N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-84 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-84
Loan redemption program established, Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Status: in_force

2. a. There is established in the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority a loan redemption program for teachers in high-need fields who are employed in low-performing schools. The program shall provide for the redemption of a portion of the loans a program participant receives under the NJCLASS Loan Program pursuant to article 2 of chapter 71C of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes for service as a teacher in a high-need field in a low-performing school in New Jersey. The annual amount of State funds appropriated to the loan redemption program shall not exceed $1,000,000. The authority shall notify the Legislature when the funds have been fully expended or committed. b. A program participant may redeem his NJCLASS loan amounts upon execution of a contract between the program participant and the authority. The contract shall be for up to four one-year periods of service. The contract shall specify the total amount of debt, up to 100%, to be redeemed by the State in return for service pursuant to subsection d. of this section. c. A program participant who has entered into a contract with the authority shall remain eligible for loan redemption under the contract in the event that: (1) the public school in which the teacher is employed loses its designation as a low-performing school or the teacher is transferred to a school in the district that is not a low-performing school; or (2) the high-need field in which the program participant is teaching pursuant to his service obligation subsequently loses its designation as a high-need field, and the program participant continues to teach in the same field in accordance with his contractual agreement with the authority. d. The redemption of loans under the loan redemption program shall amount to 25% of principal and interest of a program participant's NJCLASS loan amounts, up to $5,000, in return for each consecutive full year of service. The total amount of NJCLASS loan amounts which may be redeemed under the program by a program participant, for four full school years of service, shall not exceed $20,000. Service for less than the full school year of each period of service shall not entitle the program participant to any benefits under the loan redemption program. Prior to the redemption of loan indebtedness, a program participant shall submit to the authority proof of employment. e. A program participant who has entered into a redemption contract with the authority may nullify his contract by submitting written notification to the authority and assuming full responsibility for repayment of principal and interest on the full amount of his loans or that portion of the loans which has not been redeemed by the State, in return for partial fulfillment of the contract. f. In case of a program participant's death or total and permanent disability, the authority shall nullify the service obligation of the program participant. The nullification shall terminate the authority's obligations under the loan redemption contract. If continued enforcement of the contract may result in extreme hardship, the authority may nullify or suspend the service obligation of the program participant. g. The authority shall advertise the availability of the program and engage in outreach activities with potential participants. L.2021, c.384, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-29 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-29
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Recovery High School Alternative Education Act." L.2015, c.254, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-27 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-27
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

4. The Department of Agriculture shall adopt pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2018, c.28, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.38
Incorporation of age-appropriate instruction relative to consent for physical contact and sexual activity
Status: in_force

2. A school district shall incorporate age-appropriate instruction in grades six through 12 on the law and meaning of consent for physical contact and sexual activity as part of the district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. The instruction shall be designed to increase discussion and awareness that consent is required before physical contact or sexual activity, as well as the social, emotional, and relational impact surrounding sexuality, the right to say no to unwanted physical contact or sexual activity, and the virtues of respecting the right of others to say no. The Commissioner of Education shall provide school districts with age-appropriate sample learning activities and resources designed to implement this requirement. L.2019, c.16, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-1.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-1.2
Criminal history background investigation for board of education members.
Status: in_force

5. a. Each member of any board of education, within 30 days of election or appointment to that board, shall undergo a criminal history background investigation for the purpose of ensuring that the member is not disqualified from membership due to a conviction of a crime or offense listed in N.J.S.18A:12-1. b. A member of a board of education shall submit to the Commissioner of Education his or her name, address and fingerprints taken in accordance with procedures established by the commissioner. The Commissioner of Education is hereby authorized to exchange fingerprint data with and receive criminal history record information from the federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of State Police for use in making the determinations required by this act. A member shall furnish his or her written consent to such a check as a condition of holding the office of school board member. The member shall bear the cost for the criminal history record check, including all costs for administering and processing the check, except that an elected member may use unexpended campaign funds to pay such costs. The board of education may reimburse the member for the cost of the criminal history record check, including all costs for administering and processing the check. c. The Commissioner of Education is authorized to: receive all criminal history data necessary to complete the criminal history records check as required pursuant to this section; receive all data in accordance with this section on charges pending against a member of a board of education who has previously undergone a criminal history records check; and adjust the fees set by the Department of Education for the criminal history records checks. d. Upon receipt of the criminal history record information for a member of a board of education from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of State Police, the Commissioner of Education shall notify the member, in writing, of the member's qualification or disqualification from holding the office of member of a board of education. If the member is disqualified, the convictions which constitute the basis for the disqualification shall be identified in the written notice to the member. The member shall have 14 days from the date of the written notice of disqualification to challenge the accuracy of the criminal history record information. If no challenge is filed or if the determination of the accuracy of the criminal history record information upholds the disqualification, the commissioner shall notify the member's board of education that the member has been disqualified from membership on the board. e. The commissioner is authorized to share all criminal history record information of a member received from the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the State Bureau of Identification with the appropriate court in order to obtain copies of the judgment of conviction and such other documents as the commissioner deems necessary to confirm the completeness and accuracy of the record. f. Following qualification for membership on a board of education pursuant to this section, the State Bureau of Identification shall immediately forward to the Commissioner of Education any information which the bureau receives on a charge pending against a member. If the charge is for one of the crimes or offenses enumerated in N.J.S.18A:12-1, the commissioner shall notify the member's board of education, and the board shall take appropriate action. If the pending charge results in conviction, the member shall be disqualified for continued membership. g. The Commissioner of Education shall permanently maintain the criminal record and application documents on a member of a board of education. All documents submitted by a candidate and all criminal history record information shall be maintained by the commissioner in a confidential manner. L.2011, c.72, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-42 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-42
Findings, declarations relative to Italian heritage and cultural and educational programs.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. For the past several decades Hollywood and the communications media have continuously portrayed Italians and Americans of Italian heritage as mobsters, buffoons and other nefarious characters to such an extent that it appears to be an orchestrated program of cultural dismemberment and disdain which can and will promote ethnic bigotry and loss of cultural identity. b. The exposure of our children and others to this unrelenting barrage of negative images has led to the erosion and denigration of Italian-American culture, history and heritage. It has, furthermore, encouraged children to emulate negative role models and promoted the social acceptability of disrespect for and bigotry towards Italians and Americans of Italian heritage and their culture, history and heritage--a culture, history and heritage shared by over 22 percent of New Jersey's population. c. The histories of our nation and our State have been significantly enriched by the heritage of Italians and Americans of Italian heritage. The cultural heritage of Italy includes the classical civilization of Rome, the fine arts of the Renaissance, the scientific and artistic genius of Da Vinci, the literary works of Dante and Petrarch, the operas of Verdi and Puccini and many other contributions that have ennobled civilization. d. More than 5.4 million Italians emigrated to the United States between the years 1820 and 1991; today more than 2 million citizens of this State are of Italian descent. Our nation and our State have benefitted substantially from the influences and contributions of these men, women and children and their distinctive culture, history and heritage. e. It is desirable to educate our citizens about the positive aspects of the culture, music, art, language, history and heritage of Italians and Americans of Italian heritage. f. It is the policy of the State of New Jersey that the culture, history and heritage of Italians and Americans of Italian heritage are a proper concern for all people, particularly students enrolled in the schools of this State. g. It is appropriate and desirable that programs, workshops, institutes, seminars and other teacher-training activities for the study of the culture, history and heritage of Italians and Americans of Italian heritage be conducted at the various high schools and institutions of higher education in this State. h. It is fitting and proper to establish a permanent State-level commission to survey, design, encourage and promote the implementation of Italian and Americans of Italian heritage cultural and educational programs in this State, with responsibility for the coordination of events that will provide appropriate awareness and memorialization of the culture, history, heritage and language of Italians and Americans of Italian heritage on a regular basis throughout the State. L.2001,c.343,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.17
Posting of reference sheet.
Status: in_force

7. Designated areas of the school building shall have posted, in plain view, a reference sheet identifying signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia in students with diabetes. L.2009, c.131, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-22
Order to testify, etc.
Status: in_force

Upon return of the order, the judge shall examine the person under oath and if he shall determine, after giving such person an opportunity to be heard, that he refused without legal cause to comply with such subpoena, he may order such person to comply therewith forthwith, and any failure to obey such order may be punished as a contempt of the court.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:9-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-11
Type II districts; terms of additional board members
Status: in_force

The terms of the members so to be elected shall be so arranged by the members of the board holding over that as soon as possible the term of each member of the board shall be three years and the terms of three members shall expire in each year.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-6
New members placed in class B
Status: in_force

Any person becoming a member on or after January 1, 1956, shall become a class B member as a condition of his employment, and thereafter shall participate in the retirement system under the same conditions and with the same rights and privileges as other members, except as hereinafter provided.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-126 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-126
Retention of moneys bars member
Status: in_force

Any member of the pension fund who shall unlawfully retain any of the moneys, property, or effects of any such corporation organized under this article shall be forever barred from any benefit from the fund.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64G-29 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64G / Section 64G-29
Rights of state in former medical school; transfer
Status: in_force

In order to carry out the purposes of this act and to provide the program of medical and dental education required for the benefit of the State and the people of New Jersey, all rights of the State of New Jersey in the Rutgers Medical School are hereby transferred to the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. The college is hereby authorized to acquire the facilities of Rutgers Medical School and devote the same to the purposes of public higher education in the State in accordance with section 2 of this act and with the terms of any gift, grant, trust, contract or other agreement with the State or any of its political subdivisions or with the United States or with any public body, department or any agency of the State or the United States or with any individual, firm or corporation. L.1970, c. 102, s. 29.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-4.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-4.5
Eligibility for resident undergraduate tuition rate.
Status: in_force

3. a. A dependent student shall be considered domiciled in this State for the purposes of determining eligibility for the resident undergraduate tuition rate at a public institution of higher education if the student meets the following criteria: (1) the student is a United States citizen; and (2) the student has resided in the State for a period of not less than 12 consecutive months before first enrolling in a public institution of higher education and, in the case of a county college student, resides in the county sponsoring the college before first enrolling at the college. b. A dependent student may not establish eligibility for the resident undergraduate tuition rate pursuant to subsection a. of this section if the student's parent or guardian has not lived in this State for a period of at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to the student's initial enrollment in a public institution of higher education. c. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the eligibility for the resident undergraduate tuition rate of any student who does not meet the requirements of this section but is otherwise eligible for the resident undergraduate tuition rate at a public institution of higher education in accordance with law or regulation. L.2019, c.383, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.18
Payment of moneys on behalf of school districts to paying agent
Status: in_force

All amounts of additional State school building aid to be paid under the provisions of this act with respect to any school district for debt service (principal and interest) on bonds or notes entitled to the benefits of this act shall, on or before the date for such payment of interest and principal, be paid on behalf of the school district or municipality issuing such bonds or notes to the paying agent or paying agents for such bonds or notes in amount with respect to such date as reflects the amount of principal or interest, respectively, payable as to such date by reason of such additional State school building aid hereunder payable with respect to such school district. Amounts so paid to such paying agent or paying agents shall be applied to the payment of debt service (principal and interest) on such bonds or notes and for no other purpose. L.1971, c. 10, s. 13, eff. Jan. 21, 1971. Amended by L.1971, c. 46, s. 3, eff. March 12, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-31
Authority to purchase and sell property of constituent district
Status: in_force

Whenever at an election held to create or enlarge a regional district and at that or a subsequent election a resolution for the purchase of real or personal property or both from one or more of the constituent districts of such regional district and the issuance of bonds of the newly created or enlarged regional district shall be legally adopted and approved by referendum as part of the proposal to create or enlarge such regional district, the board or boards of education of said constituent district or districts shall have power to sell and convey said property if it is no longer useful to such district at the price and on the terms designated in the resolution, and the board of education of the regional district as created or enlarged, when organized, shall have power to purchase the same accordingly at private sale, and to issue and sell such bonds with such maturities, and in such manner as is prescribed by law.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61D-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61D / Section 61D-9
Hepatitis B vaccination required for certain students at institutions of higher education
Status: in_force

2. a. Beginning with the 2008-09 school year, a new student enrolling in a program leading to an academic degree at a public or private institution of higher education in this State, who registers for 12 or more credit hours of course study per semester or term, shall be vaccinated for hepatitis B within nine months of attendance as a condition of continued attendance at that institution, except as provided in section 4 of this act. b. A student shall present evidence of the vaccination required pursuant to this section to the institution in a manner prescribed by the institution. c. The Department of Health and Senior Services shall require each public or private institution of higher education in this State to offer the vaccination required pursuant to this section to its students through the institution's student health services program or through a contractual agreement with a community health care provider. d. The Commissioner of Health and Senior Services shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to carry out the purposes of subsections a., b. and c. of this section and sections 3 and 4 of this act. L.2002,c.58,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-31
Number and annual election of members of boards; terms
Status: in_force

The board shall consist of nine members and the members shall serve for terms of three years and vacancies for the unexpired terms shall be filled in the same manner as in other type II districts. The board shall provide annually for election of members from the former constituent districts to succeed the members selected therefrom as their terms expire.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54E-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54E / Section 54E-2
Business advisory board; creation, membership
Status: in_force

2. Each county superintendent shall create a business advisory board or shall designate a Workforce Investment Board created by the State Employment and Training Commission in the Department of Labor or a Private Industry Council established pursuant to the Job Training and Partnership Act to perform the functions of the business advisory board under this act. Membership on the business advisory board shall be open to interested local businesses which wish to assist students enrolled in a program involving vocational or technical training in a public secondary school or community college jointly engaged in such a program with a public secondary school. The county superintendent shall be chairman of the business advisory board, and the board shall meet monthly. The county superintendent shall appoint a program coordinator who shall be charged with administering the program at local board levels. All members of the board shall serve without compensation and for a three year term. L.1993,c.314,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-48.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-48.1
Annual report requirements.
Status: in_force

18. The authority shall annually submit a report on the Health Care Professional Loan Redemption Program established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71C-32 et seq. to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1). The report shall be submitted no later than August 1 of each year and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information for the prior fiscal year: a. the total number of participants receiving loan redemption under the program; b. the total amount of loan redemption provided through the program; c. a profile of program participants, including demographic information and medical specialty, information on the employers of program participants, including if a participant’s approved site contracts with a State entity, and the last institution of higher education from which the participant received a degree; d. the average annual loan redemption amount and the five-year average loan redemption amount of program participants; e. the total number of health care professionals who have completed the program and remain licensed to practice in the State, including information on if a health care professional who completed the program is employed in a medically underserved community; and f. the effect of the program on meeting the demand for labor in primary care, psychiatry, and other qualifying health care fields in the State. L.2025, c.345, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:19-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-10
Payroll bank accounts; checks for compensation.
Status: in_force

18A:19-10. In a district which does not have a treasurer of school moneys, the secretary shall pursuant to N.J.S.18A:19-1 draw and deposit the warrants in separate bank accounts as a net payroll account and agency account for payroll deductions and associated board contributions. Payment shall be made to the teachers and others entitled thereto by individual checks drawn to their respective orders upon such account and signed by the secretary and a board designee. In a district which has a treasurer of school moneys, the treasurer shall deposit the warrants in a separate bank account as a payroll account and payment shall be made to the teachers and others entitled thereto by individual checks drawn to their respective orders upon such account. amended 1981, c.174, s.14; 2010, c.39, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64N-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64N / Section 64N-7
Composition, size of board; terms.
Status: in_force

7. a. The composition and size of the board of trustees shall be determined by the board; however, the board shall have not less than seven nor more than 15 members. The members shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The board of trustees shall recommend potential new members to the Governor. The terms of office of appointed members shall be for six years beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30. Each member shall serve until his successor shall have been appointed and qualified and vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments for the remainders of the unexpired terms. Any member of a board of trustees may be removed by the Governor for cause upon notice and opportunity to be heard. b. Members of the board as of the effective date of this act shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and the qualification in office of their successors. c. All voting members of the board of trustees, before undertaking the duties of their office, shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of the State of New Jersey and of the United States, to bear allegiance to the government of the State, and to perform the duties of their office faithfully, impartially and justly, to the best of their ability. d. Members of the board of trustees shall not receive compensation for their services. Each trustee shall be reimbursed for actual expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties or in rendering service as a member of or on behalf of the board or any committee of the board. e. The board of trustees shall elect its chairperson from among its voting members annually in July. The board shall select such other officers from among its members as shall be deemed necessary. f. A voting member of the board of trustees shall not be a salaried official of the State of New Jersey, or receive remuneration for services from the university. If any member of the board shall become ineligible by reason of the foregoing, a vacancy in his office as trustee shall thereby occur. g. The board of trustees shall have the power to appoint and regulate the duties, functions, powers and procedures of committees, standing or special, from its members and such advisory committees or bodies as it may deem necessary or conducive to the efficient management and operation of the university, consistent with this act and other applicable statutes. L.2017, c.178, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-19 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-19
Administering of oaths
Status: in_force

18A:6-19. Any member of any board of education, governing board or of any other board or any person, lawfully authorized to hold a hearing, may administer oaths to witnesses in such hearing, in any dispute or controversy under the school laws or the rules of the commissioner or of the State board, of which they or he have jurisdiction. Any person who has been so sworn and who shall testify falsely at such hearing shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994,c.48,s.49.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-121 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-121
Provision of conversion privileges in group life insurance policies
Status: in_force

a. Any such group policy or policies shall include, with respect to any insurance terminating because the member has been retired or because of termination of service, the conversion privilege available upon termination of employment as prescribed by the law relating to group life insurance. Any such group policy or policies shall also provide that if a member dies during the 31-day period during which he would be entitled to exercise the conversion privilege, the amount of insurance with respect to which he could have exercised the conversion privilege shall be paid as a claim under the group policy. b. If any member who has exercised the conversion privilege under the group policy or policies again becomes a member of the pension fund while the individual policy obtained pursuant to the conversion privilege is still in force, he shall not again be eligible for any of the death benefits provided by the noncontributory or contributory insurance group policy or policies unless he furnishes satisfactory evidence of insurability.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-11
Boards of trustees bodies corporate; designation, custody and responsibility for property and management and control of college; annual report
Status: in_force

18A:64A-11. The board of trustees shall be a body corporate and shall be known as the "board of trustees of ........" (here insert the name of the county college). The board of trustees shall have custody of and be responsible for the property of the college and shall be responsible for the management and control of said college. The board shall make an annual report to the Commission on Higher Education and to the board of chosen freeholders of each participating county. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994,c.48,s.127.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-88 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-88
"Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program" established.
Status: in_force

2. There is established a Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program within the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. The program shall provide for the redemption of a portion of the eligible qualifying loan expenses of program participants for each period of service at an approved site. L.2022, c.34, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:19-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-14
Funds derived from pupil activities
Status: in_force

All funds derived from athletic events or other activities of pupil organizations shall be administered, expended and accounted for pursuant to the rules of the state board.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-25.14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-25.14
Advertisements for bids; bids; general requirements; notice of revisions.
Status: in_force

14. a. All advertisements for bids shall be published in a legal newspaper sufficiently in advance of the date fixed for receiving the bids to promote competitive bidding but in no event less than 10 days prior to such date. The advertisement shall designate the manner of submitting and of receiving the bids and the time and place at which the bids will be received. If the published specifications provide for receipt of bids by mail, those bids which are mailed to the county college shall be sealed and shall be opened only at such time and place as all bids received are unsealed and announced. At such time and place, the contracting agent of the county college shall publicly receive the bids and thereupon immediately proceed to unseal them and publicly announce the contents, which announcement shall be made in the presence of any parties bidding or their agents who are then and there present. A proper record of the prices and terms shall be made. No bids shall be received after the time designated in the advertisement. b. Notice of revisions or addenda to advertisements or bid documents relating to bids shall be published in a legal newspaper no later than seven days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, prior to the bid due date. The notice shall be provided to any person who has submitted a bid or who has received a bid package, in one of the following ways: (a) in writing by certified mail or (b) by certified facsimile transmission, meaning that the sender's facsimile machine produces a receipt showing date and time of transmission and that the transmission was successful or (c) by a delivery service that provides certification of delivery to the sender. Failure to advertise or provide proper notification of revisions or addenda to advertisements or bid documents related to bids as prescribed by this section shall prevent the acceptance of bids and require the readvertisement for bids. Failure to obtain a receipt when good faith notice is sent or delivered to the address or telephone facsimile number on file with the county college shall not be considered failure by the county college to provide notice. L.1982,c.189,s.14; amended 2005, c.191, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-24.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-24.3
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

6. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2001,c.41,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-71.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-71.3
Payment of normal contribution for increased benefits under subsection a. of N.J.S.18A:66-71.
Status: in_force

8. The normal contribution for the increased benefits for active members under subsection a. of N.J.S.18A:66-71 as amended by section 6 of P.L.2001, c.353 shall be paid from the benefit enhancement fund established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:66-16. If there are excess valuation assets after reductions in normal contributions and member contributions, the amount of excess valuation assets credited to the benefit enhancement fund shall include the present value of the expected additional normal contributions attributable to the provisions of subsection a. of N.J.S.18A:66-71 as amended by section 6 of P.L.2001, c.353 payable on behalf of the active members over the expected working lives of the active members in accordance with the tables of actuarial assumptions for the valuation period. No additional excess valuation assets shall be credited to the benefit enhancement fund after the maximum amount is attained. Interest shall be credited to the benefit enhancement fund as provided under N.J.S.18A:66-25. If assets in the benefit enhancement fund are insufficient to pay the normal contribution for the increased benefits for a valuation period, the State shall pay the amount of normal contribution for the increased benefits not covered by assets from the benefit enhancement fund. L.2001,c.353,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64H-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64H / Section 64H-5
Powers and duties of Commission on Higher Education
Status: in_force

5. The Commission on Higher Education, upon the advice of the Advisory Council, with the concurrence of the Commissioner of Health, shall: a. Plan for the development and implementation of graduate medical education programs in the State; b. Set standards for qualification for participation by public and private nonprofit hospitals in the State; c. Establish standards for the use and expenditures of funds appropriated pursuant to this act; d. Determine the number and type of graduate medical education programs which should be supported in particular hospitals in relation to total State needs. L.1977,c.390,s.5; amended 1994,c.48,s.174.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.37 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.37
Finding and declaration relative to sexual assault
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Over the last several years, media and government attention has been focused on addressing the high rate of sexual assault on college campuses. A 2015 study by the Association of American Universities indicated that 23 percent of female undergraduates and five percent of male undergraduates experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation. b. In response to the issue of sexual assault, colleges and universities have adopted affirmative consent policies requiring a clear, unequivocal yes for sexual contact, and freshmen students are receiving more education in regard to defining consent. c. While it is an important development in the fight against sexual violence that an increasing number of institutions of higher education are conducting sexual assault orientations and mandating instruction on consent, this is often too late. Statistics indicate that nearly half of American teenagers are sexually active by the time they reach the age of 17, and one in five female high school students reports being physically or sexually abused by a dating partner. d. Expecting students in middle school and high school to fully grasp what sexual assault is without the necessary information and awareness on the nature and the need for consent before physical contact or sexual activity is not realistic. e. Young people need an understanding of consent to live healthy, self-determined lives. They need to understand the right to say no to unwanted physical contact or sexual activity and to respect the right of another person to say no. f. Ending sexual harassment and assault is currently a part of the national conversation, and taking steps to begin that conversation at an earlier point in a student's school career will advance the goal of ending sexual violence and ensure that students are well prepared to protect themselves and ensure the safety of others when they first arrive on a college campus. L.2019, c.16, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:51-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 51 / Section 51-3
Appointed members of commission
Status: in_force

The first members of the commission shall be appointed forthwith by the county superintendent of the county upon notification that it has been determined to establish such a center and they shall serve until June 30 next ensuing.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-3
Lectures to teachers
Status: in_force

A medical inspector or nurse shall lecture to the teachers at such times as may be designated by the board of education instructing them concerning the methods employed to detect the first signs of communicable disease and the recognized measures for the promotion of health and the prevention of disease.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8
Calculation of amount of indebtedness to be assumed
Status: in_force

In calculating the amount of indebtedness to be assumed, any indebtedness authorized for the purchase or improvement of land or the erection, alteration, repair or furnishing of schoolhouses shall be included, whether incurred or not, and shall be treated as if the bonds or notes authorized to be issued to provide funds therefor had actually been issued, and the original cost of the acquisition or improvement so to be made shall be deemed to be the amount of indebtedness authorized for the making thereof.
L.1967, c.271
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-2.17a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2.17a
School counseling program, standard educational services certificate requirements.
Status: in_force

5. In addition to any other requirements adopted by the State Board of Education for school counseling programs, the State board shall require that a school counseling program at an accredited college or university leading to a standard educational services certificate with a school counselor endorsement incorporate the following: a. the American School Counselor Association’s national model for comprehensive school counseling programs or a State-approved model; and b. training in the delivery of social and emotional learning programming as well as postsecondary and career planning. L.2025, c.133, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-2.16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2.16
Eligibility for standard educational services certificate with school counselor endorsement.
Status: in_force

2. Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, in order to be eligible for the standard educational services certificate with a school counselor endorsement, a candidate shall satisfactorily complete programming to improve student career readiness. The programming shall include, but need not be limited to, employability skills, career awareness, and understanding career and technical education. L.2014, c.72, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-5.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-5.2
Curriculum guidelines, availability, incorporation, consultation.
Status: in_force

2. a. The commissioner shall make the curriculum guidelines available to all school districts in the State. b. A board of education shall incorporate the curriculum guidelines developed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1991, c.488 (C.18A:35-5.1) in an appropriate place in the curriculum of students in grades kindergarten through 12 as part of the school district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. c. A board of education shall also consult resources from multiple nationally-recognized organizations with expertise in Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases in fulfilling the requirements of subsection b. of this section. L.1991,c.488,s.2; amended 2023, c.60, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:30-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 30 / Section 30-9.1
Use of accrued vacation leave by board of education employee.
Status: in_force

5. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, an officer or employee of a board of education, or an agency or instrumentality thereof, who does not take vacation leave that accrues in a given year because of business demands shall be granted that accrued leave only during the next succeeding year. However, vacation leave not taken in a given year because of duties directly related to a state of emergency declared by the Governor may accumulate at the discretion of the appointing authority until, pursuant to a plan established by the officer or employee's appointing authority, the leave is used or the employee or officer is compensated for that leave, which shall not be subject to collective negotiation or collective bargaining. This provision shall apply only to officers and employees who commence service with the board of education, or the agency or instrumentality thereof, on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.3. This section shall not be construed to affect the terms in any collective negotiations agreement with a relevant provision in force on that effective date. L.2010, c.3, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-26
Developmental activities
Status: in_force

12. The State Board of Education shall develop resources, programs, curriculum and instructional materials and undertake such other activities as will enable boards of education to provide programs pursuant to this act. L.1974,c.197,s.12; amended 1994,c.48,s.66.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-2.1
Civics curriculum guidelines.
Status: in_force

1. The New Jersey Center for Civic Education at Rutgers, The State University shall prepare curriculum guidelines and provide professional development for high school social studies teachers to help local school boards in fulfilling the requirements of integrating civics, economics, and the history of New Jersey as part of the required United States history course established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:35-1 and N.J.S.18A:35-2. L.1987, c.425, s.1; amended 2021, c.185, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-61.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-61.1
Funding or refunding bonds at or prior to maturity
Status: in_force

Any bonds heretofore or hereafter issued (a) by any county to meet or finance any county college appropriation or purpose or any county vocational school appropriation or purpose, or (b) by any municipality to meet or finance any school district appropriation or purpose, or (c) by any school district which at the time of issuance of such bonds was governed by the provisions of chapter 7 or of chapter 8 of Title 18, Education, of the Revised Statutes or constituted a Type II school district under the provisions of this Title, may be funded or refunded at or prior to the maturity of such bonds as herein provided by issuance of bonds (herein called the "refunding bonds" ). Such refunding bonds may be issued in any amount deemed necessary by the governing body of the county or municipality and, in the case of a Type II School District, the Board of Education thereof, and approved by the Local Finance Board. L.1969, c. 130, s. 1, eff. July 2, 1969. Amended by L.1978, c. 75, s. 1, eff. July 13, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-19.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-19.1
Decrease of term; voter's decision
Status: in_force

1. If the board of education of a school district organized pursuant to subarticle C of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes shall determine by resolution that it is in the best interest of the public schools of the district that the terms of the members of the board shall be decreased from five years to three years, the question shall be submitted to the voters of the district at the next annual school election and the question shall be stated in the notice of the election prepared pursuant to R.S.19:12-7. L.1987,c.161,s.1; amended 1995,c.278,s.30.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-43 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-43
Determination of dollar amount of account.
Status: in_force

18A:71B-43. Determination of Dollar Amount of Account. Annually, the authority shall determine a dollar amount of an account, which shall not be less than $25,000, which shall not be considered in evaluating the financial needs of a student enrolled in an institution of higher education located in the State of New Jersey, or be deemed a financial resource or a form of financial aid or assistance to a student, for purposes of determining the eligibility of a student for any scholarship, grant, or monetary assistance awarded by the State; nor shall the amount of any account as determined by the authority provided for a designated beneficiary under this article reduce the amount of any scholarship grant or monetary assistance which the student is entitled to be awarded by the State. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36A-6b — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36A / Section 36A-6b
Copy of meeting notices, dates, minutes, charter schools.
Status: in_force

15. a. In accordance with the provisions of the “Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act,” P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.), the board of trustees of a charter school shall post a copy of all meeting notices, including a calendar of all meeting dates, and the minutes of each meeting on the charter school’s website. b. The board shall hold all meetings in a physical building in the school district in which the charter school is located, except that a meeting may be held by means of communications or other electronic equipment during a period declared pursuant to the laws of this State as a state of emergency, public health emergency, or state of local disaster emergency. L.2025, c.277, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-5.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-5.4
Comprehensive assessment for the learning disorder.
Status: in_force

4. In the event that a student is determined through the screening conducted pursuant to section 3 of this act to possess one or more potential indicators of dyslexia or other reading disabilities, the board of education shall ensure that the student receives a comprehensive assessment for the learning disorder. In the event that a diagnosis of dyslexia or other reading disability is confirmed by the comprehensive assessment, the board of education shall provide appropriate evidence-based intervention strategies to the student, including intense instruction on phonemic awareness, phonics and fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. L.2013, c.210, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-49 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-49
Annual organization.
Status: in_force

3. Each board of education established pursuant to subsection a. of section 1 of this act shall organize annually on July 1 by the election of a president and vice-president, unless July 1 falls on Sunday, in which case the board shall organize on the following day. If the organization meeting cannot take place on the day hereinabove provided for by reason of a lack of a quorum or for any other reason, the meeting shall be held within 3 days thereafter. L.2007, c.222, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-4.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-4.6
Certain students qualified for in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any provision of section 1 of P.L.2013, c.170 (C.18A:62-4.4) or any other section of law to the contrary, a student who holds a T or U visa or a dependent student whose parent or guardian holds an H-1B, O-1 or O-2 visa shall be exempt from paying out-of-State tuition at a public institution of higher education 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.2019, c.411, s.1; amended 2021, c.341, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64N-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64N / Section 64N-15
Appointment, compensation of president.
Status: in_force

15. The board shall appoint and fix the compensation of a president of the university. The president shall be responsible to the board of trustees and shall have such powers as shall be requisite for the executive management and conduct of the university in all departments, branches and divisions, and for the execution and enforcement of bylaws, ordinances, rules, regulations, statutes, and orders governing the management, conduct and administration of the university. L.2017, c.178, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-67 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-67
STEM Loan Redemption Program.
Status: in_force

2. a. There is established a STEM Loan Redemption Program within the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. The program shall provide $1,000 to program participants for each year of employment in a designated high-growth STEM occupation, up to a maximum of four years, for the redemption of a portion of their eligible qualifying loan expenses. b. The designated high-growth STEM occupations for the initial two years of the program are: (1) Operations research analyst; (2) Statistician; (3) Mathematician; (4) Software developer, applications; (5) Web developer; (6) Computer systems analyst; (7) Biomedical engineer; (8) Computer and information systems manager; (9) Geological and petroleum technician; (10) Geoscientist, except hydrologist and geographer; (11) Environmental engineer; (12) Hydrologist; (13) Actuary; (14) Software developer, systems software; (15) Physicist; and (16) Biochemist and biophysicist. c. Every two years the authority, in consultation with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, shall identify high-growth STEM occupations that will qualify under the program. The occupations identified shall be ones with projected growth in New Jersey of at least 10 percent, based on the most recently reported data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics or occupations the authority reasonably deems important to the State's strategic economic development goals. Medical doctor and teaching profession shall not be included as designated high-growth STEM occupations. L.2018, c.142, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.34 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.34
Entitlement of school district to aid under act; additional aid
Status: in_force

Any school district shall be eligible for an entitlement hereunder, and any entitlement may be made hereunder with respect to any school district, notwithstanding that such school district may then be eligible for or shall have heretofore received or shall hereafter receive additional State school building aid or any entitlement with respect thereto under any other act, it being the legislative intent that additional State school building aid hereunder provided shall be independent of, or may be in addition to, any such aid received or to be received as aforesaid. Any school district, with respect to which any determination as to additional State school building aid or any entitlement has been theretofore made pursuant to this act, may make application for further additional State school building aid and for further entitlement, or increase or revision in any such entitlement theretofore made, provided that the aggregate amount of State aid for any school district in any year pursuant to this act shall not exceed the amount specified in section 3 of this act. L.1978, c. 74, s. 13, eff. July 13, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61C-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61C / Section 61C-12
Annual joint report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

3. The Commissioner of Education and the Secretary of Higher Education shall submit annually a joint report to the Governor and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), on dual enrollment programs in the State. The report shall include, but need not be limited to: information related to the utilization of dual enrollment programs throughout the State, including information specific to the income-level and location within the State of participating students; the effect dual enrollment programs have on reducing the average time-to-degree completion and increasing the likelihood of college graduation for participating students; an analysis of the rigor of the courses taken pursuant to the dual enrollment program; and recommendations for any suggested changes to the dual enrollment program. L.2014, c.74, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-76 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-76
Powers of Governor
Status: in_force

27. This act shall not abrogate the powers of the Governor to supervise and control the college in accordance with existing law. L.1982,c.42,s.27; amended 1994,c.48,s.159.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-39 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-39
Issuance of certificates to noncitizens
Status: in_force

The board may, with the approval of the commissioner, issue a teacher's certificate to any citizen of any other country, who has declared his intention of becoming a United States citizen and who is otherwise qualified but any such certificate shall be void, and shall be canceled by the board, if the holder thereof shall not become a United States citizen within five years of the date of its issuance, and it may be revoked within said period by the board, if the board is satisfied that the holder thereof has abandoned his efforts to become a United States citizen or has become disqualified for such citizenship but no teacher certified, pursuant to this section, shall acquire tenure unless and until United States citizenship shall have been granted to him.
L.1967, c.271
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-38
Collection of data on pilot program from school districts.
Status: in_force

4. The commissioner shall implement a plan to collect data from each participating school district on the impact of the pilot program on reducing the number of students classified as eligible for special education programs and services. The data collected from each district shall include, but not be limited to: information regarding the types, number, and severity of vision-related problems diagnosed; the percentage of students classified as eligible for special education programs and services in the district in each of the five school years prior to the inception of the pilot program; the percentage of students classified as eligible for special education programs and services in each of the school years in which the district participates in the pilot program; an analysis of the cost-savings to the school district attributable to a reduction in the number of classified students; the level of parental satisfaction with the program; and any other information required by the commissioner. L.2007,c.122,c.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:49-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 49 / Section 49-5
Custody of moneys.
Status: in_force

18A:49-5. The secretary or treasurer of school moneys, as appropriate, of the school district shall be the legal custodian of all funds appropriated, raised, or subscribed for the maintenance of such evening schools. He shall keep a separate and distinct account thereof, and shall disburse the moneys on orders signed by the president and secretary of the board of education and the chief school administrator or by the treasurer of school moneys, as appropriate to the district. amended 1981, c.174, s.18; 2010, c.39, s.30.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-40.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-40.1
Coordination of limited purpose regional school districts with constituent districts.
Status: in_force

1. The board of education of a limited purpose regional school district shall meet and work with the constituent school districts of the regional district, on at least an annual basis, to: a. coordinate the school calendars of the limited purpose regional school district and the constituent school districts in order to ensure consistency across the districts; and b. review and analyze the curriculum of each constituent school district to facilitate consistency in the educational program and in the articulation and alignment of the curriculum of students who will attend the constituent school districts and the limited purpose regional school district. L.2019, c.432, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3 / Section 3-25
Pledge's Bill of Rights
Status: in_force

2. The Attorney General shall develop a "Pledge's Bill of Rights" which outlines acceptable and unacceptable behavior and activities in regard to the pledge or rushing activities of college and university fraternities and sororities and other similar campus organizations. In developing the bill of rights, the Attorney General shall review the existing pledge and anti-hazing policies and procedures of public and independent institutions of higher education within the State and shall, as appropriate, incorporate those policies into the bill of rights. The Attorney General shall make the "Pledge's Bill of Rights" available to each institution of higher education within the State. L.1991,c.388,s.2; amended 1994,c.48,s.40.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64G-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64G / Section 64G-22
Transfer of appropriations and other moneys
Status: in_force

All appropriations, grants, and other moneys available and to become available to the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry are hereby transferred to the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey established hereunder, and shall be available for the objects and purposes for which appropriated subject to any terms, restrictions, limitations or other requirements imposed by the State budget or by State and Federal law. L.1970, c. 102, s. 22.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-8.1
Issuance of teacher's certificate to noncitizen
Status: in_force

18A:26-8.1. a. The State Board of Examiners may, with the approval of the commissioner, issue a teacher's certificate to teach in the public schools to any citizen of any other country who has declared his intention of becoming a United States citizen and who is otherwise qualified, but any such certificate may be revoked by the State Board of Examiners if the board is satisfied that the holder thereof has abandoned his efforts to become a United States citizen, or has become disqualified for citizenship, or shall not have become a United States citizen, within five years of the date of its issuance. b. A declaration of intention to become a United States citizen shall not be required of a teacher from a foreign country who is enrolled with an approved international agency which operates a teacher placement program or teacher exchange program in order for the teacher to obtain any necessary certification to teach in the public schools. L.1967, c.271; amended 2002,c.9,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-21 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-21
Designated state official
Status: in_force

The "designated State official" for this State shall be the Secretary of the State Board of Examiners. The designated State official shall enter into contracts pursuant to Article III of the agreement only with the approval of the specific text thereof by the State Board of Education upon recommendation by the State Board of Examiners and the Commissioner of Education. L.1969, c. 114, s. 2, eff. June 26, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-4.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-4.3
Student at public institution of higher education, re-enrollment right, refund of fees if called to active duty for certain military operations.
Status: in_force

1. A student who is a member of the New Jersey National Guard or of the Reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States and who is unable to complete a course at a New Jersey public institution of higher education because the student is called to active duty as a consequence of Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom, or Operation Iraqi Freedom shall be entitled to re-enroll in the course upon the completion of military service or to receive a refund of any tuition and fees paid for that course. A student who has paid room, board, or other fees to the institution shall also be entitled to a refund of the portion of those charges attributable to the time period in which the facilities or services were not used by the student. New Jersey independent institutions of higher education are encouraged to provide the same re-enrollment right and refunds for their students who are members of the New Jersey National Guard or of the Reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States and who are called to active duty as a consequence of Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom, or Operation Iraqi Freedom. L.2005,c.33,s.1; per s.2, expires one year following termination of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-31.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-31.2
Career, technical education programs exempt from certain regulations.
Status: in_force

2. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law or regulation to the contrary, in the case of a career and technical education program of a school district which has been approved by the Department of Education and is taught at a location other than the school district: (1) The educational facility standards for new construction pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:26-6.3 shall not apply to the location at which the career and technical education program is taught; (2) The location at which the career and technical education program is taught shall not require approval as a temporary facility pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:26-8.1; and (3) The long range facilities plan of the school district shall not be required to take into consideration any career and technical education programs taught at a location other than the school district. b. The location at which the career and technical education program is taught shall meet the requirements of the uniform construction code and all applicable health and safety standards. L.2014, c.75, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-2f — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2f
Approval of schools hiring individuals issued limited certificates of eligibility; qualifications.
Status: in_force

5. a. A school district, charter school, or renaissance school seeking to hire individuals who are issued limited certificates of eligibility with advanced standing or limited certificates of eligibility under the pilot program established pursuant to section 2 of this act shall be approved by the Commissioner of Education to do so. A school district, charter school, or renaissance school shall apply to the commissioner in a manner and form to be prescribed by the commissioner. To be considered for approval to hire individuals who hold limited certificates of eligibility with advanced standing or limited certificates of eligibility, an applicant shall demonstrate a sufficient capability to provide support to new teachers and: (1) a demographic disparity between the district's or school's student population and teachers; or (2) a shortage of bilingual education teachers; or (3) a critical need to fill teacher vacancies or a hardship caused by teacher vacancies. b. During the first year of implementation of the pilot program established pursuant to section 2 of this act, the commissioner shall approve no less than 10 school districts, charter schools, or renaissance schools to hire individuals who hold limited certificates of eligibility with advanced standing or limited certificates of eligibility. c. A school district, charter school, or renaissance school approved to hire individuals who hold limited certificates of eligibility with advanced standing or limited certificates of eligibility shall only hire up to 10 percent of its total teachers pursuant to this act. d. A school district, charter school, or renaissance school approved to hire individuals who hold limited certificates of eligibility with advanced standing or limited certificates of eligibility shall, during the period of the pilot program established pursuant to section 2 of this act, annually submit a report to the commissioner evaluating the impact of hiring such individuals. The report shall contain the following information: (1) the number of teachers who were issued a limited certificate of eligibility with advanced standing or a limited certificate of eligibility; (2) the subject areas in which the individuals teach and the courses they teach; (3) how the hiring of individuals who were issued the limited certificates has impacted the district's or school's demographic disparity between its student population and teachers as well as the effect the hiring of those individuals has had on the district's or school's ability to fill teacher vacancies; (4) student achievement data for students taught by the teachers who were issued the limited certificates, as determined by the commissioner; and (5) any other information the commissioner deems necessary. e. The commissioner shall, during the period of the pilot program established pursuant to section 2 of this act, annually submit to the State Board of Education a report summarizing the information submitted by school districts, charter schools, and renaissance schools pursuant to subsection d. of this section. L.2021, c.224, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-20
Capital projects; appropriations; how raised
Status: in_force

18A:22-20. The governing body of the municipality shall, subject to the limitations hereinafter contained, borrow the sum or sums determined pursuant to N.J.S.18A:22-19, and secure repayment thereof, with interest thereon, at a rate not to exceed 6% per annum, by the authorization and issuance of bonds in the corporate name of the municipality, in accordance with law. The governing body shall not be required to appropriate any amount which if added to the net school debt of the district at the date of the appropriation shall exceed 1 1/2 % of the average equalized valuations of taxable property as defined in section 18A:24-1, but may do so if it so determines by resolution. L.1967, c.271; amended 1993,c.83,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-12
Additional rights of board of trustees.
Status: in_force

44. The board of trustees, in addition to the other powers and duties provided herein, shall be vested with the right of perpetual succession and shall have and exercise all the powers, rights, and privileges that are incident to the proper governance, conduct, and management of the university and the control of its properties and funds and such powers granted to the university or the board or reasonably implied, may be exercised without recourse or reference to any department or agency of the State, except as otherwise provided by this act. L.2012, c.45, s.44.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-40 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-40
Cash premium not to exceed $1,000.00
Status: in_force

The price for which bonds of any one issue of a type II district shall be sold shall not exceed by more than $1,000.00 the par value of the bonds of such issue offered for sale. In order that the amount bid at such sale shall not exceed such price, a sufficient number of the last maturing bonds shall be of the denomination of $1,000.00 or less.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-19.8a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-19.8a
Process for reimbursement.
Status: in_force

4. a. The commissioner shall establish a process by which school districts are reimbursed for costs, within the limits of available appropriations and the applicable maximum per service aid amounts established pursuant to subsection c. of section 14 of P.L.1977, c.193 (C.18A:46-19.8), that are incurred to provide services for all eligible nonpublic school pupils pursuant to P.L.1977, c.193 (C.18A:46-19.1 et al.). The process to be established by the commissioner shall permit school districts to apply for reimbursement payments on a quarterly basis in a manner to be determined by the commissioner. School districts seeking reimbursement for services pursuant to this section shall submit applications for reimbursement on a quarterly basis and adhere to all submission guidelines, accounting and budgeting guidance, documentation requirements, and defined timelines for reimbursement as determined by the commissioner. b. No later than July 15 of each school year, the commissioner shall notify school districts and nonpublic schools of the details concerning the reimbursement process established pursuant to subsection a. of this section, which details shall include submission guidelines, accounting and budgeting guidance, documentation requirements, and defined timelines for reimbursement. School districts shall be able to first apply for reimbursement beginning on September 1. Notwithstanding the reimbursement process first opening on September 1, a district shall be able to apply for reimbursement for costs incurred prior to September 1, provided that the costs are within the applicable maximum per service aid amounts established pursuant to subsection c. of section 14 of P.L.1977, c.193 (C.18A:46-19.8). Reimbursements shall be made to school districts throughout the school year until the amount annually appropriated as State aid for services provided pursuant to P.L.1977, c.193 (C.18A:46-19.1 et al.) has been fully expended in the school year for which the appropriation has been made. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the commissioner is authorized to withhold all or a portion of the amount of aid that may be retained by a school district for administrative purposes, if the commissioner finds that the district did not apply for reimbursement of costs in a timely manner, in accordance with the defined timelines for reimbursement established by the commissioner pursuant to subsection b. of this section, or otherwise did not properly or efficiently administer funds allocated to the district pursuant to P.L.1977, c.193 (C.18A:46-19.1 et al.). L.2025, c.252, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-24.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-24.2
Contract for sharing superintendent, school business administrator
Status: in_force

5. Any boards obtaining the approval of the Commissioner of Education may contract with one another for the sharing of a superintendent or school business administrator. The contract shall be in writing and shall address the responsibilities of each district under the sharing relationship, including the apportionment of costs. The agreement shall be made contingent upon the districts' mutual agreement on a candidate to fill the shared position and shall be conterminous with the superintendent's or business administrator's employment contract. A candidate for the position of superintendent shall hold the standard certificate of school administrator and a candidate for the position of school business administrator shall hold the standard certificate of school business administrator. a. The school districts shall together agree on how the initial costs of sharing a superintendent or business administrator shall be apportioned, which apportionment shall be expressed as a percentage for each district, and shall include the cost of salaries and benefits. b. At least one year prior to the expiration of the first or any subsequent contract between school boards sharing a superintendent or business administrator, a board wishing to terminate the contract shall notify, in writing, the other board or boards and the superintendent or business administrator, that it wishes to terminate the contract. c. Should a board give a notice of termination, the contract between the boards shall be terminated at the expiration of that term and the superintendent or business administrator shall not be reappointed by the joint boards at the end of the current term. However, the termination shall not preclude a board from reemploying the superintendent or business administrator on an individual basis. d. Upon the expiration of a contract between school boards sharing a superintendent or business administrator, the boards shall submit a report to the county superintendent or superintendents, which shall include an evaluation of the sharing relationship and the feasibility of voluntarily forming a regional district. L.1996,c.111,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-189 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-189
Vesting of contributions; qualification under federal tax law
Status: in_force

23. The Division of Pensions and Benefits may, in its sole discretion, qualify the alternate benefit program under section 401(a) or 403(a) of the federal Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. s.401(a), s.403(a)). In such a case, all contributions to the retirement annuity contracts shall be made as soon as the employee is eligible and has filed application forms required by the annuity carrier. No employer contributions under these contracts shall be vested in the employee until after the employee commences the second year of employment unless the employee, at the time of initial employment, either (a) owns a retirement annuity contract or contracts determined by the Division of Pensions and Benefits to be substantially similar to the contracts to be purchased under the alternate benefit program and issued by the designated insurers or mutual fund companies, or (b) is a member of another State-administered retirement system. To the extent that any contributions required by this section would exceed the limits established pursuant to section 415 of the Internal Revenue Code, the contributions shall not be made to a plan which has been qualified under sections 401(a) or 403(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Instead, the excess contributions shall be made to a section 403(b) plan established by the State to the extent that those contributions would be permitted to the plan in compliance with any provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and, in the event that there are remaining contributions, they shall be made to a nonqualified annuity plan established and maintained for this purpose. The participant shall be liable for any federal income taxes on contributions made to this plan. L.1969,c.242,s.23; amended 1993,c.385,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-19.1a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-19.1a
Training required for school bus drivers, aides.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this section, "employer" means a board of education or a contractor that provides pupil transportation services under contract with a board of education. b. An employer shall ensure that all school bus drivers and school bus aides are properly trained for the functions of their positions. c. An employer shall administer a safety education program for all permanent and substitute school bus drivers and school bus aides that it employs. At a minimum, the training shall include: (1) student management and discipline; (2) school bus accident and emergency procedures; (3) conducting school bus emergency exit drills; (4) loading and unloading procedures; (5) school bus stop loading zone safety; (6) inspecting the school vehicle for students left on board at the end of a route; and (7) the use of a student's education records, including the employee's responsibility to ensure the privacy of the student and the student's records, if applicable. d. In addition to the training requirements in subsection c. of this section, an employer shall administer to school bus drivers a safety education program that includes defensive driving techniques and railroad crossing procedures. e. The employer shall administer the safety education program set forth in subsections c. and d. of this section twice per calendar year. L.2018, c.160, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7C-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7C / Section 7C-8
Adult high school programs; diplomas
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Education shall also develop rules and regulations for and may issue State endorsed diplomas to those students who have successfully completed a State approved adult high school program. L.1979, c. 241, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-58 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-58
"School District Deficit Relief Account."
Status: in_force

5. There is established in the Department of Education a nonlapsing, revolving dedicated account designated the "School District Deficit Relief Account" which shall be credited with the monies as may be appropriated pursuant to section 7 of P.L.2006, c.15, monies transferred by the Commissioner of Education pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.2006, c.15 (C.18A:7A-56), and such other monies as may be appropriated, transferred or otherwise made available for the purposes of providing an advance State aid payment to a school district pursuant to subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.2006, c.15. Any interest that shall accrue on the monies in the account shall be credited to the account. L.2006,c.15,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-124 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-124
Regulations.
Status: in_force

24. The State Board of Education shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), in accordance with an expeditious time frame, to set standards for the approval of evaluation rubrics for all teaching staff members, other than those included under the provisions of subsection b. of section 17 of P.L.2012, c.26 (C.18A:6-123). The standards at a minimum shall include: four defined annual rating categories: ineffective, partially effective, effective, and highly effective. L.2012, c.26, s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-27 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-27
Each building and its contents insured separately
Status: in_force

Each school building and its contents insured in such municipal insurance fund shall be insured separately and for definite and determined sums respectively, except where the insurance fund commissioners have insured the same in an insurance company as provided in this subarticle.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71A-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71A / Section 71A-16
Purchase by authority of bonds, notes and other obligations.
Status: in_force

18A:71A-16. Purchase by Authority of Bonds, Notes and Other Obligations. The authority shall have the power out of any funds available therefor to purchase its bonds, notes or other obligations. The authority may hold, pledge, cancel or resell the bonds, subject to and in accordance with agreements with bondholders. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.13
Development of health care plans for students with diabetes.
Status: in_force

3. a. The parent or guardian of a student with diabetes who seeks diabetes care while at school shall inform the school nurse who shall develop an individualized health care plan and an individualized emergency health care plan for the student provided that: (1) the parents or guardians of the student annually provide to the board of education written authorization for the provision of diabetes care as may be outlined in the individualized plans including authorization for the emergency administration of glucagon and, if requested by the student's parents or guardians pursuant to section 5 of this act, authorization for the student's self-management and care of his diabetes; and (2) if a request is made by a student's parent or guardian pursuant to section 5 of this act, the student's physician or advanced practice nurse provides written certification to the board of education that the student is capable of, and has been instructed in, the management and care of his diabetes. b. The individualized health care plan and individualized emergency health care plan developed in accordance with subsection a. of this section shall be updated by the school nurse prior to the beginning of each school year and as necessary in the event that there is a change in the health status of the student. c. Each individualized health care plan shall include, and each individualized emergency health care plan may include, the following information: (1) the symptoms of hypoglycemia for that particular student and the recommended treatment; (2) the symptoms of hyperglycemia for that particular student and the recommended treatment; (3) the frequency of blood glucose testing; (4) written orders from the student's physician or advanced practice nurse outlining the dosage and indications for insulin administration and the administration of glucagon, if needed; (5) times of meals and snacks and indications for additional snacks for exercise; (6) full participation in exercise and sports, and any contraindications to exercise, or accommodations that must be made for that particular student; (7) accommodations for school trips, after-school activities, class parties, and other school-related activities; (8) education of all school personnel who may come in contact with the student about diabetes, how to recognize and treat hypoglycemia, how to recognize hyperglycemia, and when to call for assistance; (9) medical and treatment issues that may affect the educational process of the student with diabetes; and (10) how to maintain communications with the student, the student's parent or guardian and health care team, the school nurse, and the educational staff. d. The school nurse assigned to a particular school shall coordinate the provision of diabetes care at that school and ensure that appropriate staff are trained in the care of students with diabetes, including staff working with school-sponsored programs outside of the regular school day, as provided in the individualized health care plan and the individualized emergency health care plan. L.2009, c.131, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-59 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-59
Annual reports
Status: in_force

The retirement system shall publish annually a report showing a valuation of the assets and liabilities of the funds created by this article, certifying as to the accumulated cash and securities of the funds and stating other facts pertaining to the system. The board shall submit the report to the Governor and furnish a copy to every employer for use of the members and the public. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1971, c. 121, s. 32, eff. April 29, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-17.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-17.2
Considerations for arbitrator in rendering decision.
Status: in_force

23. a. In the event that the matter before the arbitrator pursuant to section 22 of this act is employee inefficiency pursuant to section 25 of this act, in rendering a decision the arbitrator shall only consider whether or not: (1) the employee's evaluation failed to adhere substantially to the evaluation process, including, but not limited to providing a corrective action plan; (2) there is a mistake of fact in the evaluation; (3) the charges would not have been brought but for considerations of political affiliation, nepotism, union activity, discrimination as prohibited by State or federal law, or other conduct prohibited by State or federal law; or (4) the district's actions were arbitrary and capricious. b. In the event that the employee is able to demonstrate that any of the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection a. of this section are applicable, the arbitrator shall then determine if that fact materially affected the outcome of the evaluation. If the arbitrator determines that it did not materially affect the outcome of the evaluation, the arbitrator shall render a decision in favor of the board and the employee shall be dismissed. c. The evaluator's determination as to the quality of an employee's classroom performance shall not be subject to an arbitrator's review. d. The board of education shall have the ultimate burden of demonstrating to the arbitrator that the statutory criteria for tenure charges have been met. e. The hearing shall be held before the arbitrator within 45 days of the assignment of the arbitrator to the case. The arbitrator shall render a written decision within 45 days of the start of the hearing. L.2012, c.26, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.23
Domestic violence, child abuse, instruction on those problems
Status: in_force

1. A board of education may include instruction on the problems of domestic violence and child abuse in an appropriate place in the curriculum of elementary school, middle school and high school pupils. The instruction shall enable pupils to understand the psychology and dynamics of family violence, dating violence and child abuse, the relationship of alcohol and drug use to such violence and abuse, the relationship of animal cruelty to such violence and abuse, and to learn methods of non-violent problem-solving. L.2003,c.46.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-78 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-78
Cooperation and involvement of other state agencies
Status: in_force

Pursuant to the objectives of this act, the State Department of Education may seek the cooperation and involvement of other State agencies. L.1971, c. 148, s. 4, eff. May 20, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-102 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-102
Qualifications for award of scholarship.
Status: in_force

5. a. A Military Dependents Scholarship shall not be awarded to an applicant unless the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant: (1) will be or is enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program of study leading to a degree at an institution of higher education; and (2) has complied with all rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act for the award, regulation and administration of scholarships from the fund. b. Eligibility for a Military Survivors Scholarship, in the case of a spouse or other eligible dependent, shall be limited to a period of 15 years from the date of death of the person, the date the person is officially listed as "Missing in Action" or the date upon which the person is certified to have been totally and permanently disabled for initial receipt of the benefits under the program. In the case of a dependent child, eligibility shall be limited to a period of eight years following graduation from high school. L.2015, c.117, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.18
Credit for world language course not offered by public school
Status: in_force

8. A pupil who is enrolled in a public high school within the State who wishes to take a world language course not offered in the resident public school district may complete and receive credit toward high school graduation for a world language course offered by a religious organization or any other nonpublic school organization or entity. In order to receive credit for the course, the pupil shall meet local district proficiency requirements. L.2001,c.203,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-57 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-57
Authority of board of trustees
Status: in_force

8. The board of trustees shall have general supervision over and be vested with the conduct of the college. It shall have the authority and responsibility to: a. Adopt and use a corporate seal; b. Sue or be sued; c. Determine the educational curriculum and program of the college; d. With the advice and consent of the board of governors, upon expiration of the term of the current president of the private institution, appoint and fix the compensation and term of office of a president of the college, who shall be the executive officer of the college; e. Appoint, upon nomination of the president, members of the administrative and teaching staff and fix their compensation and terms of employment, subject to the provisions of general law; f. Employ other officers, agents and employees, as may be required to carry out the provisions of this act and fix and determine their qualifications, duties, compensation, terms of office and all other conditions and terms of employment; g. Fix and determine tuition rates and other fees to be paid by students; h. Grant diplomas, certificates or degrees; i. Enter into contracts and agreements with the State or any of its political subdivisions or with the United States, or with any public body, department or other agency of the county, State or United States, or with any individual firm or corporation, which is deemed necessary or advisable by the board for carrying out the provisions of this act; j. Accept from any government or governmental department, agency or other public or private body or from any other source grants or contributions of money or property, which the board of trustees may use for its purposes; k. Disburse all moneys appropriated to the college by the county and State, moneys received from tuition, fees, auxiliary services and other sources, and from or by the direction of the board of governors; l. Direct and control the expenditures of the college as to funds received from the board of governors and other sources in accordance with the terms of any applicable trusts, gifts, bequests, or other special provisions; m. Acquire by gift, purchase, condemnation or otherwise, own, lease, use and operate property, whether real, personal or mixed, or any interest therein, which is necessary or desirable for college purposes; n. Determine that any property owned and controlled by the board of trustees of the county college is no longer necessary for college purposes and sell the same at the price and in the manner and upon the terms and conditions as shall be established by the board; o. Make and promulgate rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of general law or of this act or with the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder that are necessary and proper for the administration or operation of the county college; p. Exercise all other powers not inconsistent with the provisions of this act or with rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, or with general law, which may be reasonable, necessary or incidental to the establishment, maintenance and operation of a county college; and q. Establish and maintain a dedicated reserve fund for minor capital needs, which in any given year shall not exceed 3% of the replacement value of the college's physical plant. L.1982,c.42,s.8; amended 1994,c.48,s.156.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-114.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-114.1
Veteran retirees, allowance increased.
Status: in_force

2. a. The retirement allowance of each veteran retiree under N.J.S.18A:66-114 who retired before January 1, 1995 shall be increased by 33.3%. b. The retirement allowance of each veteran retiree under N.J.S.18A:66-114 who retired on or after January 1, 1995 and before December 31, 1999 shall be increased by 11.1%. c. The retirement allowance of each veteran retiree under N.J.S.18A:66-114 who retired after December 31, 1999 shall be increased by 9%. d. The increases in retirement allowances provided under subsection a., b. or c. of this section shall be applicable retroactively to payments made on or after January 14, 2002. The board of trustees shall make the appropriate calculations and the increase in benefits due to retirees shall be paid in such manner as the board of trustees shall determine. L.2004,c.173,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-5d — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-5d
Required local share.
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of section 5 of P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-5) or any other law to the contrary, in the 2019-2020 through 2024-2025 school years, a school district's required local share shall equal 102% of the budgeted local share for the prebudget year in any school year in which the school district experiences a reduction in State school aid pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2018, c.67 (C.18A:7F-67 et al.) and is spending below adequacy, as calculated pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2018, c.67 (C.18A:7F-70). L.2018, c.67, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-7.13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-7.13
Public awareness campaign.
Status: in_force

8. a. The Department of Education shall establish a public awareness campaign to publicize the provisions of this act and to ensure applicants and employers are aware of their respective rights and responsibilities under this act. The department shall post on its website guidance documents and any other informational materials that may assist applicants and employers in the implementation of and compliance with this act. b. The department shall develop forms for applicants and employers that may be used to comply with the requirements of subsections a. and b. of section 2 of this act, as well as any other forms necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2018, c.5, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-14
Sale; when ordered
Status: in_force

If it shall be made to appear to the court by any person or persons whom it may concern that such sale may be had without prejudice to the public welfare and the best interests of the school or schools for whose benefit the devise was made, and that it is advisable and best for the beneficiaries of the trust, and that their interests would be promoted by the sale, the court may direct the lands and other premises to be sold in fee either at public or private sale, and with such limitations as to price and as to credit for purchase money as it may deem proper to direct.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64N-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64N / Section 64N-8
Election of student representatives.
Status: in_force

8. The board of trustees of the university shall provide for the election of two student representatives, who shall be full-time, regularly matriculated students in good academic standing, and who shall be 18 years of age or older and citizens of the United States. The student representatives shall be elected by the members of the student government association to serve on the board of trustees for terms of two years commencing at the next organization of the board. a. A student shall be elected for a two-year term, but shall serve during the first year as an alternate member, and as a voting member during the second year. Any vacancies which occur shall be filled by the student governing body for the unexpired term only. b. The standards for eligibility for student representatives on the board of trustees shall be the same as those required for other student government officers. c. The student members shall be entitled to full participation in all activities of the board except that they shall not participate in: (1) Any matter involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance of, promotion or disciplining of any specific prospective officer or employee or current officer or employee employed or appointed by the board, unless all the individual employees or appointees whose rights could be adversely affected request in writing that the matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting; (2) Any matter involving the purchase, lease, acquisition or sale of real property with public funds, the setting of banking rates or investment of public funds, where it could adversely affect the public interest if discussion of these matters were disclosed; and (3) Any pending or anticipated litigation in which the board is, or may become, a party, where it could adversely affect the public interest if discussion of these matters were disclosed, or any matters falling within the attorney-client privilege, to the extent that confidentiality is required in order for the attorney to exercise his ethical duties as a lawyer. d. Upon assuming office, the students shall agree to adhere to such standards of responsibility and confidentiality as are established by the board of trustees. L.2017, c.178, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:16-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-2
Physical examinations; drug testing; requirements
Status: in_force

18A:16-2. a. Every board of education may require its employees and shall require any candidate for employment who has received a conditional offer of employment to undergo a physical examination. The board may require individual psychiatric or physical examinations of any employee, whenever, in the judgment of the board, an employee shows evidence of deviation from normal, physical or mental health. Any such examination may, if the board so requires, include laboratory tests or fluoroscopic or X-ray procedures for the obtaining of additional diagnostic data. Nothing in this section shall be so construed as to affect screening for tuberculosis or fitness examinations for bus drivers as required pursuant to statute, rule or regulation. b. A board of education may include testing for usage of controlled dangerous substances as they are defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2 as part of any physical examination which is required of a candidate for employment who has received a conditional offer of employment. Any testing shall be conducted by a physician or institution designated by the board of education and the costs shall be paid by the board. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall develop guidelines for school boards which elect to require the testing. L.1967, c.271; amended 1996, c.35; 1996, c.100.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-17
Restriction on receiving certain remuneration by members of boards
Status: in_force

18A:65-17. No person, other than the president, shall be eligible to membership on the board of governors, if he is a salaried official of the State of New Jersey, or shall be eligible to membership on either the board of governors or the board of trustees, if he is receiving remuneration for services from the corporation or the university. If any member of either board shall become ineligible by reason of the foregoing, a vacancy in his prior office as governor or trustee, as the case may be, shall thereby occur. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994,c.48,s.180.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:47-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 47 / Section 47-4
Pupils to be admitted; court order
Status: in_force

18A:47-4. Such special school shall receive, restrain, and instruct dependent delinquent children, and children under the age of 16 years, committed to such school by the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part pursuant to the "New Jersey Code of Youth Justice," P.L.1982, c. 77 (C.2A:4A-20 et seq.). If in the judgment of the court the best interests of a child demand that the special school have the entire charge and control of the child, the court may take the custody of the child from its parents or guardian and give it, for an indeterminate period, to the board of education having control of the special school. When in the judgment of the board the conduct of the child has so improved that it should be permitted to attend the regular public schools, it may return the child to the custody of its parents or guardian. Any child, under the age of 16 years, arrested for any cause except murder or manslaughter, and pupils habitually truant or incorrigible, may, by order of the Family Part be held in the school until final judgment. L.1967, c.271; amended 1991,c.91,s.235; 2025, c.35, s.38.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.38
Investment or deposit of proceeds; disposition of income
Status: in_force

Pending application to the purposes for which bonds or notes entitled to the benefits of this act are issued, the proceeds of such bonds or notes shall be invested or deposited subject to regulations prescribed by the State Treasurer. On January 10 in each year the custodian of school moneys of a Type II school district, the chief financial officer of the municipality of a Type I school district or chief financial officer of the county, as the case may be, shall certify and pay to the State Treasurer the amount of earnings received during the preceding year from the investment or deposit of the proceeds from the sale of such bonds or notes, which amounts shall be held by him and applied only to the payment of principal and interest on such bonds or notes. L.1978, c. 74, s. 17, eff. July 13, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-38
Law applicable to faculty and staff
Status: in_force

Faculty and staff directly employed by the commission shall be subject to the provisions of all statutes, regulations and standards governing equivalent positions at a county college. L.1974, c. 89, s. 9, eff. Aug. 29, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-42 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-42
Officers, employees, consultants.
Status: in_force

9. a. In a school district under full State intervention, all officers, employees and consultants, professional and nonprofessional, certified and noncertified, shall be employed or retained, transferred and removed in accordance with the improvement plan which has been approved by the commissioner. In accordance with that plan: (1) The State district superintendent may appoint, transfer and remove clerks, pursuant to the provisions of Title 11A (Civil Service) of the New Jersey Statutes and the provisions of N.J.S.18A:17-1 et seq. (2) The State district superintendent, subject to the approval of the commissioner, shall appoint and set the salaries of such State assistant superintendents as the superintendent shall deem necessary and assign to them their duties and responsibilities. No State assistant superintendent shall acquire tenure, notwithstanding any other provision of law. (3) The State district superintendent of schools shall, subject to the approval of the commissioner or his designee, make all personnel determinations relative to employment, transfer and removal of all officers and employees, professional and nonprofessional, except that the services of the district auditor or auditors and attorney or attorneys shall be immediately terminated by creation of a school district under full State intervention. b. The State district superintendent may delegate to subordinate officers or employees in the district any of his powers and duties as he may deem desirable to be exercised under his supervision and direction. L.1987,c.399,s.9; amended 2005, c.235, s.16; 2007, c.16, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-6.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-6.3
Required training program for governing board member of public institution.
Status: in_force

1. a. As a condition of serving as a member of the governing board of a public institution of higher education, a person shall be required to complete a training program developed by that institution in consultation with the Secretary of Higher Education that is designed to clarify the roles and duties of a governing board member. b. The training shall be completed no later than one year after the date that the person is appointed as a member of the governing board of a public institution of higher education; except that a person who serves as a member of a governing board prior to the effective date of this act shall not be required to complete the training. c. The institution, in consultation with the secretary, shall: (1) prescribe the subject matter of the training which shall include, but need not be limited to, governance responsibilities, ethical standards, due diligence, the requirements of the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.), and P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), issues associated with laws on privacy, board member fiduciary responsibilities, and a review of the types of financial, organizational, legal, and regulatory issues that a member of a governing board may be required to consider in the course of discharging the member's governance responsibilities; (2) provide the training directly or arrange for, or specify, the entity or entities to provide the training. In the case of a county college, the secretary shall designate the New Jersey Council of County Colleges to provide the training; (3) conduct a periodic review of the prescribed subject matter of the training to insure that the training includes information on relevant changes to State or federal law and other information deemed necessary to enable governing board members to serve effectively; (4) certify completion of the training for each governing board member upon receipt of documentation thereof, as provided on a form and in a manner prescribed by the secretary, or otherwise arrange for certification by the training entity; and (5) take other such actions as the secretary determines appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2021, c.250, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-24 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-24
Funds; how raised
Status: in_force

The money with which to pay the assessments may be raised by the issuance of bonds or any other means authorized by law for raising of money for school purposes.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:43A-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 43A / Section 43A-9
Extension of service to other districts; contract
Status: in_force

Any board of education, which has established a children's bureau, and the board of education of any other school district may, pursuant to resolutions duly adopted, contract for the extension of the services of such bureau to such other district, upon such terms as may be determined upon between them and in any such case the bureau shall be operated for the benefit of both such school districts, pursuant to such contract.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-8.1
Rules.
Status: in_force

56. For the purpose of ensuring consistency between the "Local Public Contracts Law, " P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.), and the "Public School Contracts Law," N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq., the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, after consultation with the Commissioner of Education, and pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules concerning determinations of aggregation for the purposes of whether a contract is subject to public bidding as set forth in sections 3, 4 and 7 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-3, 40A:11-4 and 40A:11-7) and N.J.S.18A:18A-3, N.J.S.18A:18A-4, and N.J.S.18A:18A-8. L.1999,c.440,s.56.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-4.17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-4.17
Initial criminal history record check for substitute employees
Status: in_force

An individual employed in any substitute capacity or position by a nonpublic school which requires a criminal history record check, and who is rehired annually by that school, shall only be required to undergo a criminal history record check as authorized pursuant to this act upon initial employment. L.1989, c.229, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-29.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-29.1
Appeal of determination of School Ethics Commission.
Status: in_force

3. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law or regulation to the contrary, any appeal of a determination of the School Ethics Commission shall be to the Commissioner of Education whose determination shall be a final agency action under the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), and appeal of that action shall be directly to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. L.2008, c.36, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-1.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-1.3
"Youth Disconnection Prevention and Recovery Ombudsperson" established.
Status: in_force

3. a. There is hereby established in the Department of Education a Youth Disconnection Prevention and Recovery Ombudsperson. The Youth Disconnection Prevention and Recovery Ombudsperson shall be appointed by the Governor and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor shall appoint the ombudsperson no later than the 90th day following the date of enactment of this act. The ombudsperson shall report directly to the Commissioner of Education and shall only be answerable to the commissioner. The ombudsperson shall maintain a collaborative relationship with the Secretary of Higher Education. The ombudsperson shall implement a Statewide strategic plan of action to prevent individuals aged 16 to 24 from disconnecting from school, address the need for the reengagement of disconnected youth, and develop strategies to increase reengagement. b. The ombudsperson shall serve for a term of four years and until the appointment and qualification of a successor. A vacancy occurring in the position of the ombudsperson shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, except that if the ombudsperson dies, resigns, becomes ineligible to serve for any reason, or is removed from office, the Governor shall appoint an acting ombudsperson who shall serve until the appointment and qualification of the ombudsperson's successor. The ombudsperson shall be a person of recognized judgment, integrity, and objectivity, and shall be skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and professionalism. The ombudsperson shall have hands-on practical experience working with disconnected youth and demonstrated higher-level leadership in an agency, institution, or organization that directly or indirectly addresses the subject of disconnected youth. L.2023, c.277, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-13.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-13.1
Observation of certain holidays by school district.
Status: in_force

5. A school district may conduct a course of exercises or instruction in accordance with the core curriculum content standards to observe holidays, including, but not limited to, Lincoln's Birthday, Thanksgiving Day, and Arbor Day. L.2007, c.42, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-135 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-135
Development, establishment of Response to Intervention framework.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Commissioner of Education shall develop and establish an initiative to support and encourage the use of a Response to Intervention framework by school districts to promote the achievement of all students. The initiative shall include dissemination of information and guidance to school districts regarding the development and effective implementation of a Response to Intervention framework as a methodology to identify struggling learners, maximize student achievement, and reduce behavioral problems. The initiative shall also include dissemination of information and guidance to school districts regarding the effective use of a Response to Intervention framework as a methodology to identify students with specific learning disabilities in accordance with the "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act," 20 U.S.C. s.1400 et seq. The information and guidance provided to school districts shall make clear that a Response to Intervention framework is not a substitute for classification of a student as eligible for special education and related services if the student requires classification. b. The commissioner shall ensure that a Response to Intervention framework implemented by a school district includes, at a minimum, the following elements: (1) high quality research-based instruction in the general education setting; (2) universal screening procedures to identify students at risk for poor learning outcomes or behavioral challenges; (3) multiple levels of evidence-based interventions that are progressively more intense, based on the student's responsiveness; and (4) continuous monitoring of student progress. c. The commissioner shall make available technical assistance and training to assist school districts in the implementation of a Response to Intervention framework. L.2016, c.48, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-4.9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-4.9
Repeal
Status: in_force

Sections 15:11-16 through 15:11-20, inclusive, of the Revised Statutes are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall not affect the continuance in office, position or employment of any person heretofore appointed pursuant to such sections. L.1970, c. 211, s. 8, eff. Oct. 8, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.31
Recess period required; exceptions.
Status: in_force

1. a. Beginning with the first full school year following the effective date of this act, a public school district shall provide a daily recess period of at least 20 minutes for students in grades kindergarten through 5. The recess period shall be held outdoors, if feasible. A student shall not be denied recess for any reason, except as a consequence of a violation of the district's code of student conduct, including a harassment, intimidation, or bullying investigation pursuant to P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq.). If a student is denied recess, except under conditions set forth in subsection b. of this section, the student shall be provided restorative justice activities during the recess period. A student may not be denied recess more than twice per week. A school district shall not be required to provide a recess period on a school day in which the day is substantially shortened due to a delayed opening or early dismissal. The recess period shall not be used to meet the course requirements set forth in N.J.S.18A:35-5. b. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit school staff from denying recess for a student on the advice of a medical professional, school nurse, or based on the provisions of a student's 504 plan. c. For purposes of this section, "restorative justice activities" means activities designed to improve the socioemotional and behavioral responses of students through the use of more appropriate, and less punitive, interventions thereby establishing a more supportive and inclusive school culture. L.2018, c.73, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-21a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-21a
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. Section 1 of P.L.2015, c.15 (C.18A:33-21) and section 16 of P.L.2022, c.104 (C.18A:33-21b1), shall be known and may be cited as the "Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act." L.2020, c.29, s.1; amended 2022, c.104, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:29A-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 29A / Section 29A-2
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The success of the public school system in this State is based upon the quality and dedication of our teaching staff members. b. Providing for local and Statewide recognition of outstanding teaching will demonstrate our appreciation of excellence and encourage others to strive for the same. c. Giving the teaching profession the stature and recognition it deserves will help attract and retain the most able individuals in the profession of teaching, a process which is critical to the future well-being of the State and its citizens. d. In teaching, as in other professions, practitioners should be acknowledged for outstanding performance. e. The purpose of this act is to provide for Statewide awards and recognition of the excellence of current members of the teaching profession. L. 1985, c. 322, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:11-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-1
General mandatory powers and duties
Status: in_force

The board shall-- a. Adopt an official seal; b. Enforce the rules of the state board; c. Make, amend and repeal rules, not inconsistent with this title or with the rules of the state board, for its own government and the transaction of its business and for the government and management of the public schools and public school property of the district and for the employment, regulation of conduct and discharge of its employees, subject, where applicable, to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service, of the Revised Statutes; and d. Perform all acts and do all things, consistent with law and the rules of the state board, necessary for the lawful and proper conduct, equipment and maintenance of the public schools of the district.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-15
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

15. The secretary shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1994, c.48, s.15; amended 2021, c.27, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-22
Rejection of bids.
Status: in_force

18A:18A-22. Rejection of bids. A board of education may reject all bids for any of the following reasons: a. The lowest bid substantially exceeds the cost estimates for the goods or services; b. The lowest bid substantially exceeds the board of education's appropriation for the goods or services; c. The board of education decides to abandon the project for provision or performance of the goods or services; d. The board of education wants to substantially revise the specifications for the goods or services; e. The purposes or provisions or both of N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq. are being violated; and f. The board of education decides to use the State authorized contract pursuant to N.J.S.18A:18A-10. L.1977, c.114; amended 1999, c.440, s.68.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-42 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-42
Higher education equipment leasing fund; issuance of bonds.
Status: in_force

5. a. There is created within the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, established pursuant to chapter 72A of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, hereinafter referred to as the "authority," a higher education equipment leasing fund to finance the purchase of higher education equipment at public and private institutions of higher education. The authority shall issue bonds to finance the purchase of higher education equipment for lease to public and private institutions of higher education and to finance the administrative costs associated with the approval process and the issuance of bonds provided that the total outstanding principal amount of the bonds shall not exceed $100,000,000, except that all administrative costs associated with the approval process and the issuance of bonds shall not be included within the total aggregate principal amount of bonds issued, and the term of any bond issued shall not exceed 10 years. In computing the foregoing limitation as to amount, there shall be excluded all bonds which shall be issued for refunding purposes, provided that the refunding shall be determined by the authority to result in a debt service savings. The State Treasurer is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the authority pursuant to which the State Treasurer, subject to available appropriation, shall pay the amount necessary to pay the principal and interest on bonds and notes of the authority issued pursuant to this section. In entering into a lease agreement with a public or private institution of higher education, the authority shall include such lease provisions as may be necessary to insure that the institution shall pay an amount equal to 25% of the amount necessary to pay the principal and interest on the bonds and notes of the authority issued pursuant to this section to finance the purchase of higher education equipment at that institution. Upon receipt of such moneys from the public or private institution of higher education, the authority shall remit the moneys immediately to the State Treasurer. b. The authority shall from time to time issue bonds or notes in an amount sufficient to finance the purchase of higher education equipment pursuant to lease agreements with public and private institutions of higher education and which shall also finance the administrative costs associated with the issuance of bonds or notes. The authority shall issue the bonds or notes in such manner as it shall determine in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1993, c.136 (C.18A:72A-40 et al.) and the "New Jersey educational facilities authority law," N.J.S.18A:72A-1 et seq. The authority shall not issue any bonds or notes pursuant to this section without the prior written consent of the State Treasurer. c. Bonds or notes issued pursuant to this act shall not be in any way a debt or liability of the State or of any political subdivision thereof other than the authority and shall not create or constitute any indebtedness, liability or obligation of the State or of any political subdivision thereof, or be or constitute a pledge of the faith and credit of the State or of any political subdivision thereof, but all bonds or notes, unless funded or refunded by the bonds or notes of the authority, shall be payable solely from revenues of funds pledged or available for their payment as authorized by this act. Each bond shall contain on its face a statement to the effect that the authority is obligated to pay the principal thereof, redemption premium, if any, or the interest thereon only from revenue or funds of the authority and that neither the State nor any political subdivision thereof is obligated to pay the principal thereof, redemption premium, if any, or interest thereon and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the State or of any political subdivision thereof is pledged to the payment of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, or the interest on the bonds. d. The State of New Jersey does hereby pledge to and covenant and agree with the holders of any bonds or notes issued pursuant to authorization of P.L.1993, c.136 (C.18A:72A-40 et al.) that the State shall not limit or alter the rights or powers hereby vested in the authority to perform and fulfill the terms of any agreement made with the holders of the bonds or notes, or to fix, establish, charge and collect such rents, fees, rates, payments, or other charges as may be convenient or necessary to produce sufficient revenues to meet all expenses of the authority and to fulfill the terms of any agreement made with the holders of the bonds and notes, together with interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceedings by or on behalf of the holders, until the bonds and notes, together with interest thereon, are fully met and discharged or provided for. L.1993, c.136, s.5; amended 2009, c.308, s.33.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-21 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-21
No personal liability
Status: in_force

No governor, trustee or officer of the corporation shall be personally liable for any debt, obligation or other liability of the corporation or of, or incurred by or on behalf of, the university or any constituent unit thereof.
L.1967, c.271
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54A-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54A / Section 54A-7
Commissioner's additional powers
Status: in_force

7. In order to carry out the purposes and provisions of this act, the commissioner, in addition to any powers granted to him elsewhere in this act, shall have the following powers: (a) To make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the discharge of his duties and the execution of his powers under this act; (b) To appoint or employ, subject to the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, such personnel and employees as may be necessary in his judgment; (c) To receive and accept aid or contributions from any source, of money, property, labor or other things of value, to be held, used and applied to carry out the purposes of this act subject to any conditions upon which such grants and contributions may be made; (d) To call upon and avail himself of, so far as may be practicable and within the limits of appropriations available therefor, the services of employees of the Departments of Community Affairs and Education; (e) To acquire by purchase, gift or lease, sell, lease and otherwise deal with property, whether real or personal or mixed; (f) To adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this act; and (g) To do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1968,c.182, s.7; amended 1994,c.48,s.70.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:51-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 51 / Section 51-13
Contracting for television educational services
Status: in_force

Every board is hereby authorized to make use of television as an educational aid by contracting for the services of any noncommercial, nonprofit educational television station located within or without the state but such contract shall not require the board to incur expenses in any one year period in excess of an amount equal to $2.00 per pupil in resident enrollment in the district.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-12.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-12.1
Secretary; retirement on pension; amount
Status: in_force

The board of education of any school district may by resolution provide for the retirement on pension of a secretary of the board of education who has served in such office for 30 or more years on a part-time basis and 10 or more years on a full-time basis, who is not less than 65 years of age and who, by reason of age at the time of his appointment as a full-time secretary of the board, was ineligible for membership in a contributory pension system. Any pension authorized pursuant to this act may not exceed 50% of the employee's annual final average salary, inclusive of any benefits to which the employee may be entitled under the General Non-Contributory Pension Act, or any other pension payable from his employer and exclusive of any benefits to which the employee might be entitled under Federal Old Age and Survivor's Insurance. L.1968, c. 148, s. 1, eff. July 12, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-58 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-58
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

11. The Secretary of Higher Education, in consultation with the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1993, c.375, s.11; amended 2009, c.308, s.43; 2012, c.42, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-19.8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-19.8
Policy requiring list of students being transported to certain activities permitted.
Status: in_force

2. Each school district may develop and implement a policy requiring a list to be compiled of the names of students being transported by a school bus to a school-sponsored activity including, but not limited to, field trips or interscholastic sports programs. A list of students for each school bus compiled under a policy developed pursuant to this section shall be submitted to the school principal or designee and maintained for use in the case of an emergency. L.2019, c.57, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-43 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-43
New Jersey City University – Kean University merger, no further approval required.
Status: in_force

10. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the merger of New Jersey City University and Kean University shall not require any further approval from any officer, commission, agency, or authority of the State, except as expressly set forth in the “Kean University – New Jersey City University Merger Act,” P.L.2025, c.218 (C.18A:64O-34 et al.). L.2025, c.218, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-8.1
Leave of certain employees to serve in legislature
Status: in_force

Any person employed by a public educational system or institution in a position which requires a certificate issued by the state board of examiners, or employed in a professional educational capacity by a school, college, or university which is either tax-supported or operated under contract with the state or on behalf of the state, who is a member of the senate or general assembly of the state of New Jersey, shall be entitled to time off from his duties as such employee, without loss of pay, during the periods of his attendance at regular or special sessions of the legislature and hearings or meetings of any legislative committee or commission.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:16-13.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-13.3
Use of actual savings realized by school district.
Status: in_force

6. a. Actual savings realized by a school district as a result of the implementation of the provisions of P.L.2020, c.44 (C.52:14-17.46.13 et al.) shall be used solely and exclusively by the school district for the purpose of reducing the amount that is required to be raised by the local property tax levy by the school district for school district purposes, except when a school district is spending below adequacy as calculated in accordance with section 1 of P.L.2018, c.67 (C.18A:7F-70). When a cap on the annual increase in the property tax levy for a school district is imposed by law, the savings realized shall be deducted from the adjusted tax levy for the previous budget year and that reduced amount shall serve as the basis for calculating the adjusted tax levy for the next school year. b. To enable tracking of health care cost savings by school districts, each school district shall submit an annual data sheet for both the current and prior year showing the Total Annual Cost of Health Benefits for Active Employees, the Total Employee Cost-Sharing Contribution, and the Net Cost to the School District for Health Benefits, including the Number of Covered Employees, the Annual Cost Estimate Per Employee, and the Total Cost for each coverage category - Single Coverage, Parent and Child, Employee and Spouse, and Family. In addition, school districts shall provide separate breakouts of the same categories of data for health care coverage under all health care benefits plans offered by the employer. The datasheet shall also indicate whether the school district is enrolled in the School Employees' Health Benefits Program for medical or medical and prescription drug benefits coverage. Reports shall be due no later than 60 days following each enrollment period to the Department of Education, the Division of Pensions and Benefits in the Department of the Treasury, and the Legislature. L.2020, c.44, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-55 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-55
Calculation of special education categorical aid.
Status: in_force

13. a. Special education categorical aid for each school district and county vocational school district shall be calculated as follows: SE = (RE x SEACR x AEC x 1/3) x GCA where RE is the resident enrollment of the school district or county vocational school district; SEACR is the State average classification rate for general special education services pupils; AEC is the excess cost for general special education services pupils; and GCA is the geographic cost adjustment as developed by the commissioner. For the 2008-2009 school year the excess cost shall be $10,898 for general special education services pupils. The excess cost amount shall be adjusted by the CPI in the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years as required pursuant to subsection b. of section 4 of this act. For subsequent school years, the excess cost amount shall be established in the Educational Adequacy Report, with the amount adjusted by the CPI for each of the two school years following the first school year to which the report is applicable. b. Extraordinary special education aid for an individual classified pupil shall be available when the student is educated in a general education classroom, special education program, including but not limited to a resource program or special class program, or any combination of general education and special education programs and services, subject to the requirements and thresholds set forth in this section. (1) In those instances in which a pupil is educated in an in-district public school program with non-disabled peers, whether run by a public school or by a private school for the disabled, and the cost of providing direct instructional and support services for an individual classified pupil exceeds $40,000, for those direct instructional and support services costs in excess of $40,000 a district shall receive extraordinary special education State aid equal to 90% of the amount of that excess in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (4) of this subsection. (2) In those instances in which a pupil is educated in a separate public school program for students with disabilities and the cost of providing direct instructional and support services for an individual classified pupil exceeds $40,000, for those direct instructional and support services costs in excess of $40,000 a district shall receive extraordinary special education State aid equal to 75% of the amount of that excess in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (4) of this subsection. (3) In those instances in which a pupil is educated in a separate private school for students with disabilities and the tuition for an individual classified pupil exceeds $55,000, for tuition costs in excess of $55,000 a district shall receive extraordinary special education State aid equal to 75% of the amount of that excess in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (4) of this subsection. (4) Extraordinary special education State aid for an individual classified pupil shall be calculated as follows: EA = ((ADC-$40,000) x .90) + (((AIC - $40,000) + (ASC - $55,000)) x .75) where ADC equals the district's actual cost for the direct instructional and support services in an in-district public school program as set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection; AIC equals the district's actual cost for direct instructional and support services in a separate public school program as set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection; and ASC equals the district's actual cost for tuition paid to a separate private school as set forth in paragraph (3) of this subsection. (5) The receipt of extraordinary special education State aid for an individual classified pupil shall be conditioned upon a demonstration by the district that the pupil's Individualized Education Plan requires the provision of intensive services, pursuant to factors determined by the commissioner. c. In order to receive funding pursuant to this section, a district shall file an application with the department that details the expenses incurred on behalf of the particular classified pupil for which the district is seeking reimbursement. Additional State aid awarded for extraordinary special education costs shall be recorded by the district as revenue in the current school year and paid to the district in the subsequent school year. d. A school district may apply to the commissioner to receive emergency special education aid for any classified pupil who enrolls in the district prior to March of the budget year and who is in a placement with a cost in excess of $40,000 or $55,000, as applicable. The commissioner may debit from the student's former district of residence any special education aid which was paid to that district on behalf of the student. e. The department shall review expenditures of federal and State special education aid by a district in every instance in which special education monitoring identifies a failure on the part of the district to provide services consistent with a pupil's Individualized Education Plan. f. The commissioner shall commission an independent study of the special education census funding methodology to determine if adjustments in the special education funding formulas are needed in future years to address the variations in incidence of students with severe disabilities requiring high cost programs and to make recommendations for any such adjustments. The study and recommendations shall be completed by June 30, 2010. g. A school district may apply to the commissioner to receive additional special education categorical aid if the district has an unusually high rate of low-incidence disabilities, such as autism, deaf/blindness, severe cognitive impairment, and medically fragile. In applying for the aid the district shall: demonstrate the impact of the unusually high rate of low-incidence disabilities on the school district budget and the extent to which the costs to the district are not sufficiently addressed through special education aid and extraordinary special education aid; and provide details of all special education expenditures, including details on the use of federal funds to support those expenditures. L.2007, c.260, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-5
Procedures
Status: in_force

Under the leadership of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, the participating institutions shall develop procedures to: a. Administer and operate the center; b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel; c. Establish programs in the center to promote the management of hazardous and toxic substances; and d. Do all other acts and things necessary and proper for the purposes of the center. L. 1985, c. 103, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-86.4a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-86.4a
Eligibility of certain NJ STARS II recipients.
Status: in_force

9. In the case of a student who is receiving a scholarship under the NJ STARS II Program and is in the third academic year of study at a public institution of higher education on the effective date of P.L.2008, c.124 (C.18A:71B-85.1 et al.), the scholarship shall be administered and the student shall remain eligible for the program in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2005, c.359 (C.18A:71B-86.1 et seq.) as the same read before the effective date of P.L.2008, c.124 (C.18A:71B-85.1 et al.). L.2008, c.124, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:10-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-7
Semiannual meetings of boards in county
Status: in_force

The boards of education of each county shall meet together semiannually at times and places fixed by the county superintendent.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-22
Findings, declarations relative to substance abuse testing policies in public school districts.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that there are many school districts within the State with a growing problem of drug abuse among their students. The Legislature further finds that federal and State courts have held that it may be appropriate for school districts to combat this problem through the random drug testing of students participating in extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, and students who possess school parking permits. The Legislature also finds that a random drug testing program may have a positive effect on attaining the important objectives of deterring drug use and providing a means for the early detection of students with drug problems so that counseling and rehabilitative treatment may be offered. L.2005,c.209,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-51 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-51
Findings, declarations relative to the Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. This State is experiencing a critical shortage in its nursing workforce, which is expected to worsen in the next two decades. In New Jersey, as well as nationwide, the shortage of faculty in schools of nursing is reaching crisis proportions. Insufficient numbers of faculty hinder schools' efforts to increase their capacity. b. According to projections by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the federal Department of Health and Human Services, New Jersey is estimated to be 49% below demand, resulting in a shortfall of 42,400 registered professional nurse full-time equivalent positions throughout the State by 2020. c. The demand for nurses at all levels of training and in all health care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, veterans' homes and home health care and community-based programs, is increasing as the population gets older. Recent data from schools of nursing in New Jersey show that there is an increased interest in nursing by potential students; 67% of schools of nursing in the State turned away qualified student applicants and 57% report numbers of enrollments greater than their current capacity to educate students. d. The average age of New Jersey's registered professional nurses and licensed practical nurses is increasing each year; in 2007 54.4% of the State's registered professional nurses were between 46 and 60 years of age and 13.3% were more than 60 years of age; 29% of non-retired registered professional nurses were older than 55 years of age. These findings indicate that, assuming the majority of nurses retire at 65 years of age, the State will need to replace one third of its nursing workforce over the next 10 years. e. The number of full-time faculty positions currently budgeted in New Jersey's schools of nursing totals 575 full-time equivalents. Of these, six percent, or 35 full-time equivalents, were vacant in October 2004; 54% of the nursing schools in the State reported faculty vacancies. f. The faculty shortage is part of the larger picture and all areas must be addressed as nurses are vital to the public's health. Research indicates that without sufficient numbers of well-qualified nurses, patients' lives and well-being are at increased risk. The minimum educational requirement of a nursing instructor according to the New Jersey Board of Nursing regulations is a master's degree in nursing (MSN). For nursing faculty in the State's 13 associate degree programs in community colleges and 11 diploma programs in hospitals, a MSN is required. Many schools also require that faculty be certified in the specialty practice area in which they teach. L.2009, c.236, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-38.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-38.1
Certain buildings to remain State property, use of property.
Status: in_force

59. The State Library building located at 185 East State Street in Trenton, Mercer County, and the State Library for the Blind and Handicapped, located at 2300 Stuyvesant Avenue in Trenton, Mercer County, shall remain the property of the State of New Jersey. Each building shall be maintained by the Department of the Treasury and be entitled to all of the services provided to other State buildings in the Capitol Complex. Any additional costs incurred by the State Library for services at those buildings shall be paid by Thomas Edison State College from the direct State services portion of the annual appropriation for the State Library. The contents of the buildings, including but not limited to the furniture, equipment, State Library collection and library materials, shall be the property of the State of New Jersey, but shall be available to Thomas Edison State College for the use of the State Library and the employees thereof. L.2001,c.137,s.59.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-41 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-41
Findings, declarations.
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 the education and training of the work force of the future and by advancing science and technology through research; b. The rapid technological changes occurring throughout the world have a considerable impact on the quality of teaching, learning, and research at colleges and universities; c. The current inventory of instructional and research equipment at the colleges and universities within the State is aging, both chronologically and technologically, and much of it has been rendered obsolete; and d. The Secretary of Higher Education, who is statutorily responsible for the coordination and planning of higher education in New Jersey, has identified a crucial need to establish a regular financing mechanism for scientific, engineering, technical, computer, communications, and instructional equipment at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education. L.1993, c.136, s.2; amended 2009, c.308, s.32; 2012, c.42, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.36 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.36
Information provided to bus driver.
Status: in_force

3. In the event that a school bus driver transports a student with epilepsy or a seizure disorder, a school district shall provide the driver with: a notice of the student's condition; information on how to provide care for epilepsy or the seizure disorder; emergency contact information; epilepsy and seizure disorder first aid training; and parent contact information. L.2019, c.290, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-1
Number of members; appointments; vacancies
Status: in_force

There shall be in each type I district a board of school estimate, which shall consist of two members of the board of education appointed by it, two members of the governing body of the municipality appointed by it, and the mayor or other chief executive officer of the municipality or if there be no chief executive officer then an additional member appointed by the governing body. Appointments shall be made annually in December, and vacancies shall be filled immediately by appointment as the original appointments were made for the unexpired terms. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1978, c. 136, s. 6, eff. Oct. 30, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-29.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-29.1
Shortage in reserves or contributions; non-liability or deduction for retirement allowance
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of any pensions or other benefits on account of the employees or pensioners of any employer under this article, for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the State, the employer, or teacher for such benefits. The actuarial equivalent of any shortage in required contributions at the time of retirement on account of misstatement of age, leave of absence, or clerical error, shall be deducted from the retirement allowance otherwise payable. L.1971, c. 121, s. 40, eff. April 29, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-84 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-84
Consultation with employee representatives
Status: in_force

Prior to the conclusion of any contract or subcontract for the performance of work substantially similar to that performed by negotiations unit employees, a State college shall allow for reasonable consultation with the appropriate bargaining unit representative regarding such action. The negotiations unit's representative shall be entitled to review the supporting documentation concerning the purchase, contract or subcontract and to an assessment of the impact of that purchase, contract or subcontract on the negotiations unit employees of the college. L. 1986, c. 43, s. 33, eff. July 9, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75A-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75A / Section 75A-9
State coordination.
Status: in_force

9. Article VIII: State Coordination a. Each member state shall, through the creation of a State Council or use of an existing body or board, provide for the coordination among its agencies of government, local education agencies and military installations concerning the state's participation in, and compliance with, this compact and Interstate Commission activities. While each member state may determine the membership of its own State Council, its membership must include at least: the state superintendent of education, superintendent of a school district with a high concentration of military children, representative from a military installation, one representative each from the legislative and executive branches of government, and other offices and stakeholder groups the State Council deems appropriate. A member state that does not have a school district deemed to contain a high concentration of military children may appoint a superintendent from another school district to represent local education agencies on the State Council. b. The State Council of each member state shall appoint or designate a military family education liaison to assist military families and the state in facilitating the implementation of this compact. c. The compact commissioner responsible for the administration and management of the state's participation in the compact shall be appointed by the Governor or as otherwise determined by each member state. d. The compact commissioner and the military family education liaison designated herein shall be ex-officio members of the State Council, unless either is already a full voting member of the State Council. L.2009, c.279, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-17
Appointments; terms; vacancies
Status: in_force

The mayor or other chief executive officer of the municipality shall, between April 1 and April 15 in each year, appoint one member of the board to serve for a term of 5 years beginning on May 15 next succeeding his appointment, to take the place of the member whose term shall expire in that year, and any vacancy occurring in the membership of the board shall be reported forthwith by the secretary of the board to the mayor or other chief executive officer of the municipality, who shall within 30 days thereafter appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1970, c. 3, s. 2, eff. Feb. 4, 1970; L.1979, c. 23, s. 8, eff. Feb. 8, 1979; L.1979, c. 284, s. 2, eff. Jan. 10, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-12.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-12.7
Establishment of program to provide loans.
Status: in_force

7. a. The State Treasurer shall establish a program to provide the loans authorized pursuant to P.L.2000, c.56 (C.52:27D-198.7 et al.). The governing board of a public or private institution of higher education as defined pursuant to N.J.S.18A:72A-3 or of a public or private secondary school shall be eligible for and may determine by resolution to apply for a loan from the trust fund established pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2000, c.56 (C.18A:72A-12.6). The resolutions shall be transmitted to and in a manner to be determined by the State Treasurer. Owners of residences being utilized by fraternities or sororities, other than those owned by public or private institutions of education, who are responsible for the installation of an automatic fire suppression system pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2000, c.56 (C.52:27D-198.9) shall not be eligible for a loan from the trust fund established pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2000, c.56 (C.18A:72A-12.6), but shall be eligible and may apply for a life safety improvement loan pursuant to section 13 of P.L.1983, c.530 (C.55:14K-13) as amended by section 13 of P.L.2000, c.56. b. Individual loan amounts from the trust fund shall be limited to no more than the projected costs as stated in the plan required to be filed with the Director of the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2000, c.56 (C.52:27D-198.9), and loan amounts shall be disbursed in accordance with the need and the time frame established under the installation plan. If sufficient funds are not available to fully fund each request, the State Treasurer may limit the amounts loaned on a basis which shall provide the maximum amount of funding to the greatest number of buildings. c. The loans issued pursuant to this subsection shall bear interest of not more than: (1) zero percent per year for loans made to public or private institutions of higher education as defined pursuant to N.J.S.18A:72A-3; or (2) two percent per year for loans made to secondary schools, military schools, boarding schools, or similar occupancies. d. The term of a loan shall be for a period of not more than 15 years. Any loan approved pursuant to this subsection shall be contingent upon the applicant entering into a contract or contracts for the construction, reconstruction, development, extension or improvement required in the installation plan in accordance with section 3 of P.L.2000, c.56 (C.52:27D-198.9). e. The State Treasurer shall: (1) review each application and approve, disapprove, amend or modify the loan request; (2) establish any other terms or conditions of each loan which are not otherwise provided under this section; and (3) forward to the New Jersey educational facilities authority and the Department of Community Affairs a copy of any loan approval granted pursuant to this section, including information concerning the amount and terms of the loan. f. All repayments of loans awarded pursuant to this section shall be made to the authority and deposited by the authority into the trust fund. g. The State Treasurer shall promulgate the rules necessary to effectuate this section in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2000,c.56,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:56-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-4
Account to legislature of management of fund
Status: in_force

An account of the management of the fund shall be laid before the legislature with the annual statements of the state treasurer's accounts. No compensation shall be paid to the treasurer for any services under this chapter.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-22
Notification of parents; involvement in programs
Status: in_force

8. Each school district shall notify by mail the parents of the pupils of limited English-speaking ability of the fact that their child has been indentified as eligible for enrollment in a program of bilingual education. Such notice shall include the information that the parents have the option of declining enrollment of their child in a bilingual program, and they shall be given an opportunity to decline enrollment if they so choose. The notice shall be in writing and in the language of which the child of the parents so notified possesses a primary speaking ability, and in English. In addition, whenever a school district determines, on the basis of a pupil's level of English proficiency, that a pupil should exit from a program of bilingual education the district shall notify the parents of the pupil by mail. The board shall provide for the maximum practicable involvement of parents of children of limited English-speaking ability in the development and review of program objectives and dissemination of information to and from the local school districts and communities served by the bilingual education program within existing State law. L.1974,c.197,s.8; amended 1991, c.12, s.3; 1995, c.327, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-1.1
Findings, declarations.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. New Jersey and the nation have experienced an increase in the number of disconnected youth, which are young adults aged 16 to 24 who are disconnected from both school and employment. b. In New Jersey, more than 100,000 individuals were disconnected from school in 2021. c. Disconnection from school can negatively impact an individual and their family and can have an enduring economic and social impact on the local community and society at large. d. Despite common misconceptions, youth disconnection is not consigned to a singular demographic region or racial or ethnic group, as youth disconnection rates are high across all counties and racial and ethnic groups. e. While the challenge of reengaging disconnected youth has persisted for decades, the COVID-19 pandemic illuminated and exacerbated youth disconnection, making it an issue that should urgently be addressed. f. It is altogether fitting and proper that the State ensure all young people receive the resources and support to achieve their educational and postsecondary goals by providing prevention and intervention strategies for reengaging disconnected youth across the State. L.2023, c.277, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75 / Section 75-10
Article IX. Construction and severability
Status: in_force

This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any state or of the United States, or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state participating therein, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-77 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-77
Grounds for grant of authorization
Status: in_force

The authorization provided for in section 2 of this act shall be granted in any case in which it shall appear to the Division of Local Finance that the issuing board is reasonably likely to be able to sell a sufficient number of bonds under this act as to accomplish its purpose. Such authorization shall be granted in any case where the total amount of the borrowing which is authorized to be expended for school purposes is not in excess of $250,000.00, or in the alternative, where such amount represents an average of not more than $25.00 per capita of the population of the district. L.1971, c. 36, s. 12, eff. March 4, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-40 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-40
Application for participation by school district.
Status: in_force

3. A school district that wants to participate in the pilot program shall submit an application to the commissioner. The application shall identify one school within the school district to implement the restorative justice model under the pilot program. The application shall include: a. a description of the school including the number of enrolled students; the in-school and out-of-school student suspension rates, and any other relevant data collected on student disciplinary actions; absenteeism rates; academic performance indicators, including the percentage of students not meeting expectations on State assessments; and the percentage of enrolled students who qualify for a free or reduced price lunch under the federal School Lunch Program; b. a description of which restorative justice practices will be implemented at the school and the trauma-informed approach to be utilized; c. a description of how school administrators plan to develop faculty and student support for the restorative justice model of school discipline to be implemented; d. a preliminary schedule and description of faculty trainings on the use of restorative justice practices including a trauma-informed approach, and a statement indicating the school district's commitment to collecting ongoing feedback from both students and faculty on the program's impact; e. the identification of a faculty member who shall serve as a school-based coordinator of the pilot program and who shall collect, analyze, and report on the program's implementation and outcomes to school district stakeholders and the commissioner; and f. any other information the commissioner deems appropriate. L.2019, c.412, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-24 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-24
Government, control, administration, etc., of corporation and the university
Status: in_force

The government, control, conduct, management and administration of the corporation and of the university shall be respectively vested in and allocated between the board of governors and the board of trustees as set forth and expressed in this chapter.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:56-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-9
Changing municipal bonds owned by trustees from coupon to registered
Status: in_force

The trustees for the support of public schools may arrange with any municipality to change any bonds owned by said trustees from coupon to registered bonds, and the municipality which issued the bonds may detach from the bonds the coupons thereon and cancel the same, and stamp upon the bonds the registration thereof, and make the necessary agreement for the payment of the interest thereon.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.18
Release for sharing of certain medical information.
Status: in_force

8. The school nurse shall obtain a release from the parent or guardian of a diabetic student to authorize the sharing of medical information between the student's physician or advanced practice nurse and other health care providers. The release shall also authorize the school nurse to share medical information with other staff members of the school district as necessary. L.2009, c.131, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-109 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-109
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

7. The State Board of Education shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1996,c.129,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-43.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-43.3
Designation of school safety specialist.
Status: in_force

2. The superintendent in each school district shall designate a school administrator, or a school employee with expertise in school safety and security, as a school safety specialist for the district. The school safety specialist shall: be responsible for the supervision and oversight for all school safety and security personnel, policies, and procedures in the school district; ensure that these policies and procedures are in compliance with State law and regulations; and provide the necessary training and resources to school district staff in matters relating to school safety and security. The school safety specialist shall also serve as the school district liaison with local law enforcement and national, State, and community agencies and organizations in matters of school safety and security. L.2017, c.162, s.2; amended 2018, c.100, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-25.38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-25.38
Trustees; compensation
Status: in_force

Trustees; compensation. No trustee shall be paid a salary, except that the written trust instrument may provide for reimbursement for actual expenses incurred on behalf of the trust fund and for compensation not to exceed $200.00 for any day or portion of a day spent at a meeting of the trustees. Except as otherwise provided in this act, no trustee shall enter into any contract with the group or receive any moneys or other compensation or thing of value whatsoever from the group for services performed for or on behalf of the group. L. 1985, c. 204, s. 6, eff. June 26, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-113.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-113.1
Middle school, high school student identification cards with New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline contact information.
Status: in_force

1. A public school that includes any of the grades seven through 12 and that issues student identification cards shall have printed on the back of the student identification cards the telephone number for mental health and suicide crisis resources, as determined by the Commissioner of Human Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education. A public school may, in addition to the telephone number for mental health and suicide crisis resources, provide contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or any other mental health support service. L.2021, c.261, s.1; amended 2025, c.112, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-37.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-37.5
Appropriation of aid
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall, upon request of the local board and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education distribute to each school district an amount equal to the cost of textbooks purchased and loaned by the school district pursuant to this act, but in no event shall the aid appropriated to the district exceed the following amount: a. The expenditures for the purchase of textbooks pursuant to this act made during the school year 1979-80 shall not exceed an average of $10.00 for each student residing in the district, who, on the last school day prior to October 16 of the preceding school year was enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12 of a public or nonpublic school; and, b. The expenditures for the purchase of textbooks made during the school year 1980-81, and in any subsequent year shall not exceed the State average budgeted textbook expense per public school pupil for the prebudget year for each student residing in the district, who, on the last school day prior to October 16 of the preceding school year was enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12 of a public or nonpublic school. L.1974,c.79,s.5; amended 1979,c.194,s.1; 1990,c.52,s.76.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71-40.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71 / Section 71-40.7
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

The board of directors of the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1989, c.259, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-25.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-25.4
Program director and other employees
Status: in_force

The New Jersey Historical Commission shall employ a program director and such other personnel as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act and as may be within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it for this purpose. L.1983, c. 339, s. 4, eff. Sept. 6, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-68 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-68
Effect of abolition of social security offset
Status: in_force

The repeal, by section 11 of chapter 66 of the laws of 1966, saved from repeal in section 18A:66-92 of this article, of section 68 of chapter 37 of the laws of 1955, chapter 218 of the laws of 1956, chapter 123 of the laws of 1960, chapter 108 of the laws of 1962, chapter 190 of the laws of 1964, shall not be construed to provide for any retroactive effect and where a member's retirement allowance was reduced by the amount of the old age insurance benefit under Title II of the social security act, paid or payable to him, whether received or not, such reduction ceased, or if such reduction was to be made upon the member's attainment of 65, no such reduction shall be made, on or after July 1, 1966.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-66 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-66
State, employer share of social security obligations
Status: in_force

18A:66-66. The State shall provide the amount of the employer's share of the social security contributions for members by appropriations upon certification by the State Treasurer as to the amounts required; provided, however, that the State's provision for the social security contributions shall be limited to contributions upon compensation upon which members' contributions to the retirement system are based. The employer shall pay the employer's share of social security contribution upon all other wages. L.1967, c.271; amended 1990,c.52,s.79; 1991,c.246,s.2; 1993,c.7,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-22
State Board of Higher Education project approval transferred
Status: in_force

22. The functions, powers and duties of the State Board of Higher Education, including the approval of projects, under the "Jobs, Education and Competitiveness Bond Act of 1988," P.L.1988, c.78 shall, following July 1, 1994, be exercised by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education. Any final action taken by the State Board of Higher Education prior to July 1, 1994 including the approval of any project under this bond act shall be unaffected by the provisions of P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-1 et al.) and such final action is hereby ratified and confirmed. L.1994,c.48,s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

In this chapter unless the context otherwise indicates: a. "Average equalized valuation of taxable property" in a district comprising one municipality means the amount stated in the supplemental debt statement required to be filed prior to the authorization of the bonds of the district, as the average of the last three preceding equalized valuations of the taxable real estate (together with improvements) of the municipality, as stated in the annual debt statement of the municipality or revision thereof last filed, and in a district comprising more than one municipality means the sum of all such amounts so stated in the supplemental debt statements so required to be filed; b. "Borrowing margin" of a municipality means the excess, if any, of 3 1/2 % of the amount stated in the supplemental debt statement required by this article to be filed prior to authorization of bonds of a district, as the average of the last three preceding equalized valuations of the taxable real estate (together with improvements) of the municipality, over the net debt of the municipality as stated in such supplemental debt statement after adjustment of such net debt so as to disregard the proposed authorization of bonds of the district; c. "District or school district" means a local district, a district composed of two or more municipalities or a regional district and also, in the case of any district other than a type I district, when required by the context, the board of education of such district; d. "Equalized valuation" of a municipality means the sum total of (1) The aggregate equalized valuation of real property (together with improvements) as certified in the table of equalized valuations by the director of the division of taxation in the department of the treasury, on October 1 of each year, pursuant to chapter 86 of the laws of 1954, and (2) The assessed valuation of class II railroad property as set forth in the table of equalized valuations referred to in (1) above; e. "Net debt" of a municipality means the amount stated in the supplemental debt statement required by this article to be filed prior to the authorization of bonds of a district as the net debt of the municipality; f. "Net school debt" of a municipality or of a district means the amount of school bonds, for the payment of the principal and interest of which, such municipality or district is liable less the amount of any sinking fund held for the payment of same; g. "School bonds" means promissory notes and bonds authorized for school purposes, whether issued or unissued, for the payment of the principal and interest of which, a municipality or district is liable; and h. "Supplemental debt statement" means the statement of the debt condition of a municipality provided for in section 40A:2-42 of the local bond law (N.J.S. 40A:2-1 et seq.), and prepared, made and filed as in said law directed.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-92.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-92.1
Annual appropriation.
Status: in_force

4. There is annually appropriated to the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing in the College of Nursing of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 5% of the initial and renewal licensing fees for professional and practical nurses collected by the New Jersey Board of Nursing each year. L.2009, c.47, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-13.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-13.2
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. Sections 1, 2, and 16 through 30 of this act and P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq.) shall be known and may be cited as the "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act." L.2010, c.122, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72E-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72E / Section 72E-2
Selection of scholar
Status: in_force

2. Subject to available appropriations, Seton Hall shall select an outstanding scholar to fill the chair on such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon. The person appointed to the Hughes Chair may be granted tenure on appointment. L.1980,c.154,s.2; amended 1994,c.48,s.270.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-33 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-33
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

4. In accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act including, but not limited to, the permissible size of the advertising and the criteria for determining the age-appropriateness of the advertising and the suitability of the message.
L.2010, c.121, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-7.9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-7.9
Verification, disclosure of information.
Status: in_force

4. a. No later than 20 days after receiving a request for information under subsection b. of section 2 of this act, an employer that has or had an employment relationship within the last 20 years with the applicant shall disclose the information requested. b. The prospective employer, in conducting the review of the employment history of an out-of-State applicant, shall make, and document with specificity, diligent efforts to: (1) verify the information provided by the applicant pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of this act; and (2) obtain from any out-of-State employers listed by the applicant the information requested pursuant to subsection b. of section 2 of this act. c. The failure of an employer to provide the information requested pursuant to subsection b. of section 2 of this act within the 20-day timeframe established under subsection a. of this section may be grounds for the automatic disqualification of an applicant from employment with a school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider. A school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider shall not be liable for any claims brought by an applicant who is not offered employment or whose employment is terminated: (1) because of any information received by the school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider from an employer pursuant to section 2 of this act; or (2) due to the inability of the school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider to conduct a full review of the applicant's employment history pursuant to subsection b. of section 2 of this act. d. A school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider shall have the right to immediately terminate an individual's employment or rescind an offer of employment if: (1) the applicant is offered employment or commences employment with the school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider following the effective date of this act; and (2) information regarding the applicant's history of sexual misconduct or child abuse is subsequently discovered or obtained by the employer that the employer determines disqualifies the applicant or employee from employment with the school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider. The termination of employment pursuant to this subsection shall not be subject to any grievance or appeals procedures or tenure proceedings pursuant to any collectively bargained or negotiated agreement or any law, rule, or regulation. L.2018, c.5, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64N-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64N / Section 64N-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Montclair State University Act." L.2017, c.178, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-6
Upon unfavorable vote, limitations on resubmission
Status: in_force

18A:64A-6. If a majority of the votes in a county are cast against a proposal for the establishment of a county college, the board of chosen freeholders of such county may not establish a county college unless thereafter the board: a. Submits a petition to the Commission on Higher Education in accordance with the provisions of section 18A:64A-2, and b. Submits a proposal for the establishment of a county college at a general election and has it approved by a majority of the votes of the county voting thereon. The board of chosen freeholders shall not resubmit a proposal which has been defeated to the voters of the county before the third general election thereafter; however, an alternate proposal may be submitted at any general election. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994,c.48,s.124.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-87 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-87
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Social Services Student Loan Redemption Program Act." L.2005,c.157,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54C-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54C / Section 54C-4
Marine Academy of Science and Technology, transfer of assets, payment of costs
Status: in_force

The assets of the Marine Academy of Science and Technology operating under the auspices of an area vocational technical school in a county of the fifth class having a population of not less than 450,000 shall be transferred to the county vocational technical school board and shall continue to operate as a full-time program as provided under P.L.1982, c.146 (C.18A:54C-1 et seq.) and the costs shall be paid in the same manner as the costs are paid for other county vocational school programs pursuant to the provisions of chapter 54 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. L.1983,c.341,s.1; amended 1990,c.52,s.74.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:27-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 27 / Section 27-9
Teaching after notice of termination of contract
Status: in_force

If the employment of a teaching staff member is terminated on notice, pursuant to a contract entered into with the board of education, it shall be optional with the board whether or not the member shall continue to perform his duties during the period between the giving of the notice and the date of termination of employment thereunder.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.32 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.32
Findings, declarations relative to "sexting."
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The teenage practice of "sexting," sending a sexually explicit text message, is a nationwide issue for students, parents, school administrators, and law enforcement officials. b. What many teens do not realize is that, by law, a sexual image of any person under the age of 18 is child sexual abuse or exploitation material. Prosecutors in several states have charged teenagers who have engaged in this behavior with criminal offenses, including distribution of child sexual abuse or exploitation material. c. Pursuant to a law which became effective in April, 2012, the New Jersey Legislature provided for a diversionary program for juveniles who are criminally charged for "sexting" or posting sexual images and permits them to participate in a remedial education or counseling program as an alternative to criminal prosecution. d. Beyond the legal consequences of this behavior, however, sexting also has significant non-legal consequences including, but not limited to, the effect on relationships, loss of educational and employment opportunities, and being barred or removed from school programs and extracurricular activities. e. Because of the unique characteristics of cyberspace and the Internet, a single sext has the potential to cause long-term and possibly unforeseen consequences and result in severe embarrassment, ridicule, cyber-bullying, and lasting mental and emotional trauma. f. It is imperative that students understand at a young age the severity of sending sexually explicit text messages and the impact that these actions have on the students themselves, their victims, and the community and that they receive instruction on how and why to refrain from this very dangerous behavior. L.2018, c.80, s.1; amended 2024, c.92, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-29 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-29
Complaint procedures.
Status: in_force

9. a. Any person, including a member of the commission, may file a complaint alleging a violation of the provisions of this act or the Code of Ethics for School Board Members as set forth in section 5 of P.L.2001, c.178 (C.18A:12-24.1), by submitting it, on a form prescribed by the commission, to the commission. No complaint shall be accepted by the commission unless it has been signed under oath by the complainant. If a member of the commission submits the complaint, the member shall not participate in any subsequent proceedings on that complaint in the capacity of a commission member. If a commission member serves on the school board of, or is employed by, the school district which employs or on whose board the school official named in the complaint serves, the commission member shall not participate in any subsequent proceedings on that complaint. b. Upon receipt of a complaint, the commission shall serve a copy of the complaint on each school official named therein and shall provide each named school official with the opportunity to submit a written statement under oath. The commission shall thereafter decide by majority vote whether probable cause exists to credit the allegations in the complaint. If the commission decides that probable cause does not exist, it shall dismiss the complaint and shall so notify the complainant and any school official named in the complaint. The dismissal shall constitute final agency action. If the commission determines that probable cause exists, it shall refer the matter to the Office of Administrative Law for a hearing to be conducted in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), and shall so notify the complainant and each school official named in the complaint. In making a determination regarding an alleged violation of the Code of Ethics for School Board Members, the burden of proof shall be on the accusing party to establish factually a violation of the code. A decision regarding a complaint alleging violations of the code shall be rendered by the commission within 90 days of the receipt of the complaint by the commission. c. Upon completion of the hearing, the commission, by majority vote, shall determine whether the conduct complained of constitutes a violation of this act, or in the case of a board member, this act or the code of ethics, or whether the complaint should be dismissed. If a violation is found, the commission shall, by majority vote, recommend to the commissioner the reprimand, censure, suspension, or removal of the school official found to have violated this act, or in the case of a board member, this act or the code of ethics. The commission shall state in writing its findings of fact and conclusions of law. The commissioner shall then act on the commission's recommendation regarding the sanction. d. Any appeal of the commission's determination regarding a violation of this act, or in the case of a board member, this act or the code of ethics, and of the commissioner's decision regarding the sanction shall be in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2008, c.36 (C.18A:6-9.1 et al.). e. If prior to the hearing the commission determines, by majority vote, that the complaint is frivolous, the commission may impose on the complainant a fine not to exceed $500. The standard for determining whether a complaint is frivolous shall be the same as that provided in subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.1988, c.46 (C.2A:15-59.1). f. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections c. and d. of this section, the commission shall be authorized to determine and impose the appropriate sanction including reprimand, censure, suspension or removal of any school official found to have violated this act who is an officer or employee of the New Jersey School Boards Association. Any action of the commission regarding a violation of P.L.1991, c.393 (C.18A:12-21 et seq.) or the sanction to be imposed in the event that the school official involved is an officer or employee of the New Jersey School Boards Association shall be considered final agency action and an appeal of that action shall be directly to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. L.1991, c.393, s.9; amended 1995, c.14, s.4; 2001, c.178, s.4; 2008, c.36, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-34 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-34
Creation of regional school district, apportionment of appropriations.
Status: in_force

18A:13-34. If the boards of education of two or more local districts, or the board of education of a consolidated district, or of a district comprising two or more municipalities, and the commissioner or his representative, after consultation, study and investigation, shall determine, that it is advisable for such districts to join and create, or for such district to become (a) an all purpose regional school district for all the school purposes of such districts or district, or (b) a limited purpose regional school district to provide and operate, in the territory comprised within such local districts or district, one or more of the following: elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, vocational schools, special schools, health facilities or particular educational services or facilities, that board or boards shall by resolution frame and adopt a proposal to that effect stating also the manner in which the amounts to be raised for annual or special appropriations for such proposed regional school district, including the amounts to be raised for interest upon, and the redemption of bonds payable by the regional district, shall be apportioned upon the basis of: a. the portion of each municipality's equalized valuation allocated to the regional district, calculated as described in the definition of equalized valuation in section 3 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-45); b. the proportional number of pupils enrolled from each municipality on the 15th day of October of the prebudget year in the same manner as would apply if each municipality comprised separate constituent school districts; or c. any combination of apportionment based upon equalized valuations pursuant to subsection a. of this section or pupil enrollments pursuant to subsection b. of this section, and each such board shall submit on the same day in each municipality in its district at a special election or at the general election the question whether or not the proposal shall be approved, briefly describing the contents of the resolution and stating the date of its adoption and they may submit also, at the special election, as part of such proposal, any other provisions which may be submitted, at such a special election, under the provisions of this chapter and any such special election pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be held pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1995, c.278 (C.19:60-1 et seq.). Except as otherwise provided herein, the special election shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1995, c.278 (C.19:60-1 et al.). amended 1993, c.67, s.2; 1995, c.278, s.33; 2013, c.172, s.3; 2021, c.402, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-42 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-42
Multiyear contracts.
Status: in_force

18A:18A-42. All contracts for the provision or performance of goods or services shall be awarded for a period not to exceed 24 consecutive months, except that contracts for professional services pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of N.J.S.18A:18A-5 shall be awarded for a period not to exceed 12 consecutive months. Any board of education may award a contract for longer periods of time as follows: a. Supplying of: (1) Fuel for heating purposes, for any term not exceeding in the aggregate, three years; (2) Fuel or oil for use of automobiles, autobuses, motor vehicles or equipment, for any term not exceeding in the aggregate, three years; (3) Thermal energy produced by a cogeneration facility, for use for heating or air conditioning or both, for any term not exceeding 40 years, when the contract is approved by the Board of Public Utilities. For the purposes of this paragraph, "cogeneration" means the simultaneous production in one facility of electric power and other forms of useful energy such as heating or process steam; or b. Plowing and removal of snow and ice, for any term not exceeding in the aggregate, three years; or c. Collection and disposal of garbage and refuse, for any term not exceeding in the aggregate, three years; or d. Data processing service, for any term of not more than seven years; or e. Insurance, including the purchase of insurance coverages, insurance consultant or administrative services, and including participation in a joint self-insurance fund, risk management program or related services provided by a school board insurance group, or participation in an insurance fund established by a county pursuant to N.J.S.40A:10-6, or a joint insurance fund established pursuant to P.L.1983, c.372 (C.40A:10-36 et seq.), for any term of not more than three years; or f. Leasing or servicing of automobiles, motor vehicles, electronic communications equipment, machinery and equipment of every nature and kind, and textbooks and non-consumable instructional materials, for any term not exceeding in the aggregate, five years, except that contracts for the leasing of fossil fuel school buses may be awarded for any term not exceeding in the aggregate 10 years and contracts for the leasing of electric school buses and related charging equipment and services may be awarded for any term not exceeding the service life of the electric school buses. Contracts awarded pursuant to this subsection shall be awarded only subject to and in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the State Board of Education; or g. Supplying of any product or the rendering of any service by a company providing voice, data, transmission, or switching services, for a term not exceeding five years; or h. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1999, c.440.) i. Driver education instruction conducted by private, licensed driver education schools, for any term not exceeding in the aggregate, three years; or j. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.4). k. Any single project for the construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of any public building, structure, or facility, or any public works project, including the retention of the services of any architect or engineer in connection therewith, for the length of time authorized and necessary for the completion of the actual construction; or l. Laundry service and the rental, supply, and cleaning of uniforms for any term of not more than three years; or m. Food supplies and food services for any term of not more than three years; or n. Purchases made under a contract awarded by the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury for use by counties, municipalities, or other contracting units pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1969, c.104 (C.52:25-16.1), for a term not to exceed the term of that contract; or o. The provision or performance of goods or services for the purpose of producing class I renewable energy, as that term is defined in section 3 of P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-51), at, or adjacent to, buildings owned by any local board of education, the entire price of which is to be established as a percentage of the resultant savings in energy costs, for a term not to exceed 15 years, provided, however, that these contracts shall be entered into only subject to and in accordance with guidelines promulgated by the Board of Public Utilities establishing a methodology for computing energy cost savings and energy generation costs; or p. The provision or performance of goods or services for the purpose of providing electric school buses, on-site or off-site electric school bus charging infrastructure, and related maintenance and other related services, or any combination thereof for a specified price for a term up to the service life of the vehicle being contracted; or q. Preschool education services provided by a licensed childcare provider or Head Start program and supported by preschool education aid pursuant to section 12 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-54), for any term of not more than three years. Any contract for services other than professional services, the statutory length of which contract is for three years or less, may include provisions for no more than one two-year, or two one-year, extensions, subject to the following limitations: (1) the contract shall be awarded by resolution of the board of education upon a finding by the board of education that the services are being performed in an effective and efficient manner; (2) no such contract shall be extended so that it runs for more than a total of five consecutive years; (3) any price change included as part of an extension shall be based upon the price of the original contract as cumulatively adjusted pursuant to any previous adjustment or extension and shall not exceed the change in the index rate for the 12 months preceding the most recent quarterly calculation available at the time the contract is renewed; and (4) the terms and conditions of the contract remain substantially the same. All multiyear leases and contracts entered into pursuant to this section, including any two-year or one-year extensions, except contracts for insurance coverages, insurance consultant or administrative services, participation or membership in a joint self-insurance fund, risk management programs or related services of a school board insurance group, participation in an insurance fund established by a county pursuant to N.J.S.40A:10-6 or contracts for thermal energy authorized pursuant to subsection a. above, and contracts for the provision or performance of goods or services to promote energy conservation through the production of class I renewable energy, authorized pursuant to subsection o. of this section, shall contain a clause making them subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds as may be required to meet the extended obligation, or contain an annual cancellation clause. All contracts shall cease to have effect at the end of the contracted period and shall not be extended by any mechanism or provision, unless in conformance with the "Public School Contracts Law," N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq., except that a contract may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties to the contract when a board of education has commenced rebidding prior to the time the contract expires or when the awarding of a contract is pending at the time the contract expires. Amended 1983, c.13; 1983, c.108, s.8; 1983, c.281, s.3; 1983, c.554; 1984, c.49, s.1; 1988, c.143, s.4; 1998, c.55, s.2; 1999, c.440, s.78; 2001, c.146, s.2; 2008, c.83, s.1; 2009, c.4, s.3; 2024, c.38, s.1; 2025, c.101, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-23
Adoption of policy for random testing of certain students.
Status: in_force

2. A board of education may adopt a policy, pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Education in consultation with the Department of Human Services, which are consistent with the New Jersey Constitution and the federal Constitution, for the random testing of the district's students in grades 9-12 who participate in extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, or who possess school parking permits, for the use of controlled dangerous substances as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2 and anabolic steroids. The testing shall be conducted by the school physician, school nurse or a physician, laboratory or health care facility designated by the board of education and the cost shall be paid by the board. Any disciplinary action taken against a student who tests positive for drug use or who refuses to consent to testing shall be limited to the student's suspension from or prohibition against participation in extracurricular activities, or revocation of the student's parking permits. L.2005,c.209,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-6.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-6.2
Payments in violation of act; misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Any person willfully authorizing, consenting to, making or procuring to be made payment of State College funds for or on account of any purchase, contract or agreement known to him to have been made or entered into in violation of any of the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. L.1969, c. 145, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-38.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-38.3
Noncompliance with GAAP, review of certification of administrator.
Status: in_force

12. In the event that any school district is not in compliance with the GAAP system of double entry bookkeeping as required pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1989, c.266 (N.J.S.18A:4-14 et al.) within one year of the effective date of P.L.2007, c.53 (C.18A:55-3 et al.), the Commissioner of Education shall recommend to the Board of Examiners that the board review the certification of the district's school business administrator. L.2007, c.53, s.12.