science program. L.2005,c.217,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18B-4.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18B / Section 18B-4.1
Participation in joint cash management and investment program.
Status: in_force

4. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, and in addition to the powers otherwise conferred by law, the trustees of a joint insurance fund established pursuant to P.L.1983, c.108 (C.18A:18B-1 et seq.) and the commissioners of a joint insurance fund established pursuant to P.L.1983, c.372 (C.40A:10-36 et seq.), may amend the plan of risk management of their respective funds to participate in a joint cash management and investment program with other joint insurance funds similarly established pursuant to P.L.1983, c.108 (C.18A:18B-1 et seq.) and P.L.1983, c.372 (C.40A:10-36 et seq.). The joint insurance funds participating in this program shall jointly file a cash management plan for prior approval by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance and the Commissioner of Community Affairs and shall comply with all provisions of P.L.1983, c.108 (C.18A:18B-1 et seq.) and P.L.1983, c.372 (C.40A:10-36 et seq.), as appropriate. L.2018, c.40, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61D-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61D / Section 61D-7
Meningococcal vaccinations, dissemination of information about meningitis to college students.
Status: in_force

2. Beginning with the 2000-2001 school year, each four-year public or private institution of higher education in this State, in a manner prescribed by regulation of the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services and consistent with the purposes of section 1 of P.L.2000, c.25 (C.26:2X-1), shall: a. provide information about meningitis, as well as the meningococcal vaccination requirement established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2003, c.284 (C.18A:62-15.1), to all prospective students prior to their matriculation, and include with that information notice of the availability and benefits of a meningococcal vaccination; and b. develop procedures for facilitating, receiving and recording student responses to the information provided pursuant to subsection a. of this section, including: compliance with the vaccination requirement established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2003, c.284 (C.18A:62-15.1); and the decision of any student who is exempted from that requirement to receive the vaccination. L.2000,c.25,s.2; amended 2003,c.284,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:19-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-9
Compensation of teachers, etc., payrolls.
Status: in_force

18A:19-9. Payment of the compensation of teachers and other employees may be made on the basis of payrolls certified by the president and secretary of the board and the chief school administrator, stating the names and amounts to be paid to each. In a district which has a treasurer of school moneys, the payrolls shall be delivered to the treasurer of school moneys with a warrant made to his order for the full amount of each payroll. amended 1981, c.174, s.13; 2010, c.39, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-19 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-19
Pilot programs
Status: in_force

12. The Commissioner of Education is authorized to make grants to local school districts in such amounts as the commissioner shall determine, to assist the districts in the implementation of innovative pilot programs designed to educate pupils of elementary and secondary schools and members of the general public on the subject of substance use, and to prevent the use of those substances. Application for grants shall be made on forms furnished by the Commissioner of Education and shall set forth the program proposed and appropriate administrative procedures for the proper and efficient implementation of the program. These pilot programs shall, at a minimum, include: a. An early intervention competitive grant pilot program to be established by the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Department of Human Services and the Commissioner of Human Services, to enable local school districts to identify and assist elementary school pupils who are affected by family substance use problems or who are at risk of developing such problems themselves. The purpose of the program shall be to encourage the creation of effective model programs for the early identification of children at risk for substance use related problems and to provide for effective intervention when these children are identified. Grants shall be awarded to boards of education through a competitive grant process based upon written applications submitted by local boards of education. The Commissioner of Education shall select not more than eight of the proposals submitted by boards of education for participation in the pilot program. The commissioner, in addition to considering the overall quality of each proposal and the likelihood that the proposal can be replicated in other districts, shall seek to achieve the broadest geographic distribution of recipients consistent with the purposes of this act. b. The pilot program established in Ocean County by the Department of Education in conjunction with the Juvenile Services Unit in the Family Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts, to coordinate the efforts of school and juvenile justice personnel in the county to combat substance use by students. The commissioner shall evaluate the effectiveness of the model program developed and tested pursuant to this section and disseminate information about successful model programs to school districts that do not participate in the pilot program. 1987, c. 387, s.12; amended 2023, c.177, s.49.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-25
Authority and responsibility of board of governors
Status: in_force

18A:65-25. The board of governors shall have general supervision over and be vested with the conduct of the university. It shall have the authority and responsibility to: a. Determine policies for the organization, administration and development of the university; b. Study the educational and financial needs of the university, annually acquaint the Governor and Legislature with the condition of the university, and prepare and present the annual budget to the Governor, the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury and the Legislature, in accordance with law; c. Disburse all moneys appropriated to the university by the Legislature, moneys received from tuition, fees, auxiliary services and other sources, and from or by direction of the board of trustees; d. Direct and control expenditure and transfer of funds appropriated to the corporation and the university by the State in accordance with the provisions of the State budget and appropriation acts of the Legislature; and, as to funds received from the trustees and other sources, direct and control expenditures and transfers in accordance with the terms of any applicable trusts, gifts, bequests, or other special provisions, reporting changes and additions thereto and transfers thereof to the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the State Department of the Treasury. All accounts of the university shall be subject to audit by the State at any time; e. Borrow money for the needs of the corporation and the university, as deemed requisite by the board, in such amounts and for such time and upon such terms as may be determined by the board, with the consent and advice of the board of trustees; provided, that no such borrowing shall be deemed or construed to create or constitute a debt, liability, or a loan or pledge of the credit, or be payable out of property or funds (other than moneys appropriated for that purpose) of the State; f. 1. Purchase all lands, buildings, equipment, materials and supplies; and 2. 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; g. Manage and maintain, and provide for the payment of all charges on and expenses in respect of, all properties utilized by the university; h. In accordance with the provisions of the budget, have the sole power (subject to the provisions of section 18A:65-31) to elect, appoint, remove, promote or transfer all corporate, official, educational and civil administrative personnel, and fix and determine their salaries in accordance with salary schedules adopted by the board of governors. Such salary schedules shall prescribe qualifications for the various classifications and shall limit the percentage of the educational staff that may be appointed or promoted to any given classification; i. In accordance with the provisions of the 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 the salary schedules of the State Civil Service Commission wherever possible; and j. Authorize any new educational department or school consistent with the institution's programmatic mission or approved by the Commission on Higher Education. L.1967, c.271; amended 1970,c.174; 1994,c.48,s.181.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-3
Admission for nonresident of school district; parent on active duty
Status: in_force

18A:38-3. a. Any person not resident in a school district, if eligible except for residence, may be admitted to the schools of the district with the consent of the board of education upon such terms, and with payment of tuition, as the board prescribes. Each board of education, with the approval of the executive county superintendent, shall establish a uniform tuition amount for any nonresident student admitted to the schools of a district pursuant to this section. b. Any person not resident in a school district, if eligible except for residence, and if that person previously was a resident of the district, shall be admitted to the schools of the district without payment of tuition if that person's parent or guardian is a member of the New Jersey National Guard or a member of the reserve component of the armed forces of the United States and has been ordered into active military service in any of the armed forces of the United States in time of war or national emergency, resulting in the relocation of the student out of the district. A school district admitting a student pursuant to this subsection shall not be obligated for transportation costs. c. The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall not apply, regardless of residence, to the enrolled children of teaching staff members of the school district who are permitted, by contract or local district policy, to enroll their children in the educational program of the school district without payment of tuition. d. Nothing in this section shall limit a school district's ability to charge tuition pursuant to any other federal law, State statute, regulation, or court order. e. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a county vocational school district. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994,c.169,s.2; 2023, c.61.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-76.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-76.6
Entry into design-build contracts permitted.
Status: in_force

11. a. If a contracting unit determines in its discretion that the design-build approach meets their needs better than the traditional design-bid-build approach established under New Jersey public procurement statutes for the project or projects under consideration, it shall be the public policy of this State to permit that contracting unit to enter into design-build contracts as defined in section 10 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64-76.5), provided the following conditions are met: (1) The contracting unit shall, prior to issuing solicitations, publish procedures consistent with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Higher Education, where applicable for the solicitation and award of design-build contracts, and shall adhere to sections 10 through 17 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64-76.5 through C.18A:64-76.12) and those procedures; and (2) The contracting unit shall, for each public project or projects under sections 10 through 17 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64-76.5 through C.18A:64-76.12), make a determination based on the timeliness of the project or projects that it is in the best interest of the public to enter into a design-build contract to complete the public project or projects. b. All workers employed in a design-build construction project shall be paid the prevailing wage determined by the Commissioner of Labor pursuant to the provisions of the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act," P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.25 et seq.). c. All design-build construction projects shall be encouraged to adhere to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System as adopted by the United States Green Building Council, the Green Globes Program adopted by the Green Building Initiative, or a comparable nationally recognized, accepted, and appropriate sustainable development system. L.2021, c.71, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:23-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 23 / Section 23-5
Meeting of board; discussion of report
Status: in_force

Within 30 days following the receipt of the report of the annual audit the board of education of the district shall, at a regularly scheduled public meeting, cause the recommendations of the auditor to be read and to be discussed and the discussion duly noted on the minutes of said board.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-36.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-36.1
Performance standards for program participants.
Status: in_force

10. a. A program participant, as a condition of participation, shall be required to adhere to performance standards established by the executive director or a designee, and if the program participant is employed at a clinic which is part of the extramural network of dental clinics established by the New Jersey Dental School of Rutgers, The State University, the program participant shall also meet performance standards set by the New Jersey Dental School. b. The standards shall include, but not be limited to, requirements that a participant: (1) maintain residency in the State; (2) maintain a license or certification to practice a primary care profession, psychiatry, or other qualifying health care profession in the State; (3) remain current with payments on student loans; (4) enter into a mutually acceptable contract with an approved site; (5) maintain satisfactory performance of services rendered; and (6) report to the authority or its designee, on a form and in a manner prescribed by the authority or its designee, on the program participant's performance of services rendered prior to repayment of the annual amount eligible for redemption. L.2009, c.145, s.10; amended 2012, c.45, s.101; 2025, c.345, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-96 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-96
New Jersey Civic Information Consortium.
Status: in_force

3. a. There is established the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium which shall consist of the following member universities: The College of New Jersey; Kean University; Montclair State University; the New Jersey Institute of Technology; Rowan University; and Rutgers, The State University. The purpose of the consortium shall be to advance research and innovation in the field of media and technology to benefit the State's civic life and evolving information needs. b. The consortium shall be established as a nonprofit corporation that is an educational and charitable corporation validly existing and in good standing under the "New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act," P.L.1983, c.127 (N.J.S.15A:1-1 et seq.), is incorporated, organized, and operated in such a manner as to qualify as a nonprofit corporation described in section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. s.501(c)(3), and structured as a supporting organization to its member universities in a manner that the Internal Revenue Service would deem the consortium to be a public charity, and shall be subject to all applicable State laws governing nonprofit corporations. The consortium shall be accountable and subject to the same federal Internal Revenue Code disclosure requirements of any nonprofit organization pursuant to 26 U.S.C. s.6033, such as making public its Internal Revenue Service Form 990 and filing a copy of that form and a copy of its annual financial report and audited financial reports with the Attorney General. L.2018, c.111, s.3; amended 2021, c.282, s.42.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-29 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-29
Issuance of bonds; ordinance, submission to voters
Status: in_force

18A:24-29. A proposal for the confirmation of any ordinance, required by this article to be approved by the qualified voters of the municipality comprised within a district, shall be submitted to such voters at a general, special or municipal election to be held therein, whenever the governing body of the municipality shall have, by resolution or ordinance, directed that the same be so submitted and, in the case of a special election, specified the day, which shall be not less than 41 days after the passage of such ordinance, and the time thereof, the place or places thereof and the polling districts therefor by reference to the general election districts established and used in the municipality, and the hours (which need include only four consecutive hours) during which the polls at such election shall be open. It shall be the duty of the clerk of the municipality to give notice of any such election, setting forth the proposition to be submitted and the day and time and place or places thereof and the polling districts therefor and the hours during which the polls at such election will be open. At least seven days before the date thereof, the clerk shall post not less than seven copies of such notice, one on each schoolhouse within the municipality and the others at such other public places in the municipality as he may select, and shall publish said notice in a newspaper published in the municipality if there be one or, if there be no such newspaper, in a newspaper published in the county and circulating in the municipality. No other or different notice of said election shall be required to be posted, published, delivered or otherwise given in any manner, except those required to be given by R.S.19:12-7 . Such election shall be held and the result of the balloting on such question ascertained and determined in accordance with the provisions of Title 19, Elections, of the Revised Statutes, which are not inconsistent with this section and are applicable to the holding in such municipality of a general, special or municipal election, as the case may be, but any notice or demand therein required to be given to or made upon any person or body for the performance of an official duty with regard to such election shall be sufficient, if given or made at least 10 days before the date of such election, except as otherwise required by this section. L.1967, c.271; amended 1995,c.278,s.44.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-62 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-62
R.S. 18:7-84
Status: in_force

Notes for certain purposes; bonds to redeem notes. Whenever the board of education of a school district has heretofore issued and sold or shall hereafter issue and sell a note or notes for the purpose of purchasing land, the erection of a schoolhouse, the purchase of furniture and equipment for such schoolhouse, the erection of an addition to any schoolhouse, or the repair or improvement of any schoolhouse, and such note or notes are now or shall hereafter be outstanding and unpaid, the board of education may issue bonds for the purpose of redeeming and paying such notes. Such bonds shall be authorized and issued in the same manner as bonds for the erection or improvement of schoolhouses are authorized to be issued in the district.Section 18:7-84 of the Revised Statutes is saved from repeal. [This section authorized issuance of bonds to refund notes issued and sold for certain purposes.]
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:27-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 27 / Section 27-12
Notice of acceptance; deadline
Status: in_force

If the teaching staff member desires to accept such employment he shall notify the board of education of such acceptance, in writing, on or before June 1 in which event such employment shall continue as provided for herein. In the absence of such notice of acceptance the provisions of this article shall no longer be applicable. L.1971, c. 436, s. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1972. Amended by L.1979, c. 23, s. 5, eff. Feb. 8, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-25
Referenda for other purposes permitted
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or prevent the referenda procedure specified in chapter 37 of Title 19 of the Revised Statutes.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-2.9
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

3. Nothing in this act shall be construed to give any greater rights or protections than can be found under the "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act," 20 U.S.C. s.1400 et seq., or section 504 of the federal "Rehabilitation Act of 1973," 29 U.S.C. s.794, or any other federal law. L.2019, c.204, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.41 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.41
School district to publish list of locations offering swimming lessons, age-appropriate water safety courses.
Status: in_force

2. A school district shall publish on its Internet website a list of locations where swimming lessons and age-appropriate water safety courses providing instruction to promote safety in, on, and around bodies of water to reduce the risk of injury and drowning are offered, including lessons and courses that are offered for free or reduced prices. The list shall be comprised of locations that have voluntarily requested to be included in the list. The list shall be made available to school districts and shall be updated annually. Each school district shall provide access to the list on its Internet website. L.2025, c.247, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-26
Death benefit fund
Status: in_force

The members' death benefit fund shall be a fund in which shall be accumulated contributions from the compensation of members to provide for their additional death benefits under the provisions of section 18A:66-53. Upon the death of a member electing the additional death benefit, the additional death benefit payable shall be paid from the member's death benefit fund.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-15
Acquisition of lands without districts
Status: in_force

The board of education of any regional school district may from time to time acquire for school purposes, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, lands or premises not exceeding 45 acres in extent and situated in whole or in part in any one or more municipalities adjoining the regional school district, and all of the proceedings to acquire such lands or premises shall be in accordance with the provisions of this title.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-5
Expenses; no compensation
Status: in_force

Members of each such board shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-4
Qualifications of city district examiners
Status: in_force

No person shall be appointed to a district board of examiners unless he holds a state certificate or the highest grade certificate issued in the district or is a graduate of a college or university.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:25-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 25 / Section 25-4
School register; keeping
Status: in_force

Each teacher or person required by the board of education of any district or of any county vocational school to keep a school register shall keep the same in the manner provided therefor and his final salary installment for the school year shall not be paid to him until the superintendent, secretary, principal or other person designated by the board, has examined the register, found it to have been kept according to law and certified the same thereon.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-64 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-64
Issuance of bonds authorized prior to effective date of this title
Status: in_force

Any school bonds, the proceedings for the authorization of which, by the introduction of an ordinance in the governing body of the municipality or of a resolution in the board of education of the district, as the case may be, were commenced prior to the effective date of this title may be authorized, issued and sold and the proceeds thereof disposed of in the manner provided by law at the time said proceedings were begun, as if this title had not been enacted.
L.1967, c.271
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-25.8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-25.8
Provision of staff.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Department of Education shall provide such stenographic, clerical, and other administrative assistants, and such professional staff as the task force requires to carry out its work. b. The task force 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 for its purposes. L.2019, c.107, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-55 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-55
Definitions regarding scholarship.
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Board" means the Board of Trustees of the Tony Pompelio Commemorative Scholarship Fund for the children of crime victims created pursuant to this act. "Chairman" means the Chairman of the Violent Crimes Compensation Board. "Executive director" means the chief executive and administrative officer of the authority. "Authority" means the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71A-1 et seq., the "Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Law," or any body, entity, commission, or department succeeding to the principal functions thereof or to whom the powers conferred upon the authority by N.J.S.18A:71A-1 et seq. shall be given by law. "Public Institutions of Higher Education" means the State colleges and universities created pursuant to chapter 64 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes; the county colleges; the New Jersey Institute of Technology; Rutgers, the State University; Rowan University; Montclair State University; Kean University; and any other public universities, colleges, county colleges and junior colleges now or hereafter established or authorized by law. L.2000, c.163, s.3; amended 2012, c.45, s.98; 2017, c.178, s.59; 2021, c.282, s.59.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-4
Academic year defined.
Status: in_force

18A:71B-4. Academic Year Defined. a. An academic year for the purpose of this chapter means the period between the time the institution which the student is attending opens after the general summer vacation until the beginning of the next succeeding summer vacation. b. In case an institution operates on a full calendar-year program, the academic year shall be determined in accordance with rules adopted by the authority, but in no case shall be less than one-fifth of the time required for the completion of a five-year program, or one-fourth of the time required for the four-year program in an institution operating on an academic year as defined in subsection a. of this section. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.22
Policy for administration of medical cannabis to student.
Status: in_force

1. a. A board of education or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school shall develop a policy authorizing parents, guardians, and designated caregivers to administer medical cannabis to a student while the student is on school grounds, aboard a school bus, or attending a school-sponsored event. b. A policy adopted pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall, at a minimum: (1) require that the student be authorized to engage in the medical use of cannabis pursuant to P.L.2009, c.307 (C.24:6I-1 et al.) and that the parent, guardian, or designated caregiver be authorized to assist the student with the medical use of cannabis pursuant to P.L.2009, c.307 (C.24:6I-1 et al.); (2) establish protocols for verifying the registration status and ongoing authorization pursuant to P.L.2009, c.307 (C.24:6I-1 et al.) concerning the medical use of cannabis for the student and the parent, guardian, or designated caregiver; (3) expressly authorize parents, guardians, and designated caregivers of students who have been authorized for the medical use of cannabis to administer medical cannabis to the student while the student is on school grounds, aboard a school bus, or attending a school-sponsored event; (4) identify locations on school grounds where medical cannabis may be administered; and (5) prohibit the administration of medical cannabis to a student by smoking or other form of inhalation while the student is on school grounds, aboard a school bus, or attending a school-sponsored event. c. Medical cannabis may be administered to a student while the student is on school grounds, aboard a school bus, or attending school-sponsored events, provided that such administration is consistent with the requirements of the policy adopted pursuant to this section. L.2015, c.158, s.1; amended 2019, c.153, s.41.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-5c — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-5c
Adjustments to school budget calendar, notification of nontenured personnel.
Status: in_force

3. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the Commissioner of Education is authorized to make any adjustments to the school budget calendar and to the date for the notification of nontenured personnel pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1971, c.436 (C.18A:27-10) that are necessary to conform with the State aid notification date. L.2003,c.275,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-7.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-7.7
Finding, declaration
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that all persons of school age who reside on federal property located within this State are entitled under the New Jersey Constitution and the laws of this State to a free public education. L. 1988, c. 12, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-46 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-46
Acquisition of land in SDA district; submission of land inventory.
Status: in_force

15. If land is necessary to be acquired in connection with a school facilities project in an SDA district, the board of education of the district and the governing body of the municipality in which the district is situate shall jointly submit to the commissioner and to the development authority a complete inventory of all district- and municipal-owned land located in the municipality. The inventory shall include a map of the district showing the location of each of the identified parcels of land. The board of education and the governing body of the municipality shall provide an analysis of why any district- or municipal-owned land is not suitable as a site for a school facilities project identified in the district's long-range facilities plan. The inventory shall be updated as needed in connection with any subsequent school facilities projects for which it is necessary to acquire land. L.2007, c.137, s.15; amended 2007, c.260, s.48.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-5a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-5a
County vocational school district, construction, issuance of bonds by county improvement authority to finance school facilities project.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.) or any other section of law to the contrary, the board of education of a county vocational school district may request a county improvement authority to construct a county vocational school district school facilities project and to issue its bonds to finance the local share of a project that is to be financed under section 15 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-15), or to finance the total costs of a project that is not to be financed under section 15 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-15). The bonds of a county improvement authority issued to finance the total costs of a county vocational school district school facilities project that is not to be financed under section 15 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7F-15) shall be eligible for State debt service aid in accordance with the formula established under section 9 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-9). b. A county vocational school district may lease its lands or facilities to the county improvement authority which may construct the school facilities project through a design-build contract. Whenever a school facilities project is constructed by a county improvement authority through a design-build contract: (1) The county improvement authority shall follow the procedures established by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority for the procurement of design-build contracts; (2) The county improvement authority shall follow the design requirements and materials and system standards established by the development authority; (3) The provisions of the "Public School Contracts Law," (N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq.), and the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.), shall not apply; and (4) A county vocational school district shall comply with the procedures for obtaining approval of the project under P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.), but shall not be required to comply with the provisions of N.J.S.18A:18A-16. c. The county improvement authority shall lease the county vocational school district school facilities project to the county which shall then lease it for nominal consideration to the county vocational school district for as long as the county improvement authority bonds or refunding bonds are outstanding. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a county to require a county vocational school district to bear any portion of the cost of the debt service on the county improvement authority bonds issued to fund the county vocational school district school facilities project or on any refunding bonds. d. The county lease payments made to the county improvement authority pursuant to subsection c. of this section shall not be subject to any cap on appropriations or on spending or to any tax levy cap. The county lease payments shall be sufficient to pay debt service on the county improvement authority bonds issued to fund the county vocational school district school facilities project or on any refunding bonds, that remains after the application of any State debt service aid paid on those bonds pursuant to section 9 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-9). The county lease payments shall be payable over the life of the bonds. e. When the bonds issued by a county improvement authority are no longer outstanding, the leases and liens of the county and the county improvement authority shall expire and the county vocational school district school facilities project shall be solely vested in the county vocational school district. The county vocational school district shall be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the school facility upon the completion of the school facilities project. L.2015, c.68, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-20
Receiving pupils from outside district; establishment of facilities
Status: in_force

The commissioner may, in his discretion, with the approval of the State board: a. Require any board of education, having the necessary facilities to provide the services required to be provided by this chapter, to receive pupils requiring such services from other districts; or b. Require any board of education not having the necessary facilities to provide the facilities and services required to be provided pursuant to N.J.S. 18A:46-15b and to receive pupils requiring such services from other districts. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1970, c. 256, s. 3, eff. Nov. 2, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-35
Legal counsel
Status: in_force

An auxiliary organization shall obtain private legal counsel and shall not be represented by the Attorney General. L.1982, c. 16, s. 10, eff. April 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-39 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-39
Information available on website.
Status: in_force

6. A school district shall make detailed information available on its website regarding the policies and procedures used to identify students as gifted and talented and the continuum of services offered to gifted and talented students. The information shall include the criteria used for consideration for eligibility for the gifted and talented services, including the multiple measures used in the identification process to match a student's needs with services, and any applicable timelines in the identification process. L.2019, c.338, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-126.8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-126.8
Director of division of pensions; rules and regulations; reports
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Pensions of the State Department of the Treasury shall promulgate such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Pension Increase Act (P.L.1969, c. 169) and this act, as he shall deem necessary for the effective operation of the program. He shall include a report of the operation of the Pension Increase Act (P.L.1969, c. 169) and this act in his annual report submitted to the Governor and the Legislature regarding all of the operations of the Division of Pensions. The secretary of the retirement system shall furnish such information as the director may request for this purpose. L.1971, c. 278, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-2.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-2.5
Parents of dependent students required to submit financial information.
Status: in_force

1. a. In the event that a student who is enrolled in or planning to enroll in an institution of higher education in the State is considered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to be a dependent of his parent, and the student seeks to apply for any student financial aid programs offered by the federal or State government, the student's parent shall provide the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority with a completed financial aid application. b. Each institution of higher education shall notify the executive director of the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority of all students who report that their parent has refused to provide information to complete a financial aid application in accordance with subsection a. of this section. The executive director shall send written notification to those parents that failure to submit a completed financial aid application on behalf of a dependent will result in the assessment of a civil penalty pursuant to subsection c. of this section. c. Any person who willfully fails to disclose information required pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500 which shall be collected in proceedings in accordance with the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). d. (1) Any civil penalty collected pursuant to subsection c. of this section shall be conveyed to the authority to transfer to the student's account at the institution of higher education at which the student is enrolled or is planning to enroll. (2) In the event that a student does not enroll, or is no longer enrolled, at an institution of higher education at the time a civil penalty is collected pursuant to subsection c. of this section, the civil penalty shall be made available to the authority for the purposes of student assistance programs administered by the authority. L.2020, c.82.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:56-21 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-21
Schools facilities financing reserve
Status: in_force

6. a. There is hereby established within the fund for the support of free public schools a school facilities financing reserve, to which shall be credited an amount necessary to secure the principal of and interest on school bonds issued to represent the loans that secure the bonds issued by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority pursuant to section 7 of this 1993 amendatory and supplementary act. The amount of the reserve so established shall not exceed the moneys available in the fund or include those amounts in the fund that are obligated for the purposes of the school bond reserve fund established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1980, c.72 (C.18A:56-19). The reserve shall be pledged as security for prompt payment to the authority by the school districts of the principal and interest on the school bonds issued to represent the loans made under section 7 of this 1993 amendatory and supplementary act in the event of the inability of the school districts to make timely payment. These amounts shall be used by the authority for payment to holders of bonds issued pursuant to section 7 of this 1993 amendatory and supplementary act. The school facilities financing reserve shall be composed entirely of direct obligations of the United States Government or obligations guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. Securities representing at least one-third of the minimum market value to be held in the school facilities financing bond reserve shall be due to mature within one year of the date of issuance or purchase. b. It shall be the duty of the trustees of the fund to determine that the school facilities financing bond reserve is established at the proper level, based on the market value of the obligations to be held therein on the effective date of this 1993 amendatory and supplementary act, to ascertain annually on or before September 15 of each year the aggregate amount of bonds issued by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority pursuant to section 7 of this 1993 amendatory and supplementary act and the amount outstanding, and to maintain the school facilities financing bond reserve at an appropriate level for the ensuing year based on annual market valuations of the obligations. The State Treasurer, acting as agent of the trustees, is authorized to retain as much of the income earned by the fund in the preceding year as he may determine to be required to maintain the school facilities financing bond reserve at the level herein specified. c. Bonds issued by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority pursuant to section 7 of this 1993 amendatory and supplementary act shall contain, in addition to any other language required to issue the bonds, a statement, in bold print, that the loans that secure the bonds are secured by monies reserved in the fund for the support of free public schools pursuant to the provision of the "Public School Capital Finance Assistance Act." L.1993,c.102,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72B-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72B / Section 72B-15
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Independent College and University Assistance Act." L.1979, c. 132, s. 1, eff. July 6, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:68-11.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 68 / Section 68-11.1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Institution of Higher Education Educational Loan Act." L.1977, c. 123, s. 1, eff. June 6, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-33.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-33.2
Limited purpose to all purpose regional district, vote.
Status: in_force

16. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:13-33 or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, if a proposal to add additional purposes will convert a regional district from a limited purpose regional district to an all purpose regional district, the proposal shall be submitted to the voters of each of the constituent districts of the regional district instead of at large to the voters of the regional district, and said proposal to convert a limited purpose regional district to an all purpose regional district shall be considered adopted if a majority of the voters in a majority of the constituent districts that constitute the limited purpose regional district vote to form an all purpose regional district. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a board of education of a constituent district of a limited purpose regional district that does not vote to join an all purpose regional district pursuant to the provisions of this subsection may continue to send such students as were enrolled in the limited purpose regional district to the schools that were established as part of the limited purpose regional district. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as prohibiting a limited purpose regional district from seeking to add to the purposes for which the limited purpose regional district was created pursuant to the process established under N.J.S.18A:13-33. b. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, if a proposal to add additional purposes to a limited purpose regional district is adopted pursuant to the provisions of subsection a. of this section, the constituent districts constituting the limited purpose regional district shall calculate and apportion the membership of the board of education of the newly formed all purpose regional district upon the basis of a proportional number of pupils enrolled from each constituent district that constitutes the limited purpose regional district, including any district that does not vote to join the all purpose regional district and continues to send students to the schools of the limited purpose regional district pursuant to subsection a. of this section. However, each constituent district, including any district that does not vote to join the all purpose regional district and continues to send students to the schools of the limited purpose regional district pursuant to subsection a. of this section, shall have at least one member. A constituent district that does not vote to join the all purpose regional district but retains membership on the board of education of the newly formed all purpose regional district pursuant to the provisions of this subsection shall be eligible to vote on any matter before the all purpose regional board of education on which a member of the board of education of a sending district is eligible to vote on before a receiving board of education as provided in section 1 of P.L.1995, c.8 (C.18A:38-8.1). L.2021, c.402, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-16
Rules regarding religious holidays
Status: in_force

The commissioner, with the approval of the state board, shall prescribe rules relative to absences for religious holidays including, but not limited to, a list of holidays on which it shall be mandatory to excuse a pupil, but nothing herein contained shall be construed to limit the right of any board of education, at its discretion, to excuse absence on any other day by reason of the observance of a religious holiday.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36B-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36B / Section 36B-23
Parent information center.
Status: in_force

10. A choice district shall establish and maintain a parent information center. The center shall collect and disseminate information about participating programs and schools and shall assist parents and guardians in submitting applications for enrollment of students in an appropriate program and school. The information about participating programs and schools shall be posted on the choice district's website. L.2010, c.65, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-3.1
Appointment and salary, school nurses, etc.
Status: in_force

Every person employed as a school nurse, school nurse supervisor, head school nurse, chief school nurse or school nurse coordinator, or performing any school nursing service, in the public schools of this state shall be appointed by the board of education having charge of the school or schools in which the services are to be rendered and shall be under the direction of said board or an officer or employee of the board designated by it and the salary of such person shall be fixed by, and paid from the funds of said board according to law, except that the performance of school nursing services in any public school in this state may be continued, under any original contract or agreement entered into, prior to February 27, 1957, or under any renewal or modification thereof, during the term of such contract or agreement or renewal or modification thereof.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-91.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-91.3
Inter-agency Work Group, duties
Status: in_force

3. The Inter-agency Work Group, created pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1995, c.409 (C.18A:6-91.4), may: a. Publicize existing model environmental education programs; b. Provide leadership and coordination in conducting teacher in-service programs throughout the State; c. Solicit public and private partnerships at the local, State and national levels to provide teacher education programs; and d. Provide the commission with information concerning the availability of environmental education to students in the State. L.1995,c.409,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-43.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-43.1
Findings, declarations relevant to student loan borrower demographics.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. According to the Institute for College Access & Success, New Jersey ranks in the top five states nationally for student loan debt amounts, with the average graduate leaving college approximately $34,000 in debt; b. Despite New Jersey students graduating with significant debt, there is insufficient publicly-available demographic information on the State's over one million student loan borrowers; c. The demographic information that is available, however, shows significant racial disparities in student loan outcomes. Borrowers in New Jersey's communities of color face default rates two-to-five times higher than white borrowers in the State; d. Even after factoring in financial aid, the average price of attendance at New Jersey's four-year public institutions of higher education represents about one-third of household income for the State's Black and Latino families, compared to just 17 percent of the State's white families; e. Stark differences in family wealth in New Jersey have resulted in enormous disparities for students based on race and ethnicity relating to their financial need for college and their ability to pay off student loans; f. The development and implementation of informed policy to understand and address issues related to student loan debt, including related racial disparities in outcomes, requires access to reliable State-level data on how borrowers experience their debt burden; and g. Expanding data collection and dissemination of information is crucial for understanding the extent of the burgeoning student debt crisis in particular communities in the State and for developing policies that prioritize equity in loan outcomes for borrowers. L. 2021, c.349, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:16-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-15
Limitations, exclusions to avoid duplication of benefits
Status: in_force

Any contract or contracts permitted under this act shall contain limitations, exclusions or exceptions so as to avoid duplication of benefits or services otherwise available pursuant to accidental death and dismemberment, hospitalization, medical, surgical, major medical expense or health and accident coverage under any other law of this State or the coverage afforded under the laws of the United States, such as the Federal Medicare Program, and at the option of the local board of education and the carrier, group insurance or any other arrangement of coverage for individuals in a group, whether on an insured or uninsured basis. Any contract permitted under this act may condition the eligibility of any employee upon satisfying a waiting period stated in the contract. L.1979, c. 391, s. 4, eff. Feb. 6, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:68-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 68 / Section 68-9
Penalties; recovery
Status: in_force

18A:68-9. An officer or member of a school, corporation, association or institution of learning who by vote or in any other manner or capacity, or a school, corporation, association or institution of learning which shall admit or participate in admitting a scholar, student, or subscriber to any grade of a degree by conferring or participating in conferring any degree upon him, contrary to the provisions of this chapter, or who shall sign any certificate or diploma as evidence of the conferring of such degree shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $300.00 for each offense, to be enforced and collected by and in the name of the Commission on Higher Education in a summary proceeding in accordance with chapter 58 of Title 2A of the New Jersey Statutes, the penalty enforcement law. Process shall be either in the nature of a summons or warrant. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994,c.48,s.200.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-37 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-37
Rowan University - Rutgers Camden Board of Governors.
Status: in_force

33. There is established the Rowan University-Rutgers Camden Board of Governors. a. The board shall be composed of seven members as follows: two members appointed by the board of trustees of Rowan University from among its members; two members appointed by the board of directors of Rutgers University-Camden from among its members; and three members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The board shall elect a chairperson from among its membership. b. The term of office of a member of the board appointed by the board of trustees of Rowan University or the board of directors of Rutgers University-Camden shall be coterminous with his term on that board. The term of office of the Governor's appointees shall be six years. An appointed member may be removed for cause by the board of trustees or the board of directors that appointed the member, or by the Governor in the case of his appointees. c. Each member shall serve until his successor is appointed and qualified, and vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments for the remainder of the unexpired term. d. Members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses. e. The board may be staffed by employees of Rowan University and Rutgers University-Camden.
L.2012, c.45, s.33; amended 2013, c.227, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-44 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-44
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known as and may be cited as the "New Jersey Educational Research and Museum Development Act." L.1977, c. 399, s. 1, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64G-40 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64G / Section 64G-40
Annual report to legislative committees.
Status: in_force

6. The Commissioner of Human Services, in consultation with the consortium and the director of the program, shall report one year after the effective date of this act, and annually thereafter, to the Senate and General Assembly standing reference committees on health on the status of the program. The report shall include information about the design of the program, the number of medical and dental participants in the fellowship, residency training and continuing education components of the program, respectively, the fellowship participants' training locations and their practice specialties, and follow-up information about where the fellowship participants have chosen to practice after completion of their fellowship. L.1999,c.353,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-27 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-27
Approval or disapproval by local finance board
Status: in_force

Within 60 days after such submission to it, the local finance board shall cause its consent to be endorsed upon such copy, if it shall be satisfied, and shall record by resolution, its estimates that the amounts to be expended for the new educational facilities to be financed pursuant to such ordinance or proposal are not unreasonable or exorbitant, and that issuance of the bonds, proposed to be authorized by such ordinance or proposal, 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 and that said issue of bonds cannot lawfully be authorized in compliance with the provisions of sections 18A:24-19 and 18A:24-21, and that, taking into consideration trends in population, in value and uses of property, and in needs for educational facilities, the net school debt of such district will, at some date within 20 years, as stated in the supplemental debt statements which might be filed on such date, be less than the percentage of equalized valuation of taxable property in such district as provided in section 18A:24-19, 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.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-98 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-98
Executive director.
Status: in_force

5. a. The board shall appoint and employ an executive director, and fix the executive director's compensation and conditions of employment. The executive director shall be the chief executive, administrative, and operational officer of the consortium and shall direct and supervise the administrative affairs and the general management of the consortium. The executive director shall oversee the consortium's day-to-day operations, which includes working with the board to meet the consortium's goals and grant-making requirements, hiring and managing staff necessary to carry out the purpose of P.L.2018, c.111 (C.18A:64-94 et seq.), acting as spokesperson for the consortium's work, and raising funds from external sources. The executive director shall attend all meetings of the board. b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2023, c.323) c. To save on startup, operating, and ongoing administrative costs, one member university shall be responsible for housing the consortium and providing back-office support. L.2018, c.111, s.5; amended 2023, c.323, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-76.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-76.2
Methods of withholding of payment.
Status: in_force

1. Whenever any contract, the total price of which exceeds $100,000, entered into by a State college, for the construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of any building, structure, facility or other improvement to real property, requires the withholding of payment of a percentage of the amount of the contract, the contractor may agree to the withholding of payments in the manner prescribed in the contract, or may deposit with the State college registered book bonds, entry municipal bonds, State bonds or other appropriate bonds of the State of New Jersey, or negotiable bearer bonds or notes of any political subdivision of the State, the value of which is equal to the amount necessary to satisfy the amount that otherwise would be withheld pursuant to the terms of the contract. The nature and amount of the bonds or notes to be deposited shall be subject to approval by the State college. For purposes of this section, "value" shall mean par value or current market value, whichever is lower. If the contractor agrees to the withholding of payments, the amount withheld shall be deposited, with a banking institution or savings and loan association insured by an agency of the Federal government, in an account bearing interest at the rate currently paid by such institutions or associations on time or savings deposits. The amount withheld, or the bonds or notes deposited, and any interest accruing on such bonds or notes, shall be returned to the contractor upon fulfillment of the terms of the contract relating to such withholding. Any interest accruing on cash payments withheld shall be credited to the State college. L.2013, c.147, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-8.1
Transfer of land for vocational school purposes.
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2007, c.137 (C.18A:7G-45), the board of education of any school district or regional school district may, by resolution, transfer land to the board of education of a county vocational school district for the purpose of constructing a vocational school on such land. L.1970, c.106, s.1; amended 2007, c.137, s.46.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3-31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3 / Section 3-31
Waiver, limitation of protection by student, requirement prohibited.
Status: in_force

3. No public or private institution of higher education in this State shall require a student or applicant to waive or limit any protection granted under this act. An agreement to waive any right or protection under this act is against the public policy of this State and is void and unenforceable. L.2012, c.75, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:68-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 68 / Section 68-2
Right of seminaries or schools of theology to confer degrees
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of this chapter, any seminary or school of theology in this state, whether incorporated by special charter or under general laws, may, upon the precedent recommendation, or with the concurrent approval, of the faculty of instruction and after satisfactory examination held on completion of the studies required for the degree, grant to and confer upon a graduate of the institution, or a person who has done approved work therein: a. The degree of bachelor of divinity or theology. b. The degree of bachelor, master or doctor of sacred theology as may be appropriate in each case. c. In the case of a seminary or school of theology which has a full collegiate course preparatory to the theological course, the degree of bachelor of arts. Such an institution may also confer honorary degrees upon persons recommended therefor by the board of trustees or directors thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to authorize such an institution to confer a degree or diploma authorizing the practice of medicine, dentistry or law. Degrees may be conferred under this section with all honors, rights and privileges usually incident to them when granted in and by universities or the schools of theology in the United States.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-11.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-11.1
Loss of tuition to district due to establishment of regional district; state aid for one year
Status: in_force

Special State aid may be paid by the Commissioner of Education to any district which experiences a loss of tuition caused by the termination of a sending-receiving relationship due to the establishment of a regional district for 1 year following such loss. The amount of such aid in conjunction with other available resources shall be sufficient to meet the financial need of said district caused by the loss of such tuition. L.1977, c. 72, s. 1, eff. April 21, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-36 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-36
Functions of center
Status: in_force

The center where appropriate, and in consultation with the commission, shall: a. Make recommendations to the commission concerning innovation partnership grants; b. Serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas among industry, government, academia and the public; c. Disseminate authoritative and objective information and guidance on the many issues arising concerning biomolecular research in the agricultural and environmental sciences; d. Promote technology extension services to businesses engaged in agriculture and related fields; e. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in the field of agriculture and related fields; and f. Support and promote existing biomolecular research in the agricultural and environmental sciences and ensure that all sectors of private industry shall have ready access to the personnel and programs of the center. L. 1985, c. 366, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-1.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-1.4
Written statement regarding review of Individualized Education Program.
Status: in_force

1. a. Not less than two business days prior to the annual team meeting concerning the review of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a special education student, the public school shall provide the student's parent or guardian with a written statement of items to be discussed at the meeting. The written statement of items shall be delivered to the parent or guardian by regular mail and, if the school maintains the parent's or guardian's email address on file, by electronic mail. b. The written statement of items required pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall include: (1) the student's current levels of academic and functional performance; (2) a list of the names of any required IEP team members who are seeking excusal from participation in the IEP team meeting, accompanied by any excused IEP team member's input with respect to the programs and services for which the member is responsible. The list provided pursuant to this subsection shall be in addition to any requests for consent for excusal that are included with the notice of the IEP team meeting date and participants that is provided in accordance with federal and State law and regulation; and (3) an invitation for the parent or guardian to provide input and feedback as to the programs and services proposed in the student's IEP. L.2025, c.107.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:29B-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 29B / Section 29B-3
"Educational services professional" defined.
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act, "educational services professional" means a person who holds an educational services certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners and who is employed in a position that requires the certificate. L.2003,c.216,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-33.10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-33.10
Eligible proposals
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall establish a grant program to encourage and facilitate the development and implementation of effective school plans by the administrative and teaching staffs of individual schools. The administrative and teaching staff of a school, with the approval of the board of education, may submit a proposal for funding under the program to the commissioner. Eligible proposals shall include each of the following to be approved: a. An intention to use effective schools research in the development of an effective school plan; b. A mechanism through which teachers and other educational personnel shall participate directly in the formulation, implementation and revision of the effective school plan; c. Commitments by the board of education and the building principal to support the development and implementation of the effective school plan, as evidenced by the allocation of fiscal and other resources including a provision for inservice training as needed, a recognition that staff stability is necessary during the planning and implementation period, and a willingness to permit full participation by teachers and other educational personnel in the planning process; d. Commitments by teachers and other educational personnel to support the development and implementation of the effective school plan, as evidenced by a willingness to participate in the planning process with or without additional remuneration. L. 1985, c. 372, s. 4, eff. Nov. 26, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7C-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7C / Section 7C-10
Annual report
Status: in_force

Not later than September 1, 1989 and annually thereafter, the Commissioner of Education shall report to the Governor and Legislature on the impact of the State graduation proficiency test required pursuant to section 6 of P.L. 1979, c. 241 (C. 18A:7C-6). In addition to including data on test performance of students, this annual report shall include data on the number of students who have dropped out of school, the number of students who have failed to take the test, curriculum realignments in grades K-12 to prepare students for the examination, analysis of remediation efforts for students who have failed the examination, testing requirements and practices in grades K-8 and any other related matters requested by the Chairman of the Joint Committee on the Public Schools or the chairman of the education committee of either House of the Legislature. The report shall also enumerate the efforts by the Department of Education to assist local school districts in the areas of pupil retention, curriculum alignment and remediation. L. 1988, c. 168, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-48 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-48
Independent institutions may enter into agreement.
Status: in_force

3. An independent institution of higher education in the State may elect to enter into the agreement. L.2007,c.175,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-28
Eligibility for standard certificate.
Status: in_force

4. A certificate of eligibility for an out-of-State candidate who is enrolled in the pilot program and who meets all other requirements for issuance of a standard certificate pursuant to State Board of Education regulations shall be eligible for a standard certificate. A certificate of eligibility candidate who successfully completes the pilot program may apply for up to one year of effective teaching experience earned out-of-State, as documented by a letter from the candidate's former supervisor, principal, or employing school district's human resource officer, to satisfy the requirement that the candidate earn at least two summative evaluation ratings within three consecutive years of teaching. L.2021, c.57, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-59 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-59
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The powers and duties of the secretary of the board of directors shall be prescribed by the board, including but not limited to the following: (a) Record in a suitable book all proceedings of the board. (b) Pay out on warrants signed by the president and another member of the board. (c) Report to the board at each regular meeting: (1) The amount of the total appropriations and the cash receipts for each account; (2) The amount for which warrants have been drawn and the amount of orders for all contractual obligations since the date of his last report; (3) The accounts against which the warrants have been drawn and the accounts against which the contractual obligations are chargeable; and (4) The cash balance and free balance to the credit of each account; (d) Notify all members of the board of all regular meetings of the board. (e) Notify all members of the board of special meetings of the board when ordered by the president to do so, or when requested to do so by a petition in writing signed by at least 1/3 of the members of the board. (f) During the month of November in each year, report to the board a detailed audit report of its financial transactions during the preceding fiscal year, and file a copy thereof with the county superintendent of schools, or county superintendents, as the case may be, of the county or counties in which the commission is located. The report shall itemize all expenses, indicating which are commission expenses and which are expenses of each program or service offered. Where appropriate, the report shall indicate which commission expenses can be reasonably charged to specific programs or services. The report shall also indicate the amount and disposition of revenues derived from membership charges, if any, and from each program or service. (g) Notify all members of the representative assembly of meetings of the board of directors and record all transactions. L.1968, c.243, s.9; amended 1989,c.254,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7E-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7E / Section 7E-3
Report card information.
Status: in_force

3. Report cards issued pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.235 (C.18A:7E-2) shall include, but not be limited to, the following information for: a. the school district and for each school within the district, as appropriate: (1) results of the elementary assessment programs; (2) results of the Early Warning Test; (3) results of the High School Proficiency Test; (4) daily attendance records for students and professional staff; (5) student graduation and dropout rates; (6) annual student scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test; (7) total student enrollment, percentage of limited English proficient students, percentage of students in advanced placement courses, and any other school characteristics which the commissioner deems appropriate; (8) instructional resources including teacher/student ratio, average class size and amount of instructional time per day, as calculated by formulas specified by the commissioner; (9) a written narrative by the school principal or a designee which describes any special achievements, events, problems or initiatives of the school or district; (10) data identifying the number and nature of all reports of harassment, intimidation, or bullying; (11) indicators of student career readiness; (12) the number and percentage of students who were chronically absent, as defined in rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Education within 90 days of the effective date of P.L.2018, c.23 (C.18A:38-25.1 et al.), including the number and percentage of students who were chronically absent disaggregated by multiple student subgroups to be determined by the commissioner; (13) the number, percentage, and demographics, including race, gender, disability, grade level, and eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch under the National School Lunch Program, of students who received one or more suspensions or expulsions or who were reported to or arrested by law enforcement, by category of offense, pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials; and (14) the number of school psychologists, school counselors, social workers, student assistance coordinators, and other mental health professionals employed by, or under contract with, the school district to provide mental health services to students, and the ratio of students to the total number of mental health professionals providing services in the school and the district; and (15) the number of school safety specialists; and b. the school district, as appropriate: (1) per pupil expenditures and State aid ratio; (2) percent of budget allocated for salaries and benefits of administrative personnel; (3) percent of budget allocated for salaries and benefits of teachers; (4) percentage increase over the previous year for salaries and benefits of administrative and instructional personnel; (5) the number of administrative personnel and the ratio of administrative personnel to instructional personnel; (6) a profile of the most recent graduating class concerning their educational or employment plans following graduation; and (7) any other information which the commissioner deems appropriate. For the purposes of this section, the Commissioner of Education shall establish a uniform methodology for the reporting of the data concerning administrative personnel on a full-time equivalent basis. L.1995, c.235, s.3; amended 2010, c.122, s.5; 2014, c.71; 2018, c.23, s.1; 2021, c.339; 2021, c.387, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-26
Warranty by contractor.
Status: in_force

26. Every contract or agreement negotiated, awarded or made pursuant to this act shall contain a suitable warranty by the contractor that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure such contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, except bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the contractor for the purpose of securing business, for the breach or violation of which warranty the university shall have the right to annul such contract without liability or in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee. L.2021, c.282, s.26.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-90 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-90
Federal funds; state to be reimbursed; ascertainment of amount
Status: in_force

On or before September 1 of each year, on the basis of the most recent actuarial valuation of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund and on the basis of the appropriate social security rate of contribution, the Director of the Division of Pensions in the State Department of the Treasury, shall certify to the commissioner of education of the State Department of Education the percentage of salaries which the department and each board of education, school district or agency of this State must appropriate in its next fiscal year project budget to cover the amount of the increase and the cost of pension, group life insurance, social security and other benefits provided by this article attributable to carrying out the programs financed by the Federal Government involving members of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund. The commissioner shall promptly notify each public employer of the percentage certified and the public employer shall, within 90 days after the close of such next fiscal year, together with supporting information prescribed by the Director of the Division of Pensions, reimburse the State the amount of such increased cost from funds allocated to the public employer from the Federal Government and involving members of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1968, c. 228, s. 11, eff. July 1, 1968; L.1973, c. 105, s. 1, eff. May 2, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61D-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61D / Section 61D-6
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

6. The Commissioner of Health, shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act. L1988,c.158,s.6; amended 1994,c.48,s.84.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-2.1
Suspension, expulsion of pupil for assault, appeal; report
Status: in_force

2. a. Any pupil who commits an assault, as defined pursuant to N.J.S.2C:12-1, upon a teacher, administrator, board member or other employee of a board of education, acting in the performance of his duties and in a situation where his authority to so act is apparent, or as a result of the victim's relationship to an institution of public education of this State, not involving the use of a weapon or firearm, shall be immediately suspended from school consistent with procedural due process pending suspension or expulsion proceedings before the local board of education. Said proceedings shall take place no later than 30 calendar days following the day on which the pupil is suspended. The decision of the board shall be made within five days after the close of the hearing. Any appeal of the board's decision shall be made to the Commissioner of Education within 90 days of the board's decision. The provisions herein shall be construed in a manner consistent with 20 U.S.C. s.1400 et seq. b. Whenever a teacher, administrator, board member, other employee of a board of education or a labor representative on behalf of an employee makes an allegation in writing that the board member or employee has been assaulted by a pupil, the principal shall file a written report of the alleged assault with the district's superintendent of schools. The superintendent to whom the alleged assault is reported or, if there is no superintendent in the district, the principal who received the allegation from the board member, employee, or labor representative shall report the alleged assault to the board of education of the district at its next regular meeting; provided that the name of the pupil who allegedly committed the assault, although it may be disclosed to the members of the board of education, shall be kept confidential at the public board of education meeting. Any person who fails to file a report of an alleged assault as required pursuant to this subsection may be liable to disciplinary action by the board of education of the district. L.1979,c.189,s.2; amended 1995, c.128, s.5; 1997, c.372.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:55-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 55 / Section 55-3
School districts, conditions for receipt of State aid; efficiency standards.
Status: in_force

1. As a condition of receiving State aid, a school district shall: a. examine all available group options for every insurance policy held by the district, including any self-insurance plan administered by the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group on behalf of districts, and shall participate in the most cost effective plans; b. take steps to maximize the district's participation in the federal Universal Service Program (E-rate) and the ACT telecommunications program offered through the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials; c. participate in the Alliance for Competitive Energy Services (ACES) Program offered through the New Jersey School Boards Association, unless the district is able to demonstrate to the commissioner that it receives goods or services at a cost less than or equal to the cost achieved by participants in the program; d. take appropriate steps to maximize the district's participation in the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program, with maximum participation defined by the commissioner; and e. refinance all outstanding debt for which a 3% net present value savings threshold is achievable. L.2007, c.53, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:47-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 47 / Section 47-6
Character of training
Status: in_force

Each such special school of instruction shall be conducted for the well-being and safe custody of children committed to it, and for their training and education for good citizenship and self-support. There shall be ample ground for farming and gardening, and shops and other means for industrial training shall be provided. The school shall, as far as possible, be conducted as a home. There shall be a superintendent and the teachers and other employees necessary for the proper conduct of the school. The superintendent shall reside in the school. Teachers in such school shall be required to hold such certificates to teach as are required of teachers in the public schools.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-79 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-79
Multi-year contracts.
Status: in_force

28. A State college may only enter into a contract exceeding 36 consecutive months for the: a. Supplying of fuel and oil for heating and other purposes and utilities for any term not exceeding in the aggregate five years; or b. Plowing and removal of snow and ice for any term not exceeding in the aggregate five years; or c. Collection and disposal of garbage and refuse for any term not exceeding in the aggregate five years; or d. Purchase, lease or servicing of information technology for any term of not more than five years; or e. Insurance for any term of not more than five years; or f. Leasing or service of automobiles, motor vehicles, machinery and equipment of every nature and kind for any term not exceeding in the aggregate five years; or g. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2005, c.369). h. Providing of food supplies and services, including food supplies and management contracts for student centers, dining rooms, vending operations, and cafeterias, for a term not exceeding 30 years; or i. Performance of work or services or the furnishing of materials or supplies for the purpose of conserving energy in buildings owned by, or operations conducted by, the contracting unit, the entire price of which is to be established as a percentage of the resultant savings in energy costs, for a term not exceeding 10 years; provided that a contract is entered into only subject to and in accordance with rules and regulations adopted and guidelines promulgated by the Board of Public Utilities establishing a methodology for computing energy cost savings; or j. Any single project for the construction, reconstruction or rehabilitation of a public building, structure or facility, or a public works project, including the retention of the services of an architect, engineer, construction manager, or other consultant in connection with the project, for the length of time necessary for the completion of the actual construction; or k. The management and operation of bookstores, performing arts centers, residence halls, parking facilities and building operations for a term not exceeding 30 years; or l. The provision of banking, financial services, and e-commerce services for a term not exceeding five years; or m. The provision of services for maintenance and repair of building systems, including, but not limited to, fire alarms, fire suppression systems, security systems, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for a term not exceeding five years; or n. Purchase of alternative energy or the purchase or lease of alternative energy services or equipment for conservation or cost saving purposes for a term not exceeding 30 years. All multiyear leases and contracts entered into pursuant to this section, except contracts and agreements for the provision of work or the supplying of equipment to promote energy conservation and authorized pursuant to subsection i. of this section, shall contain a clause making them subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation or contain an annual cancellation clause. L.1986, c.43, s.28; amended 1994, c.48, s.117; 2005, c.369, s.16; 2009, c.90, s.44.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-77 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-77
Definitions.
Status: in_force

4. As used in sections 5 through 8 of this act: "Authority" means the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71A-3. "Eligible tuition expenses" means tuition expenses that were incurred by a program participant in attending an accredited master's degree or Ph.D. program in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics or that were incurred by a program participant in the completion of 30 credits in a coherent sequence of courses in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, and which were not covered by any grants or scholarships. "Program" means the tuition reimbursement program established pursuant to section 5 of this act for teachers who acquire a master's degree or Ph.D. in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics or who complete 30 credits in a coherent sequence of courses in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. "Program participant" means a teacher who contracts with the authority to teach STEM classes in a public school following the completion of a master's degree or Ph.D. program in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics or following the completion of 30 credits in a coherent sequence of courses in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, in return for tuition reimbursement provided under the program. L.2019, c.401, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:25-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 25 / Section 25-3
Teaching, etc., on holidays not required
Status: in_force

No teaching staff member shall be required to perform his duties on any day declared by law to be a public holiday and no deduction shall be made from such member's salary by reason of the fact that such a public holiday happens to be a school day and any term of any contract made with any such member which is in violation of this section shall be void.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-25.24d — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-25.24d
Evaluation factors contained in proposals.
Status: in_force

21. a. Each request for proposals shall contain evaluation factors prepared by a design professional or designated employee as defined in section 18 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64A-25.24a). The design professional or designated employee that develops the evaluation factors shall be disqualified from submitting a proposal to enter into the design-build contract, and the design-builder shall not be permitted to delegate services under the design-build contract to the design professional or designated employee that developed the evaluation factors. b. The design professional or designated employee that develops the evaluation factors shall be either an employee of the contracting unit or shall be engaged in compliance with applicable New Jersey public procurement laws, and to the extent allowed by law may delegate the development of specific aspects of the design criteria to other consultants. c. The contracting unit, in consultation with the design professional or designated employee, shall determine the scope and level of detail required for the evaluation factors. The evaluation factors should be detailed enough to permit qualified persons to submit proposals in accordance with the solicitation, given the nature of the public project and the level of design to be provided in the proposal. L.2021, c.71, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-26
Construction of act in regard to Rutgers, The State University
Status: in_force

26. This act shall not be construed to impair any vested rights, grants, charter rights, privileges, exemptions, immunities, powers, prerogatives, franchises or advantages continued, granted or obtained by Rutgers, The State University under the "Rutgers, The State University Law," N.J.S.18A:65-1 et seq., nor shall this act be construed to impose additional powers, duties or responsibilities upon Rutgers, The State University not contained within N.J.S.18A:65-1 et seq. L.1994,c.48,s.26.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:53-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 53 / Section 53-2
Facilities maintained
Status: in_force

Such museum facilities and services may include exhibition in a museum building or elsewhere of subjects of natural, historical, educational, scientific, industrial or cultural nature; operation of arts, crafts and other hobby workshops; conduct of field trips and other projects of an educational or recreational nature and provision for the personal services required in connection with any of the foregoing.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:50A-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 50A / Section 50A-2
Rules, regulations relative to State-issued high school diploma.
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, the Commissioner of Education may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, such rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement the provisions of P.L.2008, c.25 (C.18A:50A-1 et seq.). The rules and regulations adopted by the commissioner shall be effective for a period not to exceed 12 months. Rules and regulations shall thereafter be amended, adopted, or re-adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). The rules and regulations shall include, but not be limited to: a. the establishment of reasonable and appropriate fees for persons seeking a State-issued high school diploma by examination or re-examination of the Tests of General Educational Development (GED) of the American Council on Education; provided that the fees shall not exceed the actual cost of the tests and their administration; and b. the establishment of the manner in which a not for profit third party may participate in the administration of examinations and re-examinations of the Tests of General Educational Development (GED) and in the collection of fees from person seeking a high school diploma by examinations and re-examinations of the tests. The rules and regulations regarding not for profit third parties shall be in conformance with the application and approval process overseen by the Department of Education and the General Educational Development Testing Service of the American Council on Education. L.2008, c.25, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-28.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-28.1
Officers; rules
Status: in_force

The council shall select such officers and make such rules as may be necessary for the transaction of business. L.1989,c.141,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-36 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-36
Mandatory uniform performance evaluation of contractors.
Status: in_force

62. a. A mandatory uniform performance evaluation shall be conducted on all school facilities projects undertaken by the development authority. The evaluation shall, at a minimum, include cost, schedule adherence and quality. b. A contractor shall be notified of a performance evaluation. The contractor shall be afforded an opportunity to respond to an adverse evaluation. Following the opportunity for the contractor to respond to an adverse evaluation, the development authority may revoke a contractor's prequalification to bid on school facilities projects, provided that the contractor had a below-average score according to the development authority's scoring criteria for the mandatory uniform evaluation conducted pursuant to subsection a. of this section. c. The contractor performance evaluations shall be utilized in reviewing bid submissions. L.2000, c.72, s.62; amended 2007, c.137, s.41; 2023, c.311, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-10.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-10.4
Contracts; terms; approval
Status: in_force

Any contract entered into shall be in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. The commissioner shall approve in writing all such contracts prior to their execution. L.1977, c. 290, s. 4, eff. Dec. 6, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-41.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-41.1
Increase in retirement allowance for retiree, beneficiary under N.J.S.18A:66-41 or N.J.S.18A:66-47.
Status: in_force

2. The retirement allowance of each retiree under N.J.S.18A:66-41, or the retiree's beneficiary pursuant to N.J.S.18A:66-47, on the effective date of P.L.2001, c.353 shall be increased by a percentage equivalent to the percentage increase in the fraction of final compensation for each year of credited service for the total retirement allowance under these sections made by this act, P.L.2001, c.353 (C.18A:66-41.1 et al.). The provisions of section 7 of P.L.1969, c.169 (C.43:3B-8) shall not be applicable to the increases in retirement allowances provided by this section. L.2001,c.353,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-81 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-81
County colleges to establish green job certification programs.
Status: in_force

2. a. As used in this section, "green job" means those aspects of employment that deal with renewable energy, energy conservation, energy efficiency, and energy sustainability. b. A county college may enter into a partnership with one or more private entities to develop and establish a green jobs certification program. Under the program the county college shall identify needed skills, develop training programs, and train workers for green jobs in one or more industries including, but not limited to, energy efficient building, construction and retrofits, renewable electric power, energy efficient vehicles, biofuels, and manufacturing that produces sustainable products and uses sustainable processes and materials. The county college shall issue a green jobs certification to each person who successfully completes the training program. c. A county college may review national standards established by various industries in developing a green jobs certification program. d. A county college may consult with the Department of Community Affairs in developing a green jobs certification program. L.2011, c.137, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-17
Facilities for persons with physical disabilities.
Status: in_force

18A:18A-17. Every board of education shall require that all plans and specifications for bids on any contract with the board for the construction, remodeling, or renovation of any public building shall provide facilities for persons with physical disabilities. As used in this section, "remodeling or renovation" shall mean to construct an addition to, or alter the design or layout of a public building so that a change or modification of the entrance facilities, toilet facilities, or vertical access is achieved, or makes substantial repairs or alterations. As used herein, "substantial repairs or alterations" shall mean that if the costs of making such repairs or alterations: a. Shall exceed 60% of the value of the building, the entire building shall be made to comply with the requirements of this section; b. Shall be between 30% and 60% of the value of the building, only those portions of the building repaired or altered shall be made to comply with the requirements of this section; or c. Shall be under 30% of the value of the building, such repairs or alterations shall be either in accordance with the requirement of this section, or in compliance with their previously required condition and with the same or equivalent material or equipment, provided the general safety and public welfare are not thereby endangered. The value of such public buildings shall be determined by every board of education in accordance with a formula which shall be established by the State Board of Education. The formula may take into account the size, age, type of construction, original building cost, and replacement cost of any such building. The State Board of Education, by rules and regulations, shall prescribe the kinds, types, and quality of the aforementioned facilities for persons with physical disabilities. Amended 2017, c.131, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-61 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-61
Definitions.
Status: in_force

34. As used in sections 34 through 41 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:18A-61 through C.18A:18A-68): "Acceptance" means the adoption of a law, ordinance, or resolution by the State of New Jersey, any of its political subdivisions, any authority created by the Legislature of the State of New Jersey and any instrumentality or agency of the State of New Jersey or of any of its political subdivisions, authorizing the execution of a design-build contract. "Contracting unit" means a government entity that enters into contracts pursuant to the "Public School Contracts Law," N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq. "Delivery system" means the procedure used to develop and construct a project. "Design-bid-build" means the delivery system used in public projects in which a licensed and prequalified design professional or designated employee develops the project design in its entirety; the contracting unit then solicits bids and awards the contract to the lowest responsible bidder that demonstrates the ability to complete the project specified in the design. "Design-build contract" means a contract between a contracting unit and a design-builder to provide labor, materials, and other construction services for a public project. A design-build contract may be conditional upon subsequent refinements in scope and price, and may permit the contracting unit to make changes in the scope of the project without invalidating the design-build contract. "Design-builder" means the entity, whether natural person, partnership, joint stock company, corporation, trust, professional corporation, business association, or other legal business entity or successor, that proposes to design and construct any public project, who is registered pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1999, c.238 (C.34:11-56.48 et seq.), and classified by the New Jersey Division of Property Management and Construction or the New Jersey Department of Transportation, where applicable, to perform work on a design-build project. "Design professional" means the entity, whether natural person, partnership, joint stock company, corporation, trust, professional corporation, business association, or other legal business entity or successor that provides licensed and prequalified architectural, engineering, or surveying services in accordance with R.S.45:3-1 et seq., and P.L.1938, c.342 (C.45:8-27 et seq.), and that shall be responsible for planning, designing and observing the construction of the project or projects. "Evaluation factors" means the requirements for the first phase of the selection process, and shall include, but not be limited to: specialized experience, training certification of professional and field workforce, technical competence, capacity to perform, safety modification rating, past performance and other appropriate factors. Price shall only be considered in the second phase of the selection process. "Proposal" means an offer to enter into a design-build contract. "Stipend" means the fee paid to a design-builder by the contracting unit to encourage competition. L.2021, c.71, s.34.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:11-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-3.1
Definitions relative to public school district participation in certain voluntary associations which oversee sports activities.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this section: "CPI" means the average annual increase, expressed as a decimal, in the consumer price index for the New York City and Philadelphia areas during the fiscal year preceding the prebudget year as reported by the United States Department of Labor. b. A public school district shall not join pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1979, c.172 (C.18A:11-3), any voluntary association which oversees activities associated with Statewide interscholastic sports programs if: (1) the association charges a cable television company an increased licensing fee, rate, assessment or other consideration for the broadcast of playoff games over local access or local originating channels, or both, compared to the licensing fee, rate, assessment or other consideration charged by the district for the broadcast of regular season games over local access or local originating channels, or both; (2) the association requires increased ticket prices for attendance at playoff games compared to regular season games unless the increased ticket prices are required to offset event-related expenses including, but not limited to, rental, staffing, security, or insurance costs. If increased ticket prices are required to offset event-related expenses at a playoff game held at a public school, a public school district shall not join an association that increases adult ticket prices at that playoff game by more than 300 percent of the cost of a regular season adult ticket charged for a comparable event at the school district where the playoff game is held. The association shall provide for discounted prices on student tickets for playoff games due to economic hardship, as determined by the principal of the school in which the student is enrolled. The association may provide discounted ticket prices for other groups as deemed necessary by the association in consultation with the school district where the playoff game is held. The association shall file playoff game ticket prices with the Commissioner of Education no later than 60 days prior to the scheduled playoff game, except that the association may subsequently file adjusted playoff game ticket prices with the commissioner no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled playoff game; (3) the association charges a membership fee for the 2009-2010 school year which exceeds the membership fee for the 2008-2009 school year multiplied by 1 plus the CPI, and in any subsequent school year charges a membership fee that exceeds the prior school year fee multiplied by 1 plus the CPI, unless the Commissioner of Education deems a greater increase in the membership fee is necessary; (4) the association charges members an entry fee for teams or individuals competing in playoff games for the 2009-2010 school year which exceeds the entry fee for the 2008-2009 school year multiplied by 1 plus the CPI, and in any subsequent school year charges members an entry fee that exceeds the prior school year fee multiplied by 1 plus the CPI, unless the Commissioner of Education deems a greater increase in the entry fee is necessary; or (5) the association charges members any assessment in addition to the membership fee, unless the Commissioner of Education deems an additional assessment is necessary. c. If any provision of this section is determined by the Commissioner of Education to jeopardize the amateur status of the student-athlete, that provision shall be null and void. L.2007, c.41, s.1; amended 2023, c.161.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-9
Qualifications of teachers; instruction of college pupils
Status: in_force

The state board shall adopt rules fixing the necessary qualifications of teachers in such courses in the public school system and all students at the state colleges shall be required to receive thorough instruction in such courses.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-44 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-44
Components of Work and Learn Consortium.
Status: in_force

3. A Work and Learn Consortium shall include the following components: a. The county vocational school district shall award the high school diploma, provide training, and award early certificates. b. The county college shall: (1) award certificates and the associate degree; (2) coordinate the program's internship component; (3) develop the guided pathway; (4) provide student advising services and student support services; and (5) award prior learning assessment credits for experience and knowledge acquired while working. c. The local workforce investment board shall: (1) identify business and industries that have a workforce demand; and (2) assist in the recruitment of persons who are unemployed or want to change career. The local workforce investment board shall have a satellite location on the county college campus. d. A Work and Learn Consortium shall work to form partnerships with: (1) four-year public or independent institutions of higher education to provide additional certificates and baccalaureate degrees under the stackable credentials program; (2) the local chamber of commerce in order to identify business and industry partners and to market and promote the consortium; and (3) business and industry in order to identify industry trends and required certifications, credentials, and training, and to provide internships to enrolled students. e. There shall be an advisory board for each Work and Learn Consortium program. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development , the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, and the Department of Education shall provide support to the advisory board, and shall share trend analysis data related to economic growth.
L.2019, c.403, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-3
Definitions.
Status: in_force

3. For the purposes of this act, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: "Authority" means the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71A-3; "Commission" means the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education established by this act; "Council" means the New Jersey Presidents' Council established by this act; "Council of County Colleges" means the New Jersey Council of County Colleges established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:64A-26; "County college" means an educational institution established by one or more counties, pursuant to chapter 64A of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes; "Educational research and services corporation" means a nonprofit corporation whose voting members are public research universities, State colleges, county colleges, public institutions of higher education primarily located in the State of New Jersey, and nonprofit independent institutions of higher education that receive direct State aid; "Programmatic Mission" means all program offerings consistent within those levels of academic degrees or certificates that the institution has been authorized to grant by the State Board of Higher Education prior to the effective date of this act or approved thereafter by the commission; "Public Research University" means Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rowan University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Montclair State University, and Kean University; "State college" means any of the State colleges or universities established pursuant to chapter 64 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes including any State college designated as a teaching university. L.1994, c.48, s.3; amended 1999, c.46, s.27; 2012, c.45, s.67; 2015, c.140, s.1; 2017, c.178, s.36; 2021, c.282, s.36.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-4.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-4.5
Police powers
Status: in_force

4. Every person so appointed and commissioned shall possess all the powers of policemen and constables in criminal cases and offenses against the law anywhere in the State of New Jersey, pursuant to any limitations as may be imposed by the governing body of the institution which appointed and commissioned the person. L.1970,c.211, 4; amended 1985,c.376,s.2; 1991,c.327,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.41 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.41
Age appropriate information required.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Children and Families, shall take appropriate action to ensure that each school district shall incorporate education on the "New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act," P.L.2000, c.58 (C.30:4C-15.5 et seq.) that is age appropriate for public school students in grades 9 through 12. L.2019, c.250, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-4
Donation and tuition fees; disposition
Status: in_force

All income derived from donations and from tuition fees charged for furnishing adult education courses shall be applied by the board of education receiving the same exclusively for carrying out a program of adult education.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-4.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-4.2
"Career and Technical Education Scholar Awards" established.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, shall establish an awards program to be known as the "Career and Technical Education Scholar Awards." The awards program shall annually recognize outstanding career and technical education students who: (1) demonstrate a high level of achievement in a career and technical education program as exemplified by course grades, industry-recognized technical assessments, and teacher recommendations; (2) demonstrate a high level of achievement in at least three academic classes, as exemplified by course grades, end-of-course assessments, and teacher recommendations; (3) successfully complete a college-level course or a work-based learning experience including, but not limited to, employment under a cooperative education agreement, an internship, or a work-based structured learning experience; and (4) participate in a career and technical education student organization or a community service project that demonstrates the application of career and technical skills. b. The department shall establish an application procedure and criteria and guidelines for the eligibility, nomination, and judging of applications for the awards program. c. The department shall post the names of the recipients of the "Career and Technical Education Scholar Awards" prominently on its website, and shall recognize the recipients through the award of a certificate, a press announcement, or another form of recognition deemed appropriate to highlight the achievements of the recipients. The department may coordinate with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development in recognizing the award recipients. L.2023, c.47, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-14
Term county superintendent deemed to refer to executive county superintendent of schools.
Status: in_force

56. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the office of the county superintendent of schools, the same shall mean and refer to the office of the executive county superintendent of schools. L.2007, c.63, s.56.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36A-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36A / Section 36A-5
Application for charter school.
Status: in_force

5. The commissioner shall develop an application for the establishment of a charter school. The application shall include the following information: a. The identification of the charter applicant; b. The name of the proposed charter school; c. The proposed governance structure of the charter school, including a list of the proposed members of the board of trustees of the charter school or a description of the qualifications and method for the appointment or election of members of the board of trustees; d. The educational goals of the charter school, the curriculum to be offered, and the methods of assessing whether students are meeting educational goals. Charter school students shall be required to meet the same testing and academic performance standards as established by law and regulation for public school students. Charter school students shall also meet any additional assessment indicators which are included within the charter approved by the commissioner; e. The admission policy and criteria for evaluating the admission of students which shall comply with the requirements of section 8 of P.L.1995, c.426 (C.18A:36A-8); f. The age or grade range of students to be enrolled; g. The school calendar and school day schedule; h. A description of the charter school staff responsibilities and the proposed qualifications of teaching staff; i. A description of the procedures to be implemented to ensure significant parental involvement in the operation of the school; j. A description of, and address for, the physical facility in this State in which the charter school will be located; k. Information on the manner in which community groups will be involved in the charter school planning process; l. The financial plan for the charter school, including the anticipated administrative costs of the charter school, and the provisions which will be made for auditing the school pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.18A:23-1. As used in this subsection, “administrative costs” means administrative costs as defined by State Board of Education regulations adopted under chapter 23A of Title 6A of the New Jersey Administrative Code; m. A description of and justification for any waivers of regulations which the charter school will request; n. Any other information as the commissioner may require; and o. A demonstration of need and an explanation of how the need is not currently being met by existing public schools or charter schools in the school district. Unaudited waitlist data shall not qualify as a demonstration of need. L.1995,c.426,s.5; amended 2025, c.277, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-10
Lands conveyed on condition
Status: in_force

Whenever any district has heretofore received a conveyance of lands subject to a recital or condition in the deed of conveyance, substantially providing that the land and premises conveyed are intended to be conveyed for the express purpose of building a public schoolhouse on the same and for the uses and purposes of a public school for said district, and the lands so conveyed have been held by the district for more than 30 years, and no public schoolhouse has ever been built or has stood for the past 20 years thereon, and the board of education of the district shall determine that the lands are not required for school uses and purposes, the board may sell and convey the said lands and make, execute and deliver a valid conveyance thereof, free of any such recital or condition and thereby vest a title in fee simple absolute in the grantee as fully as though such recital or condition was not contained in the deed of conveyance to the school district; provided, that no proceeding or action shall be commenced against said school district for the recovery of said lands or the enforcement of such recital or condition within a period of one year from the date of conveyance of said lands by the board.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-25.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-25.1
Legislative findings and declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The Afro-American population of the State of New Jersey and the United States of America has made unique and indispensable contributions to the history of the State of New Jersey and the United States; b. For many generations the role of Afro-Americans has been largely neglected in the writing and teaching of history, to the educational detriment of all Americans; c. It is the responsibility of the government of this State to provide the people of New Jersey with opportunities to learn about the history of the State and the nation in an accurate and comprehensive manner; and d. This Legislature has vested in the New Jersey Historical Commission the authority to plan and carry out programs to advance public knowledge of the history of New Jersey and the United States. L.1983, c. 339, s. 1, eff. Sept. 6, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.16
Entitlement of school district to aid under act; additional aid
Status: in_force

Any school district shall be eligible for an entitlement hereunder, and any entitlement may be made hereunder with respect to any school district, notwithstanding that such school district may then be eligible for or shall have heretofore received or shall hereafter receive additional State school building aid or any entitlement with respect thereto under any other act, it being the legislative intent that additional State school building aid hereunder provided shall be independent of, or may be in addition to, any such aid received or to be received as aforesaid. Any school district, with respect to which any determination as to additional State school building aid or any entitlement has been theretofore made pursuant to this act, may make application for further additional State school building aid and for further entitlement, or increase or revision in any such entitlement theretofore made, provided that the aggregate amount of State aid for any school district in any year pursuant to this act shall not exceed the amount specified in section 2 of this act. L.1971, c. 10, s. 11, eff. Jan. 21, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-17
Outreach program
Status: in_force

10. a. Under the guidelines established by the Commissioner of Education, each local board of education shall establish an outreach program to provide substance use education for the parents or legal guardians of the pupils of the district. In establishing the program, the local board of education shall consult with such local organizations and agencies as are recommended by the commissioner. The board of education shall ensure that the program is offered at times and places convenient to the parents of the district on school premises, or in other suitable facilities. b. In addition to the substance use education program required pursuant to this section, each local board of education shall establish policies and procedures to provide assistance to parents or legal guardians who believe that their child may be involved in substance use. These policies and procedures shall be consistent with the policies and procedures for intervention by school personnel developed pursuant to this act. c. The board of education in each school district in the State in which a nonpublic school is located shall have the power and duty to loan to the parents or legal guardians of all pupils attending nonpublic schools located within the district all educational materials developed by the Commissioner of Education for the instruction of the parents or legal guardians of public school pupils on the nature and effects of substances and substance use. The Commissioner of Education shall make these materials available so that the local board of education shall not be required to expend funds for the loan of these materials. 1987, c. 387, s.10; amended 2023, c.177, s.47.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-6
Secretary
Status: in_force

The secretary of the board of education shall be the secretary of the board of school estimate, but shall receive no compensation as such.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-12
Election of officers.
Status: in_force

18A:13-12. The board shall hold a regular meeting forthwith after its first appointment, and annually thereafter on any day between May 1 and May 7, inclusive, following the annual school election in April, at which it shall organize by the election, from among its members, of a president and vice president, who shall serve until the organization meeting next succeeding the election of their respective successors as members of the board. In the case of a regional district in which the annual school election is in November, the organization meeting shall be held on any day of the first week in January. If any board shall fail to organize within the designated period, the executive county superintendent of the county, or the executive county superintendents of the counties, in which the constituent districts are situate, shall appoint, from among the members of the board, a president and vice president to serve until the organization meeting next succeeding the next election. amended 1974, c.105, s.2; 1979, c.23, s.9; 1982, c.17, s.1; 1987, c.289, s.6; 2011, c.202, s.10; 2023, c.289, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.40 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.40
Water safety educational fact sheet.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Department of Children and Families shall develop an educational fact sheet on water safety. The fact sheet shall include, at a minimum, information on: (1) how parents and guardians can reduce their child’s risk of injury or drowning while in, on, and around bodies of water; (2) the value of water safety education courses and the role swimming lessons play in preventing incidents of injury or drowning; (3) the recommended use of flotation devices; and (4) the importance of monitoring water conditions and swimming in areas monitored by a lifeguard. b. In developing the fact sheet, the Department of Children and Families shall consult with, or utilize resources produced by, water safety organizations including, but not limited to, the American Red Cross and the New Jersey Swim Safety Alliance. c. The Department of Education shall make the educational fact sheet available to all school districts and nonpublic schools. d. A school district shall annually distribute the fact sheet to parents and guardians in a manner prescribed by the Department of Education. A nonpublic school is encouraged, but not required, to distribute the fact sheet to parents and guardians in a manner determined by the nonpublic school. e. As used in this section, “water safety” means safety in, on, and around bodies of water to reduce the risk of injury or drowning. L.2025, c.247, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-3
Display of and salute to flag; pledge of allegiance
Status: in_force

Every board of education shall: (a) Procure a United States flag, flagstaff and necessary appliances therefor for each school in the district and display such flag upon or near the public school building during school hours; (b) Procure a United States flag, flagstaff and necessary appliances or standard therefor for each assembly room and each classroom in each school, and display such flag in the assembly room and each classroom during school hours and at such other time as the board of education may deem proper; and (c) Require the pupils in each school in the district on every school day to salute the United States flag and repeat the following pledge of allegiance to the flag: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all," which salute and pledge of allegiance shall be rendered with the right hand over the heart, except that pupils who have conscientious scruples against such pledge or salute, or are children of accredited representatives of foreign governments to whom the United States government extends diplomatic immunity, shall not be required to render such salute and pledge but shall be required to show full respect to the flag while the pledge is being given merely by standing at attention, the boys removing the headdress.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-84 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-84
Public institution of higher education to post budget, other information on website.
Status: in_force

1. a. A public institution of higher education shall post by August 15 of each year its budget for the upcoming academic year on the institution's website for public inspection. The institution shall also post a summary document that outlines in a user-friendly manner the institution's major sources of revenue and major categories of expenditures. b. The information required pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be posted on the website in a prominent and easily accessible location. L.2019, c.302, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:16-1.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-1.4
Removal from list.
Status: in_force

2. Upon application to the State Board of Examiners, a person's name shall be removed from the list provided that his name has been on the list for at least three years. L.1999,c.301,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-25
Disclosure statements of employment, contracts or business with schools
Status: in_force

5. a. On a form to be prescribed by the commission and to be filed annually with the commission, each school official shall state: (1) whether any relative of the school official or any other person related to the school official by marriage is employed by the school district with which the school official holds office or employment or, for officers or employees of the New Jersey School Boards Association, any school district, and, if so, the name and position of each such relative; (2) whether the school official or a relative is a party to a contract with the school district with which the school official holds office or employment or, for officers or employees of the New Jersey School Boards Association, any school district, and, if so, the nature of the contract; and (3) whether the school official or a relative is employed by, receives compensation from, or has an interest in any business which is a party to a contract with the school district with which the school official holds office or employment or, for officers or employees of the New Jersey School Boards Association, any school district, and, if so, the name of each such business. b. Each statement shall be signed by the school official filing it, and the school official's signature shall constitute a representation of the accuracy of the contents of the statement. c. A school official who fails to file a statement or who files a statement containing information which the school official knows to be false shall be subject to reprimand, censure, suspension, or removal pursuant to the procedures established in section 9 of P.L.1991, c.393 (C.18A:12-29). Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent or limit criminal prosecution. d. All statements filed pursuant to this section shall be retained by the commission as public records. L.1991,c.393,s.5; amended 1995,c.14,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-47.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-47.3
SDA district, school facilities project management, cooperative pricing system, agreement, prohibited.
Status: in_force

21. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, an SDA district to which the development authority has delegated management of a school facilities project shall not enter into a cooperative pricing system or agreement for construction services on school facilities projects. L.2023, c.311, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:47-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 47 / Section 47-9
Use of moneys available for general fund expenses
Status: in_force

18A:47-9. Any money available for the general fund expenses of the public schools in a district in which such a special school of instruction has been established may be used for the general fund expenses of the school. L.1967, c.271; amended 1993,c.83,s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-14b — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-14b
Findings, declarations.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Child and adolescent obesity has reached epidemic levels in the United States and poor diet combined with the lack of physical activity negatively impacts students' health and their ability and motivation to learn. b. In New Jersey, the current obesity rate for children and adolescents between the ages of 10 and 17 is 14.8 percent, which is the 28th highest child and adolescent obesity rate in the nation. c. Over the past 15 years, policymakers have taken significant steps to implement new approaches through the National School Lunch Program and federal School Breakfast Program in order to address child and adolescent obesity. d. Federally subsided meal programs, which include the National School Lunch and federal School Breakfast Program, are required to have nutrition standards that meet specific dietary guidelines. These guidelines can help prevent chronic diseases like obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, and Type 2 diabetes. e. Under the nutrition regulations adopted in July 2012 under the federal "Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010," public schools were required to reduce the amount of calories, fat, and sodium in school cafeterias and increase offerings of whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and nonfat milk to the roughly 32 million students who receive federally subsidized meals. f. Public schools have worked diligently to overcome operational challenges in the National School Lunch and federal School Breakfast Programs created by meeting sodium, whole grain-rich, and milk requirements and, by 2016, at least 90 percent of schools were compliant in every state. g. These stringent nutrition standards have helped to reduce the obesity rate for children and adolescents between the ages of 10 and 17. h. In April 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture adopted a final rule titled "Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans" in 7 C.F.R. Part 210, Part 215, Part 220, Part 225, and Part 226, setting forth changes in child nutrition programs concerning nutrition requirements, menu flexibility, and program operations, to be effective for the 2025-2026 school year unless otherwise phased in. The changes were based on a comprehensive review of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, stakeholder input on the meal patterns, and lessons from prior rulemaking. i. Pursuant to these federal regulations, 80 percent of weekly grains served must be whole grain-rich. j. The federal regulations also phase in new sodium content mandates and, beginning July 1, 2027, require schools to reduce the lunch meal sodium content by 15 percent and the breakfast meal sodium content by 10 percent. k. The federal regulations also impose new, lower product-based added sugar limits for breakfast cereals, yogurt, and flavored milk, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Flavored milk must not contain more than 10 grams of added sugars per eight fluid ounces. Beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, in addition to product based limits, added sugars must be less than 10 percent of calories per week in the school lunch and breakfast programs. l. It is important for public schools in the State to abide by the updated nutrition guidelines in the federal regulations at 7 C.F.R. Part 210, Part 215, Part 220, Part 225, and Part 226, in order for the State to continue to reduce the obesity rate for children and adolescents. m. These federal regulations provide flexibilities in meeting the standards and are also stricter in various areas. L.2025, c.104, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:43A-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 43A / Section 43A-1
Children's bureau
Status: in_force

The board of education of any school district including any regional school district, by resolution, may provide for the establishment of a children's bureau for the district.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-15
Advice to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

47. The board of trustees shall advise the Governor and Legislature, in consultation with the Secretary of Higher Education and the President's Council and successor bodies, on the manner in which the facilities and services of the university may be utilized so as to increase the efficiency of the public education system and provide, maintain, and improve upon the quality of higher education for the people of the State. The board of trustees shall make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature respecting the needs for the facilities and services of the university as an educational instrumentality of the State for that purpose. L.2012, c.45, s.47.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-9a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-9a
Apportionment of membership of board of education.
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:13-9 or any other section of law to the contrary, in the case in which the membership of the board of education of the regional district is apportioned pursuant to section 1 or section 3 of P.L.2017, c.45 (C.18A:13-34a or C.18A:13-46.1), the apportionment shall continue in effect until the receipt by the Governor of the next federal census. Immediately after the receipt by the Governor of a federal census, the Commissioner of Education shall consult with the constituent districts of the regional district to determine whether or not to reapportion the membership of the board of education of the regional district. All members of the board of education of the regional district shall continue in office for the terms for which they were elected or appointed notwithstanding any reapportionment ordered by the commissioner. If any constituent district receives increased representation on the board as a result of a reapportionment ordered by the commissioner, the additional members shall be elected at the next annual school election of the regional district. If, as a result of such reapportionment, a disproportionate number of the total representatives of any one constituent district to a regional board are to be elected at a single annual school election, the commissioner shall have the power, on petition of a constituent district board of education, to alter the term of any member representing such constituent district by not more than one year, so as to temporarily apportion, as equally as possible over any given three-year period, the election of the members representing such constituent district. L.2017, c.45, s.2; amended 2021, c.369, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:27-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 27 / Section 27-3.1
Evaluation of nontenured teaching staff
Status: in_force

1. Every board of education in this State shall cause each nontenure teaching staff member employed by it to be observed and evaluated in the performance of her or his duties at least three times during each school year but not less than once during each semester. Said evaluations are to take place before April 30 each year. The evaluations may cover that period between April 30 of one year and April 30 of the succeeding year excepting in the case of the first year of employment where the three evaluations must have been completed prior to April 30. The number of required observations and evaluations may be reduced proportionately when an individual teaching staff member's term of service is less than one academic year. Each evaluation shall be followed by a conference between that teaching staff member and his or her superior or superiors. The purpose of this procedure is to recommend as to reemployment, identify any deficiencies, extend assistance for their correction and improve professional competence. L.1975,c.132,s.1; amended 1977,c.161,s.1; 1992,c.159,s.17; 1993,c.100,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7B-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7B / Section 7B-12
Determination of district of residence.
Status: in_force

19. For school funding purposes, the Commissioner of Education shall determine district of residence as follows: a. (1) In the case of a child placed in a resource family home prior to the effective date of P.L.2010, c.69 (C.30:4C-26b et al.), the district of residence shall be the district in which the resource family parents reside. If such a child in a resource family home is subsequently placed in a State facility or by a State agency, the district of residence of the child shall then be determined as if no such resource family placement had occurred. (2) In the case of a child placed in a resource family home on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.69 (C.30:4C-26b et al.), the district of residence shall be the present district of residence of the parent or guardian with whom the child lived prior to the most recent placement in a resource family home. b. The district of residence for children who are in residential State facilities, or who have been placed by State agencies in group homes, skill development homes, private schools or out-of-State facilities, shall be the present district of residence of the parent or guardian with whom the child lived prior to his most recent admission to a State facility or most recent placement by a State agency. c. The district of residence for children whose parent or guardian temporarily moves from one school district to another as the result of being homeless shall be the district in which the parent or guardian last resided prior to becoming homeless. For the purpose of this amendatory and supplementary act, "homeless" shall mean an individual who temporarily lacks a fixed, regular and adequate residence. d. If the district of residence cannot be determined according to the criteria contained herein, if the criteria contained herein identify a district of residence outside of the State, or if the child has resided in a domestic violence shelter, homeless shelter, or transitional living facility located outside of the district of residence for more than one year, the State shall assume fiscal responsibility for the tuition of the child. The tuition shall equal the approved per pupil cost established pursuant to section 24 of P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-24). This amount shall be appropriated in the same manner as other State aid under this act. The Department of Education shall pay the amount to the Department of Human Services, the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Corrections or the Youth Justice Commission established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-170) or, in the case of a homeless child or a child in a family resource home, the Department of Education shall pay to the school district in which the child is enrolled the weighted base per pupil amount calculated pursuant to section 7 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-49) and the appropriate security categorical aid per pupil and special education categorical aid per pupil. e. If the State has assumed fiscal responsibility for the tuition of a child in a private educational facility approved by the Department of Education to serve children who are classified as needing special education services, the department shall pay to the Department of Human Services, the Department of Children and Families or the Youth Justice Commission, as appropriate, the aid specified in subsection d. of this section and in addition, such aid as required to make the total amount of aid equal to the actual cost of the tuition. L.1979, c.207, s.19; amended 1985, c.244, s.1; 1989, c.290, s.1; 1990, c.52, s.35; 1995, c.280, s.26; 1996, c.138, s.44; 1997, c.202; 1999, c.114; 2004, c.130, s.39; 2006, c.47, s.85; 2007, c.260, s.27; 2010, c.69, s.1; 2012, c.80, s.1; 2017, c.83, s.1; 2025, c.35, s.33.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-26
Days when attendance required; exceptions
Status: in_force

Such regular attendance shall be during all the days and hours that the public schools are in session in the district, unless it is shown to the satisfaction of the board of education of the district that the mental condition of the child is such that he cannot benefit from instruction in the school or that the bodily condition of the child is such as to prevent his attendance at school, but nothing herein shall be construed as permitting the temporary or permanent exclusion from school by the board of education of any district of any child between the ages of five and 20, except as explicitly otherwise provided by law.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-46 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-46
Board of managers of agricultural experiment station; number; appointment; terms; vacancies
Status: in_force

The board of managers of the New Jersey agricultural experiment station shall consist of the president of the university, the director of the New Jersey agricultural experiment station and the secretary of agriculture ex officio and of one member appointed from the residents in each county in the state, who shall be appointed by the board of governors for terms of three years, beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30, in such manner that so far as practicable the various agricultural and other institutions served by the station shall be represented thereby and vacancies in the appointed membership shall be filled in the same manner but for the unexpired terms only.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-43 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-43
Enlargement of districts; special election.
Status: in_force

18A:13-43. If the board of education of a regional district and the board or boards of education of one or more local districts, and the commissioner or his representative, after consultation, study and investigation, shall determine that it is advisable to enlarge the regional school district so as to include said local district or districts therein, the board of education of the regional district and of each such local district shall by resolution frame and adopt a proposal to that effect and shall submit upon the same day, in such regional district and in each such local school district, at a special school election held pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1995, c.278 (C.19:60-1 et seq.) or at an election to be held on the third Tuesday in April the question whether or not said proposal shall be approved briefly describing the contents of said resolution and stating the date of its adoption and they may submit also at such special election as part of such proposal any other provision which may be submitted at such a special election under the provisions of this chapter. amended 2017, c.45, s.8; 2021, c.402, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-12
Administration by the authority.
Status: in_force

18A:71B-12. Administration by the Authority. The authority shall administer the provisions of this article, establish criteria, methodology and guidelines for awarding Garden State Scholarships, adopt rules and regulations, and prescribe and provide appropriate forms for application for Garden State Scholarships. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-21 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-21
Amount of grant; reduction of award.
Status: in_force

18A:71B-21. Amount of Grant; Reduction of Award. a. The amount of a tuition aid grant awarded under this article to any student attending an eligible institution shall be established by the authority, but shall not exceed the maximum amount of tuition normally charged at a public institution of higher education for students attending that institution or 50% of the average tuition normally charged at the independent institutions of higher education for students attending those institutions. The amount of a State tuition aid grant awarded under this act to any student attending an institution of higher education in any state other than New Jersey pursuant to this section shall not exceed $500 in an academic year. The amount of grant to be paid for each semester or its equivalent shall be based on the financial need for the grant, as determined by standards and procedures established by the authority, and subject to the amount of appropriations available therefor. b. Appropriations for each program category of tuition aid grants shall be separately made by line item. c. State tuition aid grants shall be awarded by the authority to all eligible applicants without any limitation on the number to be awarded in any year other than the amount of appropriations available therefor. In the event that the amount appropriated is insufficient for full awards to all eligible applicants, the authority, in consultation with the Commission on Higher Education, shall reduce awards equitably among eligible students according to such procedures and guidelines as it shall establish. Any revisions of procedures and guidelines in effect as of the effective date of this act shall be submitted on or before March 1 of the prebudget year by the executive director of the authority to the Joint Budget Oversight Committee of the Legislature, or its successor, together with supporting information. The revised criteria and guidelines may be approved or disapproved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, at any time; provided that if at the end of a 60-calendar day period after the date on which the revisions are transmitted to the committee, the committee has taken no action, the proposed revised criteria and guidelines shall be deemed to be approved by the committee. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-6
Board of trustees continued.
Status: in_force

38. 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.2012, c.45, s.38.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.25
Refusal to participate in certain school activities related to animal dissection, etc.
Status: in_force

2. a. A public school pupil from kindergarten through grade 12 may refuse to dissect, vivisect, incubate, capture or otherwise harm or destroy animals or any parts thereof as part of a course of instruction. b. A school shall notify pupils and their parents or guardians at the beginning of each school year of the right to decline to participate in the activities enumerated in subsection a. of this section and shall authorize parents or guardians to assert the right of their children to refuse to participate in these activities. Within two weeks of the receipt of the notice, the pupils, parents or guardians shall notify the school if the right to decline participation in the enumerated activities will be exercised. c. Any pupil who chooses to refrain from participation in or observation of a portion of a course of instruction in accordance with this section shall be offered an alternative education project for the purpose of providing the pupil with the factual knowledge, information or experience required by the course of study. A pupil may refuse to participate in an alternative education project which involves or necessitates any harmful use of an animal or animal parts. d. A pupil shall not be discriminated against, in grading or in any other manner, based upon a decision to exercise the rights afforded pursuant to this act. L.2005,c.266,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-43 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-43
Office of Fiscal Integrity in School Construction.
Status: in_force

70. There is established in the Office of the Attorney General the Office of Fiscal Integrity in School Construction. The office shall perform its duties under the direction of the Attorney General and shall cooperate and coordinate the performance of its duties with the Office of the State Comptroller. The Attorney General or his representative, in cooperation and coordination with the State Comptroller or his representatives, may investigate, examine, and inspect the activities of the authority and districts related to the financing and construction of school facilities and the implementation of the provisions of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.). The Attorney General and the State Comptroller may require the submission of duly verified reports from the authority and districts, which include such information in such form as the Attorney General and the State Comptroller may require. The Attorney General or the State Comptroller or a representative of either, may also consult with the authority on issues and procedures related to the exercise of its duties and responsibilities under P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.). The Legislature shall annually appropriate such funds as may be necessary to finance the operations of the office. L.2000, c.72, s.70; amended 2005, c.155, s.105; 2007, c.52, s.20.
18A:7G-44 Requirement for "wrap-up insurance coverage."
71. a. In the case of any school facilities project which has a State share of 100%, the development authority may require the use of wrap-up insurance coverage for the project and shall establish the terms and requirements for any such coverage. b. For any school facilities project which has a State share of less than 100%, the district may elect to purchase wrap-up insurance coverage for the school facilities project. A district may purchase the coverage on its own or may enter into a joint purchasing agreement with one or more other districts to purchase coverage. c. As used in this section, "wrap-up insurance coverage" means a single insurance and loss control program for all parties involved in the school facilities project, including the owners, administrators, contractors and all tiers of subcontractors, which is controlled and authorized by the owner or financing administrator and applicable to defined construction work sites. Wrap-up insurance coverage may include, but not be limited to, workers' compensation and employers' liability, commercial general liability, umbrella/excess liability, builder's risk, architects' and engineers' errors and omissions, liability, environmental liability, and force majeure. L.2000, c.72, s.71; amended 2007, c.137, s.43.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36A-14.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36A / Section 36A-14.2
Timeline of submission, compensation study, charter schools.
Status: in_force

17. a. A board of trustees of a charter school shall submit a compensation study to the commissioner: (1) in any school year during which a charter school enters into, renews, or substantially modifies a contract with the lead person of the charter school as part of the charter school’s annual report required pursuant to subsection b. of section 16 of P.L.1995, c.426 (C.18A:36A-16); and (2) at any other time the commissioner deems necessary. b. A board of trustees of a charter school may utilize a compensation study completed in any of the immediately preceding three school years to comply with the provisions of this section. L.2025, c.277, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54C-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54C / Section 54C-2
Powers of board of education of school district
Status: in_force

The board of education of a school district that has been given the approval to establish a Marine Academy of Science and Technology shall be permitted to: a. Acquire, obtain and provide physical facilities, equipment, and all other resources necessary to accommodate the needs of the institution; b. Enter into contracts and agreements with accredited institutions, governmental bodies, authorities and agencies at the local, county, State, and federal levels to carry out the purposes of this act; and c. Discharge such financial transactions as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this act. L.1982, c. 146, s. 2, eff. Sept. 28, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-43 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-43
New Jersey Commission on Italian and Americans of Italian Heritage Cultural and Educational Programs.
Status: in_force

2. a. The New Jersey Commission on Italian and Americans of Italian Heritage Cultural and Educational Programs is created and established in the Executive Branch of the State Government. For the purposes of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, the commission is allocated within the Department of Education, but notwithstanding this allocation, the commission shall be independent of any supervision or control by the department or any board or officer thereof. The commission shall consist of 21 members, including the Commissioner of Education and the chair of the executive board of the Presidents' Council, serving ex officio, and 19 public members. Public members shall be appointed as follows: five public members shall be appointed by the President of the Senate, at least one of whom shall have a Masters' degree in an area of Italian studies or language; five public members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly, at least one of whom shall have a Masters' degree in an area of Italian studies or language; and nine public members shall be appointed by the Governor, no less than four of whom shall at the time of their appointment have at least a Masters' degree in an area of Italian studies or language. The public members shall be residents of the State who have served prominently as spokespersons for, or as leaders of, organizations in the Italian and Americans of Italian heritage community which serve members of religious, ethnic, national heritage or social groups or who are experienced in the field of Italian and Americans of Italian heritage education. To the greatest extent practicable, they shall be chosen with due regard to afford the commission with broad regional representation and ethnic diversity. At least one-half of the public members shall be of Italian descent. b. Each public member of the commission shall serve for a term of three years, except that of the initial members so appointed: one member appointed by the President of the Senate, one member appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly and two members appointed by the Governor shall serve for terms of one year; two members appointed by the President of the Senate, two members appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly and three members appointed by the Governor shall serve for terms of two years; and two members appointed by the President of the Senate, two members appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly and four members appointed by the Governor shall serve for terms of three years. Public members shall be eligible for reappointment. They shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified, and the term of the successor of any incumbent shall be calculated from the expiration of the term of that incumbent. A vacancy occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only. c. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but they shall be entitled to reimbursement for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. d. The commission annually shall elect a chairman from among its members. It shall meet upon the call of the chairman or of a majority of the commission members. The presence of a majority of the authorized membership of the commission shall be required for the conduct of official business. e. The commission shall appoint an executive director, who shall serve at its pleasure and shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office. L.2001,c.343,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-25
Attendance required of children between six and 16; exceptions
Status: in_force

Every parent, guardian or other person having custody and control of a child between the ages of six and 16 years shall cause such child regularly to attend the public schools of the district or a day school in which there is given instruction equivalent to that provided in the public schools for children of similar grades and attainments or to receive equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-42 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-42
Borrowing upon notes in anticipation of taxes
Status: in_force

The board of education of any such district may borrow in anticipation of taxes to be raised, levied and collected to provide for said expenditures, or any part thereof, the sum or sums so authorized, upon its promissory notes bearing interest at a rate or rates not to exceed 6% per annum, maturing not later than December 31 of the year in which such taxes shall be raised, levied and collected, and the principal and interest of the notes shall be paid out of the sum so raised not later than the date of maturity of said notes.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-94 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-94
Approval as eligible transfer institution.
Status: in_force

10. a. The Secretary of Higher Education shall approve an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees to act as an eligible transfer institution if the institution: (1) is in good standing with its accreditor and, if applicable, its licensing body; (2) if applicable, has not been sanctioned by the United States Department of Education due to having a high cohort loan default rate; (3) has not been placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring Payment Method Level 2 by the United States Department of Education; (4) within the previous five years has not had any judgments related to a consumer protection law entered against it in favor of a law enforcement agency; and (5) meets the requirements provided in section 9 of P.L.2021, c.27 (C.18A:3B-93), and any additional standards provided pursuant to subsection b. of this section. b. The secretary may establish additional standards on a case-by-case basis for approving an eligible transfer institution. L.2021, c.27, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:53-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 53 / Section 53-1
Maintenance of museum facilities by boards of education
Status: in_force

The board of education of any school district may provide by contract and appropriate funds for the support and maintenance of existing museum facilities and services for the educational or recreational use and benefit of pupils in the public schools. Appropriations for such facilities and services shall be made in the same manner as for other school purposes.
L.1967, c.271
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-36 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-36
Time for making awards, deposits returned.
Status: in_force

18A:18A-36. Time for making awards, deposits returned. a. The board of education shall award the contract or reject all bids within such time as may be specified in the invitation to bid, but in no case more than 60 days, except that the bids of any bidders who consent thereto may, at the request of the board of education, be held for consideration for such longer period as may be agreed. All bid security except the security of the three apparent lowest responsible bidders shall, if requested, be returned after 10 days from the opening of the bids, Sundays and holidays excepted and the bids of such bidders shall be considered as withdrawn. Within three days after the awarding of the contract and the approval of the contractor's performance bond the bid security of the remaining unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them forthwith, Sundays and holidays excepted. b. The contract shall be signed by all parties within the time limit set forth in the specifications, which shall not exceed 21 days, Sundays and holidays excepted, after the making of the award; provided, however, that all parties to the contract may agree to extend the limit set forth in the specifications beyond the 21-day limit required in this subsection. The contractor, upon written request to the board of education, is entitled to receive, within seven days of the request, an authorization to proceed pursuant to the terms of the contract on the date set forth in the contract for work to commence, or, if no date is set forth in the contract, upon receipt of authorization. If for any reason the contract is not awarded and the bidders have paid for or paid a deposit for the plans and specifications to the board of education, the payment or deposit shall immediately be returned to the bidders when the plans and specifications are returned in reasonable condition within 90 days of notice that the contract has not been awarded. L.1977, c.114; amended 1999, c.440, s.72.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-8
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. A significant number of young people are unfortunately already involved in the use of alcohol and other drugs; b. Research indicates that particular groups of youngsters, such as the children of parents who have alcohol use disorder, may in fact face an increased risk of developing alcohol and other substance use problems and that early intervention services can be critical in their prevention, detection, and treatment; and, c. School-based initiatives have proven particularly effective in identifying and assisting students at a high risk of developing alcohol and other drug disturbances and in reducing absenteeism, decreasing the consumption of alcohol and other drugs, and in lessening the problems associated with substance use disorders. 1987, c.387, s.1; amended 2023, c.177, s.40.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:41-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 41 / Section 41-12
Funding of panic alarms or emergency mechanisms
Status: in_force

3. A portion of the proceeds of bonds authorized to be issued to fund school security, upon voter approval of P.L.2018, c.119, shall be used to fund the full cost of the panic alarms required in public elementary and secondary school buildings in any district pursuant to section 2 of this act or alternative emergency mechanisms approved by the department pursuant to that section. A school district that, prior to the effective date of this act, installed a panic alarm or alternative emergency mechanism approved by the department may receive reimbursement for those costs. L.2019, c.33, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:68-11.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 68 / Section 68-11.5
Repayment
Status: in_force

Educational loans shall be repaid in such manner and shall be subject to such terms and conditions not inconsistent with this act to which the parties thereto may agree. L.1977, c. 123, s. 5, eff. June 6, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-45 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-45
Evaluation of principals, vice-principals.
Status: in_force

12. a. The Commissioner of Education shall adopt criteria for the evaluation of building principals and vice-principals in a school district under full State intervention. b. Upon appointment, the State district superintendent may establish an assessment unit to conduct on-site evaluations of each building principal and vice-principal in accordance with the criteria established by the commissioner and render evaluation reports to the State district superintendent. No less than three evaluations shall be performed for each building principal and vice-principal within 18 months following the establishment of the school district under full State intervention. All personnel records for building principals and vice-principals prepared before the establishment of the district under full State intervention shall be sealed upon issuance of the State Board of Education order establishing the school district under full State intervention. c. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or contract, the State district superintendent, after completion of an assessment cycle of not less than 12 months, may dismiss any tenured building principal or vice-principal for inefficiency, incapacity, unbecoming conduct or other just cause as defined by the criteria for principal or vice-principal performance in districts under full State intervention established by the commissioner pursuant to subsection a. of this section. Nothing herein shall preclude the dismissal of a tenured building principal or vice-principal prior to the completion of an assessment cycle of not less than 12 months if the basis for the dismissal is incapacity or unbecoming conduct. All dismissals of tenured building principals or vice-principals shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in sections 10, 11, 13, 14, 16 and 17 of chapter 6 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, except that the State district superintendent shall act as the board of education in all respects. d. The commissioner and the Office of Administrative Law are empowered and directed to take any necessary action to expedite hearings for dismissal of tenured principals or vice-principals, including relaxation of any time requirements established by law or practice. In no event shall a hearing commence later than 45 days after certification of charges. Hearings shall be completed within 45 days of commencement. In no event shall a final decision be issued later than 120 days following the certification of charges. e. Evaluations of building principals or vice-principals conducted by district personnel prior to the establishment of the school district under full State intervention shall not be admissible in a tenure hearing for any building principal or vice-principal except in the following circumstances: (1) Evaluations of building principals or vice-principals performed by members of the central administrative and supervisory staff who are hired to fill one of the positions in the reorganized central office of the district under full State intervention shall be admissible; (2) Evaluations of building principals or vice-principals made by individuals who were no longer employed by the school district as of the date it became a school district under full State intervention shall be admissible only if the evaluation was performed more than five years preceding the date of the establishment of the district under full State intervention. L.1987,c.399,s.12; amended 1995, c.179, s.3; 2005, c.235, s.19; 2007, c.16, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:11-3.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-3.4
Dissemination of certain information to student-athletes.
Status: in_force

1. A school district or nonpublic school that participates in Statewide interscholastic sports programs sanctioned by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association shall annually disseminate to each student enrolled in the district or nonpublic school who participates in interscholastic athletics the National Collegiate Athletic Association's freshman eligibility standards for participation in collegiate athletics. L.2013, c.33, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-37 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-37
Payment of salaries and expenses
Status: in_force

The salary of each helping teacher shall be paid as other state salaries are paid. The director of the division of budget and accounting shall, on order of the commissioner, draw his warrant for such salary on the state treasurer and all claims for the expenses of helping teachers shall be paid, in 10 equal monthly installments, after being audited by the county superintendent, on orders issued by the county superintendent and drawn on the county treasurer from moneys apportioned for that purpose. No such payment shall be made for expenses until a duly certified monthly expense account, with vouchers whenever possible, shall be submitted to the county superintendent, which shall be kept on file in his office.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-14.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.1
Conformity to uniform system
Status: in_force

By July 1 of the sixth year following enactment of this act, all school districts shall conform to the uniform system of double entry bookkeeping prescribed by N.J.S.18A:4-14. L.1987, c.165, s.4; amended 1989,c.266,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-45.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-45.1
JBOC approval required for lease agreement.
Status: in_force

23. The authority shall not enter into a lease agreement with an institution of higher education without the review and approval of the Joint Budget Oversight Committee. The Joint Budget Oversight Committee shall approve or disapprove each lease agreement within 10 working days of receipt of the lease information or the lease agreement shall be deemed approved. L.2012, c.42, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-24.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-24.7
Individual evaluation of shared superintendent, school business administrator
Status: in_force

10. Each district shall ensure that the shared superintendent or school business administrator is evaluated individually in that district, in accordance with statute and regulation. L.1996,c.111,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-49 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-49
Board of managers, functions, powers and duties
Status: in_force

The board of managers shall act as agent of the board of governors in managing and directing the New Jersey agricultural experiment station.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-51 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-51
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Minority" means a person who is: (1) Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; or (2) Hispanic, which is a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture, with origins in Mexico, South America, Central America, or the Caribbean Islands, regardless of race; or (3) Asian-American, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands; or (4) American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples in North America; b. "Women's business enterprise" means a business which is independently owned and operated, which is qualified pursuant to N.J.S. 18A:18A-27 and which is: (1) A sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a woman; (2) A partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by women in which at least 51% of the ownership is held by women and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more women who own it; or (3) A corporation or other entity whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who own it, and which is at least 51% owned by women, or if stock is issued, at least 51% of the stock is owned by one or more women; c. "Minority business enterprise" means a business which is independently owned and operated, which is qualified pursuant to N.J.S. 18A:18A-27 and which is: (1) A sole proprietorship, owned and controlled by a minority; (2) A partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by minorities in which at least 51% of the ownership interest is held by minorities and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more of the minorities who own it; or (3) A corporation or other entity whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who own it, and which is at least 51% owned by one or more minorities, or if stock is issued, at least 51% of the stock is owned by one or more minorities; d. "Small business enterprise" means a business which is independently owned and operated, which is qualified pursuant to N.J.S. 18A:18A-27 and which is a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation which is a size and type defined by the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development; e. "Set-aside contract" means (1) a contract for goods, equipment, construction, or services which is designated as a contract for which bids are invited and accepted only from small business enterprises, minority business enterprises or women's business enterprises, as appropriate, (2) a portion of a contract when that portion has been so designated, or (3) any other purchase or procurement so designated; and f. "Total procurements" means all purchases, contracts or acquisitions of a board of education, whether by competitive bidding, single source contracting, or other method of procurement, as prescribed or permitted by law. P.L. 1985, c. 490, s. 1; amended 1988,c.37,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-74 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-74
Building construction
Status: in_force

Purchases, contracts or agreements for the construction of buildings and other improvements shall be subject to all the terms and conditions of this article and to the terms and conditions of this subdivision H. L. 1986, c. 43, s. 23, eff. July 9, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-4.3b — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-4.3b
Definitions relative to veterans given priority course registration to attend college.
Status: in_force

2. a. As used in this section: "Service member" means an individual who is serving on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, a Reserve component thereof, or the National Guard. "Veteran" means an individual who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, a Reserve component thereof, or the National Guard, and who was honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active service. b. A service member or veteran who is living in New Jersey and attending a public institution of higher education shall be granted priority in registering for courses at the public institution of higher education. Priority course registration shall occur using the same procedures used by other segments of the student population, if any, that are offered priority registration by the institution. L.2019, c.326, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72N-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72N / Section 72N-1
Senator Wynona Lipman Chair in Women's Political Leadership.
Status: in_force

1. There is established at the Center for the American Woman and Politics at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers, The State University, a distinguished chair which shall be known as the Senator Wynona Lipman Chair in Women's Political Leadership. The chair shall be a permanent faculty chair which shall be initially held on a rotating basis by a scholar or practitioner who is involved in issues related to the development of political leadership. L.1999,c.323,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-38
Powers, duties of board, issuance of certificates, credentials, fees.
Status: in_force

18A:6-38. The board shall issue appropriate certificates to teach or to administer, direct or supervise the teaching, instruction or educational guidance of, or to render or administer, direct or supervise the rendering of nursing service to, pupils in public schools operated by boards of education and such other certificates as it shall be authorized to issue by law based upon certified scholastic records or upon examinations, or both, and such credentials as may be required to serve as a substitute teacher or a substitute school nurse, and may revoke the same under rules and regulations prescribed by the State board. A fee of not less than $20.00 shall be charged for the issuance of every certificate and credential as prescribed by such rules and regulations. L.1967, c.271; amended 1971, c.266, s.1; 2005, c.110.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:27-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 27 / Section 27-8
Filing of contracts
Status: in_force

One copy of each such contract so entered into shall be filed with the board, one copy with the person employed thereunder and one copy with the superintendent of schools if there be one, otherwise with the county superintendent.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-3.1
Establishment of prepaid school lunch program.
Status: in_force

1. A board of education may establish a program through which the parent or guardian of a student may prepay for lunches served to the student in the school cafeteria. L.2006,c.14.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-80 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-80
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

15. The Secretary of Higher Education, in consultation with the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, 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.1999, c.217, s.15; amended 2012, c.42, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-43 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-43
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

15. The State Treasurer shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1999,c.226,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-24 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-24
Division of assets and liabilities of original district
Status: in_force

The county superintendent in a written report filed by him at the end of the school year preceding that in which the new district is created shall make a division of the assets, except school buildings, grounds, furnishings and equipment, and of the liabilities, other than the bonded indebtedness of the original district, between the new district and the remaining district on the basis of the amount of the ratables in the respective districts on which the last school tax was levied, and in determining the amount of assets to be divided, he shall take into account the present value of the school books, supplies, fuel, motor vehicles and all personal property other than furnishings and equipment. In the case of any vehicle used for the transportation of school children, the original cost of the vehicle, less any state aid appropriated therefor, shall be deemed to be the present value.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-8.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-8.4
Board of Education representation of sixth class county school district; certain.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1995, c.8 (C.18A:38-8.2) or any other law or regulation to the contrary, a school district which is located in a county of the sixth class according to the latest federal decennial census, which has an October 1998 resident enrollment greater than 2,400 pupils but less than 2,600 pupils, and which sends its pupils in grades 9 through 12 to a school district in the same county pursuant to N.J.S.18A:38-8 shall have representation on the board of education of the receiving district as follows: a. (1) If the pupils of the sending district comprise less than 10% of the total enrollment of the pupils in grades 9 through 12 of the receiving district, the sending district shall have no representation on the receiving district board of education; (2) If the pupils of the sending district comprise at least 10% but not more than 29% of the total enrollment of the pupils in grades 9 through 12 of the receiving district, the sending district shall have one representative on the receiving district board of education; (3) If the pupils of the sending district comprise at least 30% but not more than 39% of the total enrollment of the pupils in grades 9 through 12 of the receiving district, the sending district shall have two representatives on the receiving district board of education; and (4) If the pupils of the sending district comprise at least 40% or more of the total enrollment of the pupils in grades 9 through 12 of the receiving district, the sending district shall have three representatives on the receiving district board of education. b. The calculation of the percentages required under this section shall be based on the number of pupils reported as of the last school day prior to October 16 of the prebudget year. c. The representatives of the sending district board of education shall be designated by the sending district board at a meeting of the board which is closest in time to the annual organizational meeting of the receiving district board of education. d. The representatives of a sending district board of education appointed to a receiving district board of education pursuant to this section shall be in addition to the members of the board of education of a Type I or Type II school district provided pursuant to chapter 12 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. The representatives of the sending district board of education shall be eligible to vote on those matters authorized pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1995, c.8 (C.18A:38-8.1). L.1999,c.414,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-7
Additional powers and duties
Status: in_force

18A:64-7. The board of trustees of a State college, in addition to the other powers and duties provided herein, shall have and exercise the powers, rights and privileges that are incident to the proper government, conduct and management of the college, and the control of its properties and funds and such powers granted to the college or the board or reasonably implied, may be exercised without recourse or reference to any department or agency of the State, except as otherwise provided by this article or applicable law. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994,c.48,s.97.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-24 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-24
Warranty by contractor.
Status: in_force

56. Every contract or agreement negotiated, awarded or made pursuant to this act shall contain a suitable warranty by the contractor that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure such contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, except bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the contractor for the purpose of securing business, for the breach or violation of which warranty the university shall have the right to annul such contract without liability or in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee. L.2012, c.45, s.56.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-24 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-24
Missing children; legislative findings and declarations
Status: in_force

The legislature finds and declares: a. That there is a growing recognition of the prevalence and consequences of child abuse. b. That the removal of children from school constitutes a deprivation in itself and may be an indicator of even more grievous abuses. c. That the public schools can and should provide an early warning to the appropriate authorities when a child appears to be missing from the educational system. L.1984, c. 228, s. 1, eff. Dec. 28, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-71.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-71.2
Increase in retirement allowance under subsection a. of N.J.S.18A:66-71 and N.J.S.18A:66-47.
Status: in_force

7. The retirement allowance of each retiree under subsection a. of N.J.S.18A:66-71, or the retiree's beneficiary pursuant to N.J.S.18A:66-47, on the effective date of P.L.2001, c.353, shall be increased from 50% to 54.5% of the compensation for which contributions were made during the 12-month period of membership providing the largest possible benefit to the member or the member's beneficiary. The provisions of section 7 of P.L.1969, c.169 (C.43:3B-8) shall not be applicable to the increases in retirement allowances provided by this section. L.2001,c.353,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:47-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 47 / Section 47-12
Reports by superintendent
Status: in_force

18A:47-12. The superintendent of a special school of instruction shall, when required, present to the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part a report concerning the conduct and maintenance of the school and the number of pupils therein and such other information as the court shall require. L.1967, c.271; amended 1991,c.91,s.236.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-60 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-60
Additional powers of Commissioner of Education relative to performance of compliance audit report.
Status: in_force

14. a. In addition to the powers provided pursuant to P.L.2005, c.235, P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-1 et al.), and P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-43 et al.) or any other law, the Commissioner of Education may appoint an external entity, in accordance with State procurement laws, to perform a compliance audit of the spending of the district's general fund budget upon identification that the district may be spending State education funds for purposes that are not in compliance with State education law and regulation. The scope of the compliance audit shall be determined by the commissioner based upon the specific circumstances of the district. b. The final report of a compliance audit conducted pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall include specific findings and recommendations, as applicable, and shall be submitted to the commissioner. The commissioner may use the audit report as evidence for the appointment of a State monitor pursuant to the provisions of subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.2006, c.15 (C.18A:7A-55). c. The school district shall reimburse the Department of Education for the total cost of the compliance audit conducted pursuant to subsection a. of this section if the final audit report includes findings that the district has spent State education funds for purposes that are not in compliance with State education law and regulation. L.2007, c.53, s.14; amended 2007, c.260, s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-23
No student prohibited from attending field trip
Status: in_force

No student shall be prohibited from attending a field trip due to inability to pay the fee regardless of whether or not they have met the financial hardship requirements set forth in section 1 of this act. L.1980, c. 49, s. 3, eff. June 26, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-66 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-66
Efficiency of expenditures.
Status: in_force

2. In the case of a school district that receives commercial valuation stabilization aid pursuant to section 1 of this act, the commissioner may take such action as is deemed necessary and appropriate to ensure the efficiency of school district expenditures. L.2015, c.143, s.2.