N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-190 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-190
Authority to enter into agreements for annuity purchases; method of payment; limitations.
Status: in_force

24. The Board of Governors of Rutgers, The State University, the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, the Board of Trustees of Rowan University, the Board of Trustees of Montclair State University, the Board of Trustees of Kean University, and the boards of trustees of State and county colleges, are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with each employee participating in the alternate benefit program whereby the employee agrees to take a reduction in salary with respect to amounts earned after the effective date of such agreement in return for the agreement of the respective institution to use a corresponding amount to purchase an annuity for such employee so as to obtain the benefits afforded under section 403(b) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as amended. Any such agreement shall specify the amount of such reduction, the effective date thereof, and shall be legally binding and irrevocable with respect to amounts earned while the agreement is in effect; provided, however, that such agreement may be terminated after it has been in effect for a period of not less than one year upon notice in writing by either party, and provided further that not more than one such agreement shall be entered into during any taxable year of the employee. For the purposes of this section, any annuity or other contract which meets the requirements of section 403(b) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as amended, may be utilized. The amount of the reduction in salary under any agreement entered into between the institutions and any employee pursuant to this section shall not exceed the limitations set forth in P.L.93-406 (Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974) and Section 415(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as amended for such year. Amounts payable pursuant to this section by an institution on behalf of an employee for a pay period shall be transmitted and credited not later than the fifth business day after the date on which the employee is paid for that pay period. L.1969, c.242, s.24; amended 1981, c.39, s.1; 1994, c.48, s.191; 1999, c.247, s.2; 2012, c.45, s.94; 2017, c.178, s.55; 2021, c.282, s.55
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-10
Funding necessary expenses of council
Status: in_force

10. For the purposes of funding the necessary expenses of the council, the various institutions shall pay the expenses incurred by their respective presidents, and shall appropriate annually such sums for dues as may be assessed by a two-thirds vote of the council. The dues may be made upon a graduated scale based upon a two thirds vote of the council. L.1994,c.48,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:41-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 41 / Section 41-7
Provision of training on school safety, security.
Status: in_force

2. a. A local board of education, chief school administrator of a receiving school, and chief school administrator of a nonpublic school shall ensure that all full-time employees in the district, receiving school, or nonpublic school are provided with training on school safety and security that includes instruction on school security drills. The training shall model the training provided by the New Jersey School Safety Specialist Academy established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2017, c.162 (C.18A:17-43.2), use the drill guide and training materials prepared pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2009, c.178 (C.App.A:9-86), and utilize various formats such as drills, functional exercises, and tabletop exercises. The annual training provided to employees shall be conducted by the district, receiving school, or nonpublic school in consultation with emergency responders, including law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services personnel, in order to identify weaknesses in school safety and security policies and procedures and to increase the effectiveness of emergency responders. b. A local board of education, chief school administrator of a receiving school, and chief school administrator of a nonpublic school shall ensure that individuals employed in the school district, receiving school, or nonpublic school in a substitute capacity are provided with information and training on the district's, receiving school's, or nonpublic school's practices and procedures on school safety and security including instruction on school security drills, evacuation procedures, and emergency response protocols in the school district, receiving school, or nonpublic school and the school building where the individuals are employed. In the event that an individual is employed in a substitute capacity in the district, receiving school, or nonpublic school at the time the school safety and security training is being provided to full-time employees pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the district, receiving school, or nonpublic school shall include the individual in the training. c. A local board of education, chief school administrator of a receiving school, and chief school administrator of a nonpublic school shall provide, to the extent permitted by federal law, to all persons who supervise youth programs that are not sponsored by the school district, receiving school, or nonpublic school, but operate a program in a district, receiving school, or nonpublic school building before or after school hours, on the weekend, or during a period when school is not in session, information on school district, receiving school, or nonpublic school practices and procedures in the event of a school safety or security incident at a school including non-confidential information on evacuation procedures, emergency response protocols, and emergency contact information. The information provided to persons who supervise youth programs pursuant to the provisions of this subsection shall not include student records. It shall be the responsibility of the organization that sponsors the youth program to train the program's employees and volunteers on the school security and emergency procedures in effect in the school building in which the youth program is located. The organization that sponsors the youth program shall file a statement of assurance with the school district superintendent, chief school administrator of the receiving school, or chief school administrator of the nonpublic school that it has complied with the training requirements prior to the district, receiving school, or nonpublic school authorizing the use of the school building. The statement of assurance shall be developed by the Commissioner of Education and shall be filed with the school district, receiving school, or nonpublic school on an annual basis. d. Any information or training provided pursuant to this section shall address the unique needs of students with disabilities in the event of a fire drill, school security drill, or actual emergency situation. An employee subject to the provisions of subsections a. or b. of this section shall be made aware of any anticipated mobility, sensory, medical, social, communication, emotional, regulatory, and decision-making support needs of students in the care of the employee and any supports, modifications, accommodations, and services to be provided to students, as enumerated in their individualized education programs, individualized health care plans, 504 plans, or service plans pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2023, c.212 (C.18A:46-2.15). e. As used in this section, "receiving school" means an educational services commission, jointure commission, regional day school, county special services school district, the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf, approved private school for students with disabilities, and public college-operated programs for students with disabilities. L.2009, c.178, s.2; amended 2016, c.80, s.3; 2019, c.480; 2023, c.212, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-25
Governance of contract claims and suits.
Status: in_force

25. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of the "New Jersey Contractual Liability Act" (N.J.S.59:13-1 et seq.) to the contrary, contract claims and suits against the university shall be governed by that act. L.2021, c.282, s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14
Uniform system of bookkeeping for school districts
Status: in_force

18A:4-14. The State Board shall prescribe a uniform system of double entry bookkeeping which is consistent with the generally accepted accounting principles established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and which is consistent with the financial accounting terminology and classifications established by the National Center for Education Statistics for use in all school districts and compel the maintenance and use of the same. L.1967, c.271; Amended 1987,c.165,s.1; 1989,c.266,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:27-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 27 / Section 27-4
Power of boards of education to make rules governing employment of teacher, etc.; employment thereunder
Status: in_force

Each board of education may make rules, not inconsistent with the provisions of this title, governing the employment, terms and tenure of employment, promotion and dismissal, and salaries and time and mode of payment thereof of teaching staff members for the district, and may from time to time change, amend or repeal the same, and the employment of any person in any such capacity and his rights and duties with respect to such employment shall be dependent upon and governed by the rules in force with reference thereto.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-41.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-41.3
Written policy for school district concerning prevention, treatment of sports-related head injuries.
Status: in_force

3. a. Each school district shall develop a written policy concerning the prevention and treatment of sports-related concussions and other head injuries among student-athletes and cheerleaders. The policy shall include, but need not be limited to, the procedure to be followed when it is suspected that a student-athlete or cheerleader has sustained a concussion or other head injury. When developing the district policy, a school district shall review the model policy established by the Commissioner of Education pursuant to subsection b. of this section, the policies established by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the recommendations made by the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey Concussion in Sports Steering Committee, the Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey, and other organizations with expertise in the area of preventing or treating sports-related concussions and other head injuries among student-athletes and cheerleaders. Each school district shall implement the policy by the 2011-2012 school year. The policy shall be reviewed annually, and updated as necessary, by the district to ensure that it reflects the most current information available on the prevention, risk, and treatment of sports-related concussions and other head injuries. b. To assist school districts in developing policies concerning the prevention and treatment of sports-related concussions and other head injuries among student-athletes and cheerleaders, the Commissioner of Education shall develop a model policy applicable to grades kindergarten through 12. This model policy shall be issued no later than March 31, 2011. L.2010, c.94, s.3; amended 2011, c.168, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-70 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-70
Determination as to whether district is spending above or below adequacy.
Status: in_force

1. For the purpose of determining whether a school district or county vocational school district is spending above or below adequacy, the commissioner shall compare the sum from the prebudget year its equalization aid calculated pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-53), special education categorical aid as calculated pursuant to section 13 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-55), security categorical aid as calculated pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-56), and the general fund tax levy with the district's adequacy budget, as calculated pursuant to section 9 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-51), special education categorical aid as calculated pursuant to section 13 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-55), and security categorical aid as calculated pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-56). L.2018, c.67, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-30 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-30
Participation by institutions of higher education.
Status: in_force

18A:71B-30. Participation by Institutions of Higher Education. a. The State Treasurer, in consultation with the commission, shall also provide for additional financial incentives to be provided to holders of Garden State Savings Bonds to encourage the enrollment of students at institutions of higher education located in the State of New Jersey. These financial incentives shall be in such forms as determined by the State Treasurer in consultation with issuing officials at the time of the authorization of the Garden State Savings Bonds and shall at a minimum provide that each participating institution shall guarantee that the value of Garden State Savings Bonds redeemed for the purposes of the payment of tuition, fees, and other educational costs at the institution, shall, at the time of matriculation of the student, be increased by not less than six percent of the face value of the bonds at the time of redemption. Two percent of the incentive amount shall be paid by the State, and four percent by participating institutions. b. Every public institution of higher education in New Jersey shall participate in the financial incentive program. Independent institutions of higher education in New Jersey may elect to participate in the program. Each independent institution which elects to participate shall enter into a contract with the Department of the Treasury which shall, at a minimum, define the terms of participation and establish conditions under which an institution may withdraw from the program. Any independent institution that withdraws from the program shall guarantee to provide the financial incentives in effect for all bonds purchased during the period in which the institution was a participant in the program. c. The original purchaser and any member of the immediate family of the original purchaser of a Garden State Savings Bond shall be eligible for the financial incentive program established pursuant to this section. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71A-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71A / Section 71A-9
Further powers of the authority.
Status: in_force

18A:71A-9. Further Powers of the Authority. The authority shall have the following powers to: a. further access to postsecondary education, whether by loans, grants, scholarships, savings programs, or other means as approved by the Legislature to meet the expenses of postsecondary education; b. make, assist in the placing of federally guaranteed student loans, service or otherwise provide such loans: (1) to persons who are residents of this State or who reside outside this State who are attending and are in good standing in, or who plan to attend, any eligible institution located in this State or elsewhere; or (2) to parents of persons meeting the requirements set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection, in order to assist them in meeting the expenses of postsecondary education; c. guarantee the loans in subsection b. of this section upon such terms and conditions as the authority may prescribe; provided that the amounts may not exceed the annual and aggregate amounts authorized under 20 U.S.C.s.1071 et seq.; d. buy and sell approved notes evidencing loans made under this act, and to buy and sell participations in approved notes made pursuant to this act, either by buying and selling directly or by establishing a separate entity which will serve as a secondary market for student loans under the oversight of the authority, which entity shall take action and adopt rules subject to the approval of the authority; e. be the State guaranty agency for the State of New Jersey and engage in programs which state guaranty agencies are authorized to participate in pursuant to 20 U.S.C. s.1071 et seq.; f. be the lead State agency in coordination with the commission in determining policy on student assistance issues; g. assist students who are parties to loans made, funded, or guaranteed under this act to qualify for federal interest subsidy, special allowance, loan forgiveness or other applicable benefits; h. establish a separate entity or utilize established agencies to administer loan programs, which entity or agencies shall administer authority loan programs and adopt rules subject to the approval of the authority. Loans made by the entity or agencies shall be subject to the same criteria as to amount, interest and payment as are other loans authorized under this act, and shall be given to students who are eligible for loans under the terms and conditions of the law but have been unable to secure them; i. be an agency of communication with departments and agencies of the United States on the availability of grants or loans to this State for purposes related to or similar to those set forth in this act; j. request and receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or agency of the State or any subdivision thereof the assistance and data necessary to properly carry out its powers, duties and functions; k. make and service loans to eligible borrowers through State loan programs established by law; l. administer loan redemption and related fellowship programs established by law; m. administer and coordinate grant, scholarship and tuition aid programs as established by law; n. be the primary State agency for the administration of non-campus based federal grant and scholarship programs for students seeking to meet the expenses of postsecondary education; o. inform the public of financial aid programs to meet the expenses of postsecondary education; p. perform audit and review functions, including federally mandated lender and school reviews, campus level State student financial aid program reviews and State-mandated annual internal control reviews; and q. assist the Attorney General in the investigation of alleged violations of all criminal statutes related to fraud or a breach of fiduciary obligations committed by any person who has obtained or aided and abetted in obtaining loans, loan guarantees, scholarships, and grants or other moneys from this authority; and to work in conjunction with the appropriate prosecuting authorities in the prosecution of cases where it is determined that evidence of criminal activity exists. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:30-3.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 30 / Section 30-3.5
Payment for accumulated sick leave by board of education.
Status: in_force

44. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a board of education, or an agency or instrumentality thereof, shall not pay supplemental compensation to any officer or employee for accumulated unused sick leave in an amount in excess of $15,000, except that an officer or employee who: (1) on the effective date of P.L.2007, c.92 (C.43:15C-1 et al.), or upon the expiration of a collective negotiations agreement or contract of employment applicable to that officer or employee in effect on that date has accrued supplemental compensation based upon accumulated unused sick leave shall, upon retirement, be eligible to receive for any unused leave not more than the amount so accumulated or not more than $15,000, whichever is greater; or (2) becomes an officer or employee after the effective date of P.L.2007, c.92 (C.43:15C-1 et al.) and has previously accrued supplemental compensation based upon accumulated unused sick leave shall, upon retirement, be eligible to receive for any unused leave not more than the amount so previously accumulated or not more than $15,000, whichever is greater. Supplemental compensation shall be payable only at the time of retirement from a State-administered or locally-administered retirement system based on the leave credited on the date of retirement. As used in this section, "officer or employee" means an elected official; or a person appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, or appointed by the Governor to serve at the pleasure of the Governor only during his or her term of office; or a person appointed by an elected public official or elected governing body of the political subdivision, with the specific consent or approval of the elected governing body of the political subdivision that is substantially similar in nature to the advice and consent of the Senate for appointments by the Governor of the State as that similarity is determined by the elected governing body and set forth in an adopted resolution, pursuant to guidelines or policy that shall be established by the Department of Education, but not including a person who is employed or appointed in the regular or normal course of employment or appointment procedures and consented to or approved in a general or routine manner appropriate for and followed by the political subdivision, or the agency or instrumentality thereof. L.2007, c.92, s.44.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-4.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-4.5
Committee, established, standards, review.
Status: in_force

2. The Department of Education shall convene a committee comprised of educators, the majority of which shall include certified school library media specialists, as well as teaching staff members across a broad spectrum of subject areas, to develop New Jersey Student Learning Standards in information literacy. The committee shall engage experts to review the standards it develops. L.2022, c.138, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.33 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.33
Certification of annual debt service; conclusiveness of entitlement to benefits of act
Status: in_force

Within 10 days after issuance of any bonds or notes entitled to the benefits of this act, the chief financial officer of the school district, municipality or county issuing such bonds or notes shall certify to the Commissioner of Education the exact amount payable on account of debt service (interest and principal) on such bonds or notes in each year and the name and address of the paying agent or paying agents for such bonds or notes. The Commissioner of Education shall thereupon verify said amounts and certify the same to the State Treasurer together with the name and address of the paying agent or paying agents for such bonds or notes. The certification by the Commissioner of Education as to amount payable in any year for debt service (principal and interest) on such bonds or notes shall be fully conclusive as to such bonds or notes from and after the time of issuance of such bonds or notes, notwithstanding any irregularity, omission or failure as to compliance with any of the provisions of this act with respect to such bonds or notes, provided that such bonds or notes contain a recital to the effect that they are entitled to the benefits of the provisions of this act, and all persons shall be forever estopped from denying that such bonds or notes are entitled to the benefits of the provisions of this act. L.1978, c. 74, s. 12, eff. July 13, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-51 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-51
"Higher Education Facilities Trust Fund."
Status: in_force

3. There is created within the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:72A-1 et seq., the "Higher Education Facilities Trust Fund," hereinafter referred to as the "trust fund." The trust fund shall be maintained as a separate account and administered by the authority to carry out the provisions of this act. The trust fund shall consist of: a. moneys received from the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1993, c.375 (C.18A:72A-57) and an annual appropriation in an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds or notes; b. all moneys appropriated by the State for the purposes of the trust fund; and c. all interest and investment earnings received on moneys in the trust fund. L.1993, c.375, s.3; amended 2017, c.98, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-24 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-24
Course or training for prospective teachers relative to child abuse.
Status: in_force

1. a. Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, all candidates for teaching certification who have completed an educator preparation program at a commissioner-approved educator preparation program provider shall have satisfactorily completed a course or training that includes the recognition of, and the requirement to report, child abuse including sexual abuse. b. All commissioner-approved educator preparation program providers shall review and update their educator preparation programs to implement the requirements of this section and submit the revisions to the Department of Education for approval. L.2019, c.109, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-33b — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-33b
Public library, material curation policy.
Status: in_force

9. a. In addition to the duties prescribed in section 18 of P.L.1969, c.158 (C.18A:73-33), the State Librarian, in consultation with the New Jersey Library Association, shall establish a model policy on the curation of library material within a public library. The purpose of the curation policy is to: provide standards for the curation of library material; establish criteria for the removal of existing library material or library material selected for inclusion in the public library; and provide protection against attempts to censor library material. b. The model policy shall, at a minimum: (1) recognize that public libraries serve as centers for voluntary inquiry and the dissemination of information and ideas; (2) promote the free expression and free access to ideas by residents by prohibiting the censorship of library material; (3) acknowledge that library material shall not be removed from a public library because of the origin, background, or views of the library material or those contributing to its creation; (4) recognize that library material should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people and should present diverse points of view in the collection as a whole; (5) acknowledge that a librarian is professionally trained to curate and develop collections that provide residents with access to the widest array of library material available to the public library; and (6) establish a procedure for a librarian to review library material within a public library on an ongoing basis, which shall include, but not be limited to: the library material's relevance; the condition of the library material; the availability of duplicates; the availability of more recent material; and the continued demand for the library material. c. The model policy shall be updated as the State Librarian and New Jersey Library Association deem necessary. d. A governing body of a public library shall adopt the model policy established pursuant to this section. If a public library has a policy that complies with the requirements of subsection b. of this section as of the effective date of this act, the library shall not be required to take further action. e. The governing body of a public library, in consultation with staff members of a public library, including a librarian employed by a public library, shall have discretion in selecting, purchasing, or acquiring library material for inclusion in the public library. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a governing body of a public library to purchase, or otherwise acquire, library material for a public library. L.2024, c.96, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-34 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-34
School year
Status: in_force

The school year for a county special services school district shall begin on July 1 and end June 30. L.1971, c. 271, s. 6, eff. July 27, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-13
Teaching staff, employees and administrative officers other than president; rights and privileges.
Status: in_force

The teaching staff employees and administrative officers other than the president of the county college are hereby held to possess all the rights and privileges of teachers employed by local boards of education. The president and teaching staff members shall be eligible for membership in the teachers' pension and annuity fund. For the benefit of its other officers and employees, the county college, as a public agency, may elect to participate in the public employees' retirement system.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-1
Administration by the authority.
Status: in_force

18A:71C-1. Administration by the authority. It shall be the duty of the authority to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program for this State. The authority shall adopt rules and regulations, and prescribe and provide appropriate forms for application as may be necessary or appropriate for administering the programs of a State guaranty agency, pursuant to 20 U.S.C.s.1071 et seq. As used in this act: "Federal Family Education Loan" (FFEL) program means the programs of the United States government making low interest loans available to students or parents of students to pay for their cost of attending post-secondary institutions established pursuant to 20 U.S.C.s.1071. "Federal loan" or "FFEL Loan" means any loan made under the FFEL program. "Guaranty agency" means any State agency or not-for-profit corporation which has entered into an agreement with the United States Secretary of Education to guarantee loans made under the FFEL program and which guarantees loans to eligible residents and nonresidents of this State. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71-37 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71 / Section 71-37
Period of assistance.
Status: in_force

No person shall be eligible for educational opportunity assistance pursuant to this act for more than six years, or for such other period of time as may be determined by the board to be necessary for the completion of an organized course of study. Each opportunity grant awarded pursuant to this act shall remain in effect only so long as the recipient thereof achieves academic progress to the satisfaction of the board and demonstrates continued eligibility pursuant to the provisions of this act. L.1968,c.142,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-93 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-93
Nullification of redemption contract.
Status: in_force

7. a. A program participant who has entered into a redemption contract with the authority may nullify that contract by submitting written notification to the authority and assuming full responsibility for repayment of the full amount of the participant's loan or that portion of the loan that has not been redeemed by the State in return for partial fulfillment of the contract. b. In the case of a program participant's death or total or permanent disability, the authority shall nullify the service obligation of the participant, thereby terminating the participant's service obligation; or where continued enforcement of the contract may result in extreme hardship, the authority may nullify or suspend the participant's service obligation. L.2005,c.157,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-24 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-24
Hearings before commissioner; presentation of facts
Status: in_force

Testimony as to the facts involved in any controversy or dispute in which the commissioner has jurisdiction shall, if so required by the commissioner, be presented by the parties in the form of written statements verified by oath and accompanied by certified copies of all official documents, and the original or verified copies of all other documents, necessary to a full understanding of the questions involved.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-97 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-97
Members; selection; reimbursement of expenses; term of office; vacancies; removal
Status: in_force

The board of directors shall be selected through procedures established by the board of directors and shall consist of 21 members. Members of the board of directors shall be selected as follows: a. Twelve teaching staff members to be selected from each of the following categories: (1) special education teacher; (2) vocational education teacher; (3) K-2 teacher; (4) 3-5 teacher; (5) 6-8 teacher; (6) 9-12 teacher; (7) pupil personnel staff; (8) elementary principal; (9) secondary principal; (10) curriculum supervisor; (11) superintendent of schools; (12) business manager/board secretary. The selection of teaching staff members from categories 1 through 6 shall be made from a list of nominees provided by their respective county professional organizations representing local associations dealing with terms and conditions of employment. No one who is not a member of such an organization shall be excluded from consideration for such a list. The selection of teaching staff members from categories 7 through 12 shall be made from a list of nominees provided by their respective county professional organizations; b. Two parents; c. Two representatives of a nonprofit, nonpublic school; d. One representative of higher education; e. Two members of local boards of education; f. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.[1983], c. [186] ); g. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.[1983], c. [186] ); h. One representative of business and industry; and i. One student representative. Members of the board of directors shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses. The terms of office of the members shall be for 3 years beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30, except that of the members first appointed, seven shall be appointed for terms of 1 year; seven for terms of 2 years and seven for terms of 3 years. Each member shall serve until his successor shall have been appointed and vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments for the remainder of the unexpired terms. No member shall serve more than two successive terms. No member of the board of directors shall be interested directly or indirectly in any contract with or claim against the board. Whenever a member of the board of directors shall cease to be a bona fide resident of or an employee of an agency or firm located within the State his or her membership on the board shall immediately cease, and any member who fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the board without good cause may be removed by it. L.1978, c. 58, s. 3, eff. June 29, 1978. Amended by L.1983, c. 186, s. 6, eff. July 1, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:19-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-4
Audit of claims; warrants for payments; exemptions.
Status: in_force

18A:19-4. a. All claims and demands against the board of education, except those which are to be paid from funds derived from athletic events or other activities of pupil organizations, shall, unless otherwise provided by resolution of the board of education, be examined, audited, and certified in writing by the secretary and presented by the secretary to the board of education for its approval at a regularly called meeting, and if found to be correct, shall be ordered paid by the board of education, whereupon the secretary and the president of the board of education and the chief school administrator shall issue and sign a warrant in payment therefor. In a district which has a treasurer of school moneys, the secretary thereupon shall forward the warrant to the treasurer of school moneys. b. The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall not apply to payments made by a board of education for the provision of: (1) telecommunications or basic cable service provided by a telecommunications or cable television company under the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities; (2) electric, gas, water, or sewer utility service provided by a public utility, as that term is defined pursuant to R.S.48:2-13, that is regulated by the Board of Public Utilities pursuant to Title 48 of the Revised Statutes; or (3) a service that is provided under a contract between a public utility, as that term is defined pursuant to R.S.48:2-13, and a board of education that is approved by the Board of Public Utilities under which rates for service are controlled by the terms of the contract. amended 1979, c.98, s.2; 1981, c.174, s.12; 1982, c.196, s.3; 2010, c.39, s.16; 2015, c.177, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-25.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-25.5
Exceptions to requirement for advertising.
Status: in_force

5. Any purchase, contract or agreement of the character described in section 4 may be made, negotiated or awarded by the county college by resolution at a public meeting of its board of trustees without public advertising for bids or bidding therefor if: a. The subject matter thereof consists of: (1) Professional services; or (2) Extraordinary unspecifiable services and products which cannot reasonably be described by written specifications, subject however, to procedures consistent with open public bidding whenever possible; or (3) Materials or supplies which are not available from more than one potential bidder, including without limitation materials or supplies which are patented or copyrighted; or (4) The doing of any work by employees of the county college; or (5) The printing of all legal notices and legal briefs, records and appendices to be used in any legal proceeding to which the county college may be a party; or (6) Textbooks, copyrighted materials, student produced publications and services incidental thereto, library materials including without limitation books, periodicals, newspapers, documents, pamphlets, photographs, reproductions, microfilms, pictorial or graphic works, musical scores, maps, charts, globes, sound recordings, slides, films, filmstrips, video and magnetic tapes, other printed or published matter and audiovisual and other materials of a similar nature, necessary binding or rebinding of library materials and specialized library services; or (7) Food supplies and services including food supplies and management contracts for student centers, dining rooms and cafeterias; or (8) The supplying of any product or the rendering of any service by the public utility which is subject to the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities, in accordance with tariffs and schedules of charges made, charged and exacted, filed with said board; or (9) Equipment repair service if in the nature of an extraordinary unspecifiable service and necessary parts furnished in connection with such services; or (10) Specialized machinery or equipment of a technical nature which will not reasonably permit the drawing of specifications, and the procurement thereof without advertising is in the public interest; or (11) Insurance, including the purchase of insurance coverage and consulting services, which exceptions shall be in accordance with the requirements for extraordinary unspecifiable services; or (12) Publishing of legal notices in newspapers, as required by law; or (13) The acquisition of artifacts or other items of unique intrinsic, artistic or historic character; or (14) The collection of amounts due on student loans, including without limitation loans guaranteed by or made with funds of the United States of America; or (15) Professional consulting services; or (16) Entertainment, including without limitation theatrical presentations, band and other concerts, movies and other audiovisual productions; or (17) Contracts employing funds created by student activities fees charged to students or otherwise raised by students, not under the direct control of the college and expended by student organizations; or (18) Printing, including without limitation catalogs, yearbooks and course announcements; or (19) Providing goods or services for the use, support or maintenance of proprietary computer hardware, software peripherals and system development for the hardware; or (20) Personnel recruitment and advertising, including without limitation advertising seeking student enrollment; or (21) Educational supplies, books, articles of clothing and other miscellaneous articles purchased by a county college bookstore, or by a service or management company under contract with a county college to operate a county college book store for resale to college students and employees; or (22) Purchase or rental of graduation caps and gowns and award certificates or plaques; or (23) Expenses for travel or conferences; or (24) Items available from vendors at costs below State contract pricing for the same product or service, which meets or exceeds the State contract terms or conditions. b. It is to be made or entered into with the United States of America, the State of New Jersey, a county or municipality or any board, body, or officer, agency or authority or any other state or subdivision thereof. c. The county college has advertised for bids pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1982, c.189 (C.18A:64A-25.4) on two occasions and (i) has received no bids on both occasions in response to its advertisement, or (ii) has rejected such bids on two occasions because the county college has determined that they are not reasonable as to price, on the basis of cost estimates prepared for or by the county college prior to the advertising therefor, or have not been independently arrived at in open competition, or (iii) on one occasion no bids were received pursuant to (i) and on one occasion all bids were rejected pursuant to (ii), in whatever sequence; any such contract or agreement may then be negotiated by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the authorized membership of the board of trustees authorizing such contract or agreement; provided, however, that: (1) A reasonable effort is made by the contracting agent to determine that the same or equivalent materials or supplies at a cost which is lower than the negotiated price are not available from any agency or authority of the United States, the State of New Jersey or from the county in which the county college is located, or any municipality in close proximity to the county college; (2) The terms, conditions, restrictions and specifications set forth in the negotiated contract or agreement are not substantially different from those which were the subject of competitive bidding pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1982, c.189 (C.18A:64A-25.4); and (3) Any relevant amendment or modification of any of the terms, conditions, restrictions and specifications, which were the subject of competitive bidding pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1982, c.189 (C.18A:64A-25.4), shall be stated in the resolution awarding such contract or agreement; provided, further, however, that if on the second occasion the bids received are rejected as unreasonable as to price, the county college shall notify each responsible bidder submitting bids on the second occasion of its intention to negotiate and afford each such bidder a reasonable opportunity to negotiate, but the county college shall not award such contract or agreement unless the negotiated price is lower than the lowest rejected bid price submitted on the second occasion by a responsible bidder, is the lowest negotiated price offered by any responsible vendor, and is a reasonable price for such work, materials, supplies or services. Whenever a county college shall determine that a bid was not arrived at independently in open competition pursuant to subsection c. (ii) of this section, it shall thereupon notify the county prosecutor of the county in which the county college is located and the Attorney General of the facts upon which its determination is based and, when appropriate, it may institute appropriate proceedings in any State or federal court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of any State or federal antitrust law or laws relating to the unlawful restraint of trade. L.1982,c.189,s.5; amended 1984, c.241, s.3; 1994, c.48, s.142; 2001, c.281, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-9
Controversies, disputes arising under school laws; jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

18A:6-9. The commissioner shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine, without cost to the parties, all controversies and disputes arising under the school laws, excepting those governing higher education, or under the rules of the State board or of the commissioner. For the purposes of this Title, controversies and disputes concerning the conduct of school elections shall not be deemed to arise under the school laws. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, an arbitrator shall hear and make a final determination on a controversy and dispute arising under subarticle B of article 2 of chapter 6 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes (C.18A:6-10 et seq.). amended 1995, c.278, s.24; 2012, c.26, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-25
Guarantee certificate.
Status: in_force

18A:18A-25. Guarantee certificate. When a surety company bond is required in the advertisement or specifications for a contract, every board of education shall require from any bidder submitting a bid in accordance with plans, specifications and advertisements, as provided for by law, a certificate from a surety company stating that it will provide the contractor with a bond in such sum as is required in the advertisement or in the specifications. This certificate shall be obtained for a bond-- a. For the faithful performance of all provisions of the specifications or for all matters which may be contained in the notice to bidders, relating to the performance of the contract; including the guarantees required under article 12 of chapter 44 of Title 2A of the New Jersey Statutes; and b. If any be required, for a guarantee bond for the faithful performance of the contract provisions relating to the repair and maintenance of any work, project or facility and its appurtenances and keeping the same in good and serviceable condition during the term of the bond as provided for in the notice to bidders or in the specifications; or c. In such other form as may be provided in the notice to bidders or in the specifications. If a bidder desires to offer the bond of an individual instead of that of a surety company, the bidder shall submit with the bid a certificate signed by such individual similar to that required of a surety company. The board of education may reject any such bid if it is not satisfied with the sufficiency of the individual surety offered. L.1977, c.114; amended 1999, c.440, s.70.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-11.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-11.1
List of agencies providing cooperative transportation services; provision of transportation for certain pupils.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Commissioner of Education shall identify and publish a list of local school boards of education, educational services commissions, county special services school districts, and any other established agencies providing cooperative transportation services. b. Any school district responsible for the transportation of pupils to and from a school, other than a local district school, pursuant to N.J.S.18A:39-1 which transports pupils to a county vocational school and pupils classified pursuant to chapter 46 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes shall utilize one of the agencies identified by the commissioner for the transportation of the pupils. Transportation by one of the agencies shall not be required when the local district can provide transportation at a lower cost than those agencies, or the transportation to be provided by one of the agencies does not fall within the policies of the resident school district regarding length of ride and assignment of students to a route based on student age or classification. c. (1) A board of education shall bid or coordinate nonpublic school transportation services with another school district or a cooperative transportation services agency in accordance with criteria established by the commissioner. (2) Any school district which has in the prior year provided payments in lieu of transportation for any nonpublic school pupil pursuant to N.J.S.18A:39-1, or which cannot provide transportation in the ensuing school year in accordance with the commissioner's criteria, shall attempt to provide transportation through an agency identified by the commissioner prior to determining to pay aid in lieu of transportation. The school district shall provide to the agency any unique limitations or restrictions of the required transportation. If the costs to provide transportation by the agency identified by the commissioner are less than the in-lieu-of payments, the agency shall provide transportation. The school district shall make the determination on the manner in which transportation services shall be provided and shall notify the nonpublic school and the parent or guardian of the nonpublic school pupil by August 1 prior to the beginning of the school year. For the purposes of this subsection, "costs to provide transportation" shall not include any administrative fee charged by the agency. If the sum of the costs to provide transportation plus any administrative fee charged by the agency exceeds on a per pupil basis the maximum amount for nonpublic school transportation established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1981, c.57 (C.18A:39-1a), the board of education may apply to the commissioner for that portion which exceeds the maximum amount. d. The county superintendents shall: (1) assist local boards of education and the chief school administrators of nonpublic schools in coordinating the calendars and schedules of the public and nonpublic schools to facilitate the coordination of transportation of pupils to and from school in their respective county: (2) arbitrate any disputes between local boards of education and the chief school administrators of nonpublic schools regarding pupil transportation; and (3) convene a meeting, at least once a year, of representatives of all public and nonpublic schools in the county to discuss issues related to pupil transportation. L.1997,c.53,s.1; amended 2001, c.65, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-1.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-1.2
Rules.
Status: in_force

2. The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the provisions of this act. The rules shall include family crisis situations, other than those listed in section 1 of this act, which shall permit a child to remain enrolled in the school district. L.2013, c.231, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-1.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-1.3
Verification of eligibility for enrollment in district.
Status: in_force

1. a. In the case of a dispute between a school district and the parents or guardians of a student in regard to a student's eligibility to enroll in the district or to remain enrolled in the district pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.18A:38-1, the school district may request from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission the parent or guardian's name and address for use in verifying a student's eligibility for enrollment in the school district. b. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall disclose to a school district the information requested pursuant to subsection a. of this section in accordance with procedures established by the commission. c. A school district shall not condition enrollment in the district on immigration status or on the fact that the commission does not have the name or address of the parent or guardian on file. L.2015, c.161, s.1; amended 2019, c.310, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-24.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-24.1
Sharing of superintendent, school business administrator; procedure
Status: in_force

4. The boards of education of two or more school districts may share a superintendent or a school business administrator, or both. A shared superintendent or business administrator shall be subject to the same rules governing eligibility for employment as are superintendents or business administrators of a single district. The decision to share a school business administrator shall be made jointly by the boards of education of the districts, in consultation with the superintendents of the respective districts, subject to the final approval of the Commissioner of Education. The decision to share a superintendent shall be made jointly by the boards of education of the districts, subject to the final approval of the Commissioner of Education. The procedure shall be as follows: a. Should two or more districts, after careful study and opportunity for community input, decide to share a superintendent or school business administrator, the districts shall mutually prepare a report for submission to the county superintendent or county superintendents if the districts are in different counties. The report shall outline the anticipated advantages to the districts and the feasibility of a shared arrangement. The report shall set forth a plan explaining how the shared arrangement will operate, and shall also address such items as community support for the arrangement, effect on services to the respective districts, division of the superintendent's or business administrator's time between the districts, availability of administrative backup, likelihood of situations creating conflict of interest, and financial advantages of the arrangement. b. The county superintendent or superintendents shall review the plan and forward a recommendation to the Commissioner of Education who shall approve or disapprove the plan. L.1996,c.111,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-31.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-31.7
Regulations.
Status: in_force

4. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act. L.2019, c.62, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-30 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-30
Schools, grades six through 12, direct access, menstrual products, free of charge; Department of Education, Department of Health, review, assess, recommendations.
Status: in_force

2. a. As used in this section, "menstrual products" mean tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle. b. A school district shall ensure that students in each school educating students in grades six through 12, or any combination thereof, have direct access to menstrual products in at least 50 percent of female and gender-neutral school bathrooms, if applicable, free of charge. c. Any costs incurred by a school district in providing an adequate supply of menstrual products to meet the needs of its students shall be borne by the State. d. The Department of Education, in conjunction with the Department of Health, shall periodically review and assess whether the provision of free menstrual products pursuant to this act meets the needs of menstruating students, and, if necessary, shall make recommendations regarding the expansion of access to menstrual products to students in grades below grade six. L.2023, c.147, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.22
Avoidance of IV drug use stressed.
Status: in_force

4. In addition, any course, program or material concerning methods for the prevention of HIV/AIDS shall stress the importance of avoiding intravenous drug use. L.2001,c.303,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64E-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64E / Section 64E-15
Declaration of public policy
Status: in_force

4. It is declared to be the public policy of the State that the university shall be given a high degree of self-government and that the governance and conduct of the university shall be free of partisanship. L.1995,c.400,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-4
Withholding salaries and expenses.
Status: in_force

18A:7-4. The commissioner shall, subject to appeal to the State board, cause to be withheld the orders for the payment of the salary and expenses of any executive county superintendent, who shall fail to perform faithfully all of the duties imposed upon him by this chapter or by the rules of the State board, until he shall have performed all of such duties. Amended 2007, c.63, s.45.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-93 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-93
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

8. The Commissioner of Banking and Insurance shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). The rules and regulations shall include, but not be limited to, the establishment, operation, modification and dissolution of a public college joint liability fund established pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2010, c.99 (C.18A:64-86 et seq.). L.2010, c.99, s.8; amended 2023, c.65, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-8
Interest of school officers, etc., in sale of textbooks or supplies; royalties
Status: in_force

No person officially connected with, or employed in, the public school system of this state or in any state educational institution shall be an agent for, or be in any way pecuniarily or beneficially interested in, or receive any compensation or reward of any kind for, the sale of any textbooks, school apparatus or supplies of any kind, for use in the school district or in the state educational institution with which he is connected or by which he is employed or within the state or part thereof over which his jurisdiction extends, upon penalty of removal from office or of revocation of his certificate to teach or to administer, direct or supervise the teaching, instruction or educational guidance of pupils in the public schools, but the prohibition of this section shall not prevent any person from receiving royalties upon the sale of any textbook of which he is the author.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-73 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-73
Findings, declarations relative to facilities improvements at institutions of higher education.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Higher education plays a vital role in the economic development of the nation and the State by providing education and training for the work force of the future, by advancing knowledge and technology through research, and by providing lifelong learning opportunities for all citizens. b. New Jersey has made a significant investment in its public and private institutions of higher education, and that investment must be protected to insure the continuing availability of affordable, accessible, and excellent higher educational opportunities within the State. c. If New Jersey is to continue the expansion of its economic development through an adequately trained work force that retains and attracts industry to the State, the facilities and technology infrastructure at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education must be preserved and enhanced. d. In order for New Jersey students and businesses to be competitive with their peers in today's global and technological society, the public and private sectors must continually take steps to preserve and enhance the facilities and technology at our colleges and universities. To do otherwise would result in the loss of potential students to more technologically advanced and well-developed and maintained institutions in other states. e. In order to support the State's economy and preserve and enhance our higher education system, the State recently provided additional funds to capital needs at the two-year public colleges. There remains, however, a crucial need to provide additional funds to renew, renovate, improve, expand, construct, and reconstruct facilities and technology infrastructure at New Jersey's four-year public and private institutions of higher education. L.1999,c.217,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-54 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-54
Board of governors; members; terms; reimbursement for expenses
Status: in_force

The board of governors shall consist of not less than 21 nor more than 30 members, including the president of the college, who shall be ex officio without vote, three alumni trustees nominated by the alumni association, three county residents, who are not freeholders, nominated by the board of chosen freeholders, and, at its option, one freeholder nominated by the board of chosen freeholders from among its members. The board of governors shall have the authority to appoint all other members. The members of the present board of trustees serving on the effective date of this act shall continue to serve the college as members of the board of governors for the remainder of their present terms of office. Except for the president of the college, who shall serve as a member only during his term of office, a member shall serve for a term of 3 years beginning July 1 of any year and expiring on June 30, 3 years thereafter or for the remainder of the unexpired term to which he may be elected. Terms of office shall be arranged so that one-third of the terms expire in each calendar year. No two alumni trustees shall serve terms expiring in the same year. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses. L.1982, c. 42, s. 5, eff. July 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-37 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-37
Early retirement.
Status: in_force

18A:66-37. Should a member resign after having established 25 years of creditable service before reaching age 60, or before reaching the age of 62 if the person became a member of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2008, c.89, or after having established 30 years of creditable service before reaching the age of 65 if the person became a member of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2011, c.78, the member may elect "early retirement," provided, that such election is communicated by such member to the retirement system by filing a written application, duly attested, stating at what time subsequent to the execution and filing thereof the member desires to be retired. The member shall receive, in lieu of the payment provided in N.J.S.18A:66-34, an annuity which is the actuarial equivalent of the member's accumulated deductions and a pension in the amount which, when added to the member's annuity, will provide a total retirement allowance of 1/64 of the member's final compensation for each year of service credited as class A service and 1/55 of the member's final compensation for each year of service credited as class B service, or for a person who becomes a member of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.1 1/60 of final compensation for each year of service credited as class B service, calculated in accordance with N.J.S.18A:66-44, reduced: (a) by 1/4 of 1% for each month that the member lacks of being age 55; or (b) for a person who becomes a member of the retirement system on or after July 1, 2007, by 1/4 of 1% for each month that the member lacks of being age 55 and by 1/12 of 1% for each month that the member lacks of being age 60 but over age 55; (c) for a person who becomes a member of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2008, c.89, by 1/4 of 1% for each month that the member lacks of being age 55 and by 1/12 of 1% for each month that the member lacks of being age 62 but over age 55; or (d) for a person who becomes a member of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2011, c.78, by 1/4 of 1% for each month that the member lacks of being age 65; provided, however, that upon the receipt of proper proofs of the death of such a member there shall be paid to the member's beneficiary an amount equal to 3/16 of the compensation upon which contributions by the member to the annuity savings fund were based in the last year of creditable service or in the year of the member's highest contractual salary, whichever is higher. Subparagraph (b) or (c) of this section 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. The board of trustees shall retire the member at the time specified or at such other time within one month after the date so specified as the board finds advisable. amended 1971, c.121, s.19; 1973, c.131; 1995, c.410, s.1; 2001, c.133, s.5; 2007, c.103, s.7; 2008, c.89, s.20; 2010, c.1, s.9; 2011, c.78, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-44.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-44.4
Professional development requirements for school counselors.
Status: in_force

4. The State Board of Education shall establish professional development requirements for school counselors. The State board shall require, as part of the professional development requirements, that each school counselor complete professional development training in areas related to the duties of a school counselor including, but not limited to, the promotion of mental health awareness; suicide prevention; crisis-intervention; trauma-informed counseling practices; cultural competency and responsiveness; the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports, which includes the systematic delivery of interventions and supports to students demonstrating academic, behavioral, mental health, emotional, and other needs; delivery of social and emotional learning programming; and college and career readiness. L.2025, c.133, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-38
Allocation of terms for first elective board
Status: in_force

The county superintendent or county superintendents appointing the first board of education of a regional district shall allocate the initial elective terms for the first elective members of said board in the following manner: (1) In regional districts having nine members, three members shall be elected for three years, three for two years and three for one year, which terms shall be allocated to the constituent districts to the extent of apportioned membership on the regional board of education, starting with the allocation of the terms of three years, by allocating one of such terms to each of the constituent districts in the alphabetical order of the names of such districts, and continuing then still in such order with allocation of the terms of two years and with allocation of the terms of one year. (2) In regional districts in which there are more than nine constituent school districts, the allocation for the tenth district shall be a term of three years, for the eleventh district a term of two years, and for the twelfth district a term of one year, with continuation of such rotation until provision has been made for allocation of the terms to all districts. In any regional district in which the constituent districts have been or will be dissolved, said allocation shall be made among the municipalities included within the regional district in the manner hereinbefore provided for allocation among the constituent districts. The county superintendent or county superintendents shall notify the board, when it shall have been organized, of the allocation of initial elective terms for its members as so made.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-120 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-120
Payment of premiums for group life insurance
Status: in_force

a. In the event the county superintendent of schools shall determine to purchase group life insurance coverage for the noncontributory death benefits, premiums for the same shall be paid from a special fund, hereby created, called the "group insurance premium fund." The county superintendent of schools shall estimate annually the amount of premiums which will be required for such benefits for the ensuing fiscal year and shall certify such amounts to the participating employers as due and owing from them. The participating employers shall pay over to the county superintendent of schools the amount for premiums so certified and the county superintendent of schools shall deposit these amounts in the group insurance premium fund. b. In the event that the county superintendent of schools shall determine to purchase group coverage for the contributory death benefits, premiums for same shall be paid from a special fund hereby created called the "contributory group insurance premium fund." While such group coverage shall be in force, the contributions from the compensation of members or on behalf of members to provide such contributory death benefits shall be accumulated in said contributory group insurance premium fund c. Any dividend or retrospective rate credit allowed by an insurance company shall be accredited to the aforesaid funds in an equitable manner. During the period such group insurance policy or policies are in effect, there shall be no commingling of the moneys in said funds with any other fund established pursuant to this article.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:16-1.1a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-1.1a
Filling of vacancy, absent teaching position; time limit.
Status: in_force

1. A vacant teaching position, or the position of a teacher who is absent for an extended time period, shall not be filled in any school year by one or more individuals holding a substitute credential issued by the State Board of Education pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.18A:6-38 for a total amount of time exceeding 20 school days. The commissioner may grant an extension of up to an additional 20 school days upon written application from the school district demonstrating the district's inability to hire an appropriately certified teacher for the vacant position within the original 20-day time limit. During a public health emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to the "Emergency Health Powers Act," P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), a vacant or absent position may be filled by a holder of a substitute credential for up to 40 school days and for an additional 20 school days upon written application to the Commissioner of Education or the commissioner's designee, demonstrating the district's inability to hire an appropriately certified teacher within the 40-day time limit and that the individuals are periodically monitored and supported by the credential holder's supervisor. L.2010, c.97, s.1; amended 2021, c.87, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-18
Exemptions from taxes; bonds; property
Status: in_force

The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state, for the increase of their commerce, welfare and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and as the operation and maintenance of a project by the authority or its agent will constitute the performance of an essential public function, neither the authority nor its agent shall be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon or in respect of a project or any property acquired or used by the authority or its agent under the provisions of this chapter or upon the income therefrom, and any bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, their transfer and the income therefrom, including any profit made on the sale thereof, shall at all times be free from taxation of every kind by the state and by the municipalities and other political subdivisions in the state.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-32 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-32
Test pass rates required for educator preparation program review.
Status: in_force

3. The test pass rates submitted to the department pursuant to subsection a. of section 1 of this act shall be included within the documentation required for the Commissioner of Education's periodic review of educator preparation programs. L.2021, c.393, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-26
Certain transactions prohibited.
Status: in_force

58. The payment of any fee, commission or compensation of any kind or the granting of any gift or gratuity of any kind, either directly or indirectly, whether or not in connection with any purchase, sale or contract, to any person employed by Rowan University, having any duties or responsibilities in connection with the purchase or acquisition of any property or services by the university, by or on behalf of any seller or supplier who has made, negotiated, solicited or offered to make and contract to sell or furnish real or personal property or services to the university is hereby prohibited. Any person offering, paying, giving, soliciting or receiving any fee, commission, compensation, gift or gratuity in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. L.2012, c.45, s.58.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-5
Governance, conduct of university.
Status: in_force

37. It is declared to be the public policy of the State that the university shall be given a high degree of self-government and that the governance and conduct of the university shall be free of partisanship. L.2012, c.45, s.37.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-52 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-52
Use of trust fund
Status: in_force

4. The trust fund shall be used to provide grants to New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education for the cost, or a portion of the cost, of the construction, reconstruction, development, extension, and improvement of instructional, laboratory, communication, and research facilities. L.1993,c.375,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-96 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-96
Actions, proceedings, certain; unaffected.
Status: in_force

5. This act shall not affect actions or proceedings, civil or criminal, brought by or against the schools, institutes, and centers of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey being transferred to Rutgers, The State University pursuant to this act, but such actions, or proceedings may be prosecuted or defended in the same manner and to the same effect by Rutgers, The State University, as if the foregoing provisions had not taken effect; nor shall any of the foregoing provisions affect any order or regulation made by, or other matters or proceedings before, the schools, institutes, and centers of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey being transferred to Rutgers, The State University pursuant to this act, and all such matters or proceedings pending before the schools, institutes, and centers of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey being transferred to Rutgers, The State University pursuant to this act, on the effective date of this act shall be continued by Rutgers, The State University, as if the foregoing provisions had not taken effect. L.2012, c.45, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-11
Policies for evaluations, referral, discipline.
Status: in_force

4. Each board of education shall adopt and implement, in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the State board, policies and procedures for the evaluation, referral for treatment and discipline of pupils involved in incidents of possession or use of substances as defined in section 2 of this act, on school property or at school functions, or who show significant symptoms of the use of those substances on school property or at school functions. In adopting and implementing these policies and procedures, the board shall consult and work closely with a local organization involved with the prevention, detection and treatment of substance use disorder approved by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Department of Human Services. 1987, c.387, s.4; amended 2023, c.177, s.43.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-11
Teachers in military service may enroll
Status: in_force

Any teacher who had entered or shall hereafter enter into the active air, military or naval service of the United States before making application for enrollment in the retirement system shall be accepted as a member upon his filing application; provided, such application is made within 3 months after entry into such active air, military or naval service, and his regular salary deduction as provided by section 18A:66-29 shall be paid to the retirement system by the employer as provided by chapter 252 of the laws of 1942, as amended by chapter 326 of the laws of 1942. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1971, c. 121, s. 4, eff. April 29, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-14
Credit for temporary service
Status: in_force

18A:66-14. Any person employed temporarily as a teacher whose temporary employment resulted, without interruption, in permanent employment, and any person who was employed as a substitute immediately prior to permanent employment may purchase credit for the temporary or substitute service. The purchase shall be made in the same manner and be subject to the same terms and conditions provided for the purchase of previous membership service by N.J.S.18A:66-9. L.1967, c.271; amended 1971,c.121,s.5; 1991,c.138,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.31
Issuance of bonds; contents; limitation on maturity
Status: in_force

All of such bonds when issued shall contain a recital to the effect that they are issued pursuant to Title 18A, Education, of the New Jersey Statutes and are entitled to the benefits of the provisions of this act. Except as otherwise provided in this act, any bonds entitled to the benefits of the provisions of this act shall be authorized and issued in the manner provided for in said Title 18A. Compliance with the provisions of this act by or on behalf of any school district or municipality shall make it unnecessary to comply with any of the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:24-20 through N.J.S. 18A:24-27, and such sections shall not be applicable with respect to authorization or issuance of any bonds entitled to the benefits of the provisions of this act. Bonds entitled to the benefits of the provisions of this act shall mature not later than 30 years from their date, without regard to any limitations as to maturities or amounts of annual installments for such bonds as provided in said Title 18A. L.1978, c. 74, s. 10, eff. July 13, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-20
Immunization at public expense
Status: in_force

A board of education may provide, at public expense, the necessary equipment, materials and services for immunizing pupils from the diseases which pupils are required to be immunized against by the State Sanitary Code or for diseases against which immunization may be recommended by the State Department of Health L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1974, c. 150, s. 3, eff. Nov. 11, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-91 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-91
Membership of board.
Status: in_force

3. The New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing shall be governed by a 17-member board. A majority of the members first appointed to the board shall include nurse representatives from among the members of the New Jersey Colleagues in Caring collaborative. a. The members shall be appointed as follows: (1) four members appointed by the President of the Senate who include: one representative of acute care facilities recommended by the New Jersey Hospital Association; one representative of long-term care facilities recommended by the Health Care Association of New Jersey; one registered professional nurse recommended by the New Jersey State Nurses Association; and one representative of home health care agencies recommended by the Home Care Association of New Jersey; (2) four members appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly who include: one registered professional nurse recommended by the New Jersey State Nurses Association; one registered professional nurse recommended by the Organization of Nurse Executives - New Jersey; one representative of acute care facilities recommended by the New Jersey Council of Teaching Hospitals; and one licensed practical nurse who provides direct patient care; and (3) nine members appointed by the Governor who include: one registered professional nurse recommended by the New Jersey State Nurses Association; one registered professional nurse recommended by the New Jersey League for Nursing; one health care facility staff nurse providing direct patient care, who is recommended by an organization that represents such nurses; two consumers of health care; one representative of baccalaureate and higher degree university nursing programs recommended by the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs; one representative of associate degree nursing programs recommended by the Council of Associate Degree programs; one representative of diploma nursing programs recommended by the Association of Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing; and one representative of practical nursing programs recommended by the Practical Nurses Educator's Council of New Jersey. b. The term of office of each member shall be three years. A member shall hold office for the term of his appointment and until his successor has been appointed and qualified. All vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. A member of the board is eligible for reappointment, but no member shall serve for more than two consecutive terms. c. The board shall meet at least quarterly and shall meet as soon as practical following the appointment of its members to choose, from among the members and by a majority vote of the members, a chairperson and such other officers as it deems appropriate. The chairperson and other officers shall serve in their elected office for a term of two years and may not succeed themselves in office. d. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for the reasonable travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. L.2002, c.116, s.3; amended 2009, c.47, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-2
Certain new municipalities as type II districts
Status: in_force

Whenever a new municipality other than a city is created from parts of two or more municipalities, such municipality shall be a separate type II school district from the time of appointment of the board of education for the new school district.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-44 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-44
College student government association; compliance with act
Status: in_force

Each college student government association to which student fee moneys are allocated by the college, whether or not it is an auxiliary organization subject to the provisions of this act, shall comply with the provisions of section 18 of this act. L.1982, c. 16, s. 19, eff. April 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-2.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-2.6
Certain students qualified for student financial aid, grant, scholarship program.
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other section of law to the contrary, a student who is a victim of trafficking, domestic violence, or other serious crime who has been granted a status under 8 U.S.C. s.1101 (a)(15)(T) or 8 U.S.C. s.1101 (a)(15)(U) shall be eligible to participate in any student financial aid, grant, or scholarship program under chapter 71B of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, provided the student meets the conditions set forth in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection a. of section 1 of P.L.2013, c.170 (C.18A:62-4.4). L. 2021, c.341, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-31.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-31.3
Deferment of student loan payments due to temporary total disability.
Status: in_force

3. a. In the event that an eligible student borrower under the NJCLASS Loan Program becomes temporarily totally disabled, the authority shall grant a deferment of payment of loan principal and interest. To qualify for the loan deferment, the student borrower shall provide the authority with a written statement from a physician, who is a doctor of medicine or osteopathy and is legally authorized to practice, certifying that the student borrower is temporarily totally disabled. The deferment shall begin on the date that the student borrower's temporary total disability is certified to begin and shall end on the date that the eligible student's temporary total disability is certified to end. Interest on the loan shall not accrue during the period of deferment. b. As used in this section, "temporary total disability" means that the student borrower is unable to work and earn money or attend school during the period needed to recover from the injury or illness. A student borrower shall be considered temporarily totally disabled even if the student borrower continues to receive an equal or greater amount of income from the source of income that was used to meet the minimum income requirements at the time the loan was approved. L.2016, c.71, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-61.11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-61.11
Refunding bonds for refunding bonds due over five year period; investments
Status: in_force

If the local finance board shall find that a special refunding program is in the public interest and is based upon a sound financial plan for equalizing or reducing the debt service of a school district, a refunding bond ordinance may authorize refunding bonds for refunding some or all of any bonds of the school district which will become due over a period of not exceeding 5 years. Such refunding bond ordinance shall provide for the sale annually during such period, or at such other time or times as the local finance board may approve, of blocks or series of refunding bonds to provide funds to pay the bonds and interest to be refunded and such ordinance may also provide for the investment and application of the proceeds of such refunding bonds, pending the maturity or maturities of the bonds to be refunded and for reinvestment or other application of income and realizations upon such investments. Such investment and reinvestment shall be restricted to (a) purchase and holding of unlimited bonds or notes or other obligations (whether or not interest-bearing) issued or unconditionally guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the United States of America and which mature or which the United States of America is on demand obligated to pay, not later than the end of the respective calendar years of the maturities of the several bonds to be refunded, or (b) purchase and cancellation of any of the bonds to be refunded in the manner or mode of procedure prescribed by the Fiscal Affairs Law. L.1969, c. 130, s. 11, eff. July 2, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.27 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.27
Additional aid if proration or approval of less than full entitlement
Status: in_force

If the State Board of Education shall determine that it is necessary and appropriate to prorate or approve less than the full entitlement for all the qualifying school districts, the board, after receiving the recommendation of the commissioner, may provide additional aid up to 10% of the district's full entitlement for districts which submit plans for facilities that provide general community or social services. L.1978, c. 74, s. 6, eff. July 13, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-17
Work for students
Status: in_force

The president of any state college may, under regulations approved by the board of trustees, provide work in or about such college for any student or students who demonstrate financial need. The value of such work as determined by the president under the aforementioned regulations shall be credited toward the payment in part or in whole of any one or combination of the following charges for such student or students: tuition, room and board; provided that the number of students aided under the provisions of this section shall not exceed 25% of the number of the full-time students of such college.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-19.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-19.5
Revocation of passenger endorsement, special license.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall revoke for life the passenger endorsement on the commercial driver's license of a person convicted of a violation of subsection b. or subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.2017, c.347 (C.2C:40-26.1). b. The chief administrator shall revoke for life the special license issued pursuant to R.S.39:3-10.1 to a person convicted of a violation of subsection b. or subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.2017, c.347 (C.2C:40-26.1). L.2017, c.347, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64N-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64N / Section 64N-25
Governance of contract claims and suits.
Status: in_force

25. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of the "New Jersey Contractual Liability Act" (N.J.S.59:13-1 et seq.) to the contrary, contract claims and suits against the university shall be governed by that act. L.2017, c.178, s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-18.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-18.3
Authorized investments
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Investment, in addition to other investments presently or from time to time hereafter authorized by law, shall have authority, subject to any acceptance required, to invest and reinvest the funds in, and to acquire for or on behalf of the board, bonds or other evidence of indebtedness or capital stock or other securities issued by any company incorporated within the United States or within the Dominion of Canada, which shall be authorized or approved for investment by regulation of the State Investment Council in the Division of Investment and in which life insurance companies organized under the laws of this State may legally invest. L. 1986, c. 42, s. 10, eff. July 9, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64N-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64N / Section 64N-6
Board of trustees.
Status: in_force

6. The board of trustees of the university is continued and shall have and exercise the powers, authority, rights and privileges and shall be subject to the duties, obligations, and responsibilities set forth in this act. L.2017, c.178, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-49.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-49.5
Board of education, compliance; report of false certification.
Status: in_force

3. a. A board of education as defined in and subject to the provisions of the "Public School Contracts Law," P.L.1977, c.114 (N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq.), shall implement and comply with the provisions of P.L.2022, c.3 (C.52:32-60.1 et al.), except that the board shall rely on the list developed by the Department of the Treasury pursuant to subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2022, c.3 (C.52:32-60.1). b. If the board determines that a person or entity has submitted a false certification concerning its engagement in prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2022, c.3 (C.52:32-60.1), the board shall report to the New Jersey Attorney General the name of that person, and the Attorney General shall determine whether to bring a civil action against the person to collect the penalty prescribed in subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.2022, c.3 (C.52:32-60.1). c. The board may also report to the board's attorney the name of that person, together with its information as to the false certification, and the board's attorney may determine to bring such civil action against the person to collect such penalty. L.2022, c.3, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-28
Definitions.
Status: in_force

18A:71B-28. Definitions. As used in this article: "Garden State Savings Bonds" means bonds of the State of New Jersey and its authorities issued pursuant to the provisions of this article. "Institution of higher education" means any public institution of higher education as defined in N.J.S.18A:62-1 and any independent institution of higher education which is an "eligible institution" as defined in section 3 of P.L.1979, c.132 (C.18A:72B-17). "Issuing officials" means the Governor, the State Treasurer, the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury and the issuing authority or agency. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-8.1
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Drinking fountain" means a plumbing fixture that is connected to the potable water distribution system and drainage system that allows a user to obtain a drink directly from a stream of flowing water without the use of any accessory. "Filtered bottle-filling station" or "station" means an apparatus that: is connected to customer site piping; filters water and is certified to meet NSF/ANSI standard 53 for lead reduction and NSF/ANSI standard 42 for particulate removal; has a flow rate through the station that is paired to the specified flow rate of the filter cartridge; has a light or other device to indicate filter cartridge replacement status; is designed to fill drinking bottles or other containers for personal water consumption; and includes a drinking fountain. "Filtered faucet" means a faucet that at the point of use includes a filter that is certified to meet NSF/ANSI standard 53 for lead reduction and NSF/ANSI standard 42 for particulate removal. L.2025, c.76, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-11.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-11.5
Debarment from bidding on pupil transportation contract.
Status: in_force

3. a. The Department of Education shall provide for the debarment from bidding on any pupil transportation contract of a person for causes that include, but are not limited to: (1) the employment or assignment of an individual as a school bus driver who has been disqualified to serve as a school bus driver or determined ineligible to operate a school bus pursuant to the provisions of section 6 of P.L.1989, c.104 (C.18A:39-19.1); (2) failure to comply with the provisions of section 1 of P.L.2018, c.152 (C.18A:39-19.6); (3) failure to comply with the provisions of the "School Bus Enhanced Safety Inspection Act," P.L.1999, c.5 (C.39:3B-18 et seq.), or any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder; (4) commission of a criminal offense as an incident to obtaining or attempting to obtain a public or private contract, or subcontract thereunder, or in the performance of such contract or subcontract; (5) commission of a criminal offense that includes child abuse or sexual misconduct involving a child; (6) a record of failure to perform or of unsatisfactory performance in accordance with the terms of one or more pupil transportation contracts, provided that such failure or unsatisfactory performance has occurred within a reasonable time preceding the determination to debar and was caused by acts within the control of the person debarred; (7) knowingly submitting a bid for a pupil transportation contract that fails to contain the information required pursuant to subsection c. of N.J.S.18A:39-3 that would have included a person debarred from bidding on a pupil transportation contract pursuant to the provisions of this section; or (8) debarment by some other department or agency in the Executive Branch of the New Jersey State government. b. The debarment shall be for a reasonable, defined period of time not less than one year and not to exceed five years. c. The existence of any of the causes set forth in subsection a. of this section shall not necessarily require that a person be debarred from bidding on a pupil transportation contract. In each instance, the decision to debar shall be made within the discretion of the Commissioner of Education or the School Bus Safety Ombudsman, unless otherwise required by law, and shall be rendered in the best interest of the State. d. The Department of Education shall provide written notice to any person subject to debarment pursuant to the provisions of this section. A person subject to debarment may, within 30 days beginning from the date upon which the person receives written notice of the debarment, file a challenge of the cause for debarment to the Commissioner of Education. If no challenge is filed or if the determination of debarment is upheld, notification of the debarment shall be forwarded to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, each executive county superintendent in the State, and each board of education in the State. Notification of the debarment shall be posted on the Department of Education's Internet website pursuant to the provisions of subsection e. of this section. e. A list of persons debarred from bidding on a pupil transportation contract shall be maintained on the Department of Education's Internet website and shall be distributed to each school district and board of education in the State by March 1 of each year. The Commissioner of Education or School Bus Safety Ombudsman may determine to keep the names of such persons debarred pursuant to the provisions of this section on the list beyond completion of any debarment period instituted pursuant to the provisions of this section. f. As used in this section: "Child abuse" means any conduct that falls under the purview and reporting requirements of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.8 et seq.) and is directed toward or against a child or student, regardless of the age of the child or student. "Person" means an individual and any business, including any corporation, partnership, association, or proprietorship in which such individual is a principal, or with respect to which the individual owns, directly or indirectly, or controls any of the stock or other equity interest of such business. "Sexual misconduct" means any verbal, nonverbal, written, or electronic communication, or any other act directed toward or with a child or student that is designed to establish a sexual relationship with the child or student, including a sexual invitation, dating or soliciting a date, engaging in sexual dialogue, making sexually suggestive comments, self-disclosure or physical exposure of a sexual or erotic nature, and any other sexual, indecent, or erotic contact with a child or student. L.2021, c.307, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.11
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that agriculture is an applied science and that certified agriculture teachers have strong scientific educational backgrounds which qualify them to teach agricultural science courses. The Legislature further finds that recent changes in the State high school graduation requirements have increased the number of science credits needed for graduation thereby reducing student opportunities to participate in agricultural education courses such as plant science, animal science, agricultural biology, and agricultural science. L.1991,c.114,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-23
Suspension of assistant superintendent
Status: in_force

Any assistant superintendent of schools may be suspended by the superintendent of schools in the manner provided by section 18A:25-6.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72J-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72J / Section 72J-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Martin Luther King Physician-Dentist Scholarship Act of 1986." L. 1987, c. 183, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-25
Application.
Status: in_force

2. a. Nothing in section 1 of P.L.2018, c.28 (C.18A:33-24) shall be deemed to prohibit a school district from becoming a sponsor or site under the Summer Food Service Program. Any school district that is not subject to the requirements of section 1 of P.L.2018, c.28 (C.18A:33-24), but that wishes to become a sponsor or site under the Summer Food Service Program, shall submit, to the Department of Agriculture, an application to become a sponsor or documentation showing that the school district will become a site under an existing and approved sponsor. b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2022, c.104) L.2018, c.28, s.2; amended 2022, c.104, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-23.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-23.2
County college courses
Status: in_force

2. Each county college shall permit a person who has been in the labor market for at least two years and is unemployed or has received a layoff notice as a result of a factory or plant closing to enroll without payment of tuition in a job training course, provided that the person is not eligible for any available State or federal student financial aid and that available classroom space permits and that tuition paying students constitute the minimum number required for the course. Nothing herein shall preclude a county college from requiring a registration fee not to exceed $20.00 per academic term. L.1983,c.470,s.2; amended 1992,c.45,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-18
Compelling attendance of school personnel
Status: in_force

The state board may by order compel the production at such time and place within the state as it may designate of any and all books, papers, and vouchers in any way relating to schools or to the receipt or disbursement of school moneys, under its jurisdiction, supervision or control, compel the attendance before it or before any of its committees or before the commissioner or one of his assistants at such time and place as it may designate of any member of a board of education or of any person in the employ of a board of education, and suspend from office any person refusing to attend or to submit such books, papers, and vouchers as he may have been directed to produce.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-73 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-73
Annual installment to retire bonds; calculation; school budget item; sinking fund; disposition of excess
Status: in_force

The issuing board shall annually cause to be made calculations of the average amount of the principal of bonds issued and outstanding under this act and of the average amount of the reserve provided for in section 6, for the 12-month period prior to such calculation. The calculations shall be made not more than 3 months prior to the date for the publication of the annual school budget. Said budget shall contain provision, as a mandatory item, of an amount equal to that sum which would be sufficient as a level annual installment to retire in full the net amount resulting from the subtraction of the average reserve from the average outstanding principal, at that rate of interest that would be applicable if all bonds were held to maturity, if such installments were paid over the full term of the blanket bond. The amount annually required for said item shall be placed in a separate sinking fund to be invested and reinvested in the same manner as provided in section 6, and shall be applied only to the satisfaction of bonds outstanding at the maturity of the last blanket bond. Any excess, remaining after full satisfaction of such bonds, or the making of provisions therefor, shall be and become general funds available to the issuing board but for authorized school purposes only. L.1971, c. 36, s. 8, eff. March 4, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-123.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-123.1
Collection, new student growth objective data, administrator goals data, prohibited until next N.J.A.C.6A:10 expiration, readoption.
Status: in_force

5. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 17 of P.L.2012, c.26 (C.18A:6-123) or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, in the 2024-2025 school year and each school year thereafter until the next expiration and subsequent readoption of N.J.A.C.6A:10, teachers, principals, assistant principals, and vice-principals shall not collect new student growth objective data or administrator goals data. For the purposes of conducting evaluations of teachers, principals, assistant principals, and vice principals in the 2024-2025 school year and in each school year thereafter until the next expiration and subsequent readoption of N.J.A.C.6A:10, existing student growth objective data from the most recent year in which the educator completed student growth objectives or existing administrator goals data for the most recent year in which the educator completed administrator goals shall be used. For any teacher, principal, assistant principal, or vice-principal in their first year of employment in a district; any teacher, principal, assistant principal, or vice-principal without a record of pre-existing student growth objectives or administrator goals; or any non-tenured teacher, principal, assistant principal, or vice-principal, the educator shall be required to set student growth objectives or administrator goals, as appropriate, and collect data pertaining to these objectives or goals during the 2024-2025 school year and each school year thereafter until the next expiration and subsequent readoption of N.J.A.C.6A:10. b. Beginning in the first full school year following the next expiration and subsequent readoption of N.J.A.C.6A:10, school districts shall implement guidelines for the collection of student growth objective data and administrator goals data consistent with any law, rule, or regulation enacted as a result of the findings of the New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force established pursuant to P.L.2024, c.14 (C.18A:6-123.1 et al.). c. A teacher, principal, assistant principal, or vice-principal who is not required to complete annual student growth objectives or administrator goals pursuant to subsection a. of this section may complete new student growth objectives or administrator goals for one year. The scores from the new student growth objectives or administrator goals will be applied to the educator's summative evaluation for that school year and all subsequent school years until the next expiration and readoption of N.J.A.C.6A:10, unless the educator requests the opportunity to complete new student growth objectives or administrator goals in a subsequent school year. A teacher, principal, assistant principal, or vice-principal shall notify their supervisor and the school principal in writing on or before September 30 of the year in which the new student growth objectives or administrator goals are to be completed. d. A teacher, principal, assistant principal, or vice-principal who is eligible to attain tenure on or before February 15 shall not be required to set student growth objectives or administrator goals, or collect new student growth objective data or administrator goals data for the school year in which they are eligible to attain tenure. For the purposes of conducting evaluations of these teachers, principals, assistant principals, and vice-principals, existing student growth objective data or administrator goals data from the most recent year in which the educator completed student growth objectives shall be used. A teacher, principal, assistant principal, or vice-principal who is eligible to attain tenure after February 15 shall be required to set student growth objectives or administrator goals, and collect student growth objective data or administrator goals data during the school year. L.2024, c.14, s.5; amended 2025, c.79.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-61.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-61.2
"Equity interest" defined; calculation
Status: in_force

2. a. As used in section 1 of this act,"equity interest" means the excess in value between the assets to be acquired by the withdrawing district pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1975, c.360 (C.18A:13-53) and the proportionate contribution made by the withdrawing district to all regional assets, adjusted for replacement value. b. The calculation required to establish the equity interest as defined in subsection a. of this section shall be the excess, if any, of the replacement cost of the buildings, grounds, furnishings, equipment, and additions thereto to which the withdrawing district shall take title upon withdrawal pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1975, c.360 (C.18A:13-53) over that amount obtained by multiplying the replacement cost of all the regional district's buildings, grounds, furnishings, equipment, and additions thereto by a ratio that reflects the proportionate contributions made by the withdrawing district to the payment of the cost of the regional district's assets. The proportionate contribution shall be determined by reference to the proportion of the revenues of the regional district contributed by the withdrawing district in each fiscal year of the life of all of the buildings, grounds, furnishings, equipment, and additions thereto of the regional district. L.1994,c.96,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-2.1
Interdistrict transportation bidding procedure
Status: in_force

Any board of education of a school district providing transportation for any child pursuant to N.J.S. 18A:46-23 to and from any other school district, may solicit any bid therefor, on a per pupil, per vehicle or per mileage basis, whichever is least costly to the school district of the board. The board may award any contract therefor pursuant to the provisions of chapter 39 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. Any adjustment in price authorized under the contract may be made on a per pupil, per vehicle or per mileage basis, whichever is least costly to the school district. L. 1985, c. 344, s. 1, eff. Oct. 29, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.26
Instruction in gang violence prevention; required for elementary school students.
Status: in_force

1. Each board of education that operates an educational program for elementary school students shall offer instruction in gang violence prevention and in ways to avoid membership in gangs. The instruction shall take place as part of the district's implementation of the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, and the comprehensive health and physical education curriculum framework shall provide school districts with sample materials that may be used to support implementation of the instructional requirement. L.2007, c.22, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-2.4
Office of the Special Education Ombudsman.
Status: in_force

1. a. There is established in the Department of Education the Office of the Special Education Ombudsman. The purpose of the ombudsman is to serve as a resource to provide information and support to parents, students, and educators regarding special education rights and services. b. The Commissioner of Education shall appoint a Special Education Ombudsman, who shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office. The ombudsman shall be a person of recognized judgment, integrity, and objectivity, and shall be skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and professionalism. c. The ombudsman shall organize and direct the work of the office, including the work of such professional and clerical staff as may be necessary to carry out the ombudsman's duties. L.2015, c.219, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-65 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-65
Post-secondary institute; general supervision
Status: in_force

General supervision of the conduct of the institute shall be vested in the board of trustees of the county college. L.1982, c. 42, s. 16, eff. July 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64G-28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64G / Section 64G-28
Reference in law, rule, document, etc., to former college
Status: in_force

Whenever in any law, rule, regulation, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry, the same shall mean and refer to the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. L.1970, c. 102, s. 28.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64N-19 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64N / Section 64N-19
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

19. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to impair, annul or affect any vested rights, grants, privileges, exemptions, immunities, powers, prerogatives, franchises, or advantages heretofore obtained or enjoyed by the university or any constituent unit thereof, under any authority or any act of this State or under any grant, deed, conveyance, transfer, lease, estate, remainder, expectancy, trust, gift, donation, legacy, devise, endowment or fund, all of which are hereby ratified and confirmed except insofar as the same may have expired, be or have been repealed or altered, or may be inconsistent with this act or with existing provisions of law; subject however, thereto and to all of the rights, obligations, relations, conditions, terms, trust, duties, and liabilities to which the same are subject. L.2017, c.178, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-6
Approval of location, management and course of study
Status: in_force

Before any such school shall be established, the location and rules for the management of the school, the course or courses of study to be pursued therein, and all changes in such courses shall be approved by the commissioner, subject to the advice and consent of the state board.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7C-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7C / Section 7C-9
Evaluation of state and local programs by Commissioner of Education
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Education shall monitor the results of the implementation of graduation requirements as provided herein, and shall from time to time, but at least once every 5 years review and evaluate State and local programs, and shall report the results of said review and evaluation to the Governor and the Legislature together with such recommendations for changes as may be appropriate to achieve the purposes of this act. L.1979, c. 241, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-43 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-43
Transfer provisions interdependent, essential.
Status: in_force

143. The provisions of each of the transfers of the schools, functions, institutes, campuses and centers, and rights, assets and privileges thereof, shall be considered to be interdependent and essential to the intent and purpose of this act and shall be non-severable, and if any of these transfers shall be deemed unenforceable or invalid, the remaining transfers shall be unenforceable and invalid. L.2012, c.45, s.143.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-49 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-49
Principals, teachers and employees transferred
Status: in_force

All principals, teachers and employees in the employ of any dissolving local district shall be transferred to and continue in their respective employments in the employ of the regional school district and their rights to tenure, pension and accumulated leave of absence accorded under the laws of the state shall not be affected by their transfer to the employ of the regional school district.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-94 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-94
Air Traffic Controller Loan Redemption Program.
Status: in_force

2. a. There is established the Air Traffic Controller Loan Redemption Program within the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. The program shall provide for the redemption of a portion of the qualifying student loan amounts of a program participant for each period of service at an approved site. b. To be eligible to participate in the program, an applicant shall: (1) be a resident of the State; and (2) be employed as an eligible air traffic controller at an approved site. c. The executive director, or the executive director’s designee, shall select the program participants from among those applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, subject to available funds. d. The program participant shall enter into a written contract with the authority to participate in the program. The contract shall specify the duration of the program participant’s required service and the total amount of qualifying student loan amounts to be redeemed by the State in return for service. e. The redemption of qualifying student loan amounts under the program shall amount to 16 percent of the program participant’s qualifying student loan amounts in return for one full year of service at an approved site, up to $16,000, an additional 26 percent for a second full year of service, up to $26,000, an additional 28 percent for a third full year of service, up to $28,000, and an additional 30 percent for a fourth full year of service, up to $30,000. Total redemption of qualifying student loan amounts under the program shall not exceed $100,000. f. The period of service shall commence on or after the date of enactment of P.L.2025, c.269 (C.18A:71C-93 et al.). g. No amount of qualifying student loan amounts shall be redeemed for services performed for less than a full year. L.2025, c.269, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-121 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-121
Evaluations of principal, assistant principal, vice-principal.
Status: in_force

13. a. In order to ensure the effectiveness of the schools in the district, the superintendent of schools or his designee shall conduct evaluations of each principal employed by the school district, including an annual summative evaluation. b. The principal, in conjunction with the superintendent or his designee, shall conduct evaluations of each assistant principal and vice-principal employed in his school, including an annual summative evaluation. c. The superintendent or his designee and the principal, as appropriate, shall conduct a mid-year evaluation of any principal, assistant principal, or vice-principal who is evaluated as ineffective or partially effective in his most recent annual summative evaluation. d. Information related to the evaluation of a particular employee shall be maintained by the school district, shall be confidential, and shall not be accessible to the public pursuant to P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), as amended and supplemented. L.2012, c.26, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61E-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61E / Section 61E-7
Campus Sexual Assault Commission.
Status: in_force

1. a. There is established a Campus Sexual Assault Commission in, but not of, the Department of State. The commission shall consist of 12 members including: (1) the Secretary of Higher Education, the Attorney General, and the Director of the Division on Women in the Department of Children and Families, or their designees, who shall serve ex officio; (2) five public members appointed by the Governor, including a representative of the State colleges and universities established pursuant to chapter 64 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, a representative of the public research universities, a representative of the county colleges, a representative of the independent colleges and universities, and a representative of the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault; and (3) four public members with demonstrated research or practitioner experience in issues related to campus sexual violence, including at least one student who is currently involved in campus sexual assault education or advocacy. The President of the Senate, the Speaker of the General Assembly, the Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the General Assembly shall each appoint one of these public members. b. The public members shall serve for a term of three years, but of the members first appointed: three of the members appointed by the Governor shall serve for a term of three years; one of the members appointed by the Governor, the member appointed by the President of the Senate, and the member appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly shall serve for a term of two years; and one of the members appointed by the Governor, the member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate, and the member appointed by the Minority Leader of the General Assembly shall serve for a term of one year. c. Vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments are made and a member may be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term. d. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the commission for its purposes. L.2019, c.299, s.1; amended 2020, c.104,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:9-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-6
Type II districts; reclassification; resolution or petition; submission; frequency.
Status: in_force

18A:9-6. Except as provided below, if the board of education of a type II local school district shall so determine by resolution, or if a petition is filed with the board requesting the submission of the question to the voters, signed by 15% or more of the number of legally qualified voters who voted in the district at the last preceding general election held for the election of all of the members of the general assembly, the question shall be submitted to the voters of the district at the next annual school election of the district which will be held at least 15 days after the adoption of the resolution or the filing of the petition but if in the petition it is requested that the question be submitted at a special school election and the first annual school election to be held in the district after the petition is filed will be held less than 20 days or more than 50 days thereafter, the board shall forthwith call a special school election in the district, for the submission of the question, to be held not more than 50 days after the filing of the petition. No resolution may be adopted and no petition may be filed for the submission of the question of acceptance of N.J.S.18A:9-2 within four years after an election shall have been held pursuant to any resolution adopted, or petition filed, pursuant to this section or N.J.S.18A:9-4. L.1967, c.271; amended 2003, c.102, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-10
Maintenance of demonstration schools.
Status: in_force

18A:64-10. The board of trustees of each state college and Kean University may maintain demonstration schools under regular teachers, in which pupils shall have the opportunity to observe and practice approved methods of instruction and discipline.
L.1967, c.271; amended 2025, c.218, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:34A-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 34A / Section 34A-6
Censorship of school library material prohibited, right to reserve, check out.
Status: in_force

6. a. A board of education shall not remove library material from a school library in the district because of the origin, background, or views of the library material or those contributing to its creation, and shall not engage in censorship of library material. b. A board of education shall allow a student to reserve or check out any developmentally appropriate library material, including diverse and inclusive material. L.2024, c.96, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-36 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-36
Educational resources, recommendation, posting on website.
Status: in_force

4. The Department of Education shall recommend educational resources on dating violence and shall post these materials on its website. L.2011, c.64, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-7.8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-7.8
Certain actions by applicant; penalties.
Status: in_force

3. a. An applicant who willfully provides false information or willfully fails to disclose information required in subsection a. of section 2 of this act: (1) shall be subject to discipline up to, and including, termination or denial of employment; (2) may be deemed in violation of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:28-3; and (3) may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500 which shall be collected in proceedings in accordance with the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). b. A school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider holding a contract with a school district, charter school, or nonpublic school shall include a notification of the penalties set forth in this section on all applications for employment for positions which involve regular contact with students. L.2018, c.5, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-110.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-110.3
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Payment processing platform" means a payment system that enables parents or guardians of students to make electronic payments for school meals, field trips, activity fees, or other goods or services provided by or distributed through the public or nonpublic school or any school, group, or club thereof. "Public school" means a school located in New Jersey, under collegiate grade, which is operated by a school district, a charter school established pursuant to P.L.1995, c.426 (C.18A:36A-1 et seq.), or a renaissance school project established pursuant to P.L.2011, c.176 (C.18A:36C-1 et seq.). L.2025, c.94, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-79 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-79
Findings, declarations relative to award of county college credit to certain firefighters.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: through programs and courses county fire academies work to enhance the ability of firefighters to deal more effectively with fire and related emergencies; county fire academy courses offer students an opportunity to grow professionally and to increase their knowledge and skills to provide a safe and effective response to their communities; and certain courses offered by county fire academies are equal in difficulty to those at the college level. The Legislature, therefore, further finds that it is appropriate for county colleges to award college credits to firefighters for certain courses completed in county fire academies. L.2005, c.217,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-12
Exercises on Commodore Barry Day
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall prescribe a course of exercises or instructions which shall be adopted and observed by public school authorities on Commodore John Barry Day.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-67 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-67
Funds and grants; contracting for, receiving and administration
Status: in_force

The board of directors may enter into a contract with and receive and administer funds and grants from any individual or agency, including but not limited to, agencies of the federal government of the United States, provided that the funds or grants are for programs or services for which the commission has received approval from the State board pursuant to sections 2 and 19 of P.L.1968, c.243 (C.18A:6-52 and 18A:6-69). L.1968, c.243, s.17; amended 1989,c.254,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-28
Public hearing by board of school estimate; notice.
Status: in_force

18A:22-28. The board of education of such district shall also, upon delivery of such certificate to the members of the board of school estimate, fix a date, place and time for the holding of a public hearing by the board of school estimate with respect to the amount of money to be raised locally for such project or projects, which date shall be not less than 15 nor more than 30 days after the date of such delivery, and shall cause notice of such public hearing and such resolution, including a statement that said resolution will be on file and open to examination to the public between reasonable hours to be fixed and at a place to be named therein from the date of such notice until the date of said public hearing, to be published at least once and not less than seven days before such public hearing in at least one newspaper, published in each municipality comprised within the school district, and if no newspaper is published in any such municipality, then, as to such municipality, in at least one newspaper circulating in the municipality, and said board of education shall cause said resolution to be on file and open to the examination of the public accordingly and to be produced at said public hearing for the information of those attending the same. L.1967, c.271; amended 2000, c.72, s.39.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-7.10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-7.10
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that all persons of school age who reside on federal property located within this State are entitled under the New Jersey Constitution and the laws of this State to a free public education. L. 1988, c. 105, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-62 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-62
Designation of underserved areas, list of available positions in State psychiatric hospitals.
Status: in_force

4. a. The Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services, shall designate State underserved areas which have a shortage of psychiatrists. In designating State underserved areas, the commissioner shall consider health status criteria and economic indicators including, but not limited to, the financial resources of the population who resides in the area under consideration, and the population's access to mental health care services. b. The Commissioner of Health shall transmit to the authority a list of the State underserved areas and the projected number of psychiatrists needed in each area. c. The Commissioner of Human Services shall transmit to the authority a list of the State psychiatric hospitals and the projected number of psychiatrists needed in each hospital. L.2017, c.126, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:44-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-11
Preschool education aid recipients, requirements.
Status: in_force

7. a. A school district that receives preschool education aid pursuant to section 12 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-54) shall: (1) demonstrate due diligence to partner with all ready, willing, and able licensed child care providers and Head Start programs in the immediate and neighboring communities; and (2) submit to the Department of Education an annual program plan detailing the status of the district's preschool program implementation. The plan shall include information specified by the commissioner, including, but not limited to: (a) the district's comprehensive curriculum; (b) protocol for how students' families can access community services, including services offered by licensed child care providers and Head Start programs; (c) a description of how the district conducts outreach to families to determine individual family needs, advocate on their behalf, and obtain appropriate community services; and (d) a description of how the district identifies and recruits families of at-risk pupils and other hard-to-reach populations and subsequently ensures these children receive priority placement in the preschool program. b. A school district that receives preschool education aid pursuant to section 12 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-54) shall participate in a system of self-assessment for continuous quality improvement approved by the Department of Education to inform the school district of the status of its preschool program implementation. The system shall identify program areas in need of improvement based on a self-assessment and shall include a validation visit by a State team at least once every three years. The department may, based on the results of a district's self-assessment and the validation visit, require the district to complete an improvement plan. The improvement plan shall include a detailed explanation and timeline of the steps the district will take to improve areas identified for improvement. L.2025, c.100, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-36 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-36
Report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

3. The Department of Education shall submit an initial report to the Governor and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), which includes a summary of the services provided, and enforcement actions taken. A report shall be issued annually thereafter to the Commissioner of Education by the Office of School Bus Safety containing any specific recommendations the office deems appropriate and necessary concerning the oversight and management within the department's purview. L.2021, c.471, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-71 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-71
Review of petition; granting, denial.
Status: in_force

6. The Commissioner of Education shall review the petition and answers for a determination as to whether or not the petition should be granted, and if so, the amount of indebtedness, if any, to be assumed by the withdrawing municipality and the all purpose regional district upon approval of the legal voters of the withdrawing municipality and the remaining constituent municipalities at a special school election. The commissioner shall consider the effect of the proposed withdrawal upon the educational and financial condition of the withdrawing municipality and the all purpose regional district and shall schedule and hold a public hearing on the petition upon the application of any interested party. In considering the effect of the proposed withdrawal upon the educational and financial condition of the withdrawing and remaining municipalities, the commissioner shall: a. Consent to the granting of the application; b. Oppose the granting of the application because, if it is granted: (1) An excessive debt burden will be imposed upon the withdrawing municipality and regional district; (2) An efficient school system cannot be maintained in the all purpose regional district or the withdrawing municipality without excessive costs; (3) Insufficient pupils will be left in the all purpose regional district to maintain a properly graded school system; or (4) Any other reason, which it may deem to be sufficient; or c. Request that if the petition is granted, the amount of debt which the regional district would be required to assume, calculated as hereinbefore provided, be reduced for the reason that: (1) The amount of indebtedness, together with all other indebtedness of the constituent municipalities of the all purpose regional district would be excessive; (2) The amount of expenditure for debt service which would be required would be so great that sufficient funds would not be available for current expenses without excessive taxation; or (3) The amount of indebtedness is inequitable in relation to the value of the property to be acquired by the all purpose regional district and would materially impair the credit of the constituent municipalities of the district, and the ability to pay punctually the principal and interest of their debt and so supply the essential educational facilities and public improvements and services that might reasonably be anticipated would be required of them. The commissioner shall make findings and render a determination within 60 days of the receipt of the petition and answers. L.1989, c.90, s.6; amended 2015, c.95, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-27 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-27
Public policy of State
Status: in_force

18A:65-27. I. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of New Jersey that: a. the corporation and the university shall be and continue to be given a high degree of self-government and that the government and conduct of the corporation and the university shall be free of partisanship; and b. resources be and continue to be provided and funds be and continue to be appropriated by the State adequate for the conduct of a State university with high educational standards and to meet the cost of increasing enrollment and the need for proper facilities. II. In consideration of the utilization by the State for the purposes of public higher education of privately donated properties and funds valued as at September 1, 1956 at approximately $50,000,000, and the prospect of future private donations, the State by this chapter agrees with the board of trustees and its successors that: a. if the properties and funds controlled by the trustees shall not be properly applied in accordance with the provisions of subsection d. of section 18A:65-25 for the purpose of higher education and in accordance with the terms of any applicable testamentary, trust, or other special provision; or b. if, without the consent of the board of trustees, (1) the university is not continued to be designated and maintained as the State University of New Jersey, or (2) the name of the university shall be changed, or (3) a vacancy in the office of the president of the university shall be filled otherwise than by appointment of the board of governors with the advice and consent of the board of trustees, or (4) the provisions for the essential self-government of the university, viz., the provisions of sections 18A:65-12 to 18A:65-16, inclusive, 18A:65-19, 18A:65-24 to 18A:65-26, inclusive, 18A:65-28, subsection b. of 18A:65-29, 18A:65-30, subsection c. of 18A:65-31, 18A:65-33, 18A:65-6, 18A:65-9 and 18A:65-4, or any of them or of this section 18A:65-27, are amended or altered in any substantial respect or repealed; or c. if provision shall not be made by the State sufficient to enable the board of trustees to discharge its trust to apply the trust assets described in subsection 2 of section 18A:65-26 for public higher education through the conduct of a university with high educational standards, the board of trustees, after careful consideration and on not less than 60 days' prior written notice to the board of governors and to the Governor, shall have and may exercise the right to withhold or withdraw the use of the properties and funds above described in subsection 2 of section 18A:65-26, or any part of them, (aa) subject to adjudication by the courts of the State, and (bb) subject to their proper application for the purposes of public higher education and in accordance with the terms of any applicable testamentary, trust or other special provision. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994,c.48,s.182.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71A-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71A / Section 71A-17
Security for bonds.
Status: in_force

18A:71A-17. Security for Bonds. In the discretion of the authority, any bonds issued by it may be secured by a trust agreement between the authority and a qualified bank as defined in section 1 of "The Banking Act of 1948," P.L.1948, c.67 (C.17:9A-1 et seq.). The trust agreement or resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including particularly those provisions authorized to be included in any resolution or resolutions of the authority authorizing bonds. Any banking institution, as defined in section 1 of "The Banking Act of 1948," P.L.1948, c.67 (C.17:9A-1 et seq.), may act as depository of the proceeds of bonds or of revenues or other moneys and may furnish such indemnifying bonds or pledge such securities as may be required by the authority. The trust agreement may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee or trustees, and may restrict the individual right of action by bondholders. In addition to the foregoing, the trust agreement or resolution may contain such other provisions as the authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-37 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-37
Eligibility for State and federal support
Status: in_force

8. A community college commission shall be eligible to receive State support for operational and capital costs pursuant to N.J.S.18A:64A-22, and to the extent State concurrence may be required, any federal support that may be available under the higher education assistance acts or any other appropriate federal acts. Nothing in this act shall prevent the commission from receiving any other public funds that may be available. L.1974,c.89,s.8; amended 1994,c.48,s.153.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-76 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-76
Return to program in good academic standing.
Status: in_force

3. a. An enrolled student in good academic standing who chooses to take a leave of absence because she is pregnant or has recently given birth shall return to the associate, baccalaureate, or graduate program in good academic standing following a leave period consistent with the policies of the institution of higher education at which the student is enrolled or of up to one academic year, whichever period is longer, subject to the reasonable administrative requirements of the institution, unless there is a medical reason for a longer absence, in which case her standing in the associate, baccalaureate, or graduate program shall be maintained during that period of absence. b. An enrolled student in good academic standing who is not the birth parent and who chooses to take a leave of absence because of the birth of the student's child shall return to the associate, baccalaureate, or graduate program in good academic standing following a leave period consistent with the policies of the institution of higher education at which the student is enrolled, or of up to one month, whichever period is longer, subject to the reasonable administrative requirements of the institution. L.2016, c.88, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:60-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 60 / Section 60-15
Application of act to full-time faculty members
Status: in_force

This act shall apply to full-time faculty members employed in any State or county college notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:60-1, 18A:64-21 and 18A:64A-13. L.1973, c. 163, s. 10, eff. July 1, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64K-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64K / Section 64K-1
Northwest New Jersey Regional Women's Center
Status: in_force

There is created at Centenary College in Hackettstown, New Jersey a center to be known as the Northwest New Jersey Regional Women's Center. It shall be the purpose of the center to offer educational programs and counseling, continuing education courses, career planning and placement services and access to cultural programs to women of all ages and all backgrounds who are New Jersey residents. L. 1987, c. 105, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-81 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-81
Immunity
Status: in_force

30. No action for damages shall lie against the Board of Higher Education, the Commission on Higher Education, the Presidents' Council, any State official, any State college or its board of trustees or any of its officers because of any action taken by virtue of the provisions of this article. L.1986,c.43,s.30; amended 1994,c.48,s.118.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-113 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-113
Provision for instruction in suicide prevention in school curriculum.
Status: in_force

3. Within 180 days of the effective date of this act, the State Board of Education shall revise the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education to provide for instruction in suicide prevention in an appropriate place in the curriculum of elementary school, middle school, and high school pupils. L.2005,c.310,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-35
Terms of members; vacancies
Status: in_force

The appointed members of the board of examiners shall hold office for two years from September 15 of the year in which they are appointed and the members in office, on the effective date of this title, shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms. Vacancies in the board shall be filled for the unexpired term only.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-30 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-30
Transmission of certified copy of bond proposal
Status: in_force

18A:24-30. Whenever bonds are authorized to be issued by a type II school district under this chapter, the secretary of the board of education of the district shall transmit to the commissioner a certified copy of the bond proposal adopted by resolution of the board of education and approved by a majority of the legally qualified voters of the district voting on the proposal at an annual or special school election. L.1967, c.271; amended 1993,c.146,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-36 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-36
Certificate required
Status: in_force

No person shall be appointed to any position pursuant to this amendatory and supplementary act unless the person shall hold an appropriate certificate as prescribed by the State Board of Examiners. L. 1987, c. 399, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:34-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-4
Guidelines on useful life of certain textbooks
Status: in_force

2. a. The Department of Education shall develop and disseminate to school districts, guidelines on the useful life of textbooks in the core curriculum content standards subject areas. Textbooks exceeding the useful life guidelines established by the department shall be exempt from the provisions of section 1 of this act. b. The provisions of section 1 of this act shall not apply to textbooks that are worn out or useless due to damage or mutilation. L.2002,c.98,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-52 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-52
Determination of equalization aid.
Status: in_force

10. Each school district and county vocational school district shall receive equalization aid predicated on a local share determined by district property wealth and district income. a. Each district's local share shall be calculated as follows: LSHARE = (EQVAL x PVR x 50%) + (INC x INR x 50%) where EQVAL is the district's prebudget year equalized valuation; PVR is the Statewide property value rate determined pursuant to subsection c. of this section; INC is the district's income; and INR is the Statewide income rate determined pursuant to subsection c. of this section. b. The local share for each county vocational school district shall be calculated as follows: LSHARE = (COLSHARE/COAB) x AB where COLSHARE is the sum of the local shares for all school districts in the county calculated pursuant to subsection a. of this section; COAB is the sum of the adequacy budgets for all school districts in the county calculated pursuant to section 9 of this act; and AB is the county vocational school district's adequacy budget calculated pursuant to section 9 of this act. c. For the 2008-2009 school year, the property value rate shall be set at 0.0092690802 and the income value rate shall be set at 0.04546684. For subsequent school years the values for the property value rate and the income value rate shall be annually determined by the commissioner as follows: the property value rate shall be determined such that equalization aid equals the Statewide available equalization aid for all districts determined according to this act had each school district's local share equaled the product of the property value rate and the district's equalized valuation and each county vocational school district's local share equaled the product of the county vocational school district's adequacy budget and the average local share, expressed as a percent, of the school districts located in the county; and the income rate shall be determined such that equalization aid equals the Statewide available equalization aid for all districts determined according to this act had each school district's local share equaled the product of the income rate and the district's income and each county vocational school district's local share equaled the product of the county vocational school district's adequacy budget and the average local share, expressed as a percent, of the school districts located in the county. In the event that these rates, when used in accordance with the provisions of this section and assuming that each district's general fund levy is equal to its local share, do not result in equalization aid for all districts equal to the Statewide available equalization aid, the commissioner shall adjust these rates appropriately, giving equal weight to each. L.2007, c.260, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-33c — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-33c
Removal request procedure, public library.
Status: in_force

10. a. In addition to the duties prescribed in section 18 of P.L.1969, c.158 (C.18A:73-33), the State Librarian, in consultation with the New Jersey Library Association, shall establish a model policy creating a procedure regarding a request for removal of library material within a public library. b. The model policy shall, at a minimum, require: (1) the creation of a request for removal form, based on the model removal form established by the State Librarian, that may be submitted by an individual with a vested interest to the governing body of the public library in which the library material is challenged to initiate a review of the material. The form shall require the individual with the vested interest to specify which sections of the library material the individual objects to and an explanation of the reasons for the objection; (2) the governing body appoint a review committee, consisting of: (a) at least one member of the governing body; (b) a librarian employed by the public library; (c) a staff member, who is not a librarian, of the public library that is familiar with the library material; (d) a representative selected by the governing body; (e) a resident serviced by the public library, provided the resident selected is not the individual who submitted the form; and (f) any additional members the governing body deems necessary; (3) a challenged library material remain within the public library and available for a resident to reserve, check out, or access until there is a final decision by the review committee; (4) the review committee to evaluate the request for removal form, review the challenged library material, and report in writing its recommendations to the governing body on whether to remove the library material within 30 business days from the date of receiving the form. A copy of the committee's report shall also be provided to the individual with a vested interest who filed the form; and (5) require the governing body to review the committee's report and make a final determination on whether the library material is to be removed from the public library or limited in use. The governing body shall provide a written statement of reasons for: (a) the removal, limitation, or non-removal of a library material; and (b) any final determination that is contrary to the recommendations of the review committee; and (6) provide that a library material that has been challenged pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (5) of this subsection shall not be subject to a subsequent challenge for at least one year. c. The model policy shall be updated as the State Librarian and New Jersey Library Association deem necessary. d. A governing body of a public library shall adopt the model policy established pursuant to this section. In the event a public library has a policy that complies with the requirements of subsection b. of this section as of the effective date of this act, the library shall not be required to take further action. e. A governing body determination issued in accordance with the policy established in subsection b. of this section shall be final and binding for a period of five years. f. Nothing in this section shall be construed as creating a separate legal cause of action regarding any determination issued pursuant to the policy established pursuant to subsection b. of this section. L.2024, c.96, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-38
New Jersey City University Foundation, status, merger.
Status: in_force

5. Nothing in the “Kean University – New Jersey City University Merger Act,” P.L.2025, c.218 (C.18A:64O-34 et al.) shall be construed to affect the status of the non-profit corporation known as the New Jersey City University Foundation, which shall continue to operate upon the merger of New Jersey City University with Kean University for the benefit of Hudson County residents who will be attending Kean University on the Jersey City campus. L.2025, c.218, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-18
Board of new district
Status: in_force

18A:8-18. The members of the board of education of the original district shall continue in office as members of such district until the creation of the new district and the members of said board who reside in the new district shall also be members of the first board of education of the new district and those who do not reside therein shall also be members of the first board of education of the remaining district. They shall continue to serve as members of the board of education of the new and remaining districts respectively until the expiration of the respective terms for which they were elected as members of the board of education of the original district. Such number of additional members of the first board of education of the new district and of the remaining district as shall be required to complete full membership thereof, shall be appointed by the county superintendent and their successors shall be elected at school elections of the districts, which shall be held at the same time as that on which the annual election of the original district would have been held in the next school year. The elected members of said boards shall take office at the organization meeting succeeding their election and the appointed members shall continue in office until said date. L. 1967, c. 271; amended by L. 1987, c. 289, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:43A-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 43A / Section 43A-2
Director
Status: in_force

Every children's bureau so established shall be under the immediate supervision of a director to be appointed by the board of education of the district and who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to direct the work of such bureau.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-29 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-29
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Higher Education Incentive Funding Act." L.1999,c.226,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-47 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-47
Agreements for cooperation and assistance by department and division
Status: in_force

In furtherance of the objectives of this act, the commissioner or, with his approval, the Director of the State Museum may enter into agreements providing for the cooperation and assistance of the department and the division with any public or nonprofit agency, foundation or organization engaging in some or all of the activities set forth in section 3 of this act. Such cooperation and assistance may include financial assistance, provided, however, that any financial assistance shall be only to the extent that appropriations or other available resources will permit. If the department shall determine that the acquisition of any museum or museum activity is in the public interest it may enter into agreements for such purposes. Any agreements which would obligate the State or any of its agencies to assume financial responsibility for the operation or the acquisition of any museum or museum collection or other activities shall be approved in writing by the commissioner and the Governor. L.1977, c. 399, s. 4, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:41-7a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 41 / Section 41-7a
School security drills, procedure.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a school district shall ensure that a school security drill that occurs when students are present: (1) includes clear, developmentally and age-appropriate messaging to students and staff at the conclusion of the drill that the event is a drill and that no current danger exists; (2) does not expose students to content or imaging that is not developmentally or age-appropriate; (3) is paired with trauma-informed approaches to address any student inquiries or concerns which may arise as a result of a school security drill; (4) does not include the use of fake blood, real or prop firearms, or the simulations of gun shots, explosions, or other sounds or visuals that may induce panic or a traumatic response from a student or school district employee; (5) does not require a student to role play as a victim, but may include first aid training in which students participate; (6) is accessible to students with disabilities and mental health conditions, and provides all necessary accommodations for these students. b. A school district shall provide written notification to the parent or guardian of a student enrolled in the district following completion of a school security drill, which notice shall be provided to the parent or guardian by no later than the end of the school day on which the school security drill is conducted. c. A school district may permit emergency personnel access to the buildings and grounds of its schools for school security drills that are scheduled outside of school hours and during such times as students are not present. d. A school district shall review and update its school security drill procedures using a process that coincides with the review of the school safety and security plan developed pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:16-5.1 and collects input from emergency personnel, parents and guardians of students enrolled in the district, teachers and staff employed in the district, mental health professionals, and student government representatives from multiple grade levels. e. A school district shall annually track data on such measures and information as are required by the Commissioner of Education, and shall report the data to the commissioner. L. 2021, c.365.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-14
Treasurer of school moneys; appointment; term; bond.
Status: in_force

18A:13-14. The board may appoint a treasurer of school moneys who shall not be a member or employee of the board and it shall fix his salary. His term of office shall expire annually on June 30 of each year, or January 15 of each year in the case of a regional district in which the annual school election is in November. If a municipal officer is appointed treasurer, his term shall cease if he ceases to hold his municipal office and in either case, the treasurer shall continue in office after the expiration of his term until his successor is qualified. He shall give bond in such amount, and with such surety, as the board shall direct. The board in its determination of the amount shall be guided by a schedule of minimum limits to be promulgated by the State board. amended 1981, c.174, s.1; 2010, c.39, s.7; 2011, c.202, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61D-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61D / Section 61D-15
Requirements for trained designee.
Status: in_force

5. To become a trained designee, an individual must meet the following requirements: a. be 18 years of age or older; b. have, or reasonably expect to have, responsibility for at least one other member of the campus community as a result of the individual's occupational or volunteer status; and c. have satisfactorily completed a standardized training protocol established and administered by a licensed campus medical professional in accordance with guidelines developed by the secretary. L.2013, c.211, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-49 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-49
Reports of progress under full State intervention; transition to local control.
Status: in_force

16. a. A school district under full State intervention shall make an annual report of its progress in complying with the quality performance indicators adopted pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1975, c.212 (C.18A:7A-10). The commissioner shall formally report to the State board and to the Governor and the Legislature on the district's progress. b. Based upon the annual report of progress, but not sooner than three years after the establishment of the school district under full State intervention, the commissioner may recommend that the State board place the school district under partial State intervention or elsewhere on the performance continuum. If the State board so determines, the school district shall be placed under partial State intervention or designated as transitioning to local control or placed elsewhere on the performance continuum effective on the July 1 next ensuing. c. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, if a district under full State intervention is placed under partial State intervention, the board of education shall continue to have the rights, powers, and duties of an advisory board, until the district successfully meets the quality performance indicators for the governance component of school district effectiveness. Despite the continuation of the board of education as an advisory board, the State board, upon the recommendation of the commissioner, may return some voting functions to the board of education as part of and in furtherance of the process of a transition to local control. If some voting functions are returned to the board of education, the commissioner or his designee shall have the authority to veto any action by the board of education until the governance component of school district effectiveness is returned to local control. A true copy of the minutes of every meeting of the board of education shall be forthwith delivered by and under the certification of the secretary thereof to the commissioner or his designee. No action taken at that meeting of the board of education shall have force or effect until 15 days after a copy of the minutes shall have been so delivered unless during that 15-day period the commissioner or his designee shall approve those minutes, in which case the action shall become effective upon that approval. If, in the 15-day period, the commissioner or his designee returns the copy of those minutes with a veto of any action taken by the board of education or any member thereof at that meeting, the action shall be null and void and of no effect. d. In the event that the State board, upon the recommendation of the commissioner, has appointed a State district superintendent in a district under full State intervention, the State district superintendent shall continue to hold that position until the district successfully meets the quality performance indicators for the governance component of school district effectiveness. If the district is placed under partial State intervention and has successfully met the quality performance indicators for the governance component of school district effectiveness, or if the State has completely withdrawn from intervention and returned the district to local control, then the board of education shall be permitted to extend the contract of the superintendent who holds the position at the time that the district is placed under partial State intervention or is returned to local control, provide 18-months' notice to the superintendent to modify the contract, or allow the contract in effect to expire with the appropriate statutory notice pursuant to subsection b. of section 4 of P.L.1991, c.267 (C.18A:17-20.1). e. If the district successfully meets the quality performance indicators for the governance component of school district effectiveness, not more than one year following the placement of the district under partial State intervention or return to local control, the board shall call a special election for purposes of placing the question of classification status before the voters of the district, which election shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Title 19 of the Revised Statutes concerning school elections. f. If the voters of the district shall elect to become a type I district, it shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 9 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes relating to type I districts after January 31 next ensuing, unless the district is established in a city of the first class, in which case it shall be governed after June 30 next ensuing. The members of the district board of education at the time of said election shall continue in office until expiration of their respective terms and the qualification in office of their successors. g. If the voters of the district shall so select that the district shall become a type II district, it shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 9 of Title 18A relating to type II districts and the members of the board of education at the time of said election shall remain and continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and the qualification of their respective successors. h. If the commissioner cannot recommend that the school district under full State intervention be placed under partial State intervention within three years, then the commissioner shall provide a comprehensive report to the State board and to the Governor and the Legislature, including a detailed analysis of the causes for the failure of the district to comply with the quality performance indicators and an assessment of the amount of time necessary for the continuation of the school district under full State intervention. On the basis of that report the State board shall determine whether to continue the school district under full State intervention or return the district to partial State intervention. L.1987,c.399,s.16; amended 1995, c.179, s.6; 1995, c.278, s.25; 2005, c.235, s.27; 2007, c.16, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-30 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-30
Assistance of sheriffs, police officers, etc.
Status: in_force

The sheriff and his officers and all police officers and constables shall assist attendance officers in the performance of their duties.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36A-5.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36A / Section 36A-5.1
Review of charter school application, factors involved.
Status: in_force

8. a. Prior to approving a charter school application and granting a charter, the Commissioner of Education shall review: (1) the application material submitted by the proposed charter school pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1995, c.426 (C.18A:36A-5); (2) the proposed charter school’s anticipated financial impact on the school district in which the charter school is to be located; and (3) any other information the commissioner deems necessary. b. The commissioner shall give equal consideration to the information reviewed pursuant to the provisions of subsection a. of this section when determining whether to grant or deny an application for a charter school established after the effective date of P.L.2025, c.277 (C.18A:36A-2.1 et al.). L.2025, c.277, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-34.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-34.2
Impact assessment
Status: in_force

6. The Department of Education shall provide to the board of education of a school district proposing to join or create a regional school district and to the board of education of a regional school district proposing to modify its method of apportionment, an impact assessment of the apportionment method. The impact assessment shall be provided to the board of education at least 45 days prior to the date of the school election at which the question will be presented to the voters. The failure of the department to provide an impact assessment in accordance with this section will not preclude the district from submitting the question to the voters at the school election. L.1993,c.67,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-53 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-53
Allocation of initial grants.
Status: in_force

5. The initial grants from the trust fund shall be allocated as follows: a. $48,000,000 for facilities at the State Colleges; b. $38,880,000 for facilities at Rutgers, The State University; c. $20,160,000 for facilities at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; d. $12,960,000 for facilities at the New Jersey Institute of Technology; e. $44,000,000 for facilities at the county colleges; f. $21,000,000 for facilities at the private institutions of higher education; g. $15,000,000 for South Jersey multi-institutional economic development facilities. As used in this section, "South Jersey multi-institutional economic development facilities" means facilities which would promote economic development in the eight southernmost counties of the State and which involve more than one public or private institution of higher education; and h. $20,000,000 for a new facility for Rutgers, The State University, School of Law, Newark. The amount authorized in subsection g. may be apportioned among any other amounts authorized in subsections a. through f. of this section. The Secretary of Higher Education may reallocate any balance in an amount authorized in subsections a. through h. of this section which has not been approved by the secretary for a grant within 18 months of the effective date of this act. The Secretary of Higher Education shall determine the allocation of moneys deposited into the trust fund resulting from the issuance by the authority of new bonds because of the retirement of bonds previously issued by the authority. The facilities funded by grants from the trust fund shall follow the principles of affirmative action and equal opportunity employment. In furtherance of these principles, the Secretary of Higher Education shall continue the policy of encouraging institutions to solicit bids from, and award contracts to, minority and women-owned businesses. L.1993, c.375, s.5; amended 2009, c.308, s.38; 2012, c.42, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:44-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-7
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. Sections 1 and 2 and 6 through 11 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Universal Preschool and Kindergarten Act." L.2025, c.100, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-35
Disclosure of certain student information on Internet prohibited without parental consent.
Status: in_force

1. The board of education of each school district and the board of trustees of each charter school that establishes an Internet web site, shall not disclose on that web site any personally identifiable information about a student without receiving prior written consent from the student's parent or guardian on a form developed by the Department of Education. The written consent form shall contain a statement concerning the potential dangers of personally identifiable information about individual students on the Internet. As used in this act, "personally identifiable information" means student names, student photos, student addresses, student e-mail addresses, student phone numbers, and locations and times of class trips. L.2001,c.402,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-26
Bond of business manager
Status: in_force

The business manager shall, before entering upon the duties of office, give bond to the board for the faithful discharge of his duties in such principal sum, not less than $2,000.00 and with such surety as the board shall direct, but the annual premium of such bond may be paid by the board as a current expense.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:16-1.1c — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-1.1c
Filling of vacancy, absent teaching position.
Status: in_force

2. A vacant teaching position, or the position of a teacher who is absent for an extended time period, shall not be filled in any school year by one or more individuals employed as substitute teachers and holding a certificate of eligibility or a certificate of eligibility with advanced standing issued by the State Board of Examiners and working in an area not authorized by their credentials for a total amount of time exceeding 20 school days. The executive county superintendent of schools may grant an extension of up to an additional 20 days upon written application from the school district demonstrating the district's inability to hire an appropriately certified teacher for the vacant position within the original 20-day time limit. During a public health emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to the "Emergency Health Powers Act," P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), a vacant or absent position may be filled by a holder of a certificate of eligibility or a certificate of eligibility with advanced standing and working in an area not authorized by their credentials for up to 40 school days and for an additional 20 school days upon written application to the Commissioner of Education or the commissioner's designee demonstrating the district's inability to hire an appropriately certified teacher within the 40-day time limit and that the individuals are periodically monitored and supported by the credential holder's supervisor. L.2010, c.100, s.2; amended 2021, c.87, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75A-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75A / Section 75A-8
Graduation.
Status: in_force

8. Article VII: Graduation In order to facilitate the on-time graduation of children of military families states and local education agencies shall incorporate the following procedures: a. Waiver requirements - Local education agency administrative officials shall waive specific courses required for graduation if similar course work has been satisfactorily completed in another local education agency or shall provide reasonable justification for denial. Should a waiver not be granted to a student who would qualify to graduate from the sending school, the local education agency shall provide an alternative means of acquiring required coursework so that graduation may occur on time. b. Exit exams - States shall accept: (1) exit or end-of-course exams required for graduation from the sending state; or (2) national norm-referenced achievement tests; or (3) alternative testing, in lieu of testing requirements for graduation in the receiving state. In the event the above alternatives cannot be accommodated by the receiving state for a student transferring in his or her Senior year, then the provisions of subsection c. of this section shall apply. c. Transfers during Senior year - Should a military student transferring at the beginning or during his or her Senior year be ineligible to graduate from the receiving local education agency after all alternatives have been considered, the sending and receiving local education agencies shall ensure the receipt of a diploma from the sending local education agency, if the student meets the graduation requirements of the sending local education agency. In the event that one of the states in question is not a member of this compact, the member state shall use best efforts to facilitate the on-time graduation of the student in accordance with subsections a. and b. of this section. L.2009, c.279, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3-19.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3 / Section 3-19.3
Information to the Department of the Treasury
Status: in_force

3. This information shall be forwarded to the Department of the Treasury no later than 30 days after the last day of the fiscal year. The information shall include: a. The amount of the gift. b. The date on which it was received. c. Full details of any conditions, matching provisions, or designation of the gift for a specific purpose. d. The name of the foreign government in the case of a gift by a foreign government; the name of the foreign entity in the case of a gift by a foreign entity; and the name of the foreign country in which a foreign person is located or resides in the case of a gift by a foreign person. e. The purpose or purposes for which the gift will be used. L.1987,c.53,s.3; amended 1994,c.48,s.39.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-38.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-38.2
Certification review under certain conditions.
Status: in_force

11. If any condition exists within a school district that would authorize the appointment of a State monitor pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.2006, c.15 (C.18A:7A-55), the State Board of Examiners shall review the certification of the superintendent and school business administrator of the district. L.2007, c.53, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-42.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-42.1
Aviation grant program, higher education, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative participants .
Status: in_force

4. a. The Secretary of Higher Education shall, in consultation with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and any other State agencies as deemed appropriate by the secretary, establish a program to provide aviation grants to public institutions of higher education which participate in the federal Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative established pursuant to section 631 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. The purposes of the program shall be to award grants to public institutions of higher education to: (1) support an institution of higher education’s participation in the federal Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative established pursuant to section 631 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; (2) support the establishment of a Center for the Study of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena; (3) facilitate the establishment of non-engineering aviation degrees which teach basic courses in air traffic control and aviation administration; and (4) encourage an institution of higher education to join the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiatives Program. b. The secretary shall determine the allowable uses for grant funds prior to accepting applications to participate in the program and shall describe the allowable uses in a notice of grant opportunity. c. A public institution of higher education seeking to participate in the program shall submit an application to the secretary in a form and manner prescribed by the secretary. The application shall include: (1) confirmation of the institution’s active participation in, or planned participation in, the federal Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative; (2) the institution’s capacity to support a Center for the Study of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena; (3) whether the institution offers non-engineering aviation degrees that include instruction in air traffic control and aviation administration, or has any plans to establish these degree programs; (4) whether the institution participates in, or plans to participate in, the federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiatives Program; and (5) any other information the secretary deems necessary. d. The secretary shall make the application available no later than 120 days following the effective date of P.L.2025, c.269 (C.18A:71C-93 et al.). e. After reviewing the applications submitted pursuant to subsection c. of this section, the secretary shall select one or more public institutions of higher education to participate in the program. The secretary shall give preference to an institution of higher education located in a county of the first class. The secretary shall award on an annual basis a total of $2,500,000 in grants to public institutions of higher education pursuant to this section. f. In addition to the funds appropriated to the program pursuant to P.L.2025, c.269 (C.18A:71C-93 et al.), the secretary may accept and allocate funds made available to the program by contribution, gift, donation, or any other sources for the purpose of the program. L.2025, c.269, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-45 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-45
Guidelines, criteria for collection, calculation of information.
Status: in_force

3. a. The Secretary of Higher Education shall issue guidelines and criteria for collecting and calculating the information required pursuant to section 2 of this act and shall prescribe a uniform reporting method for posting the information. b. The Secretary of Higher Education shall annually compile the student consumer information reports submitted pursuant to subsection c. of section 2 of this act into a comparative profile of all four-year public institutions of higher education. The secretary shall present the information on its website in a manner that allows college students and their families to easily compare student consumer information across institutions. L.2009, c.197, s.3; amended 2021, c.349, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46A-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46A / Section 46A-15
Expenditures in excess of State aid.
Status: in_force

18. In any year, no district shall be required to make expenditures for the provision of an auxiliary service provided for the purposes of P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.) in excess of the maximum per service aid amount determined by the commissioner pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-9) for that year. L.1977, c. 192, s. 18, eff. Aug. 25, 1977; 2025, c.252, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-19 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-19
Educational Opportunity Fund transferred
Status: in_force

19. a. All functions, powers and duties now vested in the Educational Opportunity Fund or the board of directors thereof in the Department of Higher Education are transferred to and assumed by the Educational Opportunity Fund and the board of directors thereof under the Commission on Higher Education in but not of the Department of State. b. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Educational Opportunity Fund or the board of directors thereof in the Department of Higher Education, the same shall mean and refer to the Educational Opportunity Fund or the board of directors thereof in the Commission on Higher Education in but not of the Department of State. c. Nothing in this act shall be construed to limit the authority of the Educational Opportunity Fund, or the board of directors thereof, or to alter the terms and conditions of grants made to students by the fund. d. This transfer shall be subject to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.). e. The present members of the board of directors, other than the Chancellor of Higher Education, shall hold their office for the duration of their respective terms. L.1994,c.48,s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-86 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-86
Fisheries Information and Development Center.
Status: in_force

1. a. There is established the Fisheries Information and Development Center, hereinafter referred to as the center, at the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers, The State University. The center shall be administered by the Director of the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences in consultation with the coordinating board of the center established in subsection a. of section 2 of this act. The director in consultation with the coordinating board shall administer funding and provide scientific support for the center, and shall coordinate the distribution of funds, program design and research team development, oversight of project accomplishments, and information transfer activities for the center. b. The purposes and objectives of the center shall be to: (1) Address the most urgent research and development needs of the commercial and recreational fisheries industries in the State, including all fisheries species landed in the State throughout the geographic range of those fisheries resources ; (2) Provide critical, unbiased data for the Marine Fisheries Council established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1979, c.199 (C.23:2B-4), the Department of Environmental Protection, the fishing public, the commercial fishery industry, including shellfish and finfish fisheries in the State and fisheries in State and federal waters, and the recreational fishery industry, including the hook and line and party and charter boat fisheries industries; and (3) Continue the viability of New Jersey fisheries through research and development concerning the enhancement of fish stocks and the improvement of fish stock management. For the purposes of this act, "fisheries" means all harvesting of marine fish and aquatic organisms not defined as "aquaculture" pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1997, c.236 (C.4:27-3). c. The center, at the direction of the coordinating board and with the approval of the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection and in cooperation with any nonprofit groups related to the fisheries industries in the State, shall carry out scientific research programs including, but not limited to, those which : (1) Provide the scientific basis for improvements in stock assessment methodology and the development of improved stock assessment models; (2) Develop ways to utilize the most up-to-date satellite and oceanographic data in stock assessment models to analyze and assess the annual fluctuations in stock size and distribution; (3) Develop new and improved methods of data collection; (4) Reduce the impact of fishing on the mortality of juvenile fish and aquatic life, and reduce the mortality of non-targeted species and threatened and endangered species by the development and implementation of improvements in fishing technology, by-catch reduction devices, and fishing and processing methods; (5) Provide the best scientific data available on species population dynamics and processes controlling age structure, sources and rates of mortality, rates of recruitment, catch and release mortality, the relationship of oceanographic variables to fish stock distribution patterns, the degree of reproductive isolation of species populations and the location of brood stocks, and the relationship of food supply to fish yield; (6) Enhance understanding of the economic and sociological issues affecting fisheries in the State and evaluate the influence of State and local policies, changes in fishing technology, and variations in demand and supply on jobs, income, and business success or failure; and (7) Address issues including, but not limited to, horseshoe crab resource questions, incidental catches of marine mammals and their resulting injury or death, hook and line mortality in the recreational fluke fishery, menhaden resource questions, and stock assessments of surf clam and ocean quahog populations. L.1999,c.419,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46A-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46A / Section 46A-9
Apportionment of State aid; calculation.
Status: in_force

9. (1) The allocation of State aid to local school districts for services provided pursuant to P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.) shall be determined by the commissioner in a manner consistent with the provisions of this section, and the aid shall be distributed to school districts pursuant to section 9 of P.L.2025, c.252 (C.18A:46A-9.1). In allocating State aid, the commissioner shall establish maximum per service aid amounts for providing the equivalent service to children of limited English-speaking ability, compensatory education, and home instruction. The maximum per service aid amounts shall be determined by dividing the amount annually appropriated to provide services provided pursuant to P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.) by the average number of documented services delivered in the prior three school years. In the second full school year following the date of enactment of P.L.2025, c.252 (C.18A:46-19.8a et al.) and every third school year thereafter, the commissioner shall cause a survey to be conducted, which shall collect from service providers information as the commissioner deems necessary to calculate the average and range of costs incurred to provide services pursuant to P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.). The commissioner shall report the findings of the survey to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), and shall use the report to inform recommendations on the annual appropriation to provide services pursuant to P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.). (2) In distributing State aid for services pursuant to P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.), the commissioner shall also ensure that, to the greatest extent possible, the amounts annually appropriated are fully exhausted by the end of the school year for which the maximum amounts are established and that the amounts appropriated are equitably distributed among school districts applying for reimbursement pursuant to section 9 of P.L.2025, c.252 (C.18A:46A-9.1). To the extent permitted by federal law, the commissioner may establish limits on the duration and frequency of each auxiliary service provided pursuant to P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.) in order to ensure that the greatest number of eligible students are provided the services throughout the school year and that, to the greatest extent possible, the amount annually appropriated for the services is available to reimburse school districts during the entirety of the school year. The maximum per service aid amounts, and any limits established by the commissioner on the duration and frequency of auxiliary services, shall be disseminated by the commissioner to school districts and nonpublic schools no later than July 15 of the school year. A school district seeking State aid for services provided pursuant to P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.) shall apply for reimbursement of the costs to provide the services in accordance with the process established by the commissioner in section 9 of P.L.2025, c.252 (C.18A:46A-9.1). a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2025, c.252) b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2025, c.252) c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2025, c.252) Amended 1984, c.122, s.3; 1990, c.52, s.65; 1991, c.128, s.3; 1996, c.138, s.78; 2007, c.260, s.74; 2025, c.252, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-101 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-101
Awarding of scholarships.
Status: in_force

4. a. The board of trustees is authorized to award scholarships from the fund for the costs of undergraduate study at a public or independent institution of higher education to the spouse, child, or other eligible dependent of a New Jersey resident who is killed, officially listed as "Missing in Action" by the United States Department of Defense, or totally and permanently disabled as certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as a consequence of Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, or Operation New Dawn. b. Scholarships from the fund may be awarded annually upon proper application by any student who qualifies under the criteria established by the authority. L.2015, c.117, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-15
Limitation on post employment for executive county superintendent.
Status: in_force

57. An executive county superintendent of schools shall not accept employment in any school district which was under his supervision in that position for a period of two years commencing on the day his term as executive county superintendent terminates. L.2007, c.63, s.57.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-33.14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-33.14
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall promulgate pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L. 1985, c. 372, s. 9, eff. Nov. 26, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-10
Nonmembers may join
Status: in_force

18A:66-10. Any person who was employed as a teacher prior to January 2, 1955 and who did not join the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund may join at any time. The person shall have the option of joining the retirement system as a new member upon proper application with no credit for previous service, or of purchasing membership credit for this previous service. The purchase shall be made in the same manner and be subject to the same terms and conditions provided for the purchase of previous membership service by N.J.S.18A:66-9. Any person coming under the provisions of this section shall not be allowed any of the death benefits established by N.J.S.18A:66-38, N.J.S.18A:66-41, N.J.S.18A:66-42, N.J.S.18A:66-44, N.J.S.18A:66-46 and N.J.S.18A:66-53 unless he becomes a member within 12 months after January 1, 1956, or furnishes satisfactory evidence of insurability. L.1967, c.271; amended 1991,c.138,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-11.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-11.1
Request for home instruction.
Status: in_force

1. a. A parent or guardian requesting home instruction due to a student’s temporary or chronic health condition or need for treatment that precludes participation in the student’s usual education setting, whether general education or special education, shall submit to the board of education a request that includes a written determination from the student’s physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse documenting the projected need for confinement at the student’s residence or other treatment setting for more than 10 consecutive school days or 17 cumulative school days during the school year. b. The provisions of this section shall be in addition to any other requirement for the receipt of home instruction established pursuant to State Board of Education regulations. L.2025, c.240.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-15.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-15.1
Authority of State board.
Status: in_force

5. Pursuant to section 15 of P.L.1975, c.212 (C.18A:7A-15), the State board shall have authority to: a. approve the appointment by the commissioner of up to three additional members to the school board; b. upon recommendation of the commissioner create a school district under full State intervention; and c. appoint, upon recommendation of the commissioner, a State district superintendent of schools to direct the operations of the district in accordance with the improvement plan established pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1975, c.212 (C.18A:7A-14). L.1987,c.398,s.5; amended 2005, c.235, s.6; 2007, c.16, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-33.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-33.3
Certification of proposals for grant funds
Status: in_force

It is recommended that local boards of education certify proposals for grant funds emanating from teachers within their educational jurisdiction. L.1968, c. 93, s. 3, eff. June 21, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72L-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72L / Section 72L-1
Millicent Fenwick Research Professorship in Education and Public Issues
Status: in_force

1. There is established at Monmouth College a distinguished professorship which shall be known as the Millicent Fenwick Research Professorship in Education and Public Issues. L.1991,c.435,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-31
Operation of alternative education program permitted.
Status: in_force

3. Any board of education may operate an alternative education program including, but not limited to, a recovery high school alternative education program, upon approval by the board of education. The Commissioner of Education shall approve any alternative education program within a State agency, public college operated program, or department-approved school. L.2015, c.254, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-71 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-71
Report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

13. The Secretary of Higher Education shall annually submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature on the higher education technology infrastructure purchases at public and private institutions of higher education, which have been approved by the secretary and financed by the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority pursuant to this act. L.1997, c.238, s.13; amended 2012, c.42, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-141 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-141
Continuation of grant program.
Status: in_force

5. The grant program established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2019, c.256 (C.18A:6-138) shall remain operational for at least four years and shall continue thereafter until such time as the Commissioner of Education determines that the program is not effective in achieving its purposes and provides a report to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), stating the reasons for his determination. The report shall contain information supporting the commissioner's determination that the program is not effective and shall provide recommendations regarding the establishment of new programs that would effectuate purposes similar to those of the grant program and which take into account access to STEM teachers at public schools and nonpublic schools. The report shall be submitted no later than April 1 of the fiscal year preceding the year in which the commissioner recommends ending the program. Nothing shall prohibit the commissioner from submitting a report to the Governor and the Legislature at any time which contains recommendations for improvements to the grant program. L.2019, c.256, s.5.