N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-4.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-4.5
Competitive contracting proposal solicitation.
Status: in_force

49. Competitive contracting proposals shall be solicited in the following manner: a. A notice of the availability of request for proposal documentation shall be published in an official newspaper of the board of education at least 20 days prior to the date established for the submission of proposals. The board of education shall promptly reply to any request by an interested vendor by providing a copy of the request for proposals. The board of education may charge a fee for the proposal documentation that shall not exceed $50.00 or the cost of reproducing the documentation, whichever is greater. b. Each interested vendor shall submit a proposal which shall include all the information required by the request for proposals. Failure to meet the requirements of the request for proposals may result in the board of education disqualifying the vendor from further consideration. Under no circumstances shall the provisions of a proposal be subject to negotiation by the board of education. c. If the board of education, at the time of solicitation, utilizes its own employees to provide the goods or perform the services, or both considered for competitive contracting, the board of education shall, at any time prior to, but no later than the time of solicitation for competitive contracting proposals, notify affected employees of the board of educations's intention to solicit competitive contracting proposals. Employees or their representatives shall be permitted to submit recommendations and proposals affecting wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment in such a manner as to meet the goals of the competitive contract. If employees are represented by an organization that has negotiated a contract with the board of education, only the bargaining unit shall be authorized to submit such recommendations or proposals. When requested by such employees, the board of education shall provide such information regarding budgets and the costs of performing the services by such employees as may be available. Nothing shall prevent such employees from making recommendations that may include modifications to existing labor agreements in order to reduce such costs in lieu of award of a competitive contract, and agreements implementing such recommendations may be considered as cause for rejecting all other proposals. d. The purchasing agent or counsel or school business administrator shall evaluate all proposals only in accordance with the methodology described in the request for proposals. After proposals have been evaluated, the purchasing agent or counsel or school business administrator shall prepare a report evaluating and recommending the award of a contract or contracts. The report shall list the names of all potential vendors who submitted a proposal and shall summarize the proposals of each vendor. The report shall rank vendors in order of evaluation, shall recommend the selection of a vendor or vendors, as appropriate, for a contract, shall be clear in the reasons why the vendor or vendors have been selected among others considered, and shall detail the terms, conditions, scope of services, fees, and other matters to be incorporated into a contract. The report shall be made available to the public at least 48 hours prior to the awarding of the contract, or when made available to the board of education, whichever is sooner. The board of education shall have the right to reject all proposals for any of the reasons set forth in N.J.S.18A:18A-22. e. Award of a contract shall be made by resolution of the board of education within 60 days of the receipt of the proposals, except that the proposals of any vendors who consent thereto, may, at the request of the board of education, be held for consideration for such longer period as may be agreed. f. The report prepared pursuant to subsection d. of this section shall become part of the public record and shall reflect the final action of the board of education. Contracts shall be executed pursuant to N.J.S.18A:18A-40. g. The secretary of the board of education shall publish a notice in the official newspaper of the board of education summarizing the award of a contract, which shall include but not be limited to, the nature, duration, and amount of the contract, the name of the vendor and a statement that the resolution and contract are on file and available for public inspection in the office of the secretary of the board of education. h. The Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, after consultation with the Commissioner of Education, may adopt additional rules and regulations, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of sections 45 through 49 of P.L.1999, c.440 (C.18A:18A-4.1 through C.18A:18A-4.5). L.1999,c.440,s.49.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-15.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-15.1
Terms of board members in certain districts.
Status: in_force

45. In the case of a school district in which the annual school election has been moved to November pursuant to subsection a. of section 1 of P.L.2011, c.202 (C.19:60-1.1) or section 1 of P.L.2012, c.78 (C.19:60-1.2), the term of office of a member of a board of education that is set to expire in April of a given year shall be extended until the day in January next following the year in which the term was originally set to expire when the member's successor takes office. L.2011, c.202, s.45; amended 2012, c.78, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-28
Estimate by board of education of general fund expenses
Status: in_force

18A:54-28. On or before the fourth Tuesday in March in each year the board of education of a county vocational school district shall prepare and deliver to each member of the board of school estimate an itemized statement of the amount of money estimated to be necessary for the general fund expenses of the county vocational school district for the ensuing school year. The board of education shall follow the procedures established in section 5 of P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-5). L.1967, c.271; amended 1978, c.136, s.18; 1992, c.159, s.21; 1993, c.83, s.24; 1996, c.138, s.80.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-40 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-40
Collective bargaining agreements.
Status: in_force

7. a. When a district under full State intervention is established, pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1987, c.399 (C.18A:7A-34), or when the State withdraws from intervention, pursuant to section 16 of P.L.1987, c.399 (C.18A:7A-49), collective bargaining agreements entered into by the school district shall remain in force, except where otherwise expressly provided in P.L.1987, c.399 (C.18A:7A-34 et seq.). b. Except where otherwise expressly provided in P.L.1987, c.399 (C.18A:7A-34 et seq.), all teaching staff members and other employees of a district under full State intervention shall retain and continue to acquire all rights and privileges acquired pursuant to Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. After the State withdraws from intervention, the board shall preserve and recognize all rights and privileges acquired prior to and during the State intervention in the district. L.1987,c.399,s.7; amended 2005, c.235, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-45a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-45a
Time-to-degree completion reported on website, student outcomes, higher education.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this section, “time-to-degree completion” means the time elapsed between the student’s initial enrollment in a four-year public institution of higher education and the degree conferral date. b. A four-year public institution of higher education shall provide for inspection on its website the average time-to-degree completion for each baccalaureate degree awarded by the institution. c. A county college shall provide for inspection on its website an appropriate measure of student outcomes, as determined by the Secretary of Higher Education, in consultation with the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, for each associate degree awarded by the institution. L.2025, c.161, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-24.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-24.1
"Green job" defined, certification program.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this section, "green job" means those aspects of employment that deal with renewable energy, energy conservation, energy efficiency, and energy sustainability. b. A county vocational school district may enter into a partnership with one or more private entities to develop and establish a green jobs certification program. Under the program the county vocational school district shall identify needed skills, develop training programs, and train workers for green jobs in one or more industries including, but not limited to, energy efficient building, construction and retrofits, renewable electric power, energy efficient vehicles, biofuels, and manufacturing that produces sustainable products and uses sustainable processes and materials. The county vocational school district shall issue a green jobs certification to each person who successfully completes the training program. c. A county vocational school district may review national standards established by various industries in developing a green jobs certification program. d. A county vocational school district may consult with the Department of Community Affairs in developing a green jobs certification program. L.2011, c.137, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-29.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-29.1
Social services supports for county college students in need; partnerships to increase enrollment.
Status: in_force

1. The New Jersey Council of County Colleges shall collaborate with each county college in the State to identify gaps in meeting basic student needs among low-income students. The council shall, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, provide information to designated representatives at county colleges on available social services supports and enrollment procedures. The council may facilitate partnerships between county colleges and State agencies, county boards of social services, or community-based and other non-profit organizations to increase enrollment in social services supports among students in need. L.2025, c.312, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:57-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 57 / Section 57-1
Payment of income for support of schools
Status: in_force

Every county shall pay into the state treasury the interest on the principal of the surplus revenue which shall not have been repaid or redeposited in the state treasury, and the same, and the income on the surplus revenue repaid or redeposited by the county in the state treasury, shall be used for the support of the public schools.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-58 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-58
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education, or any State department or agency the State board may designate, may adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) as it may deem necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L. 1985, c. 490, s. 8, eff. Jan. 17, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-188 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-188
Cash surrender option; policy loans; conditions for annuity repurchase; affect on past and future contributions
Status: in_force

22. The alternate benefit programs shall provide an option for cash surrender upon separation from service. The cash surrender shall be applicable only to employee contributions and accumulations prior to the participant's 55th birthday, and thereafter to the full amount of all employee and employer contributions and accumulations. Additionally, a participant may borrow from his employee account accumulations up to the amounts allowed under federal law while still employed. Employee and employer account accumulations shall be used to qualify for the amount of a policy loan. In the event a participant in the alternate benefit program terminates his employment for reasons other than retirement or disability and requests repurchase of his annuity or annuities, such repurchase shall be allowed provided it meets the conditions under which the insurer or mutual fund company will repurchase annuities automatically, and provided that the portion of the repurchase value attributable to employer contributions made pursuant to this act shall be refunded to the employer. The amendments to this section made by P.L.1993, c.385 (C.18A:66-172.1 et al.) shall apply to all contributions made to a plan under the alternate benefit program on or after the 90th day following the effective date of that P.L.1993, c.385. Any plan contributions invested in the College Retirement Equities Fund prior to that date shall be fully subject to distribution as cash if those contributions shall not have been annuitized prior to that 90th day. Any plan contributions invested in the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association prior to that 90th day shall become subject to distribution as cash to the maximum extent permitted by the contract if those contributions shall not have been annuitized prior to that 90th day. L.1969,c.242,s.22; amended 1993,c.385,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-101 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-101
Eligibility as members of fund
Status: in_force

All employees of boards of education in school districts in any county of the first class wherein a pension fund is established under this article may accept the provisions of said article except such as are entitled to benefits under another pension law enacted for the benefit of employees of boards of education prior to April 16, 1929.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-34 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-34
State matching funds for endowment contributions to two-year public institutions
Status: in_force

6. a. With respect to a fiscal year in which at least one person, corporation or other business entity, or foundation shall have made an endowment contribution 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 in subsequent fiscal years as follows: (1) In the fiscal year first following the contribution 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 contribution received in the contribution year. There shall be no limit on the number of such endowment contributions from single contributors in that contribution 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 contribution year and may be submitted at any time after the close of that contribution 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 paragraph and shall pay that amount from the endowment 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; and (2) In the second fiscal year following the contribution year and in each of the eight subsequent fiscal years following the second fiscal year, the institution or foundation shall be entitled to receive from the endowment fund, without application, State matching funds in an amount equal to the amount paid under paragraph (1) of this subsection. b. With respect to a fiscal year in which three or more persons, corporations or other business entities, or foundations each shall have made endowment contributions 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 endowment contributions 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 in subsequent fiscal years as follows: (1) In the fiscal year first following the contribution 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 contributions received in the contribution year. There shall be no limit on the number of such endowment contributions from single contributors in that contribution 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 contribution year and may be submitted at any time after the close of that contribution 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 paragraph and shall pay that amount from the endowment 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; and (2) In the second fiscal year following the contribution year and in each of the eight subsequent fiscal years following the second fiscal year, the institution or foundation shall be entitled to receive from the endowment fund, without application, State matching funds in an amount equal to the amount paid under paragraph (1) of this subsection. L.1999,c.226, s.6; amended 1999, c.368, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75 / Section 75-12
Bylaws and amendments filed
Status: in_force

Pursuant to Article III(I) of the compact, the commission shall file a copy of its bylaws and any amendments thereto with the secretary of state.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-95.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-95.2
Coordination with programs and services provided by department of education
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Education or his designee shall meet prior to January 10 of each year with the executive director of the educational information and resource center to mutually communicate those programs and services which the department provides and which the educational information and resource center will provide during the calendar year. The educational information and resource center shall cease to provide any programs and services at the time that these programs and services are provided by the Department of Education, so that there is no interruption in, or loss of services to, the population served. L.1983, c. 186, s. 2, eff. July 1, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-22
Construction of article.
Status: in_force

18A:71B-22. Construction of Article. This article shall not be construed as granting any authority to control or influence the policies of any educational institution because it accepts students receiving tuition aid grants, nor as requiring any institution to admit or once admitted to continue in the institution any tuition aid recipient. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-9
Petition by municipality for permission to submit question of separate school district
Status: in_force

The governing body of the applying municipality may, within 30 days after the filing of the report, petition the commissioner for permission to submit to the legal voters of the municipality the question whether or not the municipality shall be constituted a separate school district, and in such petition may request any specific reduction or increase in the amount of indebtedness to be assumed. Proof of the service of a copy of the petition upon each municipality in the original school district, the board of education thereof, and the county superintendent, prior to the filing of the petition, shall accompany the petition.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-100 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-100
Powers and duties.
Status: in_force

6. The board of directors of the educational information and resource center, within the general rules and regulations set by the State Board of Education, shall have the general supervision over and be vested with the conduct of the center. It shall have the power and duty to: a. Adopt and use a corporate seal; b. Determine policies for the organization, administration, and development of the center; c. Sue or be sued by its corporate name; d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1983, c.186); e. Prepare an annual budget, as determined by the board of directors, to carry out the programs and services described in P.L.1978, c.58 (C.18A:6-96 et seq.), and present the annual budget to the Governor and the Legislature; f. Disburse all monies appropriated to the center by the State and all monies received from grants, fees, auxiliary services and other sources; g. Direct and control expenditures of the center pursuant to all provisions of law governing local school districts, as set forth in Title 18A, and in accordance with the terms of any applicable trusts, bequests, or other special provisions. A system of bookkeeping and accounting shall be adopted and instituted as prescribed by the State board. The board shall cause an annual audit of the center's accounts and financial transactions in the manner provided by N.J.S.18A:23-1 et seq. All accounts of the center shall be subject to audit by the State at any time; h. Appoint and fix compensation, terms, and conditions of employment of an executive director. The executive director shall be secretary to the board of directors and shall serve at the pleasure of the board of directors; i. Upon nomination by the executive director, appoint, remove, promote, and transfer such other staff as may be required to carry out the provisions of the chapter, assign their duties, determine their salaries, and prescribe qualifications for all positions; j. Enter into contracts and agreements with the State or any of its political subdivisions or with the United States, or any public body, department, or any agency of the State or the United States, or with any individual, firm, or corporation, subject to the bidding requirements set forth in the "Public School Contracts Law," N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq., which are deemed necessary or advisable by the board for carrying out the provisions of this chapter; k. Accept from any governmental department, agency, or other public or private body, or from any other source, grants or contributions of money or property which the board may use for any of its purposes; l. Acquire, own, lease, use and operate property, subject to the provisions regarding facilities for persons with disabilities set forth in N.J.S.18A:18A-17 and P.L.1975, c.221 (C.52:32-11 et seq.), whether real, personal or mixed, or any interest therein, which is necessary or desirable for center purposes; m. Determine that any property owned by the center is no longer necessary for center purposes and to sell the same at such price and in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate; n. Adopt bylaws, make and promulgate such rules, regulations, and orders, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, as are necessary and proper for the administration and operation of the center and to implement the provisions of this act; o. Appoint and regulate the duties, functions, powers, and procedures of committees, standing or special, from its members and such advisory committees or bodies, as it may deem necessary or conducive to the efficient management and operation of the center, consistent with this act and other applicable statutes; p. Cause a report of the condition of the center and the center's property under its control and an itemized account of the condition of the finances of the center to be printed and submitted to the Legislature as soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal year; and it may: q. Utilize all available programs, services, and resources of other social agencies, including institutions of higher education and local school districts, to meet the center's plans and objectives. L.1978, c.58, s.6; amended 1983, c.186, s.9; 2017, c.131, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36C-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36C / Section 36C-3
Definitions relative to the "Urban Hope Act."
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Education. "Failing district" means: in accordance with data from the Statewide assessment reports issued by the Department of Education (1) in the case of a school district located in a city of the first class, a school district in which at least 40% of the students scored in the partially proficient range in the language arts and mathematics sections of each State assessment administered in the 2009-2010 school year; and (2) in the case of a school district located in a city of the second class, a school district in which at least 45% of the students scored in the partially proficient range in the language arts and mathematics sections of each State assessment administered in the 2009-2010 school year. "Per pupil expenditure" means the sum of the budget year equalization aid per pupil, budget year adjustment aid per pupil, and the prebudget year general fund tax levy per pupil inflated by the CPI rate most recent to the calculation. "School facility" means and includes any structure, building, or facility used wholly or in part for educational purposes by the students of a school district. "Renaissance school district" is a failing district in which renaissance school projects shall be established. "Renaissance school project" means a newly-constructed school, or group of schools in an urban campus area, that provides an educational program for students enrolled in grades pre-K through 12 or in a grade range less than pre-K through 12, that is agreed to by the school district, and is operated and managed by a nonprofit entity in a renaissance school district. A school or group of schools may include existing facilities that have undergone substantial reconstruction by the renaissance school project applicant. A substantial reconstruction shall: meet all applicable building codes; comply with the Uniform Construction Code enhancements where the health and safety of the building occupants are affected; comply with all "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990" regulations outlined in the New Jersey Barrier Free Subcode at N.J.A.C.5:23-7 et seq.; and comply with the Uniform Construction Code and other applicable State and federal laws for radon, lead, asbestos, and other contaminants and be subject to the enforcement of such standards by the applicable State or federal agency. The first facility of a renaissance school project shall be a newly-constructed school facility which is designed to house, upon completion, at least 20 percent of the total number of students to be enrolled in the renaissance school project. A renaissance school project may include a dormitory and related facilities as permitted pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2011, c.176 (C.18A:36C-5). "Urban campus area" means the area within a 1.5-mile radius of the site of the initial school of a renaissance school project, except that a high school building which is part of the renaissance school project may be located within a two-mile radius of the site of the initial school of a renaissance school project. L.2011, c.176, s.3; amended 2013, c.149, s.1; 2014, c.61, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-2.11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2.11
Findings, declarations relative to shortages of mathematics, science teachers.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Economic development focused on twenty-first century skills in areas related to mathematics and the sciences is critically important to the future of the State; and b. Documented shortages of mathematics and science teachers exist in New Jersey and this shortage will negatively impact the State's efforts to provide a workforce well prepared in such fields as engineering, research, and computer technology. L.2012, c.11, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-1.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-1.4
Youth Disconnection Prevention and Recovery Ombudsperson, duties.
Status: in_force

4. The duties of the Youth Disconnection Prevention and Recovery Ombudsperson established pursuant to section 3 of this act shall include, but not be limited to: a. collaborating with school districts to develop and implement a Statewide strategic plan of action to prevent individuals aged 16 to 24 from disconnecting from school; b. collaborating with other agencies to address the challenges facing disconnected individuals, which agencies shall include the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Corrections, the Juvenile Justice Commission, and the Department of Children and Families; c. addressing issues associated with the reengagement of individuals and developing programs to facilitate the return of disconnected individuals to the classroom; d. developing and recommending to school districts programs and best practices, consistent with the recommendations of the School Disconnection Prevention Task Force established pursuant to this act, to prevent individuals from disconnecting from school and strategies for reengaging individuals who have disconnected from school; e. collaborating with the Secretary of Higher Education to develop and establish best practices for reengaging disconnected youth in institutions of higher education; and f. advising the Commissioner of Education and making recommendations, consistent with the recommendations of the School Disconnection Prevention Task Force established pursuant to section 6 of this act, to prevent individuals from disconnecting from school and strategies for reengaging individuals who have disconnected from school. L.2023, c.277, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-15
Appointment, compensation of president.
Status: in_force

15. 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.2021, c.282, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-1
School year
Status: in_force

The school year for all schools in the public school system shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act." L.2012, c.45, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-48 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-48
Balance credited to general fund
Status: in_force

18A:22-48. Any balance remaining of such funds when received shall be credited upon the amount recommended by the board to be voted upon, or if voted upon, upon the amount to be levied and collected, to meet the general fund expenses of the district during the next ensuing school fiscal year. L.1967, c.271; amended 1993,c.83,s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-1
Removal, etc., of secretaries, assistant secretaries, school business administrators and business managers during terms of office
Status: in_force

No secretary, assistant secretary, school business administrator or business manager of a board of education of any school district shall, during the term for which he was appointed, be dismissed or reduced in compensation, except for neglect, misbehavior or other offense unless it is otherwise provided in his contract of employment.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-16
Resumption of school year appropriations
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall prevent the resumption by the governing body of each municipality comprising such district of the method of making appropriations for the use of the public schools in the district on the school year basis and thereafter the annual appropriations for such purposes shall be budgeted, certified and made and shall be assessed, levied and raised by taxation in such manner as may be necessary to give effect to such change.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-7.13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-7.13
Designation of district for pupils residing in multi-district federal enclave.
Status: in_force

4. The county superintendent of schools shall, within 120 days of the effective date of this act, certify to the Commissioner of Education which local school district shall be the designated district for persons of school age residing in a multi-district federal enclave. The district certified as the designated district shall count all pupils who reside in a multi-district federal enclave in the resident enrollment of the district for all State aid purposes and shall be designated by the commissioner to receive State aid and all federal funds provided under Pub.L.81-874 (20 U.S.C. s.236 et seq.). For the purposes of calculating State aid pursuant to P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-43 et al.), whenever pupils residing in one district are attending the schools of the designated district, the district income of the resident district shall be allocated between the resident district and the designated district in proportion to the number of pupils residing in the resident district attending the schools of the resident district and designated district. L.1988, c.105, s.4; amended 1990, c.52, s.82; 1996, c.138, s.64; 2007, c.260, s.60.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-11
Approval of local share of project.
Status: in_force

11. A school facilities project shall not be constructed unless the local share of the project, if any, is approved in accordance with the provisions for the approval of capital projects pursuant to N.J.S.18A:22-1 et seq., N.J.S.18A:24-1 et seq. and P.L.1991, c.139 (C.18A:7A-46.1 et seq.), as applicable to the district. L.2000,c.72,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-13
Appointment, compensation of president of the university.
Status: in_force

45. 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.2012, c.45, s.45.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-30 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-30
Appeal from determination as to classification; hearings; change
Status: in_force

Any person, after being notified of his classification, being dissatisfied therewith or with the classification of another person or persons, may request in writing a hearing before the department, and may present such further evidence with respect to his financial ability, plant and equipment or prior experience, or that of the other person or persons, as might tend to justify a different classification. Where the request for a hearing is related to the classification of another person, the applicant for the hearing shall notify such other person, by registered mail, of the time and place of hearing and at the hearing shall present to the department satisfactory evidence that such notice was given before any matters pertaining to the classification of such other person shall be taken up. After the hearing the department may change or affirm the classification or classifications, the subject of the hearing. L.1977, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 2, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-4
Long-range facilities plan; facilities efficiency standards; time lines.
Status: in_force

4. a. By December 15, 2000 and by October 1, 2005, each district shall prepare and submit to the commissioner a long-range facilities plan that details the district's school facilities needs and the district's plan to address those needs for the ensuing five years. Following the approval of the 2005 long-range facilities plan, each district shall amend its long-range facilities plan at least once every five years to update enrollment projections, building capacities, and health and safety conditions. The long-range facilities plan shall incorporate the facilities efficiency standards and shall be filed with the commissioner for approval in accordance with those standards. For those Abbott districts that have submitted long-range facilities plans to the commissioner prior to the effective date of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.), this subsection shall not be read to require an additional filing by October 1, 2000. b. Notwithstanding any other law or regulation to the contrary, an application for a school facilities project pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-5) shall not be approved unless the district has filed a long-range facilities plan that is consistent with the application and the plan has been approved by the commissioner; except that prior to October 1, 2000, the commissioner may approve an application if the project is necessary to protect the health or safety of occupants of the school facility, or is related to required early childhood education programs, or is related to a school facility in which the functional capacity is less than 90 percent of the facilities efficiency standards based on current school enrollment, or the district received bids on the school facilities project prior to the effective date of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.) and the district demonstrates that further delay will negatively affect the cost of the project. c. An amendment to a long-range facilities plan may be submitted at any time to the commissioner for review and determination on the approval or disapproval of the amendment. d. Each long-range facilities plan shall include a cohort survival methodology or other methodology approved by the commissioner, accompanied by a certification by a qualified demographer retained by the district that serves as the basis for identifying the capacity and program needs detailed in the long-range facilities plan. e. The long-range facilities plan shall include an educational adequacy inventory of all existing school facilities in the district including the adequacy of school facilities to educate within the district the existing and projected number of pupils with disabilities, the identification of all deficiencies in the district's current inventory of school facilities, which includes the identification of those deficiencies that involve emergent health and safety concerns, and the district's proposed plan for future construction and renovation. The long-range facilities plan submissions shall conform to the guidelines, criteria and format prescribed by the commissioner. f. Each district shall determine the number of "unhoused students" for the ensuing five-year period calculated pursuant to the provisions of section 8 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-8). g. Each district shall submit the long-range facilities plan to the planning board of the municipality or municipalities in which the district is situate for the planning board's review and findings and the incorporation of the plan's goals and objectives into the municipal master plan adopted by the municipality pursuant to section 19 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-28). h. (1) The commissioner shall develop, for the March 2002 Report on the Cost of Providing a Thorough and Efficient Education issued by the commissioner pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-4), facilities efficiency standards for elementary, middle, and high schools consistent with the core curriculum school delivery assumptions in the report and sufficient for the achievement of the core curriculum content standards, including the provision of required programs in Abbott districts and early childhood education programs in the districts in which these programs are required by the State. The area allowances per FTE student in each class of the district shall be derived from these facilities efficiency standards. The commissioner shall revise the facilities efficiency standards and the area cost allowance in accordance with such schedule as the commissioner deems necessary. The commissioner shall publish the revised facilities efficiency standards and the area cost allowance in the New Jersey Register and, within a reasonable period of time after 30 days following publication, shall file the revised facilities efficiency standards and the area cost allowance with the Office of Administrative Law for publication in the New Jersey Register and those standards shall become effective immediately upon filing. During the 30-day period the commissioner shall provide an opportunity for public comment on the proposed facilities efficiency standards and the area cost allowance. The facilities efficiency standards developed by the commissioner shall not be construction design standards but rather shall represent the instructional spaces, specialized instructional areas, and administrative spaces that are determined by the commissioner to be educationally adequate to support the achievement of the core curriculum content standards including the provision of required programs in Abbott districts and early childhood education programs in the districts in which these programs are required by the State. A district may design, at its discretion, the educational and other spaces to be included within the school facilities project. The design of the project may eliminate spaces in the facilities efficiency standards, include spaces not in the facilities efficiency standards, or size spaces differently than in the facilities efficiency standards upon a demonstration of the adequacy of the school facilities project to deliver the core curriculum content standards pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection g. of section 5 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-5). Within a reasonable period of time after the effective date of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.), the commissioner shall publish the facilities efficiency standards developed for the 2000-2001, 2001-2002, and 2002-2003 school years in the New Jersey Register. Within a reasonable period of time after 30 days after publication in the New Jersey Register, the commissioner shall file the facilities efficiency standards with the Office of Administrative Law and those standards shall become effective immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law. During the 30-day period the commissioner shall provide an opportunity for public comment on the proposed facilities efficiency standards. (2) Within 120 days of the effective date of P.L.2023, c.311 (C.18A:7G-5b et al.), the development authority, in consultation with the commissioner, shall promulgate a model school design program that shall establish uniform standards for the exterior and interior design of school facilities projects. The development authority may revise the model school design program as the development authority deems necessary to incorporate advances or improvements in materials, technology, construction methods, or educational standards. i. Within 90 days of the commissioner's receipt of a long-range facilities plan for review, the commissioner shall determine whether the plan is fully and accurately completed and whether all information necessary for a decision on the plan has been filed by the district. If the commissioner determines that the plan is complete, the commissioner shall promptly notify the district in writing and shall have 60 days from the date of that notification to determine whether to approve the plan or not. If the commissioner determines that the plan is not complete, the commissioner shall notify the district in writing. The district shall provide to the commissioner whatever information the commissioner determines is necessary to make the plan accurate and complete. The district shall submit that information to the commissioner, and the commissioner shall have 60 days from the date of receipt of accurate and complete information to determine whether to approve the plan or not. j. Notwithstanding any provision in subsection i. of this section, if at any time the number of long-range facilities plans filed by school districts with the commissioner and pending review exceeds 20 percent of the number of school districts in New Jersey, the commissioner may extend by 60 days the deadline for reviewing each plan pending at that time. k. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.260). l. By July 1, 2001, the commissioner shall provide the Legislature with recommendations to address the circumstances of districts which are contiguous with two or more Abbott districts. The recommendations shall address the issues of the financing of school facilities projects and the funding of the educational and other programs required within these districts as a result of their unique demographic situation. m. By July 1, 2001, the commissioner shall study the Safe Schools Design Guidelines, prepared by the Florida Center for Community Design and Research, which address the issues of school safety and security through the design of school facilities. Based upon the commissioner's study, the commissioner shall issue recommendations to districts on the appropriateness of including the Safe Schools Design Guidelines in the design and construction of school facilities projects. L.2000, c.72, s.4; amended 2007, c.137, s.19; 2007, c.260, s.40; 2023, c.311, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-25
Early detection of missing and abused children; policies of school districts
Status: in_force

All school districts shall be required to establish policies designed to provide for the early detection of missing and abused children. These policies shall include provisions for the notification of the appropriate law enforcement and child welfare authorities when a potential missing or abused child situation is detected. This provision shall be complied with no later than March 1, 1985. L.1984, c. 228, 2, eff. Dec. 28, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-39 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-39
Notification by school to certain persons using certain electronic devices; fine.
Status: in_force

1. A school district or charter school that furnishes a student with a laptop computer, cellular telephone, or other electronic device shall provide the student with written or electronic notification that the electronic device may record or collect information on the student's activity or the student's use of the device if the electronic device is equipped with a camera, global positioning system, or other feature capable of recording or collecting information on the student's activity or use of the device. The notification shall also include a statement that the school district or charter school shall not use any of the capabilities in a manner that would violate the privacy rights of the student or any individual residing with the student. The parent or guardian of the student shall acknowledge receipt of the notification. The school district or charter school shall retain the acknowledgement as long as the student retains the use of the electronic device. A school district or charter school failing to provide the notification required by this section shall be subject to a fine of $250 per student, per incident. The fine shall be remitted to the Department of Education, and shall be deposited in a fund that shall be used to provide laptop or other portable computer equipment to at-risk pupils, as defined in section 3 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-45). L.2013, c.44, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-48 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-48
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

11. The Secretary of Higher Education, in consultation with the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1993, c.136, s.11; amended 2009, c.308, s.37; 2012, c.42, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-35
Directors, inspectors, and assistants.
Status: in_force

18A:4-35. The commissioner may assign an assistant commissioner or, subject to approval of the State board, may appoint and fix the compensation of directors, inspectors, and assistants to act as secretary of the State board of examiners and to act in connection with the issuance of qualifying academic certificates and, so far as they relate to the public school system of the State, to perform one or more of the following services: a. Inspection of buildings; b. Inspection of accounts; c. Research; d. Supervision of health education; e. Supervision of adult education; f. Supervision of classes for children with disabilities; and g. Such other special services as the State board may deem necessary. Amended 2017, c.131, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-59 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-59
Compensation committee.
Status: in_force

14. a. The governing board of a public research university or a State college shall establish a compensation committee. The compensation committee shall have a written charter that addresses the committee's purpose and responsibilities which shall include, but not be limited to: (1) establishing and evaluating the compensation for the president, vice-presidents, and other senior administrators of the institution; and (2) making recommendations to the board on issues relating to the compensation of the president, vice-presidents, and other senior administrators including the amounts, types, and components of compensation plans, and the performance measures and targets upon which institutional administrators shall be evaluated for purposes of calculating incentive awards. b. The recommendations of the compensation committee shall be voted upon by the committee. The committee shall keep minutes of its meetings. L.2009, c.308, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-2.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-2.2
Veteran status determined for retirement allowance.
Status: in_force

4. The Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall be responsible for determining whether any person seeking to be considered a "veteran" under N.J.S.18A:66-2, for the purpose of eligibility for a veteran's retirement allowance, meets the criteria set forth therein and adjudicating an appeal from any person disputing this determination. The determination of the commissioner shall be binding upon the Division of Pensions and Benefits. L.2000,c.127,s.4; amended 2025, c.139, s.96.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-38
"Standardized test" defined; alternate administration of tests offered.
Status: in_force

2. a. As used in this section: "Standardized test" means any test that is given in the State at the expense of the test subject and designed for use and used in the process of selection for postsecondary or professional school admissions. The tests shall include, but are not limited to, the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, Scholastic Aptitude Test, ACT Assessment, Graduate Record Examination, Medical College Admission Test, Law School Admission Test, Dental Admission Test, Graduate Management Admission Test, Miller Analogies Test, and the Test of Standard Written English. b. When regular administrations of standardized tests are given on days of religious observance which prevent attendance by test subjects at the regular administrations, alternative administrations shall be offered with the same frequency as regular administrations as soon after or before as is possible, at comparable times, places, and costs. The test agency may request that the test subject provide a written explanation of the religious conflict signed by a clergyman of the test subject's place of worship. L.2008, c.10, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-16
Incidental powers conferred
Status: in_force

The state board shall have all powers, in addition to those specifically provided by law, requisite to the performance of its duties.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.36a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.36a
Curriculum to contain instruction on diversity and inclusion.
Status: in_force

1. a. Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, each school district shall incorporate instruction on diversity and inclusion in an appropriate place in the curriculum of students in grades kindergarten through 12 as part of the district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. b. The instruction shall: (1) highlight and promote diversity, including economic diversity, equity, inclusion, tolerance, and belonging in connection with gender and sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, disabilities, and religious tolerance; (2) examine the impact that unconscious bias and economic disparities have at both an individual level and on society as a whole; and (3) encourage safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments for all students regardless of race or ethnicity, sexual and gender identities, mental and physical disabilities, and religious beliefs. c. The Commissioner of Education shall provide school districts with sample learning activities and resources designed to promote diversity and inclusion. L.2021, c.32.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-4.3a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-4.3a
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Combat to College Act." L.2019, c.326, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-55 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-55
Notice of representation filed by governmental affairs agent, reports.
Status: in_force

10. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a governmental affairs agent who is retained by a governing board of a public research university or a State college shall file a notice of representation pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1971, c.183 (C.52:13C-21), quarterly reports specific to that representation pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1971, c.183 (C.52:13C-22), and annual reports specific to that representation pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1981, c.150 (C.52:13C-22.1). This requirement shall not be deemed to require filings by any person performing services as an employee of the public research university or State college. b. The Election Law Enforcement Commission shall transmit to the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), a copy of an annual report filed by a governmental affairs agent pursuant to subsection a. of this section within 30 days following the filing of the report. L.2009, c.308, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-26
Contracts; payment of bills
Status: in_force

No contract shall be entered into by the board of education of a county vocational school, nor shall any bill or demand for money be paid until the same shall have been presented and passed on at a regularly called meeting of the board. Every such bill or demand, except for salaries, exceeding $25.00 shall be verified by affidavit or contain or have annexed thereto a signed declaration in writing to the effect that such bill or demand is correct in all its particulars, that the articles have been furnished or services rendered as stated therein and that no bonus has been given or received on account thereof.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-19.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-19.4
Provision for speech language specialist
Status: in_force

Each board of education shall provide for the services of a certified speech-language specialist for each child attending a nonpublic school located in the school district and classified pursuant to N.J.S.18A:46-8 as requiring the services of a certified speech-language specialist. L.1977,c.193,s.6; amended 1991,c.128,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-2.9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2.9
Recommendations for autism, developmental disabilities awareness instruction, teaching methods.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Commissioner of Education shall develop recommendations for autism and other developmental disabilities awareness instruction and methods of teaching students with autism and other developmental disabilities for teacher preparation programs in accordance with section 1 of this act and shall submit the recommendations to the State Board of Education. In developing the recommendations, the commissioner shall consult with the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, representatives from entities that promote awareness about autism and other developmental disabilities and provide programs and services to people with autism and other developmental disabilities, including, but not limited to Autism Speaks, The Autism Center of New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers, The State University, and The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community, and representatives of the education community, including, but not limited to the New Jersey Education Association, the New Jersey School Boards Association, the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association, and the New Jersey Professional Teaching Standards Board. b. The Commissioner of Education shall develop recommendations to incorporate autism and other developmental disabilities awareness instruction and methods of teaching students with autism and other developmental disabilities for teacher and paraprofessional in-service and other training programs, where appropriate, and shall submit the recommendations to the State board. In developing the recommendations, the commissioner shall consult with the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, representatives from entities that promote awareness about autism and other developmental disabilities and provide programs and services to people with autism and other developmental disabilities, including, but not limited to Autism Speaks, The Autism Center of New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers, The State University, and The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community, and representatives of the education community, including, but not limited to the New Jersey Education Association, the New Jersey School Boards Association, the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association, and the New Jersey Professional Teaching Standards Board. c. The recommendations developed by the commissioner pursuant to subsections a. and b. of this section shall address the following: (1) characteristics of students with autism and other developmental disabilities; (2) curriculum planning, curricular and instructional modifications, adaptations, and specialized strategies and techniques; (3) assistive technology; and (4) inclusive educational practices, including collaborative partnerships. L.2007, c.171, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.70.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:19-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-1
Expenditures of funds on warrant only; requisites; exceptions.
Status: in_force

18A:19-1. Except as provided in subsection b. of N.J.S.18A:19-4, the money or funds of the board of education in the custody of the secretary or treasurer of school moneys shall be expended by the secretary or treasurer of school moneys by, and only by, warrants, each made payable to the order of the person entitled to receive the amount thereof and specifying the object for which the warrant is issued, signed by the president and secretary of the board of education and the chief school administrator or by the treasurer of school moneys, as appropriate to the district, (a) After audit of the account or demand to be paid, by the secretary, and after approval by the board of education, or (b) In accordance with payrolls duly certified as provided by this title, or (c) For debt service, or (d) When provided by resolution of the board of education, after audit of the account or demand to be paid, and approval by a person designated by the board of education. amended 1979, c.98, s.1; 1981, c.174, s.10; 1982, c.196, s.1; 2010, c.39, s.14; 2015, c.177, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.5a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.5a
Sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education.
Status: in_force

1. Each school district shall incorporate age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education in grades preschool through 12 as part of the district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Department of Children and Families, the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey, the New Jersey Children's Alliance, and other entities with relevant expertise, shall provide school districts with age-appropriate sample learning activities and resources. L.2019, c.185, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.3
Sexual assault prevention education program
Status: in_force

The Department of Education in consultation with the advisory committee provided for in section 2 of this act, shall develop and establish guidelines for the teaching of sexual assault prevention techniques for utilization by local school districts in the establishment of a sexual assault prevention education program. Such program shall be adapted to the age and understanding of the pupils and shall be emphasized in appropriate places of the curriculum sufficiently for a full and adequate treatment of the subject. L.1979, c. 42, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-144 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-144
Working Group on Student Literacy duties, recommendations.
Status: in_force

3. a. It shall be the duty of the working group to examine and make recommendations to the Department of Education regarding the implementation of evidence-based literacy strategies, appropriate and reliable instruments for a universal literacy screening, and high-quality literacy instructional materials. b. The recommendations shall include, but not be limited to, an examination of: (1) the body of research related to universal literacy screenings and literacy instruction materials; (2) ways to expand professional learning for universal literacy screenings; (3) acceptable and reliable instruments for conducting universal literacy screenings, which shall consider: constructs measured, technical adequacy, attention to linguistic diversity, and administration usability and support; and (4) State and national best practices, regulations, and policies that support successful foundational literacy instruction, assessment, and intervention. L.2024, c.52, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:11-3.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-3.6
Definitions relative to athletic activities of students with disabilities.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Adapted program" means a program that is developed for a student with a disability. "Athletic program" means a club, intramural, or interscholastic athletic activity that is developed and offered to students by the school district. "Physical education program" means the physical education program of the school district. "Student with a disability" means a student who meets the definition of a "handicapped person" as defined in 45 C.F.R.s.84.3 (j). "Unified sports program" means an athletic program that combines individuals with disabilities and individuals without disabilities.
L.2014, c.10, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-31
Board of directors; composition; terms; vacancies
Status: in_force

Each auxiliary organization shall have a board of directors composed of the president of the college or his designee, one member of the college board of trustees, and at least five citizens appointed by the college board of trustees, at least two of whom shall be students. The citizen members shall be appointed for 3 year terms except that the initial appointment shall be staggered so that two members shall be appointed for terms of 2 years and one member shall be appointed for a term of 1 year. There shall be no limitation on the number of terms an individual may serve. Vacancies shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment. Each member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. L.1982, c. 16, s. 6, eff. April 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.19 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.19
Immunity from liability.
Status: in_force

9. No school employee, including a school nurse, a school bus driver, a school bus aide, or any other officer or agent of a board of education, shall be held liable for any good faith act or omission consistent with the provisions of this act, nor shall an action before the New Jersey State Board of Nursing lie against a school nurse for any such action taken by a person trained in good faith by the school nurse pursuant to this act. Good faith shall not include willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness. L.2009, c.131, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-41.11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-41.11
Emergency action plan for responding to a serious or potentially life-threatening sport-related injury.
Status: in_force

1. a. The board of education of a school district and the governing body or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school that includes any of the grades six through 12 shall establish and implement an emergency action plan for responding to a serious or potentially life-threatening sports-related injury. The plan shall document the proper procedures to be followed when a student sustains a serious injury while participating in sports or other athletic activity. The plan shall be specific to the activity site, and shall be developed in consultation with local emergency medical services personnel. b. The emergency action plan established pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall include, but need not be limited to, the following components: (1) a list of the employees, team coaches, and licensed athletic trainers in each school who are trained in first aid or cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; (2) identification of the employees, team coaches, or licensed athletic trainers in each school who will be responsible for carrying out the emergency action plan and a description of their respective responsibilities; (3) identification of the activity location or venue; (4) identification of the equipment and supplies that may be needed to respond to the emergency, including the location of each item; and (5) a description of the proper procedures to be followed after a student sustains a serious sports-related injury including, but not limited to, responding to the injured student, summoning emergency medical care, assisting emergency responders in getting to the injured student, and documenting the actions taken during the emergency. c. The emergency action plan shall be reviewed annually and updated as necessary. The plan shall be rehearsed annually in each school by the individuals who will be responsible for executing the plan in an emergency. L.2019, c.292, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-8.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-8.2
School Lead Filters program.
Status: in_force

2. a. No later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this act, the Commissioner of Education shall establish a School Lead Filters program to provide grants, subject to available appropriations, for the purchase and installation of point-of-use filtered bottle-filling stations and filtered faucets in public schools. Public schools may apply to the Department of Education for a grant in a form and manner as determined by the commissioner. b. The commissioner shall advertise the availability of the grants to public schools and shall publish information about the program on the department's Internet website. c. In awarding grants pursuant to this section, the commissioner shall give priority to public schools that demonstrate significant water quality issues, as evidenced by test results, reports from the Department of Environmental Protection, or reliable data sources indicating elevated levels of lead and other contaminants in drinking water and to public schools that have not already installed point-of-use filtered bottle-filling stations or filtered faucets. L.2025, c.76, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3-19.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3 / Section 3-19.1
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: "Foreign government" means any government other than the government of the United States or of its states, territories or possessions or any political subdivision thereof. "Foreign legal entity" means a. any legal entity created under the laws of a foreign government or b. any legal entity created under the laws of the United States or any of its political subdivisions if a majority of the ownership of that legal entity is directly or indirectly held legally or beneficially by one or more foreign governments or one or more foreign persons or one or more legal entities created under the laws of a foreign government and includes an agent acting for the legal entity. "Foreign person" means any individual who is not a citizen of or resident alien of the United States or of its territories or possessions and includes an agent acting for the foreign person. "Gift" means any endowment, gift, grant, contract, award, present or property of any kind. L. 1987, c. 53, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-20
Superintendent; general powers and duties
Status: in_force

18A:17-20. a. Any superintendent of schools, who has acquired tenure in the position of superintendent as of the effective date of P.L.1991, c.267 (C.18A:17-20.1 et al.), shall have general supervision over the schools of the district or districts under rules and regulations prescribed by the State board and shall keep himself informed as to their condition and progress and shall report thereon, from time to time, to, and as directed by, the board and he shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the board or boards employing him. He shall have a seat on the board or boards of education employing him and the right to speak on all educational matters at meetings of the board or boards but shall have no vote. b. Any superintendent of schools who has not acquired tenure in the position of superintendent as of the effective date of P.L.1991, c.267 (C.18A:17-20.1 et al.) but who holds tenure during the term of his employment contract pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1991, c.267 (C.18A:17-20.2), shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the board or boards of education employing him and shall have general supervision over all aspects, including the fiscal operations and instructional programs, of the schools of the district or districts under rules and regulations prescribed by the State board and shall keep himself informed as to their condition and progress and shall report thereon, from time to time, to, and as directed by, the board and he shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the board or boards employing him. He shall have a seat on the board or boards of education employing him and the right to speak on all matters at meetings of the board or boards but shall have no vote. L.1967, c.271; amended 1991,c.267,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-97 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-97
Board of directors.
Status: in_force

4. a. The consortium shall have a board of directors that shall set strategic priorities and metrics to guide the consortium's grant-making and other initiatives, as well as to approve grants pursuant to section 7 of P.L.2018, c.111 (C.18A:64-100). b. The board of directors shall consist of 16 members as follows: (1) two members appointed by the Governor who shall not be of the same political party; (2) one member appointed by the President of the Senate, and one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate; (3) one member appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly, and one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the General Assembly; (4) six members, no more than four of whom shall be of the same political party, appointed by the president of each member university, each of whom shall have background or experience in the field of journalism, media, or technology; and (5) four members, no more than two of whom shall be of the same political party, appointed by a majority vote of the 12 board members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (4) of this subsection, of which: (a) one member shall represent the media sector; (b) one member shall represent the technology sector; and (c) two members, not employed by the State or a member university at the time of the member's appointment, shall have demonstrated a record of commitment to public service and understand the importance of media and technology to the State's future. c. Each board member shall serve a term of four years and shall serve in one of four classes as determined by the board of directors. Members of the first class shall serve an initial term of one year, the second class an initial term of two years, the third class an initial term of three years, and the fourth class an initial term of four years. No board member shall serve more than two four-year terms. In the appointment of members to the board, every effort shall be made to strive for diversity and balance of representation according to gender, race, ethnicity, and geography within any limits allowed under law. Any vacancies in the appointed membership of the board occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only. Board members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties within the limits of funds available to the board. L.2018, c.111, s.4; amended 2021, c.282, s.43; 2023, c.323, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-93 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-93
Liabilities created by certain statutes, apportionment and payment saved
Status: in_force

Sections 12 and 13 of chapter 66 of the laws of 1966 are saved from repeal. [These sections provide as follows: Section 12 provides that the liabilities, established pursuant to subsection a. of section 33 of chapter 37 of the laws of 1955 revised in this law as subsection a. of section 18A:66-33, on account of veteran members employed as teachers on January 1, 1955 shall be proportionately increased for each school district to cover the additional liabilities, created by section 11 of chapter 66 of the laws of 1966 abolishing the social security offset, for all veterans who were employed as teachers on January 1, 1955 and who are employed as teachers on June 30, 1966 and that such increased liabilities shall be paid annually in the manner prescribed by said subsection a. of section 33 over the remainder of the 30-year period established for the liquidation of the liabilities. Section 13 provides that (a) in addition to the amounts required of the state and other employers, pursuant to sections 18 and 33 of chapter 37 of the laws of 1955 revised in this law as sections 18A:66-18 and 18A:66-33, the liabilities created by the provisions of chapter 66 of the laws of 1966, except for those provided for under section 12 of said act, shall be computed by the actuary and shall be paid by the state beginning July 1, 1967 through (1) an increase in the normal rate of contribution, and (2) an accrued liability contribution, which, if paid in each fiscal year, for a period of 30 years, will provide for this accrued liability, and (b) the liability created, by chapter 108 of the laws of 1962, shall be recomputed by the actuary and added to the additional liabilities created by the provisions of chapter 66 of the laws of 1966 and the recomputed liability shall be paid by the state as part of the payment established by subsection a. of said section 13 of chapter 66 of the laws of 1966 allowing a credit for the payment already made by the state toward the funding of this liability.]
L.1967, c.271.12. The liabilities established pursuant to section 33(a) of the act to which this act is amendatory and supplementary on account of veteran members employed as teachers on January 1, 1955 shall be proportionately increased for each such school district to cover the additional liabilities created by section 11 of this act for all veterans who were employed as teachers on January 1, 1955 and who are employed as teachers on June 30, 1966. Such increased liabilities shall be paid annually in the manner prescribed by section 33(a) of the act to which this act is amendatory and supplementary over the remainder of the 30-year period established for the liquidation of the liabilities. 1966, c. 66, s. 13 (C. 18:13-112.35b) 13. a. In addition to the amounts required of the State and other employers pursuant to sections 18 and 33 of the act to which this act is amendatory and supplementary, the additional liabilities created by the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act, except for those provided for under section 12 of this act, shall be computed by the actuary and shall be paid by the State beginning July 1, 1967 through (1) an increase in the normal rate of contribution and (2) an accrued liability contribution, which, if paid in each fiscal year, for a period of 30 years, will provide for this accrued liability. b. The liability created by P.L.1962, chapter 108, shall be recomputed by the actuary and added to the additional liabilities created by the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act. The recomputed liability shall be paid by the State as part of the payment established by subsection (a) of this section, allowing a credit for the payments already made by the State towards the funding of this liability.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-21.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-21.1
Termination of sending-receiving relationship.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:38-13 and N.J.S.18A:38-21, any board of education which sends students to another school district may terminate a sending-receiving relationship pursuant to the following conditions: (1) The resident enrollment of the receiving district shall represent more than 95% of the total student enrollment attending the receiving district and the number of students from the sending district who attend the receiving district shall represent less than three percent of the total student enrollment attending the receiving district. Enrollments shall be determined using resident enrollment figures compiled in October of the preceding school year; (2) The sending district shall agree to join a regional school district subsequent to the termination of its sending-receiving relationship; (3) Any secondary school student in the sending district at the time of termination of the sending-receiving relationship shall be permitted to complete his secondary education within the receiving district. The sending-receiving relationship shall be continued for these students; (4) The termination will not significantly disrupt the racial composition of the sending and receiving school districts; and (5) A petition of the sending district to terminate the sending-receiving relationship has not been denied since January 1, 1988 by the Commissioner of Education, the State Board of Education, or the New Jersey courts for reasons which include the impact on the racial composition of the pupil population of the districts. b. Any school district which meets the conditions of subsection a. of this section must take final action to terminate its sending-receiving relationship within three years following the effective date of this act. c. Any school district which has taken final action to terminate its sending-receiving relationship pursuant to this section shall notify the receiving school district no later than December 1 of the school year prior to the school year in which the termination is to occur. Termination of the sending-receiving relationship shall not occur until the sending district has been admitted to an existing regional school district pursuant to N.J.S.18A:13-43 and N.J.S.18A:13-44, or subsection d. of this section, or has become part of a newly formed all purpose regional district pursuant to N.J.S.18A:13-34 and N.J.S.18A:13-35. d. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:13-43 and N.J.S.18A:13-44, upon the effective date of P.L.1996, c.91 (C.18A:38-21.1), a school district which meets the conditions of subsection a. of this section shall be admitted to an existing regional school district upon the adoption of a resolution by its board of education and the board of education of the regional school district approving the inclusion of the school district within the regional district. Copies of the resolutions shall be forwarded to the county superintendent or superintendents of the counties in which the districts are situate. The county superintendent or superintendents shall notify the commissioner and the enlargement of the regional district by the admission of the proposed constituent district shall become effective on the 20th day following the adoption of the resolutions. e. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:13-8, N.J.S.18A:13-36, and N.J.S.18A:13-46, the board of education of a regional school district which admits a new constituent school district by resolution pursuant to the provisions of subsection d. of this section shall be composed of 11 members unless the regional district consists of more than 11 members. One of the additional board members shall represent the new constituent district and shall be appointed by the county superintendent of the county in which the new constituent district is situate. The second additional member shall be apportioned among the other constituent districts of the regional school district as determined by the county superintendent or superintendents of the county or counties in which the constituent local districts of the enlarged district are situate. The members so appointed shall serve until the first Monday succeeding the first annual school election of the enlarged regional district and their successors shall be elected at that election. L.1993,c.384,s.1; amended 1996, c.91.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.46 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.46
Standards adopted, New Jersey Student Learning Standards updates, concurrent.
Status: in_force

2. This act shall take effect immediately. The standards adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2023, c.201 (C.18A:35-4.45) shall occur concurrent with each update to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards required pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-46). L.2023, c.201, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-131 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-131
Required instruction.
Status: in_force

2. The State Board of Education shall, as part of the professional development requirement established by the State board for public school teaching staff members, require certain teaching staff members to annually complete at least two hours of professional development instruction on the screening, intervention, accommodation, and use of technology for students with reading disabilities, including dyslexia. The professional development requirement established pursuant to this section shall apply to general education teachers employed in grades kindergarten through 3, special education, basic skills, and English as a second language teachers, reading specialists, learning disabilities teacher consultants, and speech-language specialists. A board of education may make the professional development opportunities available to other instructional or support staff as the board deems appropriate. L.2013, c.105, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-32 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-32
Commissioners may insure buildings and property in insurance companies
Status: in_force

Whenever the insurance fund commissioners of any city deem it expedient, they may place insurance on school buildings and school property, insured in the municipal insurance fund, with insurance companies authorized to do business in this state. The premiums for such insurance in excess of the rates of premium thereon fixed by the commissioners shall be paid forthwith to the commissioners by the board of education of the district. The policies of insurance shall provide that the loss be payable to the board of education of the school district.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72H-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72H / Section 72H-3
Definitions.
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: a. "Auditory impairment" means an inability to hear within normal limits due to a physical impairment or dysfunction of auditory mechanisms characterized by: (i) deafness, (ii) hearing impairment, (iii) hardness of hearing, or (iv) deaf-blindness. "Deaf" means an auditory impairment is so severe that the individual does not process linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification, and the student's educational performance is adversely affected. "Hearing impairment" means an impairment in hearing, whether permanent or fluctuating, which adversely affects the individual's educational performance. "Deaf-blind" means concomitant hearing and visual disabilities, the combination of which causes such severe communication and other developmental and educational needs that the child cannot be accommodated in special education programs solely for children with deafness or children with blindness. b. "Competent authority" means any doctor of medicine or any doctor of osteopathy licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this State. c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1994, c.48). d. "Eligible student" means any student admitted to a public or independent institution of higher education who has a visual impairment, auditory impairment or specific learning disability within guidelines established by the Commission on Higher Education pursuant to regulations promulgated under P.L.1985, c.493 (C.18A:72H-1 et seq.). e. "Independent institution of higher education" means a college or university incorporated and located in New Jersey, which by virtue of law or character or license is a nonprofit educational institution authorized to grant academic degrees and which provides 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 is 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. "Learning disability" means a significant barrier to learning caused by a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, which disorder may manifest itself as a disability that affects the ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations. The disorder includes conditions such as perceptual disability, brain injury, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia. This term shall not include learning problems which are primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbances, or environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage. g. "Program" means the Higher Education Services Program for Students with Visual Impairments, Auditory Impairments, and Learning Disabilities established pursuant to this act. h. "Public institution of higher education" means Rutgers, The State University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, the State colleges and the county colleges. i. "Support services" or "supportive services" means services that assist eligible students in obtaining a college education and include, but are not limited to, interpreters, note takers, and tutors. j. "Visual impairment" means when an individual's better eye with correction does not exceed 20/200 or where there is a field defect in the better eye in which the diameter of the field is no greater than 20 degrees. L.1985, c.493, s.3; amended 1994, c.48, s.282; 2012, c.45, s.107; 2017, c.131, s.58; 2017, c.178, s.64; 2021, c.282, s.66.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:15-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 15 / Section 15-1
President and vice president; election or failure to elect
Status: in_force

At its first regular meeting each board shall organize by electing one of its members as president and another as vice president, who shall serve for one year and until their respective successors are elected and shall qualify, but if the board shall fail to hold said meeting or to elect said officers, as prescribed by this law, the county superintendent shall appoint from among the members of the board a president and vice president.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-53.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-53.3
Comprehensive, fiscal, governance operations audit, Secretary of Higher Education, discretion.
Status: in_force

3. a. Pursuant to a schedule established by the secretary, a public institution of higher education shall undergo a comprehensive audit. The secretary shall facilitate the audit which shall examine the institution's fiscal and governance operations. b. In addition to the scheduled comprehensive audit established by subsection a. of this section, the Secretary may direct a comprehensive audit of an institution's fiscal and governance operations at any time if the secretary determines that conditions may exist within the institution that significantly or negatively impact an institution's operations. L.2023, c.115, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7C-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7C / Section 7C-4
State-endorsed diploma
Status: in_force

All students who meet State and local graduation requirements shall receive a State endorsed diploma; provided, however, that the Commissioner of Education shall approve any State endorsed diploma which utilizes the comprehensive assessment techniques as provided in section 3 of P.L. 1979, c. 241 (C. 18A:7C-3). Local districts may not provide a high school diploma to students not meeting these standards. Any out-of-school youth or adult age 18 or over who has otherwise met the district graduation requirements but has failed to earn a State endorsed diploma may take the graduation proficiencies test which has been developed and administered under the auspices of the Commissioner of Education. Upon passing this test, a State endorsed diploma will be granted. Each board of education shall provide, in a format approved by the Commissioner of Education, a performance transcript for each student leaving secondary school. L. 1979, c. 241, s. 4; amended 1988,c.168,ss.2,10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:51-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 51 / Section 51-15
Calculation of resident enrollment
Status: in_force

The resident enrollment shall be calculated and determined upon the basis of the current school year in the same manner as the same was calculated and determined by the commissioner for the apportionment of current expenses state aid for schools among the participating school districts.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-15
Appropriations, how made
Status: in_force

The governing body of each municipality comprising a type I district shall, upon the receipt of the certificate of the board of school estimate: a. Appropriate the amount, so certified, for the use of the public schools in the district for the ensuing school year, if such appropriations in the district are not made upon a calendar year basis; or b. Appropriate not less than one half of the amount, so certified, if such appropriations in the district are made upon a calendar year basis, and in any year except the first in which such appropriation is so made, appropriate also the unappropriated balance, if any, of the sum previously certified by the board of school estimate for the current school year.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-2.1
Oaths.
Status: in_force

18A:12-2.1. Each member of a board of education shall, before entering upon the duties of his office, take and subscribe: (1) An oath that he possesses the qualifications of membership prescribed by law, including a specific declaration that he is not disqualified as a voter pursuant to R.S.19:4-1 and a specific declaration that he is not disqualified due to conviction of a crime or offense listed in N.J.S.18A:12-1, and that he will faithfully discharge the duties of this office, and also (2) The oath prescribed by R.S.41:1-3. In the case of a Type I school district the oath shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality and in all other cases it shall be filed with the secretary of the board of education of the district. amended 1987, c.328, s.2; 2011, c.72, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:51-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 51 / Section 51-10
Unexpended funds; disposition
Status: in_force

Any unexpended balance of the moneys or funds in the hands of the custodian of moneys of any such commission at the end of any school year shall be available for expenditure by the commission in the succeeding year or years but it shall not be included in any report of the amount raised as the basis for the calculation of state aid for any succeeding year.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-63 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-63
Grant conditions, allocations.
Status: in_force

5. The use of a grant from the technology fund shall require a matching amount from an institution equal to the amount of the grant provided. The initial grants from the technology fund shall be allocated as follows: a. a minimum of $12,600,000 for the acquisition of higher education technology infrastructure at the State colleges; b. a minimum of $7,722,000 for the acquisition of higher education technology infrastructure at Rutgers, The State University; c. a minimum of $4,306,500 for the acquisition of higher education technology infrastructure at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; d. a minimum of $2,821,500 for the acquisition of higher education technology infrastructure at the New Jersey Institute of Technology; e. a minimum of $12,600,000 for the acquisition of higher education technology infrastructure at the county colleges; f. a minimum of $4,950,000 for the acquisition of higher education technology infrastructure at private institutions of higher education; g. a maximum of $5,000,000 for interconnectivity among the higher education institutions. Expenditures shall be based on an inter-institutional needs assessment. If, as a result of the needs assessment, less than $5,000,000 is expended from the funds allocated in this subsection, the remaining funds shall be allocated among the institutions designated in subsections a. through f. of this section based on the percentage of the total funds allocated in each of the subsections a. through f.; and h. a minimum of $5,000,000 for non-matching public library grants or for Statewide library technology initiatives through the New Jersey State Library. The Secretary of Higher Education may reallocate any balance in the amount authorized in subsections a. through g. of this section, which has not been approved by the secretary for a grant within 18 months of the effective date of P.L.1997, c.238 (C.18A:72A-59 et seq.). The secretary shall determine the allocation of moneys deposited into the technology fund resulting from the issuance by the authority of new bonds because of the retirement of bonds previously issued by the authority. Acquisition of technology infrastructure funded by grants from the technology fund shall follow the principles of affirmative action and equal opportunity employment. In furtherance of these principles, the secretary shall continue its policy of encouraging institutions to solicit bids from, and award contracts to, minority and women-owned businesses. L.1997, c.238, s.5; amended 2012, c.42, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2
Certificates required; exception
Status: in_force

No teaching staff member shall be employed in the public schools by any board of education unless he is the holder of a valid certificate to teach, administer, direct or supervise the teaching, instruction, or educational guidance of, or to render or administer, direct or supervise the rendering of nursing service to, pupils in such public schools and of such other certificate, if any, as may be required by law. Notwithstanding the foregoing certification requirement, boards of education shall be permitted to enter into contracts with properly licensed commercial drivers' schools for the purpose of providing behind-the-wheel instruction as a part of a regular curriculum driver education course, provided that classroom instruction in driver education is conducted by a certified teaching staff member. When classroom instruction in driver education is conducted by a certified teaching staff member, persons providing behind-the-wheel instruction need not be certified teachers but shall be properly licensed driving instructors under rules and regulations of the Division of Motor Vehicles. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1983, c. 281, s. 4, eff. July 29, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-11
Written charges, statement of evidence; filing; statement of position by employee; certification of determination; notice.
Status: in_force

18A:6-11. Any charge made against any employee of a board of education under tenure during good behavior and efficiency shall be filed with the secretary of the board in writing, and a written statement of evidence under oath to support such charge shall be presented to the board. The board of education shall forthwith provide such employee with a copy of the charge, a copy of the statement of the evidence and an opportunity to submit a written statement of position and a written statement of evidence under oath with respect thereto. After consideration of the charge, statement of position and statements of evidence presented to it, the board shall determine by majority vote of its full membership whether there is probable cause to credit the evidence in support of the charge and whether such charge, if credited, is sufficient to warrant a dismissal or reduction of salary. The board of education shall forthwith notify the employee against whom the charge has been made of its determination, personally or by certified mail directed to his last known address. In the event the board finds that such probable cause exists and that the charge, if credited, is sufficient to warrant a dismissal or reduction of salary, then it shall forward such written charge to the commissioner for a hearing pursuant to N.J.S.18A:6-16, together with a certificate of such determination. The consideration and actions of the board as to any charge shall not take place at a public meeting. amended 1975, c.304, s.1; 2012, c.26, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-41j — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-41j
Nonprofit youth-serving organizations encouraged to promulgate information protocol.
Status: in_force

6. All nonprofit youth-serving organizations as defined in section 1 of P.L.1999, c.432 (C.15A:3A-1) including, but not limited to, Little Leagues, Babe Ruth Leagues, Pop Warner Leagues, Police Athletic Leagues, and youth soccer leagues, which organize, sponsor, or are otherwise affiliated with youth athletic events, are encouraged to: a. direct the parent or guardian of each child participating in a youth athletic event to the sudden cardiac arrest information posted on the Department of Education's website pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2007, c.125 (C.18A:40-41); and b. follow the protocol concerning removal-from-play established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2013, c.209 (C.18A:40-41h) of a child who exhibits symptoms or early warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest during a youth athletic event, or who exhibits symptoms or early warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest at any time prior to or following a youth athletic event. L.2013, c.209, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-6
Certificates required for employment of teaching staff members in districts having city district examiners
Status: in_force

No teaching staff member shall be employed in any of the schools of a district having a district board of examiners unless he shall be issued a certificate by said board and holds an appropriate certificate issued by the state board of examiners or the county superintendent of schools of the county.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:49-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 49 / Section 49-4
Apportionment of appropriations
Status: in_force

Whenever the amount of money appropriated by the state for such evening schools in any year is less than the amount legally applied for by the school districts, there shall be paid to each district its proportionate share of the amount applied for, based on the ratio of the amount of the appropriation for that year to the total amount applied for.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:60-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 60 / Section 60-6
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as "The State and County College Tenure Act." L.1973, c. 163, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64I-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64I / Section 64I-4
Stokes state forest reserve; responsibility of division of parks, forestry and recreation
Status: in_force

The Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation in the Department of Environmental Protection shall retain responsibility for the care, management and preservation of the Stokes State Forest reserve as provided for other State forest reserves by P.L.1966, c. 54, section 2 (C. 13:1B-15.101). L.1981, c. 148, s. 5, eff. May 18, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:74-3.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 74 / Section 74-3.2
Distribution of State aid.
Status: in_force

1. Thomas Edison State College shall annually, within the limitations of amounts appropriated by the Legislature, distribute funds pursuant to rules and regulations adopted according to N.J.S.18A:74-1 et seq. upon certification of the State Library; a. To any municipality which receives State aid pursuant to P.L.1978, c.14 (C.52:27D-178 et seq.) and supports, in whole or in part, a municipal library which maintains one or more branch libraries, to assist solely in maintaining, operating and improving those branch libraries to meet community needs; b. To any county or municipality which supports, in whole or in part, library services from county or municipal tax revenues to evaluate and develop the collections of any library receiving such funds; and c. To any library in the State which houses and maintains a collection of historical or special interest, to be used to house, protect, preserve, repair, restore and maintain the collection. Funds allocated pursuant to this section shall be distributed as grants to qualifying applicants, based on competitive criteria and a selection process established by the State Library. No rule or regulation shall be adopted nor any application approved nor grant made under this section which creates or implies, by its nature or purpose, a continuing assistance grant or entitlement of indefinite length. L.1985,c.297,s.1; amended 2001, c.137, s.27.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-37 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-37
Award of purchases, contracts or agreements.
Status: in_force

18A:18A-37. Award of purchases, contracts or agreements. All contracts enumerated in this section shall be awarded as follows: a. For all contracts that in the aggregate are less than the bid threshold but 15 percent or more of that amount, and for those contracts that are for subject matter enumerated in subsection a. of N.J.S.18A:18A-5, except for paragraph (1) of that subsection concerning professional services and paragraph (3) of that subsection concerning work by employees of the board of education, the purchasing agent shall award the contract after soliciting at least two competitive quotations, if practicable. The award shall be made to a vendor whose response is most advantageous, price and other factors considered. The purchasing agent shall retain the record of the quotation solicitation and shall include a copy of the record with the voucher used to pay the vendor. b. When in excess of the bid threshold, and after documented effort by the purchasing agent to secure competitive quotations, a contract for extraordinary unspecifiable services may be awarded when the purchasing agent has determined in writing that solicitation of competitive quotations is impracticable. Any such contract shall be awarded by resolution of the board of education. c. If authorized by the board of education by resolution, all contracts that are in the aggregate less than 15 percent of the bid threshold may be awarded by the purchasing agent without soliciting competitive quotations. d. Whenever two or more responses to a request of a purchasing agent offer equal prices and are the lowest responsible bids or proposals, the board of education may award the contract to the vendor whose response, in the discretion of the board of education, is the most advantageous, price and other factors considered. In such a case, the award resolution or purchase order documentation shall explain why the vendor selected is the most advantageous. L.1977, c.114; amended 1983, c.171, s.6; 1999, c.440, s.73.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.5
Development of policy for emergency administration of epinephrine to students.
Status: in_force

1. Each board of education or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school shall develop a policy in accordance with the guidelines established by the Department of Education pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2007, c.57 (C.18A:40-12.6a) for the emergency administration of epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism to a pupil for anaphylaxis provided that: a. the parents or guardians of the pupil provide to the board of education or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school written authorization for the administration of the epinephrine; b. the parents or guardians of the pupil provide to the board of education or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school written orders from the physician or advanced practice nurse that the pupil requires the administration of epinephrine for anaphylaxis; 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 the epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism; d. the parents or guardians of the pupil sign a statement acknowledging their understanding that the district or the nonpublic school shall have no liability as a result of any injury arising from the administration of the epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism 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 the epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism; 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. The policy developed by a board of education or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school shall require: (1) the placement of a pupil's prescribed epinephrine in a secure but unlocked location easily accessible by the school nurse and designees to ensure prompt availability in the event of an allergic emergency at school or at a school-sponsored function. The location of the epinephrine shall be indicated on the pupil's emergency care plan. Back-up epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism shall also be available at the school if needed; (2) the school nurse or designee to be promptly available on site at the school and school-sponsored functions in the event of an allergic reaction; and (3) the transportation of the pupil to a hospital emergency room by emergency services personnel after the administration of epinephrine, even if the pupil's symptoms appear to have resolved. f. The policy developed by a board of education or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school shall also: (1) permit the school nurse or trained designee to administer epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism to any pupil without a known history of anaphylaxis or any pupil whose parent or guardian has not met the requirements of subsections a., b., and d. of this section and has not received the notice required pursuant to subsection c. of this section when the nurse or designee in good faith believes that the pupil is having an anaphylactic reaction; and (2) require each public and nonpublic school to maintain in a secure but unlocked and easily accessible location a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors that is prescribed under a standing protocol from a licensed physician or an advanced practice nurse, and is accessible to the school nurse and trained designees for administration to a pupil having an anaphylactic reaction. L.1997, c.368, s.1; amended 2007, c.57, s.2; 2015, c.13, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-13.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-13.1
Audits conducted of certain projects.
Status: in_force

9. The development authority, in consultation with the State Comptroller, shall cause an audit to be conducted of a school facilities project financed pursuant to P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.) which has a State share that exceeds $10,000,000. This provision shall not be construed to limit the authority of the development authority or the State Comptroller to conduct audits of other school facilities projects as provided by law. L.2008, c.39, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-13
Prior service credit.
Status: in_force

18A:66-13. Prior service credit. A member may file a detailed statement of: a. school service and service in a similar capacity in other states and in schools within and outside the United States operated by a department of the United States Government for the instruction of the children of United States Government officers and employees, or b. other public employment in other states or with the United States Government which would be eligible for credit in a State-administered retirement system if the employment was with a public employer in this State, or c. military service in the Armed Forces of the United States, rendered prior to becoming a member, for which the member desires credit, and of such other facts as the retirement system may require. The member may purchase credit for all or a portion of the service evidenced in the statement up to the nearest number of years and months, but not exceeding 10 years, provided however, that a member purchasing that maximum credit may purchase up to five additional years for additional military service qualifying the member as a veteran as defined in N.J.S.18A:66-2. No application shall be accepted for the purchase of credit for such service if, at the time of application, the member has a vested right to retirement benefits in another retirement system based in whole or in part upon that service. The member may purchase credit for the service by paying into the annuity savings fund the amount required by applying the factor, supplied by the actuary as being applicable to the member's age at the time of the purchase, to the member's salary at that time, or to the highest annual compensation for service in this State for which contributions were made during any prior fiscal year of membership, whichever is greater. The purchase may be made in regular installments, equal to at least one-half the full normal contribution to the retirement system, over a maximum period of 10 years. Neither the State nor the employer of a member who applies to purchase credit for public employment with the United States Government pursuant to subsection b. of this section or for military service pursuant to subsection c. of this section shall be liable for any payment to the retirement system on behalf of the member for the purchase of this credit. Notwithstanding any provision of this act to the contrary, a member shall not be liable for any costs associated with the financing of pension adjustment benefits and health care benefits for retirees when purchasing credit for school service, public employment in other states or with the United States Government, or military service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Any member electing to purchase the service who retires prior to completing payments as agreed with the retirement system will receive pro rata credit for service purchased prior to the date of retirement, but if the member so elects at the time of retirement, the member may make the additional lump sum payment required at that time to provide full credit. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, service credit established in the retirement system by a member through purchase in accordance with this section, which purchase was made by an application submitted on or after the effective date of P.L.2008, c.89, except a purchase for military service in the Armed Forces of the United States, shall not be eligible for consideration when service is used to determine the qualification of the member for any health care benefits coverage paid, in whole or in part, by a public employer after the member's retirement. Amended 1985, c.454; 1987, c.247; 1991, c.153, s.1; 2008, c.89, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61E-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61E / Section 61E-1
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Campus Sexual Assault Victim's Bill of Rights Act." L.1994,c.160,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-45 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-45
Report.
Status: in_force

8. Each school district shall prepare and submit to the commissioner a report on its experience with and the effects of the pilot program. The report shall include, to the greatest extent feasible, quantifiable measures of the program impact including, but not limited to, the number of faculty trainings on restorative justice practices and the use of a trauma-informed approach, discipline rates, absenteeism rates, and academic performance indicators. L.2019, c.412, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-170.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-170.3
Continuation in alternate benefit program
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, any former employee of the Department of Higher Education or of the Commission on Science and Technology, created pursuant to Executive Order No. 12 of 1982, who was a participant in the alternate benefit program and who has continued in uninterrupted service with the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology, created pursuant to P.L. 1985, c. 102 (C. 52:9X-1 et seq.), may continue to participate in the alternate benefit program on the same terms as if the employee was an eligible employee of the Department of Higher Education. L. 1986, c. 21, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7C-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7C / Section 7C-3
Remedial instruction
Status: in_force

For any student who does not meet the State and district examination standards for graduation by the end of 11th grade, the local board of education when appropriate shall provide additional remedial instruction specifically directed toward mastery of those proficiencies identified as necessary for the awarding of a diploma which may include but need not be limited to an extended school year, extended school day, or additional school years. Any 12th grade student who does not meet said requirements but who has met all the credit, curriculum and attendance requirements shall be eligible for a comprehensive assessment of said proficiencies utilizing techniques and instruments other than standardized tests, which techniques and instruments shall have been approved by the Commissioner of Education as fulfilling State and local graduation requirements. L. 1979, c. 241, s. 3; amended 1988,c.168,ss.1,10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-7
Pupils receiving free education subject to provisions of chapter
Status: in_force

Any person entitled to or receiving free education pursuant to this article shall be subject to all of the provisions of this chapter.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-86 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-86
Definitions, State college risk management groups, joint liability funds.
Status: in_force

1. As used in P.L.2010, c.99 (C.18A:64-86 set seq.): "Board of trustees" or "trustees" means the board of trustees established pursuant to the bylaws of the public college risk management group to govern or manage the risk management programs, joint liability funds, and related services of the group. "Certified audit" means an audit upon which an auditor expresses a professional opinion that the accompanying statements present fairly the financial position of a joint liability fund in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, and includes tests of the accounting records and other auditing procedures as considered necessary in the circumstances. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance. "Contributions" means the moneys paid by a member of a public college risk management group in amounts as may be set by the board of trustees or other officers as provided in the group's bylaws for the purposes of participating in a joint liability fund or funds, or securing risk management programs or related services. "Joint liability fund" or "fund" means a joint liability fund established by a public college risk management group pursuant to P.L.2010, c.99 (C.18A:64-86 et seq.). The joint liability fund is a fund of public moneys from contributions made by members of a public college risk management group for the purpose of securing insurance, risk management programs, or related services as authorized by this act. "Public college risk management group" or "group" means an association formed by two or more four-year public institutions of higher education for the development, administration, and provision of risk management programs, joint liability funds for the payment of liabilities incurred by the institutions and not funded by the State of New Jersey pursuant to the provisions of the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq., and related services. "Risk management program" means a plan, and activities carried out under the plan, by a public college risk management group to reduce risk of loss with respect to liabilities incurred by the four-year public institutions of higher education, including safety engineering and other loss prevention and control techniques. A risk management program also includes the administration of one or more joint liability funds, including the processing and defense of claims brought against or on behalf of members of the group. L.2010, c.99, s.1; amended 2023, c.65, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:11-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-6
Liability of association, conference, employee
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1952, c. 335 (C. 2A:53A-1 et seq.), P.L.1973, c. 146 (C. 2A:15-5.1 et seq.) or any other law to the contrary, in any case where a voluntary association as provided by P.L.1979, c. 172 (C. 18A:11-3 et seq.), any athletic conference operating under the jurisdiction of that association or any employee of the association or conference acting within the scope of his employment is determined to be a tortfeasor in any cause of action along with one or more other tortfeasors, the association, conference or employee shall be liable for no more than that percentage share of the damages which is equal to the percentage of the negligence attributable to that association, conference or employee. In any case where the voluntary association, conference or employee is determined to be a joint tortfeasor, the voluntary association, conference or employee shall be required to contribute to a joint tortfeasor only to the extent of the recovery provided for under this section. L. 1987,c.324,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-44 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-44
Sale or delivery in installments
Status: in_force

An issue of a type II district may be sold at one time or in installments at different times. In the case of bonds sold in installments the maturities offered for sale, combined with maturities, if any, previously sold, shall be such as to comply with the requirements of this chapter in accordance with which the maturities of the entire issue were determined. Any unsold part of an issue or installment may be reoffered, or may be offered, and sold, notwithstanding the fact that the maturities, when considered alone, do not comply with the provisions of this chapter.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-76 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-76
Objectives
Status: in_force

This project: a. shall identify the skills, attitudes, and other such pertinent data as the participating groups deem essential for an individual to demonstrate before being issued an initial teaching certificate; b. shall determine the method or methods of evaluation of the performance of each candidate for an initial teaching certificate; c. shall recommend to the commissioner and to the State Board of Education the minimum standards which an individual must achieve in order to be issued an initial teaching certificate; and d. shall procure and use Federal and private resources in combination with State resources to attain State educational goals. L.1971, c. 148, s. 2, eff. May 20, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-55 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-55
Answer; filing; contents
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality constituting a constituent district or the board of education of any such constituent district and the board of education of the regional district shall, within 15 days after service of a copy of the petition upon it, file an answer thereto with the commissioner and serve a copy of such answer upon the board of education of every other constituent district and of the regional district and the county superintendent. The answer shall set forth matters similar to those described in section 6 of this act. L.1975, c. 360, s. 5, eff. March 3, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-8
Calculation of number of unhoused students.
Status: in_force

8. a. The number of unhoused students shall be calculated as the number of FTE students who are projected to be enrolled in kindergarten, grades 1 through 12, and special education services pupil educational programs provided in a district within five years, which are in excess of the functional capacity of the district's current school facilities or the functional capacity of the school facilities which will be available within five years other than the school facilities for which the preliminary eligible costs are determined, based upon the district's long-range facilities plan. The determination of unhoused capacity shall separately consider projected enrollments and functional capacities at the elementary (kindergarten through grade 5), middle (grades 6 through 8), and high school (grades 9 through 12) levels. For the purpose of calculating the district's unhoused students, special education services students shall be considered part of the grade level to which the students' chronological age corresponds. In the event that the commissioner approves a school facilities project which involves the construction of a new school facility to replace an existing school facility, which shall accommodate both the unhoused students and the students in the existing school facility, the calculation of the number of unhoused students shall include the number of students currently attending the existing facility which is to be replaced. b. Approved area for unhoused students (AU) shall be determined according to the following formula: AU = (UE x SE) + (UM x SM) + (UH x SH) where UE, UM, UH are the numbers of unhoused students in the elementary, middle, and high school enrollment categories, respectively; and SE, SM, SH are the area allowances per FTE student in kindergarten through grade 5, grades 6 through 8, and grades 9 through 12, respectively. Area allowances shall be determined based on the grade level of a student regardless of the grade configurations used in the school buildings of the district. The minimum area allowance per FTE student shall be as follows: Kindergarten through grade 5 125 sq. ft. Grades 6 through 8 134 sq. ft. Grades 9 through 12 151 sq. ft. The commissioner, in consultation with the State Treasurer and the Commissioner of Community Affairs, shall adopt regulations that establish a process for the consideration of special circumstances, in addition to those provided in section 5 of P.L.2010, c.72 (C.18A:7G-5), in which the area allowances per FTE student established pursuant to this subsection may be adjusted. Any decision made by the commissioner pursuant to those regulations shall be made in consultation with the State Treasurer and the Commissioner of Community Affairs. L.2000, c.72, s.8; amended 2017, c.131, s.18; 2025, c.100, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.48 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.48
Standards concurrent with updates to New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
Status: in_force

2. This act shall take effect immediately. The standards adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection a. of section 1 of this act shall occur concurrent with each update to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards required pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-46). L.2025, c.137, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-6.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-6.4
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

3. The Secretary of Higher Education shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2021, c.250, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-27 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-27
Regulations for qualifications of prospective bidders.
Status: in_force

18A:18A-27. The State Treasurer may establish reasonable regulations appropriate for controlling the qualifications of prospective bidders upon contracts for public works, the entire cost whereof will exceed the bid threshold, by the amount, class or category of goods or services to be provided or performed which may fix the qualifications required according to the financial ability and experience of the bidders and the capital and equipment available to them pertinent to and reasonably related to the class or category of goods or services to be provided or performed in the performance of any such contract, and may require each bidder to furnish a statement thereof. Such regulations shall be written in a manner: a. Which will not unnecessarily discourage full, free and open competition; or b. Which will not unnecessarily restrict the participation of small business in the public bidding process; or c. Which will not create undue preferences; or d. Which will not violate any other provision of this chapter, or any other law. No qualification rating of any bidder shall be influenced by the bidder's race, religion, sex, national origin, nationality or place of residence. Such regulations shall not be effective unless they have been adopted as provided in the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.1977, c.114; amended 1983, c.266, s.3; 1999, c.440, s.71.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-53.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-53.5
State monitor, duties, responsibilities, public institutions of higher education.
Status: in_force

5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a State monitor appointed pursuant to section 4 of this act shall: a. oversee the fiscal management and expenditures of funds of the public institution of higher education including, but not limited to, budget reallocations and reductions, approvals of purchase orders, budget transfers, and payment of bills and claims; b. oversee the operation and fiscal management of facilities, including developing and implementing recommendations for restructuring the institution offered by the governing board of a public institution of higher education; c. ensure development and implementation of an acceptable plan to address the circumstances which resulted in the appointment of a State monitor pursuant to section 4 of this act that includes measurable benchmarks and specific activities to address the deficiencies of the institution; d. oversee all staffing, including the ability to hire, promote, and terminate employees, as well as the ability to deny proposals by the administration of the institution to hire, promote, or terminate employees, except that all actions of the State monitor shall comply with the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," established pursuant to P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.), and any collective bargaining agreements entered into by the institution; e. have authority to override any action by the president of the institution or a vote by the governing board of the institution on any of the matters set forth in this section except that all actions of the State monitor shall comply with the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," established pursuant to P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.), and any collective bargaining agreements entered into by the institution; f. attend all meetings of the governing board of the institution, including closed sessions; g. meet with the governing board of the institution at least quarterly to provide governing board members with education and training that address the deficiencies and actions leading to the appointment of a State monitor pursuant to section 4 of this act; h. make recommendations to the Legislature, including any proposed legislation which the monitor may desire to recommend for enactment, for the systemic improvement of the institution's fiscal condition, and which may include opportunities for efficiencies through: (1) mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations; (2) program reductions; (3) sales of surplus property; (4) shared services and joint purchasing; (5) staff reductions; (6) teacher sharing agreements; and (7) any other proposals that the monitor believes would improve the fiscal efficiency of the institution; and i. report directly to the secretary or the secretary's designee. L.2023, c.115, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-5.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-5.1
No child to be excluded from school because of race, etc.
Status: in_force

18A:38-5.1. No child between the ages of four and 20 years shall be excluded from any public school on account of his race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, or other protected category under subsection f. of section 11 of P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-12), or immigration status. A member of any board of education who shall vote to exclude from any public school any child, on account of his race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, or other protected category under subsection f. of section 11 of P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-12), or immigration status shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense. Amended 2019, c.311, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-68 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-68
Purpose of act
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this act to stabilize the values of school bonds issued hereunder, and to provide means for reducing administrative costs by a sufficient degree to permit purchase thereof by the public in small denominations, in order to make it feasible for the general public to provide financing for such bond issues. L.1971, c. 36, s. 3, eff. March 4, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-40 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-40
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

139. Nothing in P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.) shall be construed to modify or contravene the rights and obligations of employers or employees under the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.). L.2012, c.45, s.139.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-39.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-39.1
Disability insurance for certain TPAF members; "Teachers Group Disability Insurance Premium Fund."
Status: in_force

10. a. A person who becomes a member of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund, N.J.S.18A:66-1 et seq., on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.3 shall not be eligible for an ordinary or accidental disability retirement allowance, but shall be eligible for disability insurance coverage pursuant to this section. b. The State Treasurer is hereby authorized and permitted to purchase from one or more insurance companies, as determined by him, group disability benefit coverage to provide for the disability benefit in the amounts specified herein. The group disability benefit coverage may be provided under one or more policies issued to the State Treasurer specifically for this purpose or, in the discretion of the State Treasurer, under one or more policies issued to the State Treasurer which provide group life insurance coverage for members of the retirement system designated in subsection a. of this section. Any dividend or retrospective rate credit allowed by an insurance company attributable to this program shall be credited in an equitable manner to the funds available to meet the employers' obligations under such retirement system. Premiums for such group insurance coverage shall be paid from a special fund, hereby created, called the "Teachers Group Disability Insurance Premium Fund." The State Treasurer shall estimate annually the amount which shall be required for premiums for such benefits for the ensuing fiscal year and shall certify such amounts which shall be applied against the total employer contributions due for the members of the retirement system whose members are covered, depositing such amounts in the premium fund. During the period such group insurance policy or policies are in effect with respect to members of the retirement system, the State Treasurer shall in no way commingle moneys in this fund with any retirement system. c. A person shall not be allowed the group disability benefit coverage if on the date the person enrolls in the retirement system, the person is 60 or more years of age, unless the person furnishes satisfactory evidence of insurability and, on the effective date of the person's enrollment, is actively at work and performing all the regular duties at the customary place of employment. The effective date of coverage for such a benefit shall be the first day of the month which immediately follows the date when such evidence is determined to be satisfactory. Such evidence of insurability shall not be required of any person enrolling in the retirement system upon transfer from another retirement system, if such retirement system provided a benefit of a similar nature and the transferring person was covered by such a benefit at the time of the transfer. If such transferring person was not covered by such a benefit at the time of the transfer, the person may be allowed the benefit under the group policy or policies; however, any such person shall furnish satisfactory evidence of insurability if he had been unable or failed to give such evidence as a member of the retirement system from which the person transferred. Any person who must furnish satisfactory evidence of insurability, and who ceases to be enrolled in the retirement system without such evidence having been given, shall continue to be subject to the same requirement if the person subsequently becomes a member. d. The disability benefit coverage provided under such group policy or policies shall provide a monthly income if the member becomes totally disabled from occupational or nonoccupational causes for a period of at least six consecutive months following the effective date of the coverage. The monthly disability benefit may be paid by the insurance company so long as the member remains disabled up to the seventieth birthday, provided the disability commenced prior to the sixtieth birthday. The benefit shall terminate when the member is no longer considered totally disabled or begins to receive retirement benefits. The member shall be considered totally disabled if the member is unable to perform each duty of the member's occupation and is under the regular care of a physician. After the 12 months following the commencement of such disability benefit payments, the member shall be unable to engage in any gainful occupation for which the member is reasonably fitted by education, training or experience. Total disability shall not be considered to exist if the member is gainfully employed. Following an agreement with the insurance company and the policyholder, the member may continue to receive disability benefits for a limited time while performing some type of work. During the period of rehabilitation, the monthly benefit shall be the regular payment less 80% of the member's earnings from such rehabilitative position. e. A member shall be deemed to be in service and covered by the disability benefit insurance provisions for a period of no more than six months while on official leave of absence without pay if satisfactory evidence is presented to the Division of Pensions and Benefits that such leave of absence without pay is due to illness and that the member was not actively engaged in any gainful occupation during such period of leave of absence without pay. Disability benefit insurance provisions of the group policy or policies shall not cover disability resulting from or contributed to by pregnancy, act of war, intentionally self-inflicted injury, or attempted suicide whether or not sane. For purposes of such disability benefit coverage, the member shall not be considered to be disabled while the member is imprisoned or while outside the United States, its territories or possessions, or Canada. If the member has recovered from the disability for which the member had received benefits and again becomes totally disabled while insured, the later disability shall be regarded as a continuation of the prior one unless the member has returned to full-time covered employment for at least six months. If the later absence is due to an unrelated cause and the member had returned to full-time work, it shall be considered a new disability. The disability benefit insurance cannot be converted to an individual policy. No person shall be covered by the disability benefit provision of the group policy or policies except upon the completion of one year of full-time continuous employment in a position eligible for participation in a retirement system designated in subsection a. of this section. f. The disability benefit provided under such group policy or policies shall be in an amount equal to 60% of the member's base monthly salary, reduced by periodic benefits to which the member may be entitled during the period of total disability. The minimum monthly disability benefit shall be $50. The periodic benefit by which the monthly disability benefit may be reduced shall include salary or wages, retirement benefits or benefits from any source for which the State or other public employer has paid any part of the cost or made payroll deductions, Social Security disability or other benefits, including dependents' benefits, and benefits paid by Social Security at the option of the participant before the age of 65, but not including any increase in Social Security benefits enacted after the disability benefit under such group policy or policies has commenced, and any other periodic benefits provided by law except on account of military service. When a member begins to receive a disability benefit under such group policy or policies, the insurance company shall pay an amount equal to the employee contribution which would have been required of the member and deducted from the member's base salary in order to meet the member's obligation for the purchase of the member's individual retirement annuity. Such amount shall be paid by the insurance company without reduction by any other periodic benefit which the member is eligible to receive. Such amount shall be paid by the insurance company to the insurer or insurers for the member's retirement annuity. g. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an insurance company or companies issuing such policy or policies may credit the policyholder either directly or in the form of reduced premiums, with savings by the company or companies in the event that no brokerage commission or commissions are paid by the company or companies on the issuance of such policy or policies. No employer obligations shall be paid when the member is on a leave of absence without pay or when the member no longer is enrolled in the retirement system designated in subsection a. of this section. h. The group disability insurance policy or policies shall provide a member with an opportunity to purchase additional coverage. i. A member who is disabled and receiving a benefit under this section shall remain eligible for employer-provided health care benefits coverage in the same manner as such coverage is provided by the employer to retirees of the retirement system. j. The State Treasurer shall establish an appeals process to be used when an employer or employee disagrees with the insurer on the employee's ability to return to employment or on issues related to physical examinations. L.2010, c.3, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.6a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.6a
Guidelines for schools for management of food allergies, administration of epinephrine.
Status: in_force

4. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, appropriate medical experts, and professional organizations representing school nurses, principals, teachers, and the food allergy community, shall establish and disseminate to each board of education and chief school administrator of a nonpublic school guidelines for the development of a policy by a school district or nonpublic school for the management of food allergies in the school setting and the emergency administration of epinephrine to students for anaphylaxis. L.2007, c.57, s.4; amended 2012, c.17, s.75.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-57 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-57
Annual report
Status: in_force

Any board of education which has established a small business set-aside program, a minority business enterprise set-aside program or a women's business enterprise set-aside program shall prepare a report by January 31 of each year describing the board's efforts in attaining the set-aside goals and the percentage of the dollar value of total procurements awarded in the immediately preceding local fiscal year. The board of education shall publish a list of its attainments in at least one newspaper circulating in the school district by March 1 of each year. P.L. 1985, c. 490, s. 7; amended 1988,c.37,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-52 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-52
Veterans not covered under R.S. 43:4-1.3
Status: in_force

No veteran eligible for membership in the teachers' pension and annuity fund shall be eligible for, or receive, retirement benefits under sections 43:4-1, 43:4-2 and 43:4-3 of the Revised Statutes.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-84 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-84
Career counseling services.
Status: in_force

3. The Direct Support Professional Career Development Program, and each additional program site, established pursuant to section 2 of this act shall provide career counseling. The career counseling shall provide ongoing support to participating students as well as direct support professionals, including providing the student with assistance in finding appropriate postsecondary programs, support with completion of the Direct Support Professional Career Development Pathway established pursuant to section 4 of this act, or in connecting the student with a provider agency that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. L.2021, c.421, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:29-5.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 29 / Section 29-5.2
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Attracting and retaining the most able individuals to the profession of teaching is critical to the future welfare of our State and our citizens. b. The starting salary levels for new teachers have fallen significantly behind the starting salaries paid to other recent college graduates. c. A competitive starting teacher salary is an additional means of attracting and retaining outstanding individuals in the teaching profession. L. 1985, c. 321, s. 2, eff. Sept. 9, 1985, operative Sept. 9, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-35g1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-35g1
Funding of library network.
Status: in_force

8. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, all funds previously appropriated to fund area libraries pursuant to N.J.S.18A:74-4 and research library centers pursuant to N.J.S.18A:74-5 are appropriated to the State Library, for the purpose of funding the library network. In succeeding fiscal years the State Librarian shall make the budget determinations required by section 9 of P.L.1983, c.486 (C.18A:73-35g), based on previous appropriations for library network purposes, which shall include the transfer of area library and research library center appropriations made pursuant to this section. L.1986,c.174,s.8;amended 2001, c.137, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-26
Acceptance of grants and donations
Status: in_force

Subject to approval by the governor and the state board, the commissioner may accept on behalf of the state and administer for the state any grant, conveyance, devise, bequest, or donation to be applied, principal or income, or both, for the purposes specified in such grant, conveyance, devise, bequest, or donation to the maintenance and use of any service in, or activity of, any division or bureau established in the department, or of any school or institution of learning under the jurisdiction, supervision or control of the commissioner or of the state board.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-31
President of corporation; powers; term; filling vacancy
Status: in_force

a. There shall be a president of the corporation and of the university. b. He shall be responsible to the boards, and shall have such powers as shall be requisite, for the executive management and conduct of the corporation and the university in all departments, branches and divisions, and for the execution and enforcement of the bylaws, ordinances, rules, regulations, statutes and orders governing the management, conduct and administration thereof. He shall hold office at the pleasure of the board of governors. c. In case of a vacancy in the office, the president shall be elected by the board of governors, with the advice and consent of the board of trustees.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-41b — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-41b
Emergency action plan.
Status: in_force

2. a. The board of education of a public school district and the governing body or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school that includes any of the grades kindergarten through 12 shall establish and implement an emergency action plan for responding to a sudden cardiac event including, but not limited to, an event in which the use of an automated external defibrillator may be necessary. b. The emergency action plan shall be consistent with the provisions of section 1 of this act and also, at minimum, include the following: (1) a list of no less than five school employees, team coaches, or licensed athletic trainers who hold current certifications from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other training program recognized by the Department of Health and Senior Services, in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and in the use of a defibrillator. The list shall be updated, as necessary, at least once in each semester of the school year; and (2) detailed procedures on responding to a sudden cardiac event including, but not limited to, the identification of the persons in the school who will be responsible for: responding to the person experiencing the sudden cardiac event, calling 911, starting cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, retrieving and using the defibrillator, and assisting emergency responders in getting to the individual experiencing the sudden cardiac event. L.2012, c.51, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-2
Definitions.
Status: in_force

18A:66-2. As used in this article: a. "Accumulated deductions" means the sum of all the amounts, deducted from the compensation of a member or contributed by or in behalf of the member, including interest credited to January 1, 1956, standing to the credit of the member's individual account in the annuity savings fund. b. "Annuity" means payments for life derived from the accumulated deductions of a member as provided in this article. c. "Beneficiary" means any person receiving a retirement allowance or other benefit as provided in this article. d. (1) "Compensation" means the contractual salary, for services as a teacher as defined in this article, which is in accordance with established salary policies of the member's employer for all employees in the same position but shall not include individual salary adjustments which are granted primarily in anticipation of the member's retirement or additional remuneration for performing temporary or extracurricular duties beyond the regular school day or the regular school year. (2) In the case of a person who becomes a member of the retirement system on or after July 1, 2007, "compensation" means the amount of the contractual salary equivalent to the annual maximum wage contribution base for Social Security, pursuant to the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, for services as a teacher as defined in this article, which is in accordance with established salary policies of the member's employer for all employees in the same position but shall not include individual salary adjustments which are granted primarily in anticipation of the member's retirement or additional remuneration for performing temporary or extracurricular duties beyond the regular school day or the regular school year. This paragraph shall not apply to a person who at the time of enrollment in the retirement system on or after July 1, 2007 transfers service credit from another State-administered retirement system pursuant to N.J.S.18A:66-15.1, 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 July 1, 2007 pursuant to N.J.S.18A:66-53.2 after becoming employed again in a position that makes the person eligible to be a member of the retirement system. For the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011, "contractual salary" for State employees shall include wage increases under a collective negotiations agreement notwithstanding that, by amendment to that collective negotiations agreement, the effective date of the contractual increase has been deferred. For the purpose of this paragraph, "State employee" means an employee in the Executive Branch of State government of New Jersey. e. "Employer" means the State, the board of education or any educational institution or agency of or within the State by which a teacher is paid. f. (1) "Final compensation" means the average annual compensation for which contributions are made for the three years of creditable service in New Jersey immediately preceding the member's retirement or death, or it shall mean the average annual compensation for New Jersey service for which contributions are made during any three fiscal years of his or her membership providing the largest possible benefit to the member or the member's beneficiary. (2) In the case of a person who becomes a member of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.1, "final compensation" means the average annual compensation for which contributions are made for the five years of creditable service in New Jersey immediately preceding the member's retirement or death, or it shall mean the average annual compensation for New Jersey service for which contributions are made during any five fiscal years of his or her membership providing the largest possible benefit to the member or the member's beneficiary. g. "Fiscal year" means any year commencing with July 1, and ending with June 30, next following. h. "Pension" means payments for life derived from appropriations made by the State or employers to the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund. i. "Annuity reserve" means the present value of all payments to be made on account of any annuity or benefit in lieu of an annuity, granted under the provisions of this article, computed on the basis of such mortality tables recommended by the actuary as the board of trustees adopts, with regular interest. j. "Pension reserve" means the present value of all payments to be made on account of any pension or benefit in lieu of a pension granted to a member from the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund, computed on the basis of such mortality tables recommended by the actuary as the board of trustees adopts, with regular interest. k. "Present-entrant" means any member of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund who had established status as a "present-entrant member" of said fund prior to January 1, 1956. l. "Rate of contribution initially certified" means the rate of contribution certified by the retirement system in accordance with N.J.S.18A:66-29. m. "Regular interest" shall mean interest as determined by the State Treasurer, after consultation with the Directors of the Divisions of Investment and Pensions, the board of trustees and the actuary. It shall bear a reasonable relationship to the percentage rate of earnings on investments based on the market value of assets but shall not exceed the assumed percentage rate of increase applied to salaries plus 3%, provided however that the board of trustees shall not set the average percentage rate of increase applied to salaries below 6%. n. "Retirement allowance" means the pension plus the annuity. o. "School service" means any service as a "teacher" as defined in this section. p. "Teacher" means any regular teacher, special teacher, helping teacher, teacher clerk, principal, vice-principal, supervisor, supervising principal, director, superintendent, city superintendent, assistant city superintendent, county superintendent, State Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner of Education, members of the State Department of Education who are certificated, unclassified professional staff and other members of the teaching or professional staff of any class, public school, renaissance school project established pursuant to P.L.2011, c.176 (C.18A:36C-1 et seq.) upon commencement of employment, high school, normal school, model school, training school, vocational school, truant reformatory school, or parental school, and of any and all classes or schools within the State conducted under the order and superintendence, and wholly or partly at the expense of the State Board of Education, of a duly elected or appointed board of education, board of school directors, or board of trustees of the State or of any school district or normal school district thereof, and any persons under contract or engagement to perform one or more of these functions. It shall also mean any person who serves, while on an approved leave of absence from regular duties as a teacher, as an officer of a local, county or State labor organization which represents, or is affiliated with an organization which represents, teachers as defined in this subsection. No person shall be deemed a teacher within the meaning of this article who is a substitute teacher. In all cases of doubt the board of trustees shall determine whether any person is a teacher as defined in this article. q. "Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund," hereinafter referred to as the "retirement system" or "system," is the corporate name of the arrangement for the payment of retirement allowances and other benefits under the provisions of this article, including the several funds placed under said system. By that name all its business shall be transacted, its funds invested, warrants for money drawn, and payments made and all of its cash and securities and other property held. r. "Veteran" means any honorably discharged officer, soldier, sailor, airman, marine or nurse who served in any Army, Air Force or Navy of the Allies of the United States in World War I between July 14, 1914, and November 11, 1918, or who served in any Army, Air Force or Navy of the Allies of the United States in World War II, between September 1, 1939, and September 2, 1945, and who was inducted into such service through voluntary enlistment, and was a citizen of the United States at the time of such enlistment, and who did not, during or by reason of such service, renounce or lose United States citizenship, and any officer, soldier, sailor, marine, airman, nurse or army field clerk who has served in the active military or naval service of the United States and has or shall be discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable, in any of the following wars, uprisings, insurrections, expeditions or emergencies, and who has presented to the retirement system evidence of such record of service in form and content satisfactory to said retirement system: (1) The Indian wars and uprisings during any of the periods recognized by the War Department of the United States as periods of active hostility; (2) The Spanish-American War between April 20, 1898, and April 11, 1899; (3) The Philippine insurrections and expeditions during the periods recognized by the War Department of the United States as of active hostility from February 4, 1899, to the end of 1913; (4) The Peking relief expedition between June 20, 1900, and May 27, 1902; (5) The army of Cuban occupation between July 18, 1898, and May 20, 1902; (6) The army of Cuban pacification between October 6, 1906, and April 1, 1909; (7) The Mexican punitive expedition between March 14, 1916, and February 7, 1917; (8) The Mexican border patrol, having actually participated in engagements against Mexicans between April 12, 1911, and June 16, 1919; (9) World War I, between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918; (10) World War II, between September 16, 1940, and December 31, 1946, who shall have served at least 90 days in such active service, exclusive of any period of assignment (1) for a course of education or training under the Army Specialized Training Program or the Navy College Training Program, which course was a continuation of a civilian course and was pursued to completion, or (2) as a cadet or midshipman at one of the service academies, any part of which 90 days was served between said dates; provided that any person receiving an actual service-incurred injury or disability shall be classed as a veteran, whether or not that person has completed the 90-day service as herein provided; (11) Korean conflict on or after June 23, 1950, and on or prior to January 31, 1955, who shall have served at least 90 days in such active service, exclusive of any period of assignment (1) for a course of education or training under the Army Specialized Training Program or the Navy College Training Program, which course was a continuation of a civilian course and was pursued to completion, or (2) as a cadet or midshipman at one of the service academies, any part of which 90 days was served between said dates; provided that any person receiving an actual service-incurred injury or disability shall be classed as a veteran, whether or not that person has completed the 90-day service as herein provided; and provided further that any member classed as a veteran pursuant to this subsection prior to August 1, 1966, shall continue to be classed as a veteran, whether or not that person completed the 90-day service between said dates as herein provided; (12) Lebanon crisis, on or after July 1, 1958, who has served in Lebanon or on board any ship actively engaged in patrolling the territorial waters of that nation for a period, continuous or in the aggregate, of at least 14 days commencing on or before November 1, 1958 or the date of termination of that conflict, as proclaimed by the President of the United States or Congress, whichever date of termination is the latest, in such active service; provided, that any person receiving an actual service-incurred injury or disability shall be classed as a veteran whether or not that person has completed the 14 days' service as herein provided; (13) Vietnam conflict, on or after December 31, 1960, and on or prior to May 7, 1975, who shall have served at least 90 days in such active service, exclusive of any period of assignment (1) for a course of education or training under the Army Specialized Training Program or the Navy College Training Program, which course was a continuation of a civilian course and was pursued to completion, or (2) as a cadet or midshipman at one of the service academies, any part of which 90 days was served between said dates; and exclusive of any service performed pursuant to the provisions of section 511(d) of Title 10, United States Code, pursuant to an enlistment in the Army National Guard or as a reserve for service in the Army Reserve, Naval Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, or Coast Guard Reserve; provided that any person receiving an actual service-incurred injury or disability shall be classed as a veteran, whether or not that person has completed the 90-day service as herein provided; (14) Lebanon peacekeeping mission, on or after September 26, 1982, who has served in Lebanon or on board any ship actively engaged in patrolling the territorial waters of that nation for a period, continuous or in the aggregate, of at least 14 days commencing on or before December 1, 1987 or the date of termination of that mission, as proclaimed by the President of the United States or Congress, whichever date of termination is the latest, in such active service; provided, that any person receiving an actual service-incurred injury or disability shall be classed as a veteran whether or not that person has completed the 14 days' service as herein provided; (15) Grenada peacekeeping mission, on or after October 23, 1983, who has served in Grenada or on board any ship actively engaged in patrolling the territorial waters of that nation for a period, continuous or in the aggregate, of at least 14 days commencing on or before November 21, 1983 or the date of termination of that mission, as proclaimed by the President of the United States or Congress, whichever date of termination is the latest, in such active service; provided, that any person receiving an actual service-incurred injury or disability shall be classed as a veteran whether or not that person has completed the 14 days' service as herein provided; (16) Panama peacekeeping mission, on or after December 20, 1989 or the date of inception of that mission, as proclaimed by the President of the United States or Congress, whichever date of inception is earliest, who has served in Panama or on board any ship actively engaged in patrolling the territorial waters of that nation for a period, continuous or in the aggregate, of at least 14 days commencing on or before January 31, 1990 or the date of termination of that mission, as proclaimed by the President of the United States or Congress, whichever date of termination is the latest, in such active service; provided, that any person receiving an actual service-incurred injury or disability shall be classed as a veteran whether or not that person has completed the 14 days' service as herein provided; (17) Operation "Desert Shield/Desert Storm" mission in the Arabian peninsula and the Persian Gulf, on or after August 2, 1990 or the date of inception of that operation, as proclaimed by the President of the United States or Congress, whichever date of inception is earliest, who has served in the Arabian peninsula or on board any ship actively engaged in patrolling the Persian Gulf for a period, continuous or in the aggregate, of at least 14 days commencing on or before the date of termination of that mission, as proclaimed by the President of the United States or Congress, whichever date of termination is the latest, in such active service; provided, that any person receiving an actual service-incurred injury or disability shall be classed as a veteran whether or not that person has completed the 14 days' service as herein provided; (18) Operation Northern Watch and Operation Southern Watch, on or after August 27, 1992, or the date of inception of that operation, as proclaimed by the President of the United States, Congress or United States Secretary of Defense, whichever date of inception is earliest, who served in the theater of operation, including in the Arabian peninsula and the Persian Gulf, and in direct support of that operation for a period, continuously or in the aggregate, of at least 14 days in such active service, commencing on or before the date of termination of the operation, as proclaimed by the President of the United States, Congress or United States Secretary of Defense, whichever date of termination is latest; provided, that any person receiving an actual service-incurred injury or disability while engaged in such service shall be classed as a veteran whether or not that person has completed the 14 days' service as herein provided; (19) Operation "Restore Hope" in Somalia, on or after December 5, 1992, or the date of inception of that operation as proclaimed by the President of the United States or Congress, whichever date is earliest, who has served in Somalia or on board any ship actively engaged in patrolling the territorial waters of that nation for a period, continuously or in the aggregate, of at least 14 days in such active service commencing on or before March 31, 1994; provided that any person receiving an actual service-incurred injury or disability shall be classed as a veteran whether or not that person has completed the 14-day service as herein provided; (20) Operations "Joint Endeavor" and "Joint Guard" in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on or after November 20, 1995, who served in such active service in direct support of one or both of the operations for at least 14 days, continuously or in the aggregate, commencing on or before June 20, 1998, and (1) was deployed in that nation or in another area in the region, or (2) was on board a United States naval vessel operating in the Adriatic Sea, or (3) operated in airspace above the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina; provided that any person receiving an actual service-incurred injury or disability shall be classed as a veteran whether or not that person completed the 14-day service requirement; (21) Operation "Enduring Freedom", on or after September 11, 2001, who served in a theater of operation and in direct support of that operation for a period, continuously or in the aggregate, of at least 14 days in such active service commencing on or before the date the President of the United States or the United States Secretary of Defense designates as the termination date of that operation; provided, that any person receiving an actual service-incurred injury or disability while engaged in such service shall be classed as a veteran whether or not that person has completed the 14 days' service as herein provided; and (22) Operation "Iraqi Freedom", on or after the date the President of the United States or the United States Secretary of Defense designates as the inception date of that operation, who served in Iraq or in another area in the region in direct support of that operation for a period, continuously or in the aggregate, of at least 14 days in such active service commencing on or before the date the President of the United States or the United States Secretary of Defense designates as the termination date of that operation; provided, that any person receiving an actual service-incurred injury or disability while engaged in such service shall be classed as a veteran whether or not that person has completed the 14 days' service as herein provided. "Veteran" also means any honorably discharged member of the American Merchant Marine who served during World War II and is declared by the United States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits. s. "Child" means a deceased member's unmarried child either (a) under the age of 18 or (b) of any age who, at the time of the member's death, is disabled because of mental retardation or physical incapacity, is unable to do any substantial, gainful work because of the impairment and the impairment has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, as affirmed by the medical board. t. (1) "Widower," for employees of the State, means the man to whom a member was married, or a domestic partner as defined in section 3 of P.L.2003, c.246 (C.26:8A-3), at least five years before the date of her death and to whom she continued to be married or a domestic partner until the date of her death and who was receiving at least one-half of his support from the member in the 12-month period immediately preceding the member's death or the accident which was the direct cause of the member's death. The dependency of such a widower will be considered terminated by marriage of, or establishment of a domestic partnership by, the widower subsequent to the death of the member. In the event of the payment of an accidental death benefit, the five-year qualification shall be waived. (2) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this subsection, "widower," for employees of public employers other than the State, means the man to whom a member was married at least five years before the date of her death and to whom she continued to be married until the date of her death and who was receiving at least one-half of his support from the member in the 12-month period immediately preceding the member's death or the accident which was the direct cause of the member's death. The dependency of such a widower shall be considered terminated by marriage of the widower subsequent to the death of the member. In the event of the payment of an accidental death benefit, the five-year qualification shall be waived. (3) A public employer other than the State may adopt a resolution providing that the term "widower" as defined in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall include domestic partners as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection. u. (1) "Widow," for employees of the State, means the woman to whom a member was married, or a domestic partner as defined in section 3 of P.L.2003, c.246 (C.26:8A-3), at least five years before the date of his death and to whom he continued to be married or a domestic partner until the date of his death and who was receiving at least one-half of her support from the member in the 12-month period immediately preceding the member's death or the accident which was the direct cause of the member's death. The dependency of such a widow will be considered terminated by the marriage of, or establishment of a domestic partnership by, the widow subsequent to the member's death. In the event of the payment of an accidental death benefit, the five-year qualification shall be waived. (2) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this subsection, "widow," for employees of public employers other than the State, means the woman to whom a member was married at least five years before the date of his death and to whom he continued to be married until the date of his death and who was receiving at least one-half of her support from the member in the 12-month period immediately preceding the member's death or the accident which was the direct cause of the member's death. The dependency of such a widow shall be considered terminated by the marriage of the widow subsequent to the member's death. In the event of the payment of an accidental death benefit, the five-year qualification shall be waived. (3) A public employer other than the State may adopt a resolution providing that the term "widower" as defined in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall include domestic partners as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection. v. "Parent" means the parent of a member who was receiving at least one-half of the parent's support from the member in the 12-month period immediately preceding the member's death or the accident which was the direct cause of the member's death. The dependency of such a parent will be considered terminated by marriage of the parent subsequent to the death of the member. w. "Medical board" means the board of physicians provided for in N.J.S.18A:66-56. x. (1) "Spouse," for employees of the State, means the husband or wife, or domestic partner as defined in section 3 of P.L.2003, c.246 (C.26:8A-3), of a member. (2) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, "spouse," for employees of public employers other than the State, means the husband or wife of a member. (3) A public employer other than the State may adopt a resolution providing that the term "spouse" as defined in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall include domestic partners as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection. amended 1968, c.228, s.1; 1970, c.57, s.5; 1971, c.119, s.2; 1971, c.121, s.2; 1972, c.166, s.2; 1976, c.53, s.1; 1986, c.24; 1989, c.198, s.1; 1991, c.389, s.4; 1991, c.390, s.2; 1992, c.41, s.1; 1992, c.125, s.1; 1995, c.406, s.2; 2001, c.127, s.2; 2001, c.128, s.1; 2003, c.197, s.2; 2003, c.246, s.45; 2005, c.64, s.2; 2007, c.103, s.9; 2009, c.85, s.2; 2010, c.1, s.20; 2018, c.129, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-10
Deduction of overdue student loan payments from wages of employees of the state, institution of higher education and public authorities.
Status: in_force

18A:71C-10. Deduction of Overdue Student Loan Payments From Wages of Employees of the State, Institution of Higher Education and Public Authorities. Whenever any officer or employee of the State of New Jersey, a public institution of higher education in this State now or hereafter established or authorized by law, any independent institution of higher education in this State now or hereafter established that receives State funds, or any public authority established pursuant to State law, has failed to make scheduled payments to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority on any note held by that authority pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71C-6, there shall be deducted from the wages of the employee the full amount of both any arrears payment and any schedule payment due to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority until such time as the note is fully satisfied. In the case of State officers or employees on the centralized regular bi-weekly payroll, the Department of the Treasury shall make the deduction and shall transmit the payments to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, but the Department of the Treasury shall retain an amount, as established by regulation of the authority, of the moneys collected to defray the cost of collection. In the case of officers and employees not on the centralized regular bi-weekly payroll, the chief financial officer of the institution or the public authority shall make the deduction and transmit the payments to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, but the institution or public authority shall retain an amount, as established by regulations of the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, of the moneys collected to defray the cost of collection. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-46 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-46
Enlargement of regional districts; new board members; reapportionment.
Status: in_force

18A:13-46. Except as otherwise provided in section 3 of P.L.2017, c.45 (C.18A:13-46.1), the executive county superintendent of the county in which any new constituent district of an enlarged regional district shall be situate shall, not later than 30 days after the election for the enlargement thereof, appoint one member of the enlarged board of education of the regional district from among the qualified citizens of each such new constituent district and the members so appointed shall serve until the first Monday succeeding the first annual April school election of the enlarged regional district and their successors shall be elected at said election. In the case of a regional district in which the annual school election is in November, the members so appointed shall serve until the first week in January next succeeding the first annual November school election of the enlarged regional district and their successors shall be elected at that election. If by reason of the enlargement of the district it becomes necessary to reapportion the membership of the enlarged board of education the executive county superintendent or superintendents of the county or counties in which the constituent local districts of the enlarged district are situate shall reapportion the membership of the enlarged board of education in accordance with the provisions of sections 18A:13-8 and 18A:13-36, and at the same time shall designate the number of members to be elected from each constituent school district at the succeeding annual school election to be held therein upon the expiration of the terms of office of the members of the regional board then in office, in such manner that the representation of the constituent districts shall be established in accordance with such reapportionment at the earliest possible time but the members then in office shall continue in office for the terms for which they were elected or appointed notwithstanding such reapportionment. amended 2011, c.202, s.16; 2017, c.45, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-63 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-63
Contract for program participant.
Status: in_force

5. The contract entered into between a program participant and the authority pursuant to section 2 of this act shall require a program participant to: a. charge for professional services at the usual and customary rate prevailing in the State underserved area, but allow a patient who is unable to pay that charge to pay at a reduced rate or receive care at no charge; b. not discriminate against any patient in the provision of mental health care services on the basis of that person's ability to pay or source of payment; and c. agree not to impose any charge in excess of the limiting fee for a service, as determined by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, to a recipient of benefits under the federal Medicare program established pursuant to Pub.L.89-97 (42 U.S.C. s.1395 et seq.). L.2017, c.126, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18B-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18B / Section 18B-4
Bylaws of the group; trustees; powers.
Status: in_force

4. Bylaws of the group; trustees; powers. a. The bylaws of any school board insurance group shall: (1) Set forth a statement of purposes of the group; (2) Set forth provisions for organization of the group, including governance by a board of trustees; (3) Provide for the delivery of a risk management program in conjunction with any joint self-insurance fund or funds which the board of trustees shall establish. The risk management program shall include, but not be limited to: (a) the perils of liabilities to be insured against; (b) limits of coverage, whether self-insurance, direct insurance purchased from a commercial carrier or reinsurance; (c) the amount of risk to be retained by the fund; (d) the amount of reserves to be established; (e) the proposed method of assessing contributions to be paid by each member of the fund; (f) procedures governing loss adjustment and legal fees; (g) coverage to be purchased from a commercial insurer, if any; (h) reinsurance to be purchased, if any, and the amount of premium therefor; and (i) such other procedures and information as the commissioner may require by rule or regulation; (4) Set forth procedures to enforce the collection of any contributions or payments in default; (5) Set forth membership standards as required in section 3 of P.L.1983, c.108 (C.18A:18B-3); (6) Require that, for each joint self-insurance fund, a contract or contracts of specific and aggregate excess insurance or reinsurance is maintained; (7) Set forth procedures for: (a) Withdrawal from the group and a fund by a member; (b) Termination of the group or fund and disposition of assets; and (c) Determining the obligations, if any, of a member in the event that the group is unable to pay indemnification obligations and expenses payable from a fund administered by it; (8) Require an annual certified audit to be prepared and filed with the commissioner; (9) Require that any joint self-insurance fund or funds be developed and operated in accordance with accepted and sound actuarial practices; (10) Provide that any expenditure of moneys in a fund be in furtherance of the purpose of the fund; (11) Set forth other provisions as desired for operation and governance of the group; (12) Provide for expulsion of a member; and (13) Comply with any requirement established by the commissioner by rule or regulation. b. The bylaws of a group shall provide for governance of the group by a board of trustees selected in accordance with the provisions of the bylaws. The bylaws shall provide for trustee powers and duties and shall include, but not be limited to, the following powers of the board of trustees: (1) To determine and establish contributions and rates, loss reserves, surplus, limits of coverage, limits of excess or reinsurance, coverage documents, dividends and other financial and operating policies of the group or fund; (2) To invest moneys held in trust under any fund in investments which are approved for investment by regulation of the State Investment Council for surplus moneys of the State or, at the discretion of the board, to transfer moneys held in trust under any fund to the Director of the Division of Investment in the Department of the Treasury for investment on behalf of the board in accordance with the standards governing the investment of other funds which are managed under the rules and regulations of the State Investment Council. However, any moneys transferred to the director for investment may not thereafter be withdrawn except upon withdrawal of a member from the group or a fund or termination of the group or a fund or in specific amounts in payment of specific claims, administrative expenses or member dividends upon affidavit of the director or other chief executive officer of the group. In addition to the types of securities in which the joint insurance fund may otherwise invest, a joint insurance fund may invest moneys held in trust under any fund in bonds, notes, and other obligations issued by an agency or corporation of the federal government or a governmental entity established under the laws of this State, provided that the agency, corporation, or governmental entity responsible for the issuance of the bonds, notes, or other obligations is not in default as to the payment of principal or interest upon any of its outstanding obligations, and provided further that the bonds, notes, or other obligations are purchased at fair market value, guaranteed as to interest and principal, and have a credit rating of A3 or higher by Moody's Investor Services, Inc., A- or higher by Standard & Poor's Corporation, and A- or higher by Fitch Ratings, except that two of the three ratings is sufficient and further provided that the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Department of Banking and Insurance, shall promulgate rules and regulations to limit the duration of the long-term investments and to cap these investments at an appropriate percentage of a joint insurance fund's overall investment portfolio. If a rating for the bonds, notes, or other obligations has not been obtained from two of the credit rating agencies, the bonds, notes, or other obligations may be purchased if the agency, corporation, or governmental entity responsible for the issuance meets the minimum rating criteria specified by the previous sentence and if the bond offering has the unconditional guarantee of the agency, corporation, or governmental entity responsible for the issuance; (3) To purchase, acquire, hold, lease, sell and convey real and personal property, all of which property shall be exempt from taxation under chapter 4 of Title 54, Taxation, of the Revised Statutes; (4) To collect and disburse all money due to or payable by the group, or authorize such collection and disbursement; (5) To enter into contracts with other persons or with public bodies of this State for any professional, administrative or other services as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the group or any fund; (6) To purchase and serve as the master policyholders if desired, for any insurance, including excess or reinsurance; (7) To prepare, or cause to be prepared, a risk management program for the joint insurance group; (8) As the need arises, from time to time, to amend the bylaws or risk management program of the fund; except that no such amendment shall take effect until approved in the following manner: (a) The trustees shall file with the commissioner, for his approval: a copy of any amendment to the bylaws of the fund, upon approval by resolution of three-fourths of the member school boards or in such other manner as established by the fund and approved by the commissioner; or any amendment to the risk management program, upon adoption by the trustees. (b) Within 60 days of receipt, the commissioner shall either approve or disapprove any amendment to the bylaws or risk management program. If the commissioner fails to either approve or disapprove the amendment within that 60-day period, the amendment shall be deemed approved; (c) If any amendment is disapproved, the commissioner shall set forth, in writing, the reasons for disapproval. Upon the receipt of the notice of disapproval, the trustee of the affected joint insurance fund may request a public hearing. The public hearing shall be convened by the commissioner in a timely manner; (d) Within 90 days after the effective date of any amendment to the bylaws, a member school board which did not approve the amendment may withdraw from the fund, except that it shall remain liable for its share of any claim or expense incurred by the fund during its period of membership; (9) To do all other things necessary and proper to carry out the purposes for which the group is established. L.1983, c.108, s.3; amended 1992, c.53, s.1; 1995, c.74, s.2; 2018, c.40, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-20
American goods and products to be used where possible.
Status: in_force

18A:18A-20. American goods and products to be used where possible. Each board of education shall provide, in the specifications for all contracts for work for which it will pay any part of the cost or work which by contract it will ultimately own and maintain, that only manufactured and farm products of the United States, wherever available, be used in such work. L.1977, c.114; amended 1999, c.440, s.66.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-65 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-65
Expiration date for contesting validity of proceeding, election
Status: in_force

18A:24-65. No action to contest the validity of any proceeding or election authorizing the issuance of any bonds, held in connection with any such authorization, or the application of the proceeds of any such issue to a purpose other than those for which the bonds were issued, shall be commenced after the expiration of 20 days from the date of the institution of such proceedings or the holding of such election or the action in connection therewith forming the subject matter of such contest. Thereafter, the proceedings shall be conclusively presumed to be due authorization for the issuance of the bonds. L.1967, c.271; amended 1993,c.146,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.24 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.24
Development of school policy for emergency administration of opioid antidotes.
Status: in_force

2. a. Each board of education, board of trustees of a charter school, and chief school administrator of a nonpublic school shall develop a policy, in accordance with guidelines established by the Department of Education pursuant to section 3 of this act, for the emergency administration of an opioid antidote to a student, staff member, or other person who is reasonably believed to be experiencing an opioid overdose. The policy shall: (1) require each school that includes any of the grades nine through 12, and permit any other school, to obtain a standing order for opioid antidotes pursuant to section 4 of the "Overdose Prevention Act," P.L.2013, c.46 (C.24:6J-4), and to maintain a supply of opioid antidotes under the standing order in a secure but unlocked and easily accessible location; and (2) direct the school nurse, or a trained employee designated pursuant to subsection c. of this section, to administer an opioid antidote to any person whom the nurse or trained employee in good faith reasonably believes is experiencing an opioid overdose. b. (1) Opioid antidotes shall be maintained by a school pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of this section in quantities and types deemed adequate by the board of education, board of trustees of a charter school, or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school, in consultation with the Department of Education and the Department of Human Services. (2) The opioid antidotes shall be accessible in the school during regular school hours and during school-sponsored functions that take place in the school or on school grounds adjacent to the school building. A board of education, board of trustees of a charter school, or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school may, in its discretion, make opioid antidotes accessible during school-sponsored functions that take place off school grounds. c. (1) The school nurse shall have the primary responsibility for the emergency administration of an opioid antidote in accordance with a policy developed under this section. The board of education, board of trustees of a charter school, or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school shall designate additional employees of the school district, charter school, or nonpublic school who volunteer to administer an opioid antidote in the event that a person is reasonably believed to be experiencing an opioid overdose when the nurse is not physically present at the scene. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any other person from administering an opioid antidote to a person who is reasonably believed to be experiencing an opioid overdose, if the administration is consistent with the requirements of P.L.2013, c.46 (C.24:6J-1 et al.). (2) In the event that a licensed athletic trainer volunteers to administer an opioid antidote pursuant to this act, it shall not constitute a violation of the "Athletic Training Licensure Act," P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.). d. A policy developed pursuant to this section shall require the transportation of a person reasonably believed to have experienced an overdose to a hospital emergency room by emergency services personnel after the administration of an opioid antidote, even if the person's symptoms appear to have resolved. L.2018, c.106, s.2; amended 2021, c.152, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-89.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-89.5
Student-athlete contracts, public disclosure.
Status: in_force

4. Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, any contract a student-athlete enters into providing compensation to the student-athlete for use of the student-athlete's name, image, or likeness pursuant to section 2 of this act shall not be subject to public disclosure pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), commonly known as the open public records act. L.2025, c.110, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-25.11a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-25.11a
County college authorized to participate in cooperative pricing system.
Status: in_force

2. a. A county college is authorized to be a participating contracting unit in a cooperative pricing system established pursuant to the laws of this State. b. A county college may make purchases and contract for services through the use of a nationally-recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing agreement, including a cooperative purchasing agreement in existence as of the effective date of P.L.2016, c.50 (C.18A:64-63.1 et al.), in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (3) of subsection b. of section 7 of P.L.1996, c.16 (C.52:34-6.2). c. The State Treasurer may promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), which are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section. L.2016, c.50, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-29 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-29
Fingerprinting of students
Status: in_force

The sheriff of each county shall work in conjunction with local law enforcement officials and local boards of education to provide a fingerprint program for the protection of its students. The sheriff shall visit each public school and shall, at the request of a parent or guardian or temporary caretaker, provide each student in any grades from kindergarten through nine with the opportunity to have the student's fingerprints taken as provided in this act. L. 1985, c. 100, s. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-47 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-47
Contracts with accredited schools of veterinary medicine.
Status: in_force

18A:71B-47. Contracts with Accredited Schools of Veterinary Medicine. The authority is hereby authorized to contract with any and all accredited schools of veterinary medicine in the United States for the acceptance of students who are residents of New Jersey for at least 12 months and desire to study veterinary medicine, and to expend annually within the limits of available appropriations such sums as are necessary to accomplish the intent of this act. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61E-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61E / Section 61E-8
Organization, meetings.
Status: in_force

2. The commission shall organize as soon as practicable following the appointment of its members, which shall take place between 30 and 60 days after the issuance of the final report of the Working Group on Safe and Inclusive Learning Environments established pursuant to Executive Order No. 61 of 2019. The commission shall choose a chairperson from among its members and shall appoint a secretary who need not be a member of the commission. The commission shall meet quarterly, at a minimum. L.2019, c.299, s.2; amended 2020, c.104, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-28
Charter limitations on indebtedness inapplicable
Status: in_force

If the charter of any municipality shall limit the amount of indebtedness in such municipality, or by its terms prevent the carrying out of the provisions of this chapter, the charter provisions shall be held not to apply to the issuing of bonds under the provisions of this chapter.
L.1967, c.271.