N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-41 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-41
Taking charge and control of educational facilities of schools in newly created regional districts.
Status: in_force

18A:13-41. A regional board of education of a newly created regional district shall take charge and control of the educational facilities of the constituent districts in the classes or grades for which the same is formed when the commissioner shall certify to the boards of education of each of the constituent districts that suitable facilities and accommodations have been made available for the instruction of the pupils in said regional district, but it shall not take charge and control of such educational facilities earlier than July 1 of the calendar year next ensuing the date of the election for the creation of the district, except by agreement between the regional board and the boards of education of the constituent districts, approved by the commissioner. Until the commissioner shall so certify, the charge and control of the educational facilities of the constituent districts in the classes and grades for which the regional district was formed shall continue to be in the respective boards of education of the constituent districts.
amended 2017, c.45, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-33 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-33
Participation in alternate benefits program continued
Status: in_force

33. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, any former employee of the Department of Higher Education who was a participant in the alternate benefits program, P.L.1969, c.242 (C.18A:66-168 et seq.), and who has continued in uninterrupted service with the State may continue to participate in the alternate benefits program on the same terms as other eligible employees. L.1994,c.48,s.33.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-38.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-38.1
Limitation on death benefits
Status: in_force

a. Any person entitled to become a member of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund shall not be allowed any of the death benefits established by sections 18A:66-36, 18A:66-37, 18A:66-38, 18A:66-41, 18A:66-42, 18A:66-44 and 18A:66-46e. If on the date he files an application for membership he is 60 or more years of age or if he makes application for membership beyond the year after he first became eligible for membership, regardless of age, unless the member furnishes satisfactory evidence of insurability and on the effective date of his membership is actively at work and performing all his regular duties at his customary place of employment. The effective date of coverage for such death benefits shall be the first day of the month which immediately follows the date when such evidence is determined to be satisfactory. b. Such evidence of insurability will not be required of any person becoming a member of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund upon transfer from another State-administered retirement system if such system provided death benefits of a similar nature and the transferring member was covered by such benefits at the time of the transfer. If such transferring member was not covered by such benefits at the time of the transfer, he may be allowed the death benefits of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund subject to the provisions of subsection a. of this section; provided, however, that any such member must furnish satisfactory evidence of insurability under the provisions of subsection a. of this section if he had been unable or failed to give such evidence as a member of the system from which he transferred. c. Any person who must furnish satisfactory evidence of insurability under the provisions of this section and who ceases to be a member of the retirement system without such evidence having been given shall continue to be subject to the same requirement if he subsequently becomes a member. L.1971, c. 121, s. 38, eff. April 29, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-4
Single school district in certain divided municipalities
Status: in_force

Whenever a municipality is divided into two or more municipalities, the school district shall continue as a single school district unless and until the same shall be divided as provided in this article.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-90 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-90
New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities Initiative, promotion, support, manufacturing career pathway, higher education; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education, the Secretary of Higher Education, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, and representatives of the business community, shall promote and support the implementation of the manufacturing career pathway offered through the New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities Initiative operated by the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce Development to provide students interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing with the instruction and skills necessary to gain employment in the manufacturing or advanced manufacturing sectors. b. The manufacturing career pathway required pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall include traditional and advanced manufacturing processes and methods of production including, but not limited to, the machinery, technology, tools, and equipment used in a wide range of manufacturing industries. c. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section. L.2023, c.268, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-23
Program required for administrative and supervisory certification.
Status: in_force

20. Beginning with the 2012-2013 school year, all candidates for administrative and supervisory certification shall have satisfactorily completed a program on harassment, intimidation, and bullying prevention. L.2010, c.122, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-50 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-50
Conditions of employing building and grounds supervisor
Status: in_force

2. Commencing September 1, 2002, no person shall be employed by a board of education of a school district as a buildings and grounds supervisor unless he is a certified educational facilities manager; except that when a vacancy occurs in a position in which the duties of a buildings and grounds supervisor are performed, a board may select, for a period not to exceed two years and commencing on the date of the vacancy, a person who is not a certified educational facilities manager to perform on an interim basis, the duties of a buildings and grounds supervisor. L.1999, c.337, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-32 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-32
Allocation to the Department of State.
Status: in_force

32. In accordance with the provisions of section 27 of P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-27), the university is allocated to the Department of State for the purposes of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution. Notwithstanding this allocation, the university shall be independent of any supervision or control of the Department of State or any board, commission, or officer thereof and the allocation shall not in any way affect the principles of institutional autonomy established by that act and as otherwise enumerated herein. L.2021, c.282, s.32.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.26
Immunity from liability.
Status: in_force

4. No school employee, including a school nurse, or any other officer or agent of a board of education, charter school, or nonpublic school, or a prescriber of opioid antidotes for a school through a standing order, shall be held liable for any good faith act or omission consistent with the provisions of this act. Good faith shall not include willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness. L.2018, c.106, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-9
Conveyance of certain school property for public, civic purposes for nominal consideration.
Status: in_force

18A:20-9. Except as otherwise provided pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2007, c.137 (C.18A:7G-45), whenever any board of education shall by resolution determine that any tract of land is no longer desirable or necessary for school purposes it may authorize the conveyance thereof, whether there is a building thereon or not, for a nominal consideration, to the municipality or any board, body or commission thereof, or to any volunteer fire company or rescue squad actively engaged in the protection of life and property and duly incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey, or to any American Legion post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, or other recognized veterans' organization of the United States of America, located in the municipality or the county, as a meeting place for such organization, or to a nonprofit child care service organization duly incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey, to a nonprofit hospital duly licensed under the laws of the State, or to a nonprofit organization duly licensed under the laws of the State of New Jersey to provide emergency shelter for the homeless, or to a nonprofit historic preservation organization duly incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey to provide a place for educational, cultural and musical functions. The president and secretary of the board shall be authorized to execute and deliver a conveyance for the same in the name and under the seal of the board, which conveyance may, in the discretion of the board, be made subject to a condition or limitation that said land shall be used by such municipality, board, body or commission thereof for public purposes and by any such fire company for fire company purposes or by such rescue squad for rescue squad purposes or to any veterans' organization, or to any child care service organization, or to any nonprofit hospital, or to any provider of emergency shelter for the homeless, or to any nonprofit historic preservation organization, and in the event that the property shall cease to be used for any of the purposes contemplated by this section, such property shall thereupon revert to and the title thereof shall vest in the board of education making the conveyance thereof hereunder. Amended 1977, c.447; 1985, c.260; 1987, c.65, s.1; 1995, c.29; 2007, c.137, s.48.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-16
Tuberculosis infection; determination of presence
Status: in_force

The board of education of every school district shall periodically determine or cause to be determined the presence or absence of tuberculosis infection in any or all pupils in public schools, and, with respect to frequency, procedure, and selection of pupils, shall comply with the rules of the State board. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1977, c. 63, s. 2, eff. April 15, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-5.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-5.3
Screening for dyslexia, other reading disabilities.
Status: in_force

3. a. A board of education shall ensure that each student enrolled in the school district who has exhibited one or more potential indicators of dyslexia or other reading disabilities is screened for dyslexia and other reading disabilities using a screening instrument selected pursuant to section 2 of this act no later than the student's completion of the first semester of the second grade. b. In the event that a student who would have been enrolled in kindergarten or grade one or two during or after the 2014-2015 school year enrolls in the district in kindergarten or grades one through six during or after the 2015-2016 school year and has no record of being previously screened for dyslexia or other reading disabilities pursuant to this act, the board of education shall ensure that the newly-enrolled student is screened for dyslexia and other reading disabilities using a screening instrument selected pursuant to section 2 of this act at the same time other students enrolled in the student's grade are screened for dyslexia and other reading disabilities or, if other students enrolled in the student's grade have previously been screened, within 90 calendar days of the date the student is enrolled in the district. c. The screening shall be administered by a teacher or other teaching staff member properly trained in the screening process for dyslexia and other reading disabilities. L.2013, c.210, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:68-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 68 / Section 68-1.1
Voter registration at private colleges, universities.
Status: in_force

3. The registrar or other principal officer responsible for the registration of students at each eligible institution, as defined by subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.1979, c.132 (C.18A:72B-17), that receives financial assistance, aid or grants from State funds shall: a. cause copies of the voter registration forms and instructions furnished under subsection f. of section 16 of P.L.1974, c.30 (C.19:31-6.4) to be displayed at the office of registration for that institution and to be made available to each eligible enrolled student at and each eligible prospective student of the institution who, when appearing in person at that office, may wish on a voluntary basis to register to vote; b. provide for the continuous supply of the forms and instructions specified in subsection a. of this section to that office of registration; and c. provide the forms and instructions specified in subsection a. of this section in both the English and Spanish languages to each office of registration that is located in any county in which bilingual sample ballots must be provided pursuant to R.S.19:14-21, R.S.19:49-4 or section 2 of P.L.1965, c.29 (C.19:23-22.4). As used in this section: "eligible enrolled student" means an individual who is already enrolled in the eligible institution who, by the time of the next election, shall be at least 18 years old, a citizen of the United States, a resident of the State of New Jersey, and a resident of the county in which the individual resides for at least 30 days before the election; and "eligible prospective student" means an individual who is applying for initial enrollment in the eligible institution who, by the time of the next election, shall be at least 18 years old, a citizen of the United States, a resident of the State of New Jersey, and a resident of the county in which the individual resides for at least 30 days before the election. L.2003,c.36,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-105 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-105
"Accessing Careers in Engineering and Science (ACES) Program."
Status: in_force

2. a. The Secretary of Higher Education shall establish the New Jersey "Accessing Careers in Engineering and Science (ACES) Program." The purposes of the program are to increase the participation of underrepresented students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields; and to develop a larger and more diverse STEM workforce in the State. The ACES Program shall consist of two components: (1) a residential pre-college summer program for selected high school students established pursuant to section 3 of this act; and (2) an undergraduate ACES Scholar program established pursuant to section 4 of this act. b. The secretary shall select up to eight public or independent research universities in New Jersey to implement the ACES Program, based upon the university's interest in participating in the program and subject to the availability of funds. A public or independent research university that wants to participate shall submit an application to the secretary, which includes a proposal for implementing both the pre-college summer program and the undergraduate ACES Scholar program in accordance with sections 3 and 4 of this act. The university's proposal shall also include the university's plans for funding its share of the program costs and for obtaining the necessary private sector funding pursuant to section 5 of this act. L.2019, c.431, s.2; amended 2021, c.282, s.61.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-25.39 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-25.39
Review of bylaws; investigations by the Commissioner of Insurance
Status: in_force

Review of bylaws; investigations by the Commissioner of Insurance. a. No county college insurance group, nor any joint self-insurance fund of the group, may begin functioning as a means of providing insurance coverage or protection for or among its members until the group's bylaws have been filed with and approved by the commissioner. If the commissioner fails to approve or disapprove the bylaws within 60 days following filing of the bylaws in his office, the bylaws shall be deemed approved. The commissioner may disapprove the bylaws only if the bylaws do not conform with the provisions of this act. He shall set forth the reasons for his disapproval in writing. The reasonable costs of the commissioner's review of the bylaws shall be chargeable to the county colleges seeking to establish the group. b. Every county college insurance group shall file an annual report, on a form prescribed by the commissioner, at a time to be fixed by the commissioner. The report shall include a financial statement of the group's assets and liabilities, the claims paid during the preceding 12 months, current reserves, incurred losses, and any other information that the commissioner may require. c. The commissioner shall have authority to examine the books, records and affairs of any county college insurance group or joint self-insurance fund for the purpose of determining compliance with this act. The reasonable costs of any examination or review shall be chargeable to the county college insurance group. d. If at any time the commissioner determines that the county college insurance group has experienced a deterioration in its financial condition which adversely affects or will adversely affect its ability to pay expected losses, he may: (1) require an increase in the reserves of the insurer required by section 4 of this act; or (2) require the purchase of excess insurance or reinsurance. L. 1985, c. 204, s. 7, eff. June 26, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-23.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-23.1
Applicability of "School Ethics Act" to charter school administrators, trustees.
Status: in_force

1. The provisions of the "School Ethics Act," P.L.1991, c.393 (C.18A:12-21 et seq.) shall apply to an administrator and a member of the board of trustees of a charter school that is established pursuant to P.L.1995, c.426 (C.18A:36A-1 et seq.). L.2004,c.131,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75 / Section 75-7
Article VI. Committees
Status: in_force

A. To assist in the expeditious conduct of its business when the full commission is not meeting, the commission shall elect a steering committee of 32 members which, subject to the provisions of this compact and consistent with the policies of the commission, shall be constituted and function as provided in the bylaws of the commission. One fourth of the voting membership of the steering committee shall consist of Governors, 1/4 shall consist of legislators and the remainder shall consist of other members of the commission. A Federal representative on the commission may serve with the steering committee, but without vote. The voting members of the steering committee shall serve for terms of 2 years, except that members elected to the first steering committee of the commission shall be elected as follows: 16 for 1 year and 16 for 2 years. The chairman, vice chairman, and treasurer of the commission shall be members of the steering committee and, anything in this paragraph to the contrary notwithstanding, shall serve during their continuance in these offices. Vacancies in the steering committee shall not affect its authority to act, but the commission at its next regularly ensuing meeting following the occurrence of any vacancy shall fill it for the unexpired term. No person shall serve more than 2 terms as a member of the steering committee: provided that service for a partial term of 1 year or less shall not be counted toward the 2-term limitation. B. The commission may establish advisory and technical committees composed of State, local, and Federal officials, and private persons to advise it with respect to any one or more of its functions. Any advisory or technical committee may, on request of the States concerned, be established to consider any matter of special concern to 2 or more of the party States. C. The commission may establish such additional committees as its bylaws may provide. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1968, c. 68, s. 1, eff. June 21, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:11-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-4
Minutes of meetings of associations overseeing interscholastic sports programs; report
Status: in_force

The minutes of every meeting of any association functioning under this act which shall oversee activities associated with statewide interscholastic sports programs in this State shall be transmitted by and under certification thereof to the commissioner or his designee who shall acknowledge the receipt of the minutes by his signature. The commissioner or his designee shall prepare a report detailing all programs and fiscal activities of the Statewide associations and such other associations functioning under this act as he feels may be necessary. This report shall be based upon annual reports submitted to him by the associations operating under this act and shall detail any developments contrary to the public interest and shall indicate whether or not the intent of the Legislature in its grant of statutory authority to boards of education to join such associations is faithfully being executed. L.1979, c. 172, s. 2, eff. Aug. 26, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-23
Certificate of bidder showing ability to perform contract
Status: in_force

There may be required from any bidder submitting a bid on public work to any board of education, duly advertised for in accordance with law, a certificate showing that he owns, leases, or controls all the necessary equipment required by the plans, specifications and advertisements under which bids are asked for and if the bidder is not the actual owner or lessee of any such equipment, his certificate shall state the source from which the equipment will be obtained, and shall be accompanied by a certificate from the owner or person in control of the equipment definitely granting to the bidder the control of the equipment required during such time as may be necessary for the completion of that portion of the contract for which it is necessary. L.1977, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 2, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-86 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-86
Report to Legislature, Governor on NJSTARS Program; guidelines rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

6. a. Not later than September 30,2006, the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority shall prepare and submit to the Legislature and the Governor a report on the implementation of the NJ STARS Program at the several county colleges. The report shall, for each college, set forth statistics on and include an analysis of student participation in the program at the college, the amounts of funding provided under the program to students enrolled at the college, the amounts of funding made available to those participating students from State sources other than the NJ STARS Program and from federal and institutional sources, and such other factors as the authority deems to be necessary or useful to the evaluation of the program. b. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority shall administer the provisions of this act and shall establish appropriate criteria, procedures, and guidelines for awarding New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarships to eligible students in accordance with the provisions of this act. The authority shall adopt in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.2004,c.59,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-9
Attendance in adjoining district because of remoteness from school
Status: in_force

Any child living remote from any public school in the district in which he resides shall be allowed to attend a public school in an adjoining district, with the written consent of the county superintendent or county superintendents of each county in which the districts are situate. One copy of such written consent shall be filed with the secretary of the board of education of the district in which the child resides and one copy thereof shall be filed with the secretary of the board of education of the district in which such child shall attend school.
L.1967, c.271
N.J. Stat. § 18A:59-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 59 / Section 59-4
Act of congress accepted
Status: in_force

The provisions of the act of congress, approved February 23, 1917, entitled "An act to provide for the promotion of vocational education; to provide for cooperation with the states in the promotion of such education in agriculture and the trades and industries; to provide for the cooperation with the states in the preparation of teachers of vocational subjects, and to appropriate money and regulate its expenditure," are hereby accepted by the state of New Jersey.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-41 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-41
Procedure for obtaining prequalified status; short-form application.
Status: in_force

68. If a contractor on the effective date of this act has a current, valid classification from the Division of Property Management and Construction, it may obtain prequalified status under this act by submitting a short-form application developed by the authority. A short-form application submitted under this section must include verification of the contractor's current classification and aggregate rating limit by the Division of Property Management and Construction. Upon such application, the authority shall prequalify the contractor for the same trade or work classification and same aggregate rating limit issued by the Division of Property Management and Construction, provided the authority does not obtain or receive information indicating the contractor has experienced recent performance deficiencies, or otherwise fails to meet the qualification and responsibility standards established by this act. Prequalification pursuant to this section shall be valid for such time as determined by the authority. L.2000,c.72,s.68.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-32 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-32
Assistant commissioners; appointment; compensation
Status: in_force

The commissioner, subject to the approval of the State board, shall appoint not more than seven assistant commissioners of education, and fix their compensation, and he shall from time to time designate one of them to act in his place and stead during his absence. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1977, c. 322, s. 1, eff. Jan. 10, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:29B-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 29B / Section 29B-7
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

7. The State Board of Education shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations which are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2003,c.216,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-8
Contracts not to be divided.
Status: in_force

18A:18A-8. Contracts not to be divided. a. No contract in the aggregate which is single in character or which necessarily or by reason of the quantities required to effectuate the purpose of the contract includes the provision or performance of additional goods or services, shall be divided, so as to bring it or any of the parts thereof under the bid threshold, for the purpose of dispensing with the requirement of public advertising and bidding therefor. b. In contracting for the provision or performance of any goods or services included in or incidental to the provision or performance of any work which is single in character or inclusive of the provision or performance of additional goods or services, all of the goods or services requisite for the completion of such contract shall be included in one contract. L.1977, c.114; amended 1980, c.144, s.4; 1983, c.171, s.4; 1999, c.440, s.55.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-23
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. For the purposes of this act: a. "Advanced technology center" means one or more outstanding programs or departments at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education, which are provided substantial and concentrated financial support to promote their development into national-level bases for innovative technology research. b. "Business incubation facility" means low-cost, short-term occupancy, rental spaces wherein assistance is granted to a targeted network of new companies employing selected technologies congruent with the strengths of the State's public and private institutions of higher education. c. "Commission" means the Governor's Commission on Science and Technology as created by Executive Order No. 12 of 1982 or its successor which is established by the Legislature. d. "Innovation partnership grants" means matching grants to academic researchers performing applied research in emerging technologies at any of the State's public and private institutions of higher education, which are of strategic importance to the New Jersey economy, under regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). e. "Private institutions of higher education" means independent colleges or universities incorporated and located in New Jersey, which by virtue of law or character or license are nonprofit educational institutions authorized to grant academic degrees and which provide a level of education which is equivalent to the education provided by the State's public institutions of higher education as attested by the receipt of and continuation of regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and which are eligible to receive State aid under the provisions of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, but does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the education or training of ministers, priests, rabbis or other professional persons in the field of religion. f. "Public institutions of higher education" means Rutgers, The State University, the State colleges, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, the county colleges and any other public university or college now or hereafter established or authorized by law. g. "Technology extension services" means programs that not only accelerate the application and transfer of technological innovations by the State's public and private institutions of higher education to existing industry, but also adapt these innovations to the requirements of individual business operations. L.1985, c.106, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.84; 2017, c.178, s.47; 2021, c.282, s.47.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36A-11.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36A / Section 36A-11.4
Residency requirements for charter school trustees.
Status: in_force

14. a. A minimum of 33 percent of the members of the board of trustees of a charter school shall maintain their principal residence or primary place of employment in the district or region in which the charter school is located, provided that at least one member of the board of trustees shall maintain their principal residence in the district or region in which the charter school is located. b. A member of the board of trustees of a charter school shall maintain the member’s principal residence in the State. c. A person who holds membership on the board of trustees of a charter school on the effective date of P.L.2025, c.277 (C.18A:36A-2.1 et al.), but does not maintain principal residence or a primary place of employment in accordance with the provisions of subsections a. and b. of this section on that effective date, shall not be subject to the residency requirements of this section while the person continues to hold membership on the board without a break in service of greater than seven days. L.2025, c.277, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:60-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 60 / Section 60-12
Nontenured faculty member prior to end of 1973-74 school year; election of program for tenure; notice
Status: in_force

Any nontenured faculty member presently employed by a State or county college or who begins employment in the 1973-74 school year may elect to be included under the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:60-1 or the provisions of section 3 of this act. On or before November 1, 1973, or within 60 days of employment each nontenured faculty member at a State or county college shall notify the college president in writing of his intention to be governed under the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:60-1 or the provisions of section 3 of this act. Any faculty member not filing a written notice in the prescribed manner shall be governed under the provisions of section 3 of this act. L.1973, c. 163, s. 7, eff. July 1, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-8
Change of maturities; approval or disapproval by local finance board
Status: in_force

If the local finance board, after consultation with the commissioner, shall be satisfied and shall find by resolution that the issuance of bonds described in such application at the maturities prescribed by law would, and that the issuance thereof at the maturities described in such schedule will not, materially impair the credit of the municipality or school district or substantially reduce its ability during the ensuing 10 years to pay punctually the principal and interest of its debts and to supply essential public improvements and services, said board shall, within 60 days after the receipt of the application, cause its approval to be endorsed upon said application; otherwise, it shall cause its disapproval to be endorsed thereon.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-21 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-21
References refer to Rowan University.
Status: in_force

53. Whenever in any law, rule, regulation, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to Rowan University, the same shall mean and refer to Rowan University, herein referred to as "university," established as a public research university pursuant to the provisions of this act. L.2012, c.45, s.53.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-33.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-33.3
Proposal to calculate, apportion board membership; limited purpose to all purpose regional district.
Status: in_force

17. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, when a limited purpose regional district is proposing to add additional purposes that will convert the limited purpose regional district to an all purpose regional district, the constituent districts may by resolution frame and adopt a proposal to calculate and apportion the membership of the board of education of the newly formed all purpose regional district among the constituent districts as nearly as may be according to the number of their inhabitants, except that each constituent district shall have at least one member. The new members of the board of education of the newly created all purpose regional district, who shall serve until the election of the first elected members of the newly formed regional district pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of this section, shall be selected as follows: (1) two-thirds shall be selected from among the members of the boards of education or governing bodies of the constituent districts constituting the limited purpose regional district; and (2) one-third shall be selected from among the members of the board of education of the limited purpose regional district proposing to add additional purposes, with such members selected according to the number of each constituent districts' inhabitants. b. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the first elected members of the board of education of the newly formed regional district shall be elected in accordance with the proposal to calculate and apportion the membership of the board of education adopted pursuant to subsection a. of this section at the annual election to be held in the calendar year first succeeding the year in which the election for the creation of the district was held. L.2021, c.402, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4A-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-4
Commission assistance, cooperation
Status: in_force

4. a. The commission is authorized to call upon any department, office, division or agency of the State, or of any county, municipality or school district of the State, to supply such data, program reports and other information, personnel and assistance as it deems necessary to discharge its responsibilities under this act. b. These departments, offices, divisions and agencies shall, to the extent possible and not inconsistent with any other law of this State, cooperate with the commission and shall furnish it with such information, personnel and assistance as may be necessary or helpful to accomplish the purposes of this act. L.1991,c.193,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-2.24 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2.24
Credit hours in autism spectrum disorder required.
Status: in_force

2. In addition to any other requirements adopted by the State Board of Education for teacher preparation programs, the State Board of Education shall require that the preparation program for an instructional certificate with a teacher of students with disabilities endorsement shall include credit hours in autism spectrum disorder and comprehensive evidence-based instructional practices to address the educational strengths and needs of students with autism. L.2017, c.6, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-14.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-14.2
Duties of campus advisory board.
Status: in_force

21. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:65-25 or any other section of law to the contrary, the campus advisory board of Rutgers University-Newark shall: a. advise the president and the board of governors of Rutgers, The State University on the selection of the Rutgers University-Newark chancellor; b. propose capital projects and bonding for Rutgers University-Newark to the board of governors of Rutgers University; and c. propose an annual budget for Rutgers University-Newark to the board of governors of Rutgers University. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter, amend, modify, or diminish the authority of the board of governors of Rutgers, The State University to grant tenure and promotions to faculty at Rutgers University-Newark, establish standards for academic programs and for the awarding of degrees for Rutgers University-Newark, and make final decisions on capital projects, bonding, and the annual budget for Rutgers University-Newark. L.2012, c.45, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-56 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-56
Annual report on the program.
Status: in_force

7. The authority shall annually submit to the Governor, and pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), the chairman of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, the chairman of the Assembly Appropriations Committee, the chairmen of the Senate and Assembly Education Committees, and the chairmen of the Senate and Assembly Health Committees, a report on the program. The report shall be submitted no later than August 1 of each year and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information for the prior fiscal year: a. the total number of participants receiving loan redemption under the program; b. the total number of participants who withdrew from the program or failed to complete the program's employment requirement; and c. the effect of the program on filling vacant nursing faculty positions in the State and eliminating the need to turn away qualified nursing school applicants. L.2009, c.236, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-46.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-46.5
Cessation of existence of board
Status: in_force

The board shall immediately cease to exist upon reestablishment of local control in the school district, pursuant to section 16 of P.L.1987, c.399 (C.18A:7A-49). L.1991,c.139,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-8
Repayment Compromises, modifications and other determinations made by authority.
Status: in_force

18A:71C-8. Repayment Compromises, Modifications and Other Determinations Made by Authority. The authority may, with respect to the exercise of its functions related to loans guaranteed by it under this article, to the extent consistent with 20 U.S.C.s.1071 et seq. and notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary: a. consent to the modification, with respect to rate of interest, time of payment of principal or interest or any portion thereof, or other provisions of any note, or any instrument securing a loan which has been guaranteed by the authority; b. authorize payment or compromise, subject to the approval or approvals required under the authority's write off and compromise procedures, of any claim upon or arising as a result of any such guaranty; and c. authorize payment, compromise, waiver or release, of any debt, right, title, claim, lien or demand, however acquired, including any equity or right of redemption, and the waiver or release of any debt, right, title, claim, lien or demand including any equity or right of redemption shall be sufficient if executed by the executive director or designee on behalf of the authority. The register or county clerk of any county and the clerk of any court is hereby authorized to cancel of record any lien, including, but not limited to, judgments, chattel mortgages and conditional sales agreements whenever the document evidencing the cancellation or request for cancellation is signed by the executive director or designee on behalf of the authority. The register and the clerk of any county are authorized to record any documents of the authority signed by the executive director or designee. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:28-6.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 28 / Section 28-6.1
Tenure upon discontinuance of school
Status: in_force

Whenever, heretofore or hereafter, any board of education in any school district in this state shall discontinue any high school, junior high school, elementary school or any one or more of the grades from kindergarten through grade 12 in the district and shall, by agreement with another board of education, send the pupils in such schools or grades to such other district, all teaching staff members who are assigned for a majority of their time in such school, grade or grades and who have tenure of office at the time such schools or grades are discontinued shall be employed by the board of education of such other district in the same or nearest equivalent position; provided that any such teaching staff member may elect to remain in the employ of the former district in any position to which he may be entitled by virtue of his tenure and seniority rights by giving notice of said election to the boards of education in each of the school districts at least three months prior to the date on which such school, grade, or grades are to be discontinued. Teaching staff members so employed in such other district shall have their rights to tenure, seniority, pension and accumulated leave of absence, accorded under the laws of this state, recognized and preserved by the board of education of that district. Any periods of prior employment in such sending district shall count toward the acquisition of tenure in the other district to the same extent as if all such prior employment had been in such other district.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-46.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-46.4
Issuance of authorization of notes, bonds.
Status: in_force

4. Any authorization of notes or bonds effective prior to the date of the appointment of the State district superintendent shall be issued in the manner prescribed by the "Local Bond Law" (N.J.S.40A:2-1 et seq.). L.1991,c.139,s.4; amended 2005, c.235, s.24; 2007, c.16, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:28-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 28 / Section 28-3
No tenure for noncitizens
Status: in_force

No teaching staff member shall acquire tenure unless he is, or until he shall become, a citizen of the United States.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-40a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-40a
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: “Board of education” means a board of education as defined in N.J.S.18A:18A-2, a board of trustees of a charter school, and a board of trustees of a renaissance school project. “Internet-enabled device” means a smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, or other device capable of connecting to the internet and enabling the user to access content on the internet, including social media applications. An internet-enabled device shall not include a non-internet-enabled device or an internet-enabled device provided by a public school when used for educational purposes. “Non-internet-enabled device” means a cell phone or other communication device that is not capable of connecting to the internet or enabling the user to access content on the internet. “Public school” means and includes a school, under college grade, which is operated by the governing body of a school district, charter school, or renaissance school project. L.2025, c.195, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-100 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-100
Outreach program for young women and minorities to pursue degrees, careers in STEM.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education and the Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, shall develop and administer an outreach program to encourage young women and minorities to pursue post-secondary degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). b. The department, in developing and administering the outreach program, shall: (1) provide elementary and secondary school students, especially young women and minorities, with opportunities to increase their exposure to the STEM field; (2) distribute various printed materials to schools, encouraging young women and minorities to pursue post-secondary degrees and careers in STEM; (3) organize and conduct mentoring sessions, in which individuals working or pursuing a post-secondary degree in the STEM field engage with elementary and secondary school students; (4) establish a mentoring program that partners STEM professionals and STEM post-secondary students with elementary and secondary school students; (5) create programs to increase the recruitment and retention of underrepresented faculty in STEM subject areas; and (6) undertake any other activities the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Secretary of Higher Education and the chair of the Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of the outreach program. For purposes of this act, STEM shall include, but not be limited to, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. L.2021, c.239, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.17
Notification to students of risks of using computer services for illegal purposes; guidelines.
Status: in_force

4. Every district or regional board of education shall, as part of any computer education instruction it provides, notify students on the potential risks and dangers posed to children by persons who use interactive computer services for illegal purposes. The notification shall be adapted to the age and understanding of elementary and secondary school pupils. The notification shall include information concerning the safe computing guidelines made available on the internet by the department pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1998, c.134 (C.52:17B-193). The Department of Education shall recommend guidelines and curriculum materials for utilization by local school districts on the ethical use of computers and the potential risks and dangers posed to juveniles by persons who use interactive computer services for unlawful purposes. L.1998,c.134,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-7
Districts employing supervisors of adult education; apportionment of funds for
Status: in_force

There shall be apportioned and paid by the state annually to each school district employing a supervisor of adult education an amount equal to two thirds of the supervisor's annual salary; provided that in no case shall payment by the state exceed $12,000.00. In the case of districts employing a part-time supervisor, the salary of such supervisor shall be proportionate to the ratio such part-time employment bears to full-time employment, such applicable ratio to be established in each instance by the commissioner.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-11.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-11.1
Newark; school bonds; authorization
Status: in_force

In cities of the first class with a population in excess of 300,000, according to the 1980 Federal Census, that change the local school district governmental structure from a Type I to a Type II district, any bond authorization process begun, under the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:22-18, prior to the referendum authorizing the change from a Type I to a Type II district shall be subject to the laws, rules and regulations governing the authorization, issuance and sale of bonds in Type I school districts and such bonds may be issued and sold and the proceeds disposed of in the manner provided by law at the time said proceedings were begun as if the city had remained under the Type I school district structure. L.1983, c. 1, s. 1, eff. Jan. 13, 1983. Amended by L.1983, c. 218, s. 1, eff. June 22, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7C-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7C / Section 7C-1.1
Courses in computer science required.
Status: in_force

1. a. No later than the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year, each public school enrolling students in grades nine through 12 , other than a county vocational school district, shall offer a course in computer science. The course shall include, but need not be limited to, instruction in computational thinking, computer programming, the appropriate use of the Internet and development of Internet web pages, data security and the prevention of data breaches, ethical matters in computer science, and the global impact of advancements in computer science. The course shall be informed by the review undertaken by the Department of Education pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2015, c.229. b. Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, the State Board of Education shall adopt any appropriate changes to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and graduation requirements based upon the review undertaken by the Department of Education pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2015, c.229. L.2017, c.303, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:41-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 41 / Section 41-14
Annual school safety audit for each school building.
Status: in_force

1. a. A school district and a nonpublic school shall annually conduct a school safety audit for each school building using the checklist developed by the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness in collaboration with the Department of Education pursuant to subsection b. of this section. The school district and the nonpublic school shall submit the completed audit to the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and the Department of Education. The audits shall be kept confidential and shall not be deemed a public record under P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.) or the common law concerning access to public records, but may be utilized for the purposes of allocating any State grants or loans made available for the purpose of school facility safety and security upgrades. b. The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness in collaboration with the Department of Education shall develop a comprehensive checklist of items to be reviewed and evaluated in the school safety audits conducted by school districts and nonpublic schools pursuant to subsection a. of this section. The checklist shall include items to assess the security features and security vulnerabilities of a school district's and nonpublic school's school buildings and grounds. The checklist shall also include items to assess the emergency notification systems used to facilitate notification to parents and other members of the community in the case of school emergencies. The checklist shall be reviewed annually by the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and the Department of Education and updated as appropriate. The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness in collaboration with the Department of Education shall provide technical assistance to school districts and nonpublic schools to facilitate the completion of the checklists in a uniform manner. L.2019, c.478, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-85 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-85
Direct Support Professional Career Development Pathway created, special attention to people with disabilities.
Status: in_force

4. In collaboration with the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services and entities focused on promoting the self-determination and full participation of people with disabilities, the Center of Workforce Innovation, and each additional program site, shall implement a competency-based Direct Support Professional Career Development Pathway, in alignment with the Money Follows the Person Direct Support Professional Capacity Building effort, and develop curriculum specific to the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities, including a certificate, associate's degree, and bachelor's degree. The Career Development Pathway shall assist individuals employed as a direct support professional increase their skills, achieve competency in the field, and as part of the certificate program, earn fully transferable course credit applicable toward an associate's degree in a human service or relevant healthcare field at any county college. It shall be the purpose of the Career Development Pathway to improve the recruitment, competence, and retention of the direct support professionals workforce. L.2021, c.421, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-46 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-46
Recruitment.
Status: in_force

18A:71C-46. Recruitment. The executive director or designee and the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, in cooperation with their designated agent, shall together establish a procedure for the recruitment of program applicants at medical and dental schools and health centers. The procedure shall provide for the participation of the medical and dental staff, as appropriate, of those facilities in the selection of appropriate applicants for the program. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:56-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-15
Income of funds; use of; payment of premiums on bonds
Status: in_force

The income of the school fund shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury, and shall be used for the support of public schools, the payment of salaries of county superintendents and the payment of accrued interest on bonds purchased for the fund, the payment of interest on, and the purchase of, bonds issued locally for school purposes to the extent and within the limits provided by law, and for no other use or purpose whatsoever. The payment of premiums on bonds purchased shall be made out of the investment account.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-15
Election by district to receive one-time grant for State share.
Status: in_force

15. a. In the case of a district other than an SDA district, for any project approved by the commissioner after the effective date of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.), the district may elect to receive a one-time grant for the State share of the project in accordance with the provisions of subsection b. of this section rather than annual debt service aid under section 9 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-9). The State share payable to the district shall equal the product of the project's final eligible costs and the district aid percentage or 40 percent, whichever is greater. If the project's design incorporates the implementation of energy efficiency improvements or the installation of energy efficient features or equipment, the district aid percentage shall be increased by no more than five percent. In order to qualify for a district aid percentage increase for the implementation of energy efficiency improvements or the installation of energy efficient features or equipment pursuant to this subsection, a district shall submit to the development authority and Department of Education a certification, along with evidential documentation, attesting that the project's design incorporates the implementation of energy efficiency improvements or the installation of energy efficient features or equipment. b. The commissioner shall establish a process for the annual allocation of grant funding. Under that process, the commissioner shall annually notify districts of the date on which the commissioner shall begin to receive applications for grant funding. A district shall have 90 days from that date to submit an application to the commissioner. The commissioner shall make a decision on a district's application within 90 days of the submission of all such applications and shall allocate the grant funding in accordance with the priority process established pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection m. of section 5 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-5). c. The development authority shall provide grant funding for the State's share of the final eligible costs of a school facilities project pursuant to an agreement between the district and the development authority which shall, in addition to other terms and conditions, set forth the terms of disbursement of the State share. The funding of the State share shall not commence until the district secures financing for the local share. L.2000, c.72, s.15; amended 2007, c.137, s.26; 2007, c.260, s.46; 2008, c.39, s.5; 2023, c.311, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-9
Findings, declarations relative to school breakfast programs
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The federal School Breakfast Program is a federally assisted meal program that is implemented in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions nationwide, and is designed to ensure that each participating child receives breakfast containing at least one-fourth of the nutrients needed daily. b. The federal School Breakfast Program was established in 1966 with the purpose of providing a nutritious, well-balanced breakfast to promote sound eating habits, and fostering good health and academic achievement for school-age children. c. New Jersey ranks fiftieth in the nation for participation in the federal School Breakfast Program by schools offering school lunch, and the State has seen only modest increases in participation in recent years. d. Research shows that school breakfast increases attendance and decreases tardiness, improves academic performance both in class and on standardized tests, improves attentiveness, and reduces emotional and behavioral problems among students from all backgrounds. e. Based on the foregoing findings, it is clearly in the public interest for the State to require school districts to offer school breakfasts through the federal School Breakfast Program, and to publicize the availability of such breakfasts in their communities. L.2003,c.4,s.1; amended 2022, c.104, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:29-5.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 29 / Section 29-5.4
Extracurricular activities, summer employment excluded
Status: in_force

The minimum salary established in N.J.S. 18A:29-5 shall not include any amounts paid to a member for duties which are not part of the member's regular contractual responsibilities, such as remuneration for coaching and other extracurricular activities, and summer employment. L. 1985, c. 321, s. 5, eff. Sept. 9, 1985, operative Sept. 9, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-11
Corporate seal
Status: in_force

The seal of the corporation now in use, shall continue to be the common seal of the corporation, unless and until a new or different seal be adopted by joint or concurrent action of the boards.
L.1967, c.271
N.J. Stat. § 18A:44-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-8
Findings, declarations.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Research is clear that high-quality preschool can change the educational trajectories of young children, particularly economically disadvantaged children and multilingual learners. Improvements in literacy, numeracy, social-emotional and self-regulatory development, and lifetime earnings have been demonstrated among individuals who attend high-quality preschool compared to their peers. b. New Jersey leads the nation in expanding access to high-quality preschool opportunities. The State has achieved a unique and world-class combination of significant financial investment and rigorous quality standards. New Jersey State-funded preschools are required to serve three- and four-year olds in full-day programs featuring small class sizes led by quality instructors with ample curriculum support, professional development, and accommodations for students with special needs. New Jersey's State spending on preschool is among the highest in the country, with clear, significant impacts on our public school system: tens of thousands of three- and four-year olds in hundreds of communities around the State attend transformative high-quality early education programs. c. District-operated preschool programs, licensed childcare centers, and Head Start programs form an interrelated and interdependent early childhood ecosystem. Each component is made stronger by the other, and the system is greater and more impactful than the sum of its parts. No component can reach its full potential without the facilities, staff, resources, and expertise of the others. Together, the system represents a continuum of education and care services from birth through age five necessary not only for children to realize their full life potential, but for families to participate fully in economic and civic society. To lift up this system is a moral and economic imperative. d. To build on the State's preschool expansion progress to date and to realize the full benefits of high-quality preschool, it is fitting and proper for the State to enshrine certain policies and values in State law, including: (1) providing sustainable, annual financial support for expanding access to high-quality preschool; (2) codifying preschool education aid provisions previously implemented through language in various annual appropriations acts and harmonizing New Jersey law accordingly; (3) prioritizing expansion for economically disadvantaged families and communities; (4) requiring State-funded preschool programs to make every effort to partner with local ready, willing, and able licensed childcare providers and Head Start programs; and (5) conducting ongoing evaluations of the State's approach to early childhood and preschool education to ensure that policy continues to reflect stakeholder expertise and evolving research. e. In addition to high-quality preschool education, full-day kindergarten is necessary not only to unlock a child's full learning potential, but to facilitate a smooth transition from high-quality preschool into elementary programs. L.2025, c.100, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-21 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-21
Effect of establishment of body corporate and politic known as Kean University.
Status: in_force

21. Upon the establishment of the body corporate and politic known as Kean University: a. all appropriations, grants, debt service, research funds, and other monies available to Kean University prior to the effective date of P.L.2021, c.282 (C.18A:64O-1 et al.) and to become available shall be transferred to the university by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury and shall be available for the objects and purposes for which appropriated, subject to any terms, restrictions, limitations, or other requirements imposed by the State budget; b. all other grants, gifts, other moneys, and property available to Kean University prior to the effective date of P.L.2021, c.282 (C.18A:64O-1 et al.) and to become available to or for Kean University shall be transferred to the university and shall be available for the objects and purposes of the university, subject to any terms, restrictions, limitations, or other requirements imposed by State and federal law or otherwise; c. all employees of Kean University prior to the effective date of P.L.2021, c.282 (C.18A:64O-1 et al.) shall become employees of the university. Nothing in P.L.2021, c.282 (C.18A:64O-1 et al.) shall be construed so as to deprive any person of any right of tenure or under any retirement system or to any pension, disability, social security, or similar benefit to which the person is entitled by law or contractually. All persons employed at Kean University shall continue to be represented by the majority representative that represented them on the effective date of this act, shall continue to be represented by the executive branch Statewide collective negotiations units they were in on the effective date of P.L.2021, c.282 (C.18A:64O-1 et al.), and shall continue to be covered by the collective negotiations agreements that were in effect on the effective date of this act. Pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1986, c.42 (C.18A:64-21.1), the Governor shall continue to function as the public employer under the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.), for persons employed at Kean University. The executive branch Statewide collective negotiations units referenced in this section are the units specified in subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2005, c.142 (C.34:13A-5.10). The employees of Kean University employed on the effective date of P.L.2021, c.282 (C.18A:64O-1 et al.) shall not be considered new employees for any purpose and shall retain any accrued seniority, rank, and tenure, which shall be applied when determining eligibility for all benefits, including all paid leave time, longevity increases, promotions, and health benefits. Nothing in P.L.2021, c.282 (C.18A:64O-1 et al.) shall be construed to deprive any person employed at Kean University of any tenure rights or to in any manner affect the tenure, rank, or academic track of any employees holding a faculty position. Such tenure, rank, and academic track shall continue to be through Kean University and shall be held or granted pursuant to the authority of the board of trustees of Kean University for all current and future employees employed at Kean University. Nothing in P.L.2021, c.282 (C.18A:64O-1 et al.) shall be construed to deprive any officers or employees employed at Kean University of their rights, privileges, obligations, or status under any pension, retirement, health benefits system, civil service law, or any other law of this State; d. all files, papers, records, equipment, and other personal property of Kean University shall be transferred to the university; e. all orders, rules, or regulations theretofore made or promulgated by Kean University shall continue in full force and effect as the orders, rules, and regulations of the university until amended or repealed by the university; and f. Any person who becomes an employee of Kean University or a subsidiary corporation of the university other than a subsidiary corporation expressly formed pursuant to subsection x. of section 9 of P.L.2021, c.282 (C.18A:64O-9) through a merger or consolidation with another entity shall be deemed a public employee and shall, as applicable, become a member of the Statewide collective negotiations unit which encompasses the employee's position and shall be represented by the majority representatives of that unit. L.2021, c.282, s.21; amended 2025, c.218, s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-41.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-41.5
Immunity from liability.
Status: in_force

5. a. A school district and nonpublic school shall not be liable for the injury or death of a person due to the action or inaction of persons employed by, or under contract with, a youth sports team organization that operates on school grounds, if the youth sports team organization provides the district or nonpublic school, as applicable, with the following: (1) proof of an insurance policy of an amount of not less than $50,000 per person, per occurrence insuring the youth sports team organization against liability for any bodily injury suffered by a person; and (2) a statement of compliance with the school district or nonpublic school's policies for the management of concussions and other head injuries. b. As used in this section, a "youth sports team organization" means one or more sports teams organized pursuant to a nonprofit or similar charter or which are member teams in a league organized by or affiliated with a county or municipal recreation department. L.2010, c.94, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-24.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-24.1
Code of Ethics for School Board Members.
Status: in_force

5. A school board member shall abide by the following Code of Ethics for School Board Members: a. I will uphold and enforce all laws, rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, and court orders pertaining to schools. Desired changes shall be brought about only through legal and ethical procedures. b. I will make decisions in terms of the educational welfare of children and will seek to develop and maintain public schools that meet the individual needs of all children regardless of their ability, race, creed, sex, or social standing. c. I will confine my board action to policy making, planning, and appraisal, and I will help to frame policies and plans only after the board has consulted those who will be affected by them. d. I will carry out my responsibility, not to administer the schools, but, together with my fellow board members, to see that they are well run. e. I will recognize that authority rests with the board of education and will make no personal promises nor take any private action that may compromise the board. f. I will refuse to surrender my independent judgment to special interest or partisan political groups or to use the schools for personal gain or for the gain of friends. g. I will hold confidential all matters pertaining to the schools which, if disclosed, would needlessly injure individuals or the schools. In all other matters, I will provide accurate information and, in concert with my fellow board members, interpret to the staff the aspirations of the community for its school. h. I will vote to appoint the best qualified personnel available after consideration of the recommendation of the chief administrative officer. i. I will support and protect school personnel in proper performance of their duties. j. I will refer all complaints to the chief administrative officer and will act on the complaints at public meetings only after failure of an administrative solution. L.2001,c.178,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:34-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-1
Textbooks; selection; furnished free with supplies; appropriations
Status: in_force

Textbooks shall be selected by the recorded roll call majority vote of the full membership of the board of education of the district and they and other school supplies shall be furnished free of cost for use by all pupils in the public schools and money therefor shall be appropriated and raised annually in each school district in the same manner as other school moneys are appropriated and raised in the district.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-2
Penalty for failure to provide proper facilities.
Status: in_force

18A:33-2. When any school district shall fail to provide such facilities and courses of study, the county superintendent shall, by order in writing, approved in writing by the commissioner and transmitted to the board secretary or treasurer of school moneys, as appropriate, of the district, direct the secretary or treasurer to withhold further payments, for the account of the district, of any moneys theretofore and thereafter received from State aid until such suitable facilities and courses of study shall be provided, which order shall be effective upon the date stated by the commissioner in his approval thereof. The county superintendent shall notify the board of education of the district of his action with the reasons therefor forthwith. amended 2010, c.39, s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64E-20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64E / Section 64E-20
Appointment of president
Status: in_force

9. The board shall appoint and fix the compensation of a president of the university. The president shall be responsible to the board of trustees and shall have such powers as shall be requisite, for the executive management and conduct of the university in all departments, branches and divisions, and for the execution and enforcement of bylaws, ordinances, rules, regulations, statutes and orders governing the management, conduct and administration of the university. L.1995,c.400,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-11
Interstate agreement on qualification of educational personnel; enactment
Status: in_force

The interstate agreement on qualification of educational personnel contained herein is hereby enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in substantially the same form, to apply to all teaching staff members who must meet requirements of certification pursuant to section 1 of chapter 1 and sections 1 and 2 of chapter 26 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. L.1969, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-72 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-72
Special school election
Status: in_force

If the application is granted, the county superintendent shall, after conferring with the governing bodies of the constituent municipalities of the regional district, fix a day and a time for holding a special school election, at which time the question whether or not the withdrawing municipality shall withdraw from the all purpose regional district shall be submitted to the legal voters of the withdrawing municipality and to the legal voters within the remainder of the all purpose regional district. L.1989,c.90,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.20
Investment or deposit of proceeds; disposition of income
Status: in_force

Pending application to the purposes for which bonds or notes entitled to the benefits of this act are issued, the proceeds of such bonds or notes shall be invested or deposited subject to regulations prescribed by the State Treasurer. On January 10 in each year the custodian of school moneys of a Type II school district or the chief financial officer of the municipality of a Type I school district, as the case may be, shall certify and pay to the State Treasurer the amount of earnings received during the preceding year from the investment or deposit of the proceeds from the sale of such bonds or notes, which amounts shall be held by him and applied only to the payment of principal and interest on such bonds or notes. L.1971, c. 46, s. 4, eff. March 12, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72B-28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72B / Section 72B-28
Review of admissions procedures, records
Status: in_force

4. The treasurer, at his discretion, shall periodically review the school's admissions procedures and records to determine if these procedures comply with the terms of the contract. L.1987,c.312,s.4; amended 1994,c.48,s.250.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-4.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-4.2
Inapplicability of certain statutes relative to certain transferred service credit.
Status: in_force

34. The provisions of N.J.S.18A:66-2, N.J.S.18A:66-36, N.J.S.18A:66-37, N.J.S.18A:66-44, and N.J.S.18A:66-71 concerning persons who become members of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.1 shall not apply to a person who at the time of enrollment in the retirement system on or after that effective date transfers service credit, as permitted, from another State-administered retirement system of which the person was a member immediately prior to the effective date and continuously thereafter, but shall apply to a former member of the retirement system who has been granted a retirement allowance and is reenrolled in the retirement system on or after that effective date after becoming employed again in a position that makes the person eligible to be a member of the retirement system. L.2010, c.1, s.34.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54G-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54G / Section 54G-4
Request for proposals for development of ACES schools
Status: in_force

4. The Commissioner of Education shall forward a request for proposals for the development of ACES schools to local school districts. Each school district shall disseminate the request for proposals to all schools within the district. A school which wants to participate in the pilot program shall, upon securing the approval of the board of education, submit a proposal to the commissioner. The proposal shall outline the school's plan to infuse the arts into all aspects of the curriculum to enhance academic excellence, student motivation and self-esteem. The proposal shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: a. the specific mechanisms which will be used to integrate the arts within all academic disciplines offered in the school's curriculum; b. the utilization of technology within the school to advance student levels of organizational ability, critical thinking, problem solving and creative skills; and c. the manner in which professional development experiences in the arts will be factored into the school design to assist the teaching and administrative staff to define and implement the teaching strategies necessary to achieve the educational goals of an arts-infused curriculum. L.1996,c.117,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-6
Display of poster illustrating choke prevention techniques
Status: in_force

Each local board of education shall: a. Ensure that posters illustrating choke prevention techniques such as the "Heimlich Maneuver" are prominently displayed in all school cafeterias, faculty dining rooms and all other public school locations designated as places where food is consumed; b. Have pamphlets illustrating choke prevention techniques available in every school for free distribution to students; and c. Utilize, for the purposes of this section, instructional posters and pamphlets prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to P.L.1983, c.488 (C.26:3E-1 et seq.). L.1989, c.302, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:30-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 30 / Section 30-4
Sick leave, physician's certificate, requirements; definitions.
Status: in_force

18A:30-4. a. In case of sick leave claimed due to personal illness or injury, a board of education may require a physician's certificate to be filed with the secretary of the board of education in order to obtain sick leave. b. If an employee's need to use sick leave as defined pursuant to N.J.S.18A:30-1 is foreseeable, a board of education may require advance notice, not to exceed seven calendar days prior to the date the leave is to begin, of the intention to use the leave and its expected duration, and the employee shall make a reasonable effort to schedule the use of sick leave in a manner that does not unduly disrupt the operations of the board of education. c. If the reason for the leave is not foreseeable, a board of education may require an employee to give notice of the intention as soon as practicable, if the board of education has notified the employee of this requirement. d. A board of education may prohibit employees from using foreseeable sick leave on certain dates, and require reasonable documentation if sick leave that is not foreseeable is used during those dates. e. In case of sick leave claimed for three or more consecutive days, a board of education may require reasonable documentation that the leave is being taken for a purpose permitted pursuant to subsection a. of N.J.S.18A:30-1. f. If the leave is permitted under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection a. of N.J.S.18A:30-1, documentation signed by a health care professional who is treating the employee or the family member of the employee indicating the need for the leave and, if possible, number of days of leave, shall be considered reasonable documentation. g. If the leave is permitted under paragraph (4) of subsection a. of N.J.S.18A:30-1 because of domestic or sexual violence, any of the following shall be considered reasonable documentation of the domestic or sexual violence: (1) medical documentation; (2) a law enforcement agency record or report; (3) a court order; (4) documentation that the perpetrator of the domestic or sexual violence has been convicted of a domestic or sexual violence offense; (5) certification from a certified Domestic Violence Specialist or a representative of a designated domestic violence agency or other victim services organization; or (6) other documentation or certification provided by a social worker, counselor, member of the clergy, shelter worker, health care professional, attorney, or other professional who has assisted the employee or family member in dealing with the domestic or sexual violence. h. If the leave is permitted under paragraph (7) of subsection a. of N.J.S.18A:30-1, a copy of the order of the public official or the determination by the health authority shall be considered reasonable documentation. i. As used in this section: "Certified Domestic Violence Specialist" means a person who has fulfilled the requirements of certification as a Domestic Violence Specialist established by the New Jersey Association of Domestic Violence Professionals. "Designated domestic violence agency" means a county-wide organization whose primary purpose is to provide services to victims of domestic violence, and which provides services that conform to the core domestic violence services profile as defined by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families and is under contract with the division for the express purpose of providing these services. "Health care professional" means any person licensed under federal, State, or local law, or the laws of a foreign nation, to provide health care services, or any other person who has been authorized to provide health care by a licensed health care professional including, but not limited to, doctors, nurses and emergency room personnel.
L.1967, c.271; amended 2023, c.95, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-51 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-51
Findings, declarations.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The 2010 United States Census estimated that there were approximately 17.3 million Asian Americans residing in the United States, or roughly 5.6 percent of the nation's population, with the largest subgroups being Chinese Americans, Filipino Americans, Indian Americans, Vietnamese Americans, Korean Americans, and Japanese Americans. b. According to the census, almost three-quarters of all Asian Americans live in just 10 states (California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, Hawaii, Illinois, Washington, Florida, Virginia, and Pennsylvania). In fact, only two states, Hawaii and California, had a higher percentage of Asian Americans in their total populations than New Jersey. c. By 2016, in its estimate of the nation's population, the census bureau estimated that the population of Asian Americans had grown to approximately 21 million. d. New Jersey is home to a significant number of people of Asian descent. According to the most recent American Community Survey, the Asian population of New Jersey is 9.4 percent of the total population of the State, significantly higher than the national percentage. e. The histories of our nation and our State have been significantly enriched by the heritage of people of Asian descent. Our nation and our State have benefitted substantially from the influences and contributions of these men, women, and children and their culture, history, and heritage. f. It is desirable to educate our citizens about the positive aspects of the culture, music, art, language, history, and people of Asian heritage. g. It is the policy of the State of New Jersey that the culture, history, and heritage of people of Asian descent are a proper concern for all people, particularly students enrolled in the schools of the State. h. It is appropriate and desirable that programs, workshops, institutes, seminars, and other teacher-training activities for the study of the culture, history, and heritage of people of Asian descent be conducted at the high schools and institutions of higher education in this State. i. It is fitting and proper to establish a permanent State-level commission to survey, design, encourage, and promote the implementation of Asian or Asian American cultural and educational programs in this State, with responsibility for the coordination of events that will provide appropriate awareness and memorialization of the culture, history, heritage, and language of people of Asian or Asian American descent on a regular basis throughout the State. L.2021, c.410, s.1
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-14
Refunding bonds; additional purposes
Status: in_force

(a) The authority is hereby authorized to provide for the issuance of bonds of the authority for the purpose of refunding any bonds of the authority then outstanding, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the earliest or subsequent date of redemption, purchase or maturity of such bonds, and, if deemed advisable by the authority, for the additional purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of constructing and acquiring additions, improvements, extensions or enlargements of a project or any portion thereof. (b) The proceeds of any such bonds issued for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds may, in the discretion of the authority, be applied to the purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption of such outstanding bonds either on their earliest or any subsequent redemption date or upon the purchase or at the maturity thereof and may, pending such application, be placed in escrow to be applied to such purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption on such date as may be determined by the authority. (c) Any such escrowed proceeds, pending such use, may be invested and reinvested in obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America, or in certificates of deposit or time deposits secured by obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America, maturing at such time or times as shall be appropriate to assure the prompt payment, as to principal, interest and redemption premium, if any, of the outstanding bonds to be so refunded. The interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on any such investment may also be applied to the payment of the outstanding bonds to be so refunded. After the terms of the escrow have been fully satisfied and carried out, any balance of such proceeds and interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on the investments thereof may be returned to the authority for use by it in any lawful manner. (d) The portion of the proceeds of any such bonds issued for the additional purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of constructing and acquiring additions, improvements, extensions or enlargements of a project may be invested and reinvested in obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America, or in certificates of deposit or time deposits secured by obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America, maturing not later than the time or times when such proceeds will be needed for the purpose of paying all or any part of such cost. The interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on such investment may be applied to the payment of all or any part of such cost or may be used by the authority in any lawful manner. (e) All such bonds shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter in the same manner and to the same extent as other bonds issued pursuant to this chapter.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-45 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-45
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. Support and promote existing programs in polymer processing and surface modification research and industries and ensure that all sectors of private industry have ready access to the personnel and programs of the center; c. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in the field of polymer processing and surface modification; and d. Promote technology extension services to businesses engaged in polymer processing and surface modification related applications. L. 1985, c. 397, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-89.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-89.7
Programming, educational materials on name, image, likeness use, student-athletes.
Status: in_force

6. In each academic year, each four-year institution of higher education shall make available to all student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics at the institution programming or educational materials on name, image, or likeness. The programming or educational materials shall include, but not be limited to, financial literacy; brand management; life skills; and other programming on skills necessary for success as a student-athlete. L.2025, c.110, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18B-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18B / Section 18B-7
Review of bylaws; investigations by the Commissioner of Insurance
Status: in_force

7. Review of bylaws; investigations by the Commissioner of Insurance. a. No school board insurance group, nor any joint self-insurance fund of the group, may begin functioning as a means of providing insurance coverage or protection for or among its members until the group's bylaws and risk management program have been filed with and approved by the commissioner. If the commissioner fails to approve or disapprove the bylaws or risk management program, or both, as the case may be, within 60 days following filing in his office, the bylaws or risk management program, or both, as the case may be, shall be deemed approved. If the commissioner disapproves the bylaws or risk management program, he shall set forth the reasons for his disapproval in writing. The reasonable costs of the commissioner's review of the bylaws and risk management program shall be chargeable to the boards of education seeking to establish the group. b. Every school board insurance group shall file an annual report, on a form prescribed by the commissioner, at a time to be fixed by the commissioner. The report shall include a financial statement of the group's assets and liabilities, the claims paid during the preceding 12 months, current reserves, incurred losses, and any other information that the commissioner may require. The commissioner may require more frequent reports as he deems necessary. c. The commissioner shall have authority to examine the books, records and affairs of any school board insurance group or joint self-insurance fund for the purpose of determining compliance with this act. The reasonable costs of any examination or review shall be chargeable to the school board insurance group. d. The commissioner may suspend or terminate the authority of any school board insurance fund or direct or take any action he may deem necessary for good cause, to enable a fund to meet its obligations, cover its expected losses, or liquidate, rehabilitate or otherwise modify its affairs. The commissioner may take such action in the event of: (1) A failure to comply with the rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner or with any of the provisions of P.L.1983, C.108 (C.18A:18B-1 et seq.); (2) A failure to comply with a lawful order of the commissioner; or (3) A deterioration of the financial condition of the fund to the extent that it causes an adverse effect upon the ability of the school board insurance fund to pay expected losses. e. The commissioner may, in his discretion, require the trustees of any fund to file copies of any agreements of contracts entered into by the trustees of the fund or any other pertinent documents he may deem necessary. L.1983,c.108,s.7; amended 1995,c.74,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-15.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-15.1
Required provision of superintendent's employment contract.
Status: in_force

7. An employment contract entered into between a board of education and a superintendent of schools shall include a provision that explicitly states that in the event that the certificate of the superintendent is revoked the contract is null and void as of the date of the revocation. L.2007, c.53, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-42 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-42
Death or permanent disability of participant.
Status: in_force

18A:71C-42. In case of a program participant's death or total and permanent disability, the authority or its designee shall nullify the service obligation of the program participant. The nullification shall terminate the authority's obligations under the loan redemption contract, except in the event that a program participant's death or total and permanent disability occurs during the second year of service, the authority shall not require repayment of the prior redeemed portion of indebtedness. When continued enforcement of the contract may result in extreme hardship, the authority or its designee may nullify or suspend the service obligation of the program participant. Amended 2009, c.145, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-4.16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-4.16
Records to be kept no longer than three years; exceptions.
Status: in_force

4. The commissioner may maintain the criminal record and application documents on a candidate for no longer than three years from the date of a determination as to the candidate's qualification or disqualification for employment with an employer. The three-year retention limitation shall not apply to statistical data on crimes and any other offenses or an ongoing list of candidates who are qualified or disqualified. All documents submitted by a candidate and all criminal history record information shall be maintained by the commissioner in a confidential manner. L.1989,c.229,s.4; amended 1998, c.31, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-38
State matching funds for donations to two-year public institutions
Status: in_force

10. a. With respect to a fiscal year in which at least one person, corporation or other business entity, or foundation shall have made a donation to a two-year public institution of higher education, or to a foundation institutionally related to such a public institution, in the amount of $100,000 or more, the recipient institution or foundation shall be eligible to receive State matching funds under this subsection. In the fiscal year next following the donation year, the institution or foundation may apply to the State Treasurer for State matching funds in an amount equal to 10% of the amount of each such donation received in the donation year. There shall be no limit on the number of such donations from single donors in that donation year in the amount of $100,000 or more each for which such application may be made. Any such application shall be made only with respect to the entire donation year and may be submitted at any time after the close of that donation year up until the application deadline established by the State Treasurer. Following the receipt of all applications, but not later than the 90th day following the application deadline, the State Treasurer shall determine the amount of State matching funds to which the applicant institution or foundation is entitled under this subsection and shall pay that amount from the grant fund to the institution or foundation, including with that payment an explanation of the denial, if any, of any claim of entitlement to matching funds for which the institution or foundation had applied. An institution or foundation that shall have received payment of State matching funds under this subsection with respect to a donation year shall not thereafter receive additional State matching funds with respect to the same donation year. b. With respect to every fiscal year in which three or more persons, corporations or other business entities, or foundations each shall have made donations to a two-year public institution of higher education, or to a foundation institutionally related to such a public institution, in the amount of $50,000 or more but less than $100,000, and the cumulative amount in that fiscal year of those donations of $50,000 or more but less than $100,000 is at least $250,000, the recipient institution or foundation shall be eligible to receive State matching funds under this subsection. In the fiscal year next following the donation year, the institution or foundation may apply to the State Treasurer for State matching funds in an amount equal to 10% of the highest exact multiple of $250,000 that is less than or equal to that cumulative amount of such donations received in the donation year. There shall be no limit on the number of such donations from single donors in that donation year in the amount of $50,000 but less than $100,000 each with respect to which such application may be made. Any such application shall be made only with respect to the entire donation year and may be submitted at any time after the close of that donation year up until the application deadline established by the State Treasurer. Following the receipt of all applications, but not later than the 90th day following the application deadline, the State Treasurer shall determine the amount of State matching funds to which the applicant institution or foundation is entitled under this subsection and shall pay that amount from the grant fund to the institution or foundation, including with that payment an explanation of the denial, if any, of any claim of entitlement to matching funds for which the institution or foundation had applied. An institution or foundation that shall have received payment of State matching funds under this subsection with respect to a donation year shall not thereafter receive additional State matching funds with respect to the same donation year. L.1999,c.226, s.10; amended 1999, c.368, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.6b — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.6b
Implementation of established guidelines.
Status: in_force

5. Each board of education and chief school administrator of a nonpublic school shall implement in the schools of the district or the nonpublic school the guidelines established and disseminated pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2007, c.57 (C.18A:40-12.6a). L.2007,c.57,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-118 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-118
Purchase of group life insurance policies for death benefits
Status: in_force

The county superintendent of schools is hereby authorized and permitted to purchase from one or more life insurance companies, a policy or policies of group life insurance to provide for the noncontributory death benefit and the contributory death benefit as provided in section 18A:66-117.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:23-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 23 / Section 23-8
Audit made by licensed public school accountant; fee
Status: in_force

The auditing of the accounts of school districts, when required by law, shall be made only by a registered municipal accountant of New Jersey or a certified public accountant of New Jersey who shall hold an uncanceled registration license as a public school accountant for New Jersey. Such registration licenses shall be issued to qualified persons annually by the New Jersey state board of public accountants, who shall charge a fee of $5.00 for each license, and each such license shall state that the holder thereof has complied with the statutory requirements and is authorized to make audits of accounts of school districts of the state of New Jersey until January 1 following unless sooner canceled as herein provided. The New Jersey state board of public accountants may refuse to issue any such license for any cause authorizing a cancellation thereof as herein provided, or for any other stated cause which it may determine to be good and sufficient.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.6
Title of act
Status: in_force

This act shall be known as the "Parents Rights to Conscience Act of 1979." L.1979, c. 428, s. 1, eff. Feb. 11, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-53 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-53
Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program established.
Status: in_force

4. a. There is established within the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority the Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program. The purpose of the program is to address the current and projected critical shortage of nursing faculty in the State by providing an incentive for persons to enter graduate nursing education programs and for persons already trained as nurses to advance their training in the profession so as to ensure that sufficient numbers of nursing faculty are available to train nursing students, and the State's hospitals, nursing homes, veterans' facilities and home care services and community care programs will have sufficient, trained nursing staff in the future to provide quality health care services to the residents of this State. The program shall provide loan redemption in exchange for full-time and part-time faculty employment at a school of nursing in the State for a five-year period. b. In developing the program, the authority shall collaborate with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Jersey Nursing Initiative and such other entities as the authority deems appropriate. L.2009, c.236, s.4; amended 2023, c.244, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-36 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-36
Specific enabling legislation required for reorganization transfer
Status: in_force

306. For the purposes of any reorganization or transfer after the effective date of this act, any commission, council, board or other body created pursuant to this act, and any public entity transferred or otherwise reorganized herein shall not be subject to the provisions of the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1969," P.L.1969, c.203 (C.52:14C-1 et seq.), but shall require specific enabling legislation. L.1994,c.48,s.306.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-36 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-36
Restriction, semester-hour credits, educator preparation program, accredited county college, meeting teacher certification requirements, prohibited; definition.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a Commissioner-approved educator preparation program shall not restrict the number of semester-hour credits of professional education coursework completed at an accredited county college that may be accepted toward meeting the requirements for teacher certification, except as may be otherwise required by the program's accrediting organization. b. As used in this section, "professional education coursework" means coursework required to obtain teacher certification, including courses in child development, language development, curriculum development, and methods of instruction. L.2023, c.251, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-37 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-37
Municipalities in counties of first class under 700,000; exemption from tax for county vocational school district
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any of the provisions of chapter 54 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, in any county of the first class having a population of not more than 700,000 according to the latest federal decennial census, each municipality included within a school district which has maintained for a minimum of 20 years a vocational education program approved for the purposes of federal or State allotment of vocational funds by the Commissioner of Education under the regulation of the State Board of Education shall be exempt from assessment, levy or collection of taxes based on any apportionment of amounts appropriated for the use of a county vocational school district. L.1973, c. 305, s. 1, eff. Dec. 14, 1973. Amended by L.1981, c. 462, s. 20.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-11.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-11.3
Transfer of teaching staff members and employees to new district
Status: in_force

All principals, teachers and employees of the school district in any city referred to above in section 18A:54-11.1 and who are employed in or assigned to the system of vocational education in any such city shall be transferred to and continue their respective employments in the employ of the county vocational school district from and after the date of transfer provided for in any agreement entered into pursuant to section 18A:54-11.2, and their rights to tenure, pension and accumulated leave of absence accorded under the laws of the state shall not be affected by the transfer to the county vocational school district.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-2
Time when schools are open; determination
Status: in_force

The board of education shall determine annually the dates, between which the schools of the district shall be open, in accordance with law.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-126.10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-126.10
Social security; coverage; referendum
Status: in_force

a. The State Treasurer, as the State Agency for Social Security, is directed to conduct a referendum on the question of whether the service performed by members of the pension fund established under article 2 of chapter 66 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes should be excluded from or included under the State's agreement with the Federal Government. b. The State Treasurer is further directed to secure Social Security coverage for the members of the pension fund within 60 days after a majority of such members qualified to vote in a referendum as required by section 218(d)(3) of the Social Security Act shall have voted to be covered under terms of that act. The State Treasurer is also directed to obtain Social Security coverage for such members on a prospective basis only. L.1973, c. 8, s. 2, eff. Jan. 24, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-10
Classification of children needing special education services.
Status: in_force

18A:46-10. Pupils identified as needing special education services to ameliorate or to prevent the development of learning disabilities shall be classified according to their ability to benefit from specified types of educational service, and such educational service shall be conducted according to rules and regulations prescribed by the commissioner, with the approval of the State board, and may include, but need not be limited to: a. case work with the pupil at home or school; b. counseling or guidance; c. remedial instruction; d. special scheduling of a school program including part-time attendance in special or general groups; e. referral to other agencies or institutions for special services; f. special grouping in school for children whose prognosis is favorable for return to the general program; and g. arrangement through the commissioner for direct services through the county department of child study. Amended 2017, c.131, s.46.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-57 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-57
Associate degree, number of credits required; exceptions.
Status: in_force

2. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any section of law to the contrary and except as otherwise provided pursuant to subsection b. of this section, beginning with students who initially enroll in an associate degree program in the fall semester of 2019, the standard number of credit hours required for the award of an associate degree from a county college is 60 credit hours. b. The standard number of credit hours established pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall not apply if: (1) the degree program is defined as more than a two-year degree program; (2) professional accreditation requires a greater number of credit hours or requires course work that cannot be completed in 60 credits; or (3) certification requirements result in a need for credit hours in excess of 60. c. (1) The Secretary of Higher Education shall establish standards for the purposes of complying with the credit hour limit established by this section for institutions of higher that use nontraditional course credit systems. (2) Within 180 days of the effective date of this act, a county college that uses a nontraditional course credit system shall submit a written request to the secretary for permission to comply with the credit hour limit in accordance with the standards established by the secretary pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection. The request shall provide information on why the county college is not able to comply with the requirements of subsection a. of this section and shall include such other information as the secretary deems necessary. Within 60 days of the submission of the request, the secretary shall advise the county college on whether it may meet the credit hour limit in accordance with the standards established by the secretary. L.2018, c.93, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-90 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-90
Social Services Student Loan Redemption Program.
Status: in_force

4. There is established the Social Services Student Loan Redemption Program within the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. The purpose of the program is to address the current and projected critical shortage of direct care professionals in the State by providing an incentive for persons to engage in employment at certain public facilities, and nonprofit social services agencies under contract with the Department of Human Services or the Youth Justice Commission, so as to ensure that State residents who are in need of direct care services at these facilities and agencies have sufficient, qualified professional staff in order to provide the needed services. The program shall provide loan redemption to finance the undergraduate or graduate study of program participants in exchange for full-time employment as a direct care professional at a qualified facility following completion of an approved course of study. L.2005, c.157, s.4; amended 2025, c.35, s.41.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:29A-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 29A / Section 29A-4
Selection of outstanding teachers
Status: in_force

The teacher recognition selection panel may nominate to the local board of education one nonadministrative teaching staff member from each school in the district having 10 or more teachers who, because of their knowledge, commitment, and creativity, have made an extraordinary contribution during the previous school year to the quality of education in that district. Schools having fewer than 10 teachers may consolidate with other schools for the purpose of participating in this program, provided that the combined number of teachers is 10 or more. In selecting teaching staff members for the Governor's Annual Award for Outstanding Teaching, the panel may solicit nominations from teaching staff, administrative staff, parents, students, and community members. Teaching staff members who are selected for the Governor's Annual Teacher Recognition Award shall have distinguished themselves through exceptional contributions in the following areas: a. use of effective instructional techniques and methods; b. establishment of productive classroom climate and rapport with pupils; and c. development of feelings of self-worth and the love of learning in pupils. The selection panel shall consider evidence of these contributions in making its decisions. Teachers selected for this award shall have received exemplary local district evaluation reports. School districts may also consider other evidence of outstanding teaching performance. Teachers selected for the Governor's Award shall also have other acceptable personnel records which are devoid of recent sanctions or deficiencies. The local board of education may certify to the commissioner the name of one teaching staff member from each school or combination of schools in the district having 10 or more teachers as a recipient of the Governor's Award. The local board may not certify the names of any teaching staff members who were not nominated by the teacher recognition selection paneL. The State shall provide funds in an amount equal to $1,000.00 for each teacher selected pursuant to this act. These funds shall be forwarded in the teacher's name to the district for an educational purpose designated by the teacher. Districts that do not comply with all the provisions of this act shall not be included in the Governor's Award program. Award recipients shall not be eligible for renomination for two years following their selection. L. 1985, c. 322, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-8.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-8.2
Lease of school lands.
Status: in_force

1. a. Except as otherwise provided pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2007, c.137 (C.18A:7G-45), whenever any board of education shall by resolution determine that any tract of land, whether there is a building thereon or not, or part or all of a school building, is not necessary for school purposes, but which it does not desire to dispose of for reason that the property may, at some future time, again be required for school purposes, it may authorize the lease thereof for a term extending beyond the official life of the board, provided that the noneducational uses of such building or tract of land are compatible with the establishment and operation of a school, as determined by the Commissioner of Education, if joint occupancy of such site is considered. A board of education is authorized to use electronic procurement practices in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2018, c.156 (C.40A:11-4.7 et al.) for the advertisement of lease of land and any building on that land. The lease shall be binding upon the successor board as follows: (1) After advertisement of the request for bids to lease to the highest bidder in a newspaper published in the school district, or, if none is published therein, then in a newspaper circulating in the district in which the same is situate, at least once a week for two weeks prior to the date fixed for the receipt and opening of bids, and, at the discretion of the board of education, electronic advertisement, unless: (2) The same is leased to the federal government, State, a political subdivision thereof, another school district, any board, body, or commission of a municipality within the school district, any volunteer fire company or rescue squad actively engaged in the protection of life and property and duly incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey, or to any American Legion post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, or other recognized veterans' organization of the United States of America, located in the municipality or the county, as a meeting place for such organization, or to a nonprofit child care service organization duly incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey, or to a nonprofit hospital duly licensed under the laws of the State of New Jersey, or to a nonprofit organization duly licensed under the laws of the State of New Jersey to provide emergency shelter for the homeless, or to a nonprofit senior citizen organization, or to a nonprofit historic preservation organization duly incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey, or to a federally qualified health center, in which case the same may be leased by private agreement for a nominal fee without advertisement for bids. b. Any lease in excess of five years shall be approved by the Commissioner of Education. c. In the event of joint occupancy with a public school and federally qualified health center, to the extent permitted by federal law, a federally qualified health center shall be located in a portion of the school building that is separate and distinct from the portion of the school building in which students may be present. L.1978, c.91, s.1; amended 1979, c.47; 1981, c.410, s.2; 1987, c.65, s.2; 1988, c.161; 1991, c.172; 2007, c.137, s.47; 2018, c.156, s.9; 2025, c.210.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-33 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-33
Priority of types of courses of study
Status: in_force

Courses of study should be pursued to provide as a first priority, programs or courses of study not at that time available in any other school within the county especially for those with unusually severe disability or those with unusual multi-disability. Then courses of study should be pursued, as deemed necessary by the Commissioner of Education which may be available at that time but where there is not sufficient capacity available at that time to accommodate all the students identified and classified as requiring these courses of study. L.1971, c. 271, s. 5, eff. July 27, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:30-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 30 / Section 30-7
Power of boards of education to pay salaries
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall affect the right of the board of education to fix either by rule or by individual consideration, the payment of salary in cases of absence not constituting sick leave, or to grant sick leave over and above the minimum sick leave as defined in this chapter or allowing days to accumulate over and above those provided for in section 18A:30-2, except that no person shall be allowed to increase his total accumulation by more than 15 days in any one year.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-37 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-37
Organization
Status: in_force

Each board of education for a county special services school district shall organize annually by the election of a president and vice-president on any day, except a Sunday, during the first two weeks of July. L.1971,c.271,s.9; amended 1990,c.38,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-42 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-42
Financial standards
Status: in_force

17. The board of trustees shall, prior to the operation of any auxiliary organization under this act: a. Institute with the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting a standard Statewide accounting and reporting system for businesslike management of the operation of auxiliary organizations. b. Implement financial standards which will tend to assure the fiscal viability of auxiliary organizations. These standards shall include proper provisions for professional management, adequate working capital, adequate reserve funds for current operations and capital replacements, insurance, and adequate provisions for new business requirements. c. Institute procedures to assure that transactions of the auxiliary organizations are within the educational purposes of the college. d. Develop policies for the appropriation of surplus funds not required to implement section 15 of P.L.1982, c.16 (C.18A:64-40). Uses of such funds shall be regularly reported to the board of trustees of the college. e. Determine which college employees may also be employed by the auxiliary organization and the terms and conditions of such employment. L.1982,c.16,s.17; amended 1994,c.48,s.106.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-44 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-44
Certification of results of election for enlargement of regional district
Status: in_force

The secretary of the regional district and of each local district, which is included in the proposal to enlarge the regional district, shall certify to the county superintendent of the county in which such district is situate, within five days after such election, the result of the election in his district showing the number of votes cast for, and the number cast against, the adoption of such proposal and such county superintendent or county superintendents shall canvass the vote and if he or they shall determine from such certificates that such proposal was adopted in the regional school district and in each proposed constituent district, he or they shall notify the board of education of the regional district and of each proposed constituent district, and the commissioner, accordingly and the enlargement of the regional district, by the admission thereto of the proposed constituent district or districts, and any other provisions included in such proposal in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall become effective on the twentieth day following the day of said election.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54F-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54F / Section 54F-4
Student, employer remuneration; work study funds
Status: in_force

4. a. Each student's employment internship under the program shall be for a period of two hours, three days per week unless the district determines that some other employment schedule would be of greater benefit to the student. For participation in the employment internship, the student shall receive a stipend in the amount of $25 per week. b. A public or private profit or nonprofit employer which participates in the program shall receive a stipend in the amount of $150 per month to cover any administrative or other costs which the employer may incur as a result of participation. c. The commissioner shall approve a plan for the utilization of work study funds allocated under N.J.S.18A:58-34 and other State or federal funds available for services to at-risk students to finance the student and administrative stipends and any other costs associated with the program. The commissioner may, if he determines that a school district's participation in the program is in the best interests of its at-risk students, review a school district's budget and direct the district to reallocate funds to the program. The commissioner may also direct the participation of any school district in the program if the commissioner determines that the implementation of the program would constitute a demonstrably effective improvement strategy for the district's at-risk students. L.1995,c.256,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4A-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4A / Section 4A-3
Responsibilities, duties of commission
Status: in_force

3. The commission shall have the following responsibilities and duties: a. To provide, based upon the collective knowledge and experience of its members, assistance and advice to the public and private schools with respect to the implementation of Holocaust education and awareness programs; b. To meet with county and local school officials and other interested public and private organizations, including service organizations, for the purpose of assisting with the planning, coordination or modification of courses of study dealing with the subject of the Holocaust; c. To survey and catalog the extent and breadth of Holocaust and genocide education presently being incorporated into the curricula and taught in the school systems of the State, to inventory those Holocaust memorials, exhibits and resources which could be incorporated in courses of study at various locations throughout the State, and, upon request, to assist the State Department of Education and other educational agencies in the development and implementation of Holocaust and genocide education programs. In furtherance of this responsibility, the commission shall be authorized to contact and cooperate with existing Holocaust and genocide public or private nonprofit resource organizations and may act as a liaison concerning Holocaust and genocide education to members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives and the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly; d. To compile a roster of individual volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge and experience in classrooms, seminars and workshops on the subject of the Holocaust. These volunteers may be survivors of the Holocaust, liberators of concentration camps, scholars, clergymen, community relations professionals and other persons who, by virtue of their experience or interest, have acquired personal or academic knowledge of the Holocaust and who are willing to share that knowledge with students and teachers; e. To coordinate events memorializing the Holocaust and to seek volunteers who are willing and able to participate in commemorative events that will enhance student awareness of the significance of the Holocaust; f. To prepare reports for the Governor and the Legislature regarding its findings and recommendations to facilitate the inclusion of Holocaust studies and special programs memorializing the Holocaust in educational systems in the State; and g. To advise and assist the State Capitol Joint Management Commission, established pursuant to P.L.1992, c.67 (C.52:31-34 et seq.), for the purpose of increasing public awareness of the annual observance of Kristallnacht Memorial Night in New Jersey. L.1991,c.193,s.3; amended 1995,c.258,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75 / Section 75-9
Article VIII. Eligible parties; entry into and withdrawal
Status: in_force

A. This compact shall have as eligible parties all states, territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. In respect of any such jurisdiction not having a governor, the term "governor," as used in this compact, shall mean the closest equivalent official of such jurisdiction. B. Any state or other eligible jurisdiction may enter into this compact and it shall become binding thereon when it has adopted the same; provided that in order to enter into initial effect, adoption by at least 10 eligible party jurisdictions shall be required. C. Adoption of the compact may be either by enactment thereof or by adherence thereto by the governor; provided that in the absence of enactment, adherence by the governor shall be sufficient to make his state a party only until December 31, 1967. During any period when a state is participating in this compact through gubernatorial action, the governor shall appoint those persons who, in addition to himself, shall serve as the members of the commission from his state, and shall provide to the commission an equitable share of the financial support of the commission from any source available to him. D. Except for a withdrawal effective on December 31, 1967 in accordance with paragraph C. of this article, any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until one year after the governor of the withdrawing state has given notice in writing of the withdrawal to the governors of all other party states. No withdrawal shall affect any liability already incurred by or chargeable to a party state prior to the time of such withdrawal.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61C-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61C / Section 61C-16
Awarding of credits.
Status: in_force

3. a. A public or independent institution of higher education may award, pursuant to regulations established by the Secretary of Higher Education, up to three credits to a regularly admitted student who successfully completed the Jersey Boys State or Jersey Girls State program. b. The Secretary of Higher Education shall encourage public and independent institutions of higher education to award credit in accordance with the provisions of subsection a. of this section. L.2015, c.221, s.3
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-17.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-17.3
Evaluation process, determination of charges.
Status: in_force

25. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:6-11 or any other section of law to the contrary, in the case of a teacher, principal, assistant principal, and vice-principal: (1) the superintendent shall promptly file with the secretary of the board of education a charge of inefficiency whenever the employee is rated ineffective or partially effective in an annual summative evaluation and the following year is rated ineffective in the annual summative evaluation; (2) if the employee is rated partially effective in two consecutive annual summative evaluations or is rated ineffective in an annual summative evaluation and the following year is rated partially effective in the annual summative evaluation, the superintendent shall promptly file with the secretary of the board of education a charge of inefficiency, except that the superintendent upon a written finding of exceptional circumstances may defer the filing of tenure charges until after the next annual summative evaluation. If the employee is not rated effective or highly effective on this annual summative evaluation, the superintendent shall promptly file a charge of inefficiency. b. Within 30 days of the filing, the board of education shall forward a written charge to the commissioner, unless the board determines that the evaluation process has not been followed. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:6-16 or any other section of law to the contrary, upon receipt of a charge pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the commissioner shall examine the charge. The individual against whom the charges are filed shall have 10 days to submit a written response to the charges to the commissioner. The commissioner shall, within five days immediately following the period provided for a written response to the charges, refer the case to an arbitrator and appoint an arbitrator to hear the case, unless he determines that the evaluation process has not been followed. d. The only evaluations which may be used for purposes of this section are those evaluations conducted in accordance with a rubric adopted by the board and approved by the commissioner pursuant to P.L.2012, c.26 (C.18A:6-117 et al.). L.2012, c.26, s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72J-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72J / Section 72J-5
Amount of scholarship
Status: in_force

The amount of a Martin Luther King Physician-Dentist Scholarship shall be established by the board of directors of the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund but shall not exceed the maximum amount of tuition charged at the university in which the student is enrolled. L. 1987, c. 183, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-2.3
Duties.
Status: in_force

3. The duties of the coordinator of education for persons who are deaf or have a hearing impairment shall include evaluating, coordinating and developing local, county, regional, and State-operated educational programs and services for children who are deaf or have a hearing impairment. L.1981, c.351, s.3; amended 2017, c.131, s.37.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-35.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-35.1
State School Nurse Consultant.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Commissioner of Education shall appoint a State School Nurse Consultant. The State School Nurse Consultant shall be a New Jersey certified school nurse who holds a master's degree and has demonstrated higher-level leadership with recent school nursing experience. The State School Nurse Consultant shall work with school districts and school nurses to facilitate best practices by advancing comprehensive school health services that address the health and wellness of all students. The State School Nurse Consultant, in performing the duties of the position, shall collaborate with the Department of Health, other State agencies, and associated stakeholders. b. It shall be the duty of the State School Nurse Consultant to: (1) Serve as a liaison and resource expert in school nursing and comprehensive school health services for county, State, and national school health organizations, and policy setting groups; (2) Provide consultation and technical assistance to support school districts in facilitating parent and community engagement; (3) Coordinate school health program activities with public health, social services, environmental, and educational agencies as well as other public and private entities; (4) Monitor, interpret, synthesize, and disseminate relevant information associated with changes in health and medical care, school nursing practice, legislation, and legal issues that impact schools; (5) Facilitate the development of policies, standards, and guidelines to enhance comprehensive school health services; (6) Foster and promote professional development for school nurses, which may include planning, coordinating, or providing educational guidance, and networking with universities and other providers of continuing education to meet identified needs; (7) Promote quality assurance of comprehensive school health services by advocating for the use of evidence-based school nursing practice and participating in the National Association of School Nurses data collection initiatives; (8) Participate in State-level public interagency partnerships and private partnerships with Statewide stakeholders to foster comprehensive school health services, representing school nurses in multi-disciplinary collaborations; (9) Initiate, participate in, and utilize research studies related to comprehensive school health services, the health needs of children and youth, school nursing practice, and related issues; and (10) Serve as a liaison regarding school health issues with the Department of Health and the Legislature. L.2020, c.85, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-57 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-57
Emergency procedures.
Status: in_force

6. Any purchase, contract, or agreement may be made, negotiated or awarded by a State college without public advertising for bids and bidding therefor, notwithstanding that the cost or contract price will exceed the appropriate threshold amount, as adjusted and established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1986, c.43 (C.18A:64-54), when an emergency affecting the health, safety or welfare of occupants of college property requires the immediate delivery of the materials or supplies or the performance of the work, if the purchases, contracts or agreements are awarded or made in the following manner: a. A written requisition for the performance of the work or the furnishing of materials or supplies, certified by the employee in charge of the building, facility or equipment where the emergency occurred, is filed with the contracting agent or his deputy in charge describing the nature of the emergency, the time of its occurrence, and the need for invoking this section. The contracting agent, or his deputy in charge, being satisfied that the emergency exists, is authorized to award a contract for the work, materials or supplies. b. Upon the furnishing of the work, materials or supplies in accordance with the terms of the contract or agreement, the contractor furnishing the work, materials or supplies is entitled to be paid therefor and the State college is obligated for the payment. c. The board of trustees may prescribe rules and procedures to implement the requirements of this section. L.1986,c.43,s.6; amended 1997, c.292, s.3; 2005, c.369, s.6; 2021, c.417, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-68 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-68
Bookkeeping and accounting system
Status: in_force

The board of directors shall adopt and employ such a system of bookkeeping and accounting as may be prescribed by the State Board of Education. The board of directors shall comply with the requirements for audit prescribed in chapter 23 of Title 18A for public school districts. L.1968, c. 243, s. 18, eff. July 1, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61E-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61E / Section 61E-5
Reports of suspected offenses
Status: in_force

5. Nothing in this act or in any "Campus Assault Victim's Bill of Rights" developed in accordance with the provisions of this act, shall be construed to preclude or in any way to restrict any public or independent institution of higher education in the State from reporting any suspected crime or offense to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. L.1994,c.160,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-15
Renewal of scholarships.
Status: in_force

18A:71B-15. Renewal of Scholarships. Each Garden State Scholarship awarded shall be renewable annually for up to four years except that, in the case of a scholarship holder who is enrolled in a course of study required by the institution to cover five years, the period of the scholarship shall be the length of time regularly required for the completion of the course of study, but each scholarship shall remain in effect only during such period as the undergraduate holder thereof achieves satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution, continues to meet the eligibility criteria and guidelines established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71B-12, and is regularly enrolled as a full-time student in an eligible institution.
L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-11
Appropriations; estimating and budgeting
Status: in_force

18A:50-11. On or before November 15 of each year, the commissioner shall estimate the amount necessary to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this chapter for the succeeding school year, and shall determine for budget purposes the amounts estimated so to be payable to each of the districts for such succeeding school year. On or before September 15 of the succeeding school year, the commissioner shall make his final determination of the payments to be made under this chapter for said school year. An amount equal to 25% of the sum payable to each district shall be paid to the district on October 1, December 1, March 1 and May 1. If such payments to any district should exceed the amount to which such district is entitled under section 18A:50-7, such excess shall be deducted by the commissioner from succeeding State aid payments to said district. L.1967, c.271; amended 1990,c.52,s.68.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-85 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-85
NJ STARS scholarships; eligibility.
Status: in_force

5. a. A scholarship under the NJ STARS Program shall cover the full cost of tuition, subject to the prior application of other grants and scholarships against those costs as provided under paragraph (2) of subsection c. of this section, for up to 18 credit hours in any semester, for an eligible student enrolled in a full-time course of study at the New Jersey county college serving the student's county of residence. An otherwise eligible student who demonstrates to the authority, in accordance with such criteria and by means of such documentation as the authority shall establish by regulation, that the county college serving the student's county of residence does not offer the curriculum that the student chooses to study shall be eligible for such scholarship at another New Jersey county college offering that curriculum. The amount of any scholarship allowed hereunder to a student at a county college serving a county other than the student's county of residence shall be computed as though the student were a resident of the county served by that college, and the college shall likewise compute the amount of any additional payment, required with respect to the enrollment of that student for credit hours of study during a semester in which the scholarship is awarded that are not covered by that scholarship, as though the student were a resident of the county. b. A student shall be eligible for a scholarship under the NJ STARS Program for up to five semesters, including summer sessions. The scholarship shall be payable for the first year of enrollment in a county college to a student who: (1) has graduated high school and, in the case of a student who graduates in the 2013-2014 school year and thereafter, whose class rank at the completion of the 11th grade or 12th grade was in the top 15.0% of the student's high school class, provided that in the case of students graduating from high schools that do not calculate the class rank of their students, the student's ranking at the completion of the 11th grade or 12th grade shall be determined by the high school in consultation with the authority; and (2) completed a rigorous high school course of study in accordance with standards established by the Secretary of Higher Education in consultation with the Commissioner of Education. During a student's enrollment in a county college after the first year of enrollment, the scholarship shall be payable to that student if the student attains a grade point average of at least 3.0 by the start of the student's second year of county college enrollment. A student who attains a grade point average of less than 3.0 at the start of the second semester of the student's first year of county college enrollment shall participate in an enrichment program designed by the county college during the second semester of the student's first year of enrollment. c. To be eligible to receive a scholarship under the NJ STARS Program a student shall: (1) be a State resident pursuant to guidelines established by the authority. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1979, c.361 (C.18A:62-4) or any other section of law to the contrary, a dependent child of a parent or guardian who has been transferred to a military installation located in this State shall be considered a resident of this State for the purposes of qualifying for an NJ STARS scholarship; (2) have applied for all other available forms of State and federal need-based grants and merit scholarships, exclusive of loans, the full amount of which grants and scholarships shall be applied to tuition to reduce the amount of any scholarship that the student shall receive under the provisions of this act; (3) except as otherwise provided pursuant to subsection a. or subsection c. of section 3 of P.L.2008, c.124 (C.18A:71B-85.2), be enrolled in a full-time course of study at a New Jersey county college; (4) have graduated from high school in 2004 or later, and not earlier than the calendar year two years prior to the first calendar year in which a scholarship payment is to be made; and (5) except as otherwise provided pursuant to subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.2008, c.124 (C.18A:71B-85.2), maintain continuous enrollment in a full-time course of study, unless on medical leave due to the illness of the student or a member of the student's immediate family or emergency leave because of a family emergency, which medical or emergency leave shall have been approved by the county college, or unless called to partial or full mobilization for State or federal active duty as a member of the National Guard or a Reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States. d. A student who is dismissed for academic or disciplinary reasons from a county college shall no longer be eligible for a scholarship under this act. If a student participating in the program is dismissed for disciplinary reasons, the student shall repay in full all amounts received under the program. The county college shall be responsible for collecting the repayment, or the amount of any overpayment or other improper payment, of any State awards under the program, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.18A:71B-10. e. A student scholarship under the NJ STARS Program may be renewed upon the student's filing of a renewal financial aid application and providing evidence that the student has satisfied the requirements pursuant to subsection b. of this section. L.2004, c.59, s.5; amended 2005, c.168; 2007, c.214, s.1; 2008, c.124, s.1; 2012, c.8, s.1; 2014, c.55, s.1; 2017, c.360, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-42 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-42
Guidance, resources provided.
Status: in_force

2. The Commissioner of Education shall provide school districts with guidance and resources regarding the following: a. providing professional development opportunities to teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, bus drivers, coaches, and other school staff regarding issues and concerns relevant to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) students; and b. making developmentally appropriate information about LGBTQ issues available in school facilities, which may include providing pamphlets or books in school libraries, counseling offices, and nurse's offices. L.2017, c.137, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-53 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-53
Attainment of goals
Status: in_force

a. Any goal established pursuant to section 2 of this act may be attained by requiring that a portion of a contract shall be subcontracted to a small business enterprise, minority business enterprise or women's business enterprise, in addition to designating entire contracts to these enterprises. b. Each board of education shall make a good faith effort to attain any goal established. P.L. 1985, c. 490, s. 3; amended 1988,c.37,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-1
Corporal punishment of pupils
Status: in_force

No person employed or engaged in a school or educational institution, whether public or private, shall inflict or cause to be inflicted corporal punishment upon a pupil attending such school or institution; but any such person may, within the scope of his employment, use and apply such amounts of force as is reasonable and necessary: (1) to quell a disturbance, threatening physical injury to others; (2) to obtain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects upon the person or within the control of a pupil; (3) for the purpose of self-defense; and (4) for the protection of persons or property; and such acts, or any of them, shall not be construed to constitute corporal punishment within the meaning and intendment of this section. Every resolution, bylaw, rule, ordinance, or other act or authority permitting or authorizing corporal punishment to be inflicted upon a pupil attending a school or educational institution shall be void.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54E-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54E / Section 54E-4
Effectiveness rating, provision; curriculum changes, recommendations
Status: in_force

4. The board or council shall provide upon the request of the county superintendent a rating of the effectiveness of any program designed to prepare students for employment, based on the preparedness of students who are in their employment. The board shall also make recommendations to the local school board through the county superintendent regarding suggested curriculum changes or other methods to improve those programs designed to prepare students for employment in a vocation or technical field. L.1993,c.314,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-70 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-70
Awards to responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous.
Status: in_force

19. All contracts or agreements for the purchase of goods and services, as distinct from contracts or agreements for the construction of buildings and other improvements, which require public advertisement for bids shall be awarded by the board of trustees to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the State college, price and other factors considered, except that a bid may be disqualified due to prior negative experience pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of P.L.2021, c.417 (C.18A:64-70.1). Prior to the award of any contract or agreement which does not require public advertisement, the estimated cost of which is 20 percent or more of the amount set forth in this act or, commencing January 1, 1985, 20 percent of the amount determined by the Governor pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of this act, the contracting agent shall, except in the case of professional services, solicit quotations therefor whenever practicable, and the award thereof shall be made, in accordance with section 3 of this article, on the basis of the quotation, conforming to the request for proposals, which is most advantageous to the State college, price and other factors considered; however, if the contracting agent deems it impractical to solicit competitive quotations or having sought the quotations determines that the award should not be made on that basis, the contracting agent shall file a statement of explanation of the reason or reasons therefor, which shall be placed on file with the purchase, contract, or agreement. L.1986,c.43,s.19; amended 2005, c.369, s.12; 2021, c.417, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-22
Certain actions unaffected.
Status: in_force

22. This act shall not affect actions or proceedings, civil or criminal, brought by or against Kean University, but such actions or proceedings may be prosecuted or defended in the same manner and to the same effect by the university as if the foregoing provisions had not taken effect; nor shall any of the foregoing provisions affect any order or regulation made by, or other matters or proceedings before, Kean University, and all such matters or proceedings pending before Kean University on the effective date of this act shall be continued by the university, as if the foregoing provisions had not taken effect. L.2021, c.282, s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-43 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-43
Duties of director
Status: in_force

The participating institutions, through the director, shall: a. Administer and operate the center; b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel; c. Establish programs in the center to promote polymer processing and surface modification research and industries; and d. Take all action necessary and proper for the operation of the center. L. 1985, c. 397, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3b-6B — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3b / Section 3b-6B
Financial aid "shopping sheet."
Status: in_force

2. a. A public or independent institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees shall provide a financial aid "shopping sheet" to each prospective student as part of the institution's financial aid offer to that student. The purpose of the shopping sheet shall be to provide prospective students and their families with clear information on the costs, loan options, and estimated debt that the student will incur in attending the institution, and to allow students and families to easily evaluate and compare financial aid packages from different institutions. The institution shall also provide a shopping sheet annually to each student enrolled in the institution to ensure that returning students and their families understand their annual costs, loan options, and estimated debt to be incurred. b. The Secretary of Higher Education shall prescribe a model format for the shopping sheet required by subsection a. of this section. Each public or independent institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees shall utilize either the model format developed by the secretary or the most current financial aid shopping sheet developed by the United States Department of Education or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The model shopping sheet prescribed by the secretary shall include, at a minimum, the following information: (1) the total cost for one year of attendance at the institution, including tuition, student fees, room and board, books and materials, and transportation and other educational costs; (2) the total amount per year of grants and scholarships awarded to that student, including any grants and scholarships from the institution, federal grants, State grants, or other scholarships; (3) the total net amount the student will owe for one year of attendance at the institution, after taking into account any grants and scholarships; (4) the total amount per year of student loans and work study funds that the student is eligible for, broken down by federal Perkins loans, federal Direct Subsidized loans, federal Direct Unsubsidized loans, and federal, State, or institutional work study funds; (5) the median borrowing in federal loans for undergraduate study at the institution and the average monthly payment over 10 years for this amount; (6) the percentage of students from the institution who defaulted on their student loans; and (7) in the case of a county college or a proprietary institution licensed to offer associate degrees, the percentage of students at the college or institution who graduate within three years as compared to the average rate at other county colleges or proprietary institutions as applicable, and in the case of a four-year institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer baccalaureate degrees, the percentage of students at the institution who graduate within six years as compared to the average rate at other four-year public or independent institutions of higher education or other proprietary institutions as applicable. c. The secretary, in developing the model format for the shopping sheet, shall consider any sample or model formats for a financial aid shopping sheet developed by the United States Department of Education or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. L.2019, c.201, s.2; amended 2021, c.211.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-42 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-42
Limitation of number, duration of student expulsions, suspensions.
Status: in_force

5. The principal of a school selected to participate in the pilot program shall be required to limit the number and duration of student expulsions and suspensions to the greatest extent practicable. The principal shall demonstrate a commitment to exhausting other forms of non-exclusionary discipline prior to using out-of-school suspensions or expulsions, unless otherwise required by law or unless a student's continuing presence in school poses a threat to school safety or a disruption to other students' learning opportunities. L.2019, c.412, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-31
Establishment of capital reserve account.
Status: in_force

57. a. Notwithstanding any provision of this act or any other law or regulation to the contrary, a board of education or a board of school estimate, as appropriate, may, through the adoption of a board resolution, establish a capital reserve account. The account shall be established and held in accordance with GAAP and shall be subject to annual audit. The funds in the capital reserve account shall be used to finance the district's long-range facilities plan required pursuant to subsection a. of section 4 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-4) and the amount in the account shall not exceed the total amount of local funds required to implement the plan. b. A board of education or a board of school estimate, as appropriate, may appropriate funds in the district's annual budget for the establishment of the capital reserve account pursuant to subsection a. of this section or to supplement the funds in the account as required to meet the needs of the long-range facilities plan. c. A board of education may, by resolution of the board: transfer funds from the capital reserve account to the appropriate line item account for the funding of capital projects as contained in the district's long-range facilities plan; and transfer funds from the capital reserve account to the debt service account for the purpose of offsetting principal and interest payments for bonded projects which are included in the district's long-range facilities plan. d. A board of education may, by resolution of the board: transfer funds from the capital reserve account to the appropriate line item account for the funding of capital projects subject to a public-private partnership agreement entered into pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2018, c.90 (C.18A:18A-60) and transfer funds from the capital reserve account to the debt service account for the purpose of offsetting principal and interest payments for bonded projects subject to a public-private partnership agreement entered into pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2018, c.90 (C.18A:18A-60). L.2000,c.72,s.57; amended 2004, c.73, s.5; 2023, c.311, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72F-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72F / Section 72F-7
Faculty service requirements.
Status: in_force

7. Faculty service requirements for loan redemption purposes pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1984, c.189 (C.18A:72F-6) shall be satisfied at any New Jersey college or university. L.1984,c.189,s.7; amended 1994, c.48, s.276; 1999, c.46, s.58.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-56 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-56
Election; terms
Status: in_force

Members of the representative assembly shall be elected by their respective boards of education at the annual organization meeting. An individual so elected shall be a member of the district's board of education or the district's superintendent or chief school administrator. Should the representative cease to be a member or employee of the board of education which elected the representative, that position shall become vacant and a replacement shall be selected by that member district in a like manner to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term for which the vacating member had been elected. L.1968, c.243, s.6; amended 1979, c.356, s.3; 1989,c.254,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-1.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-1.5
Youth Disconnection Prevention and Recovery Ombudsperson, written report, Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

5. a. The Youth Disconnection Prevention and Recovery Ombudsperson shall annually issue a written report to the Commissioner of Education and the Secretary of Higher Education. The report shall include a summary of the services the ombudsperson provided during the year, a summary of progress towards mitigating the rising number of disconnected youth, and any specific recommendations the ombudsperson deems appropriate and necessary concerning the State's provision of services and support to disconnected youth. b. The ombudsperson shall annually issue the report prepared to subsection a. of this section to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1). L.2023, c.277, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-5.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-5.3
Prevailing wage rules, regulations, adoption by New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority.
Status: in_force

7. The New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority shall, in consultation with the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, adopt rules and regulations, consistent with the rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development pursuant to P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.25 et seq.),requiring that not less than the prevailing wage be paid to workers employed in the construction or rehabilitation of facilities undertaken in connection with loans, loan guarantees, expenditures, investments, incentives or other financial assistance provided, authorized or administered by the authority. The prevailing wage rate shall be the rate determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.25 et seq.). L.2004,c.127,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-1
State department of education continued; composition
Status: in_force

The state department of education is hereby continued as a principal department in the executive branch of the state government, and it shall consist of a state board of education, which shall be the head of the department, a commissioner of education, and such divisions, bureaus, branches, committees, officers and employees as are specifically referred to in this title and as may be constituted or employed by virtue of the authority conferred by this title and by any other law.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-34 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-34
Commissioners; terms; reports; vacancies; residence
Status: in_force

The commission charged with the supervision of such school shall be three in number and shall hold their said offices for terms of three years and until their successors are appointed by the board of chosen freeholders. The commission shall annually report to the board of chosen freeholders. Vacancies occurring for any cause shall be filled by the board of chosen freeholders for the unexpired term. Any person a resident of the county for a period of at least five years prior to the passage of this act may be selected to membership in such commission.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-2.4
Hearing
Status: in_force

3. a. Any pupil removed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1995, c.128 (C.18A:37-2.2) shall be entitled to a hearing before the local board of education to determine if the pupil is guilty of committing an assault upon a teacher, administrator, board member, other employee of a school board or another student, with a weapon, on any school property, on a school bus, or at a school-sponsored function. If it is found that the pupil is not guilty of the offense the pupil shall be immediately returned to the regular education program. b. The hearing shall take place no longer than 30 days following the day the pupil is removed from the regular education program. The hearing is not subject to the provisions of the "Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.). c. 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. L.1995,c.128,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-90 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-90
Definitions relative to post-secondary education.
Status: in_force

6. As used in sections 6 through 12 of P.L.2021, c.27 (C.18A:3B-90 through C.18A:3B-96): "Closure" means the cessation of operations by an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees. "Secretary" means the Secretary of Higher Education. "Disorderly closure" means a closure that does not meet the requirements of P.L.2021, c.27 (C.18A:3B-90 et al.). "Eligible transfer institution" means an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees that has been approved by the secretary pursuant to section 10 of P.L.2021, c.27 (C.18A:3B-94). "Institutional debt" means: (1) the amount outstanding on any credit, including unpaid charges, extended by or on behalf of an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees that a student is obligated to repay, whether the amount has been reduced to a judgment or the institution classifies it as a loan; or (2) a nonfederal loan or debt agreement that is issued expressly for postsecondary education expenses and that is guaranteed by an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution or a private educational lender that is affiliated with an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution. "Institutional financial aid agreement" means any contract, promissory note, part of an enrollment agreement, or other agreement in which a student agrees to pay an institutional debt. "Orderly closure" means a closure that meets the requirements of P.L.2021, c.27 (C.18A:3B-90 et al.). "Student" means an individual enrolled at an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees in New Jersey, or a New Jersey resident enrolled at an institution of higher education or proprietary institution located outside of this State. "Teach-out agreement" means a written agreement between institutions that provides for the equitable treatment of students and a reasonable opportunity for students to complete their program of study if an institution, or an institutional location that provides 100 percent of at least one program offered, ceases to operate before all enrolled students have completed their program of study. "Teach-out plan" means a written plan developed by the institution that provides for the equitable treatment of students if an institution, or an institutional location, ceases to operate before all students have completed their program of study, and may include, if required by the institution's accrediting agency, a teach-out agreement between institutions. L.2021, c.27, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3 / Section 3-26
Information on hazing included
Status: in_force

3. The bill of rights developed by the Attorney General pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.388 (C.18A:3-25) shall include information on the criminal penalties for hazing and aggravated hazing established pursuant to P.L.1980, c.169 (C.2C:40-3 et seq.). L.1991,c.388,s.3; amended 1994,c.48,s.41.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7C-6.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7C / Section 7C-6.5
Definitions relative to student testing in public schools.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Commercially-developed standardized assessment" means a State-required or district-mandated assessment that is administered by the school district or charter school that requires all students in a grade to answer the same questions, or a selection of questions from a common bank of questions, in the same manner, and is developed and scored by an entity under contract with a board of education. "State assessment" means an assessment required pursuant to State or federal law and administered to all students in a specific grade level or subject area and whose results are aggregated for analysis at the district, school, or student subgroup level. L.2015, c.244, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54C-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54C / Section 54C-2.1
Contractual relationship between Marine Academy of Science and Technology and New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium
Status: in_force

The Marine Academy of Science and Technology created pursuant to P.L.1982, c. 146, is authorized to enter into a contractual relationship with the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. The funds transmitted by the Academy to the Consortium may be considered to serve as the State match for federal funds that may be obtained by the Consortium through the Sea Grant Program or other programs. L.1982, c. 165, s. 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:11-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-5
Effective date of amendments to charter, constitution, bylaws, rules or regulations of association; disapproval of amendments
Status: in_force

Any amendment to the charter, constitution, bylaws, rules or regulations of the association shall be effective not less than 20 days after its submission to the commissioner. No such amendment shall take effect if the commissioner in said 20-day period returns to the secretary of the association his disapproval of the amendment. L.1979, c. 172, s. 4, eff. Aug. 23, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-41 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-41
Subject to commission certification
Status: in_force

The center shall not be established pursuant to section 3 of this act until such time as the commission formally certifies in writing to the Governor, the Speaker of the General Assembly, and the President of the Senate, the amount of funding necessary for the establishment and operation of the center, as well as its conclusion that the establishment of the center should proceed, and that the center will add substantially to the technological, economic, and academic growth of the State of New Jersey. L. 1985, c. 397, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-25.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-25.5
Findings, declarations, determinations relative to recognition of historical, cultural sites with roadside markers.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that New Jersey, one of the original 13 colonies and crossroads of the American revolution, has a distinguished heritage, as evidenced by the abundance of sites witnessing significant historical and cultural events in the nation's history and important scientific and technological discoveries, as well as being home to many famous men and women who have made lasting contributions to the State and the world; and that it is the responsibility of the State of New Jersey to encourage local government units and civic organizations to recognize these sites by the placement of historically accurate roadside markers. The Legislature further finds and declares that New Jersey has lagged behind other states in developing a standardized program to recognize sites of historical and cultural significance; that many of the existing markers Statewide are old and damaged; that no system is currently in place to inventory existing markers; and that there are many sites in the State, in addition to those listed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places, which are of significant historical and cultural acclaim, and worthy of recognition through the placement of roadside markers. The Legislature therefore determines that it is in the public interest to authorize the New Jersey Historical Commission to plan and carry out a program to encourage local government units, nonprofit charitable organizations, and civic organizations to provide for the placement of roadside markers at locations of historical and cultural significance in New Jersey; and that the creation of such a program would not only serve as a tribute to the people, places and events that have helped shape the State, the nation, and the world, but would serve to enhance community pride and encourage tourism throughout the State. L.2009, c.264, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-10
Dismissal and reduction in compensation of persons under tenure in public school system
Status: in_force

No person shall be dismissed or reduced in compensation, (a) if he is or shall be under tenure of office, position or employment during good behavior and efficiency in the public school system of the state, or (b) if he is or shall be under tenure of office, position or employment during good behavior and efficiency as a supervisor, teacher or in any other teaching capacity in the Marie H. Katzenbach school for the deaf, or in any other educational institution conducted under the supervision of the commissioner; except for inefficiency, incapacity, unbecoming conduct, or other just cause, and then only after a hearing held pursuant to this subarticle, by the commissioner, or a person appointed by him to act in his behalf, after a written charge or charges, of the cause or causes of complaint, shall have been preferred against such person, signed by the person or persons making the same, who may or may not be a member or members of a board of education, and filed and proceeded upon as in this subarticle provided. Nothing in this section shall prevent the reduction of the number of any such persons holding such offices, positions or employments under the conditions and with the effect provided by law.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64N-31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64N / Section 64N-31
Liberal construction.
Status: in_force

31. This act, being deemed and declared necessary for the welfare of the State and the people of New Jersey to provide for the development of public higher education in the State and thereby to improve the quality and increase the efficiency of the public system of educational services of the State, shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes and intent thereof. L.2017, c.178, s.31.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-40 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-40
Written policy concerning electronic communications between school employees and students.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this section, "electronic communication" means a communication transmitted by means of an electronic device including, but not limited to, a telephone, cellular phone, computer, computer network, personal data assistant, or pager. Electronic communications include, but are not limited to, e-mails, text messages, instant messages, and communications made by means of an Internet website, including social media and social networking websites. b. Each school district shall, within 120 days of the effective date of this act, adopt a written policy concerning electronic communications between school employees and students enrolled in the district. The policy shall include, at a minimum, provisions designed to prevent improper communications between school employees and students made via e-mail, cellular phones, social networking websites, and other Internet-based social media. L.2014, c.2, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-23
"Initial Active Duty Training" defined.
Status: in_force

20. As used in sections 20-25 of this act, "Initial Active Duty Training" means Basic Military Training, for members of the New Jersey Air National Guard, and Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training, for members of the New Jersey Army National Guard. L.1999,c.46,s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-2
Investigation and approval of establishment by commissioner
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall investigate the necessity for the introduction of vocational education and report thereon, from time to time, to the state board. Subject to the approval of the state board and to such rules as it may make, the commissioner shall superintend the establishment and maintenance of schools for this form of education and supervise and approve such schools as provided in this chapter.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.20
Possession of syringes authorized.
Status: in_force

10. The possession and use of syringes consistent with the purposes of this act shall not be considered a violation of applicable statutory or regulatory provisions that may otherwise restrict or prohibit such possession and use. L.2009, c.131, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-29 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-29
Lands, assets titled in name of State.
Status: in_force

18A:72A-29. All lands and other assets real or personal presently titled in the name of the State Board of Higher Education or the State Department of Higher Education, which are occupied by a public institution of higher education shall be titled in the name of the State of New Jersey only. All conveyances, leases and subleases, pursuant to this chapter shall be made, executed and delivered in the name of the State and shall be signed by the State Treasurer and sealed with the seal of the State. To the extent not otherwise expressly provided under existing law, all powers and duties conferred upon the university or an affiliate pursuant to this chapter shall be exercised and performed by resolution of its governing board and all powers and duties conferred upon any of said colleges pursuant to this chapter shall be exercised and performed by resolution of its board of trustees. All conveyances, leases and subleases made pursuant to this chapter, when duly authorized by the university, shall be made, executed and delivered in the name of the university and shall be signed by its president or a vice president and sealed with the seal of the university and all conveyances, leases and subleases made pursuant to this chapter, when duly authorized by any of said colleges, shall be made, executed and delivered in the name of the college and shall be signed by the president or a vice president and sealed with the seal of the college. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994, c.48, s.241; 1999, c.46, s.50; 2021, c.415, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:47-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 47 / Section 47-8
Contribution by parents toward the support of delinquents
Status: in_force

Whenever a person is committed to such a special school the judge making the adjudication shall inquire into the family conditions and circumstances surrounding the delinquent. If in his opinion the parents of the delinquent are of sufficient ability to maintain him, the judge may include in the order of commitment an order requiring them to pay to the board of education of the district such sum toward the support, maintenance, and clothing of the delinquent, as in the discretion of the judge may be proper. The order for payment may be enforced by attachment as for a contempt of the court.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:29B-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 29B / Section 29B-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Governor's Annual Educational Services Professionals Recognition Act." L.2003,c.216,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-10
Budget requests; appropriations.
Status: in_force

18A:7-10. Each executive county superintendent shall, on or before December 1 of each year, furnish to the board of chosen freeholders of the county a statement of the amounts estimated to be necessary to be appropriated for the ensuing year for: a. the compensation of his clerical assistants; b. the supplying of furniture, supplies and equipment for his office; c. printing; and d. traveling and other expenses incident to the conduct and the performance of his official duties of his office incurred by him. The board of chosen freeholders shall fix and determine the amounts necessary to be appropriated for such purposes and shall appropriate the same accordingly. Amended 2007, c.63, s.51.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:2-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 2 / Section 2-3
Preparation, offering for sale of certain documents; penalty
Status: in_force

12. a. No person shall, for any fee, or other remuneration, prepare, offer to prepare, cause to be prepared, sell or offer for sale any term paper, thesis, dissertation, essay, report or other written, recorded, pictorial, artistic or other assignment knowing, or under the circumstances having reason to know, that said assignment is intended for submission either in whole or substantial part under a student's name in fulfillment of the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, course or courses of study at any university, college, academy, school or other educational institution. b. Nothing contained in this section shall prevent any person from providing tutorial assistance, research material, information or other assistance to persons enrolled in a university, college, academy, school or other educational institution, which is not intended for submission directly or in substantial part as an assignment under the student's name to such educational institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate or course of study. Nor shall any person be prevented by this act from rendering services for a fee which include the typing, research, assembling, transcription, reproduction or editing of a manuscript or other assignment which he has not prepared at the request of or on behalf of the purchaser. c. Anyone convicted of violating any provision of this act shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000.00 which shall be collected in a summary manner pursuant to "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.) in the Superior Court or any municipal court. The Superior Court may also grant further relief necessary to enforce the provisions of this section, including the issuance of an injunction. d. Actions for injunction under the provisions of this act may be brought in the name of the people of this State upon their own complaint or upon the complaint of any person, or any public or private college, university, academy, school or other educational institution which is charted, incorporated, licensed, registered or supervised by this State, acting for the interest of itself, its students, or the general public. L.1999,c.90, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-44.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-44.1
Proposal to enlarge regional district adopted by voters; duties of affected board, boards of education.
Status: in_force

14. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, when a proposal to enlarge a limited purpose or all purpose regional district is submitted to the voters pursuant to N.J.S.18A:13-43, and the proposal is adopted by the voters pursuant to N.J.S.18A:13-44, a board of education of the regional district and the board or boards of education of one or more local districts determined to enlarge the regional district shall proceed with the regionalization plan in accordance with the provisions of the proposal. Any claim that a board of education is proceeding with the regionalization plan in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of the proposal shall be made directly to the Commissioner of Education. b. In the event that the commissioner determines that a board of education of a regional district or of one or more local districts is acting in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of a proposal adopted pursuant to N.J.S.18A:13-44, such board of education shall submit plans to the commissioner detailing the steps to be taken to address such inconsistencies. L.2021, c.402, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.9
Pupil promotion, remediation policies, procedures
Status: in_force

Local boards of education shall adopt policies and procedures for: a. Pupil promotion and remediation, related to district goals, objectives and pupil proficiency; b. Notification to parents of policies and procedures for student promotion and remediation and to pupils, where appropriate; c. Notification to parents and pupils, at appropriate times during the school year, of the pupil's progress in meeting the promotion and remediation standards and immediate consultation with the pupil's parent or guardian if, in the teacher's judgment, there is any indication that the pupil's progress may not be sufficient to meet these standards; d. Procedures for parents and adult pupils to appeal promotion/retention decisions; and e. Procedures to ensure that parents, teachers and students, where appropriate, participate in the development of the policy. L. 1985, c. 480, s. 1, eff. Jan. 17, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-19.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-19.3
Administration of training program; certification.
Status: in_force

2. a. An employer shall administer the training program developed pursuant to section 1 of this act to all school bus drivers and school bus aides that it employs. In the case of an individual who is employed prior to the development and availability of the training program, the employer shall administer the training program to the individual no later than 180 days after the training program is made available by the commissioner. In the case of an individual who is employed after the development and availability of the training program, the employer shall administer the training program to the individual prior to that individual operating a school bus or serving as an aide on a school bus. b. An employer shall require that a school bus driver or school bus aide file a certification with the employer that the individual has completed the training program within five business days of its completion. The employer shall retain a copy of the certification for the duration of the individual's employment, and shall forward a copy of the certification to the Department of Education. c. As used in this section, "employer" means a board of education or a contractor that provides pupil transportation services under contract with a board of education. L.2015, c.123, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-103 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-103
Withdrawal of contributions by veteran members; service credits required; liquidation of certain service credits
Status: in_force

a. Each public employee veteran member of a pension fund in existence and established on June 26, 1962 under article 16 of chapter 5 of Title 18 of the Revised Statutes shall have returned to him the contributions made by him as of July 1, 1962 with simple interest at 2% per annum to such date. All service rendered in office, position or employment of this State or of a county, municipality, school district or board of education or service rendered for the State University of New Jersey, an instrumentality of this State, after April 16, 1945, and the New Jersey State Agricultural Experiment Station established by an act approved March 10, 1880 (P.L.1880, c. 106 and continued pursuant to chapter 16 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes), an instrumentality of this State, excluding service rendered as county extension service farm and home demonstration agents, by such service of such veteran member previous to June 26, 1962, and excluding credits for prior veteran covering employment which is vested in another governmental body or pension fund, for which evidence satisfactory to the board of trustees was presented prior to June 27, 1963, shall be credited to him as a member and such credit shall be known as prior service credit and the obligation of the board of education employing such veteran member on account of such credit shall be known as the accrued liability on behalf of such veteran member, and the board of education which employed such veteran member as of June 26, 1962 shall liquidate said accrued liability by annual payments for a period of 30 years commencing July 1, 1963, the amount of these payments to be computed by the actuary and certified by the board of trustees. b. In the event that a public employee veteran who prior to June 26, 1962 rendered service in office, position or employment of this State, including such service rendered for any instrumentality enumerated in subsection a. of this section, or of a county, municipality, or school district or board of education, shall be a member of the pension fund on or after said date, such public employee veteran shall receive prior service credit for such service for which evidence satisfactory to the board of trustees is presented in the same manner as received by other public employee veteran members. The employer of such public employee veteran on the date of his becoming a member shall liquidate the accrued liability for such prior service by annual payments over the remainder of the 30-year period specified in subsection a. of this section, the amount of these payments to be computed by the actuary and certified by the board of trustees. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1968, c. 364, s. 2, eff. Dec. 26, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3-27 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27
Distribution
Status: in_force

4. Every public and independent institution of higher education within the State shall ensure that any student who participates in pledging activities at that institution receives a copy of the "Pledge's Bill of Rights." L.1991,c.388,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-20.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-20.2
Certain information solicited from financial aid applicant.
Status: in_force

1. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority shall solicit from a financial aid applicant, information on whether he received an early withdrawal from a qualified retirement plan under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, such as an individual retirement account or a 401(k) plan, and the amount thereof. If an early withdrawal was received, the amount of the early withdrawal, less the amount of any federal income tax credit claimed by the applicant for a tax penalty assessed on the early withdrawal, shall be deducted from the adjusted gross income utilized by the authority to determine the applicant's eligibility for, and the amount of, a State tuition aid grant. This exclusion shall only be permitted if the applicant provides documentation that the early withdrawal was taken due to an economic hardship, as determined by the authority. L.2017, c.384, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36A-17.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36A / Section 36A-17.1
Commissioner's actions relative to possible loss, not granting of charter.
Status: in_force

4. If at any time the commissioner determines that a board of trustees is in jeopardy of losing its charter or an applicant is in jeopardy of not being granted a charter, the commissioner shall so notify the board of trustees or the applicant. The board of trustees or the applicant shall, within 48 hours of receipt of such notification, provide to the commissioner, in writing, a complete list of the names and addresses of all students and staff currently enrolled and working in the school, or in the case of an applicant, a complete list of the names and addresses of all students and staff intending to enroll or work at the school, so the commissioner may send the appropriate notice to the parents or guardians and staff. L.2000,c.142,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:59-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 59 / Section 59-7
State appropriation for training of teachers of vocational subjects
Status: in_force

To secure for the state the maximum appropriation under such act of congress for the training of teachers of vocational subjects as therein provided there shall be appropriated each year from any money in the state treasury not otherwise appropriated a sum not less than the maximum which the state can receive under such act of congress for the ensuing school year for that purpose. Such sum shall be used for the training of teachers of vocational subjects in accordance with such act of congress in one or more of the state schools or colleges or institutions under state control.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-7
Designation of Arbor Day
Status: in_force

For the purpose of encouraging the planting of shade and forest trees and the designation of a uniform day throughout the nation, the last Friday of April in each year is hereby designated as a day for the general observance of that purpose, and shall be known as Arbor Day.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-58 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-58
Statement of indebtedness to be assumed in notices and advertisements; conduct of election; certification of results
Status: in_force

8. The amount of indebtedness to be assumed by the withdrawing district or by each of the constituent districts in the event of a dissolution and the effect of such indebtedness upon the borrowing margin of the municipality, the withdrawing district, the remaining districts, and the remaining municipalities within the regional district, or by each of the constituent districts and municipalities within the regional district in the event of a dissolution, shall be stated in the notices and advertisements of the special school election and in the ballots to be used therein, and said election shall be conducted and the results thereof determined in the manner prescribed by law for special school elections in type II districts. The result shall be certified within five days after the holding of the election to the county superintendent and to the boards of education of the withdrawing district, the regional district and the constituent districts within the regional district, or to the boards of education of each of the constituent districts in the event of a dissolution. L.1975,c.360,s.8; amended 1993,c.255,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.4
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

2. a. In accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) the State Board of Education shall promulgate such rules and regulations as it deems necessary no later than six months after the effective date of this act. b. A board of education shall not be prohibited from permitting the administration of medication pursuant to section 1 of this act prior to the promulgation of rules and regulations by the State Board of Education. L.1993,c.308,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.30 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.30
School nurse to have primary responsibility.
Status: in_force

3. The policy for the administration of medication to a pupil shall provide that the school nurse shall have the primary responsibility for the administration of the hydrocortisone sodium succinate. The school nurse shall designate, in consultation with the board of education or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school, additional employees of the school district or nonpublic school who volunteer to administer hydrocortisone sodium succinate to a pupil for adrenal insufficiency when the nurse is not physically present at the scene. In the event that a licensed athletic trainer volunteers to administer hydrocortisone sodium succinate, it shall not constitute a violation of the "Athletic Training Licensure Act," P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.). The school nurse shall determine that: a. the designees have been properly trained in the administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate using standardized training protocols established by the Department of Education in consultation with the Department of Health; b. the parents or guardians of the pupil consent in writing to the administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate by the designees; c. the board or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school informs the parents or guardians of the pupil in writing that the district and its employees or agents or the nonpublic school and its employees or agents shall have no liability as a result of any injury arising from the administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate to the pupil; d. the parents or guardians of the pupil sign a statement acknowledging their understanding that the district or nonpublic school shall have no liability as a result of any injury arising from the administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate to the pupil and that the parents or guardians shall indemnify and hold harmless the district and its employees or agents or the nonpublic school and its employees or agents against any claims arising out of the administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate to the pupil; and e. the permission is effective for the school year for which it is granted and is renewed for each subsequent school year upon fulfillment of the requirements in subsections a. through d. of this section. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the emergency administration of hydrocortisone sodium succinate to a pupil for adrenal insufficiency by the school nurse or other employees designated pursuant to this section when the pupil is authorized to self-administer hydrocortisone sodium succinate pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1993, c.308 (C.18A:40-12.3). L.2019, c.118, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54D-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54D / Section 54D-2
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. It is the policy of the State of New Jersey that no person shall be denied access to a profession or job on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status or gender. b. The Division on Civil Rights was created to prevent and eliminate discrimination and the "Division on Women Act of 1974," P.L. 1974, c. 87 (C. 52:27D-43.8 et seq.) calls for "efforts to promote the expansion of rights and opportunities available to the women of this State." c. Minorities and women are underrepresented in most technical trades and fewer than 3% of the apprentices in New Jersey are female. d. Action should be taken to increase the access of minorities and women to apprenticeships and other training programs for technical trades. L. 1985, c. 427, s. 2, eff. Jan. 13, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-19.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-19.1
Bonus in employment contract of superintendent prohibited under certain circumstances.
Status: in_force

1. a. A board of education shall not include within the employment contract of a superintendent of schools a provision that offers a bonus for reducing the number of students who are classified as eligible for special education programs and services pursuant to chapter 46 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes who are enrolled in an out-of-district placement. b. As used in this section, "bonus" means a special monetary award provided to a superintendent of schools in addition to any regular salary, compensation, or emolument. L.2013, c.187, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-6
In general
Status: in_force

The board of education of any district may provide such equipment, supplies, and services as in its judgment will aid in the preservation and promotion of the health of the pupils, subject to the provisions of section 18A:18-5.1.
L.1967, c.271.