N.J. Stat. § 18A:16-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-13
Entering into group life, hospitalization, health and accident insurance contracts
Status: in_force

2. Any local board of education may directly or indirectly through a trust fund or otherwise enter into contracts of group life, accidental death and dismemberment, hospitalization, medical, surgical, major medical expense, minimum premium insurance policy or health and accident insurance with any insurance company or companies authorized to do business in this State, or may contract with a nonprofit hospital service, medical service or health service corporation with respect to the benefits which they are authorized to provide respectively. Such contract or contracts shall provide any one or more of such coverages for the employees of the local board of education and may include their dependents. A local board of education may enter into a contract or contracts to provide drug prescription and other health care benefits, or enter into a contract or contracts to provide drug prescription and other health care benefits as may be required to implement a duly executed collective negotiations agreement, or as may be required to implement a determination by a local board of education to provide such benefit or benefits to employees not included in collective negotiations units. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize coverage of dependents of an employee under a group life insurance policy or to allow the issuance of a group life insurance policy under which the entire premium is to be derived from funds contributed by the insured employee. For purposes of this section, "minimum premium insurance policy" means a group insurance policy issued by an insurer licensed to do business in this State under which the policyholder agrees to directly fund specified claims of insureds covered under the policy, in lieu of payment of a portion of the premium. L.1979,c.391,s.2; amended 1995,c.74,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61D-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61D / Section 61D-5
Liability not imposed
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act shall not be construed as holding any institution of higher education liable for failure to notify a student of any outbreak of contagious disease, or the threat of any disease outbreak. L. 1988, c. 158, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-1
Citizenship requirement for teachers, exceptions
Status: in_force

18A:26-1. Every permanent teaching staff member employed in any of the free public schools for nine months or more, in any year shall be a citizen of the United States, except that any citizen of any other country, who has declared his intention of becoming a United States citizen and to whom there has been issued a teaching certificate in accordance with law, may be employed as a teacher so long as he holds a valid teacher's certificate and a teacher of foreign languages who has been a resident of the United States for less than 10 years and who is not a citizen of the United States may be employed in such capacity. The requirement of citizenship shall not be construed to apply to a teacher from a foreign country who is enrolled with an approved international agency which operates a teacher placement program or teacher exchange program. L.1967, c.271; amended 2002,c.9,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-3
"The state university" or "the university" defined and described
Status: in_force

The term "the state university" or "the university," as used in this chapter, shall, unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, include and mean the educational entity conducted by the corporation, heretofore designated "the state university of New Jersey," as now and hereafter constituted, including all departments, colleges, schools, centers, branches, educational and other units and extensions thereof, including the state college for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts, the agricultural experiment station, the New Jersey agricultural experiment station managed and directed by the board of managers, Douglass college, the Paterson college, the graduate school of social work, the school of ceramics, the departments of higher education, formerly maintained by the university of Newark, including the college of arts and sciences, the school of business administration and the school of law, and those, formerly maintained by the college of South Jersey, including the junior college and the school of law, and all other departments of higher education maintained by the corporation.
L.1967, c.271
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71A-19 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71A / Section 71A-19
Rights of bondholders.
Status: in_force

18A:71A-19. Rights of Bondholders. A holder of bonds issued by the authority pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71A-8, or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee or trustees under any trust agreement, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by any resolution authorizing the issuance of, or any trust agreement securing, the bonds, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the State or granted hereunder or under the resolution of trust agreement, and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this act or by the resolution or trust agreement to be performed by the authority or by any officer, employee or agent thereof. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-131.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-131.3
Provision of guidance, resources to school districts.
Status: in_force

2. The Commissioner of Education shall provide school districts with guidance and resources regarding the following: a. professional development opportunities for teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, coaches, and other school staff regarding issues and concerns relevant to child trafficking awareness; and b. developmentally appropriate resources regarding child trafficking awareness. L.2019, c.189, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75A-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75A / Section 75A-6
Placement and attendance.
Status: in_force

6. Article V: Placement and Attendance a. Course placement - When the student transfers before or during the school year, the receiving state school shall initially honor placement of the student in educational courses based on the student's enrollment in the sending state school, educational assessments conducted at the school in the sending state, or both, if the courses are offered. Course placement includes but is not limited to Honors, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, vocational, technical and career pathways courses. Continuing the student's academic program from the previous school and promoting placement in academically and career challenging courses should be paramount when considering placement. This does not preclude the school in the receiving state from performing subsequent evaluations to ensure appropriate placement and continued enrollment of the student in the course or courses. b. Educational program placement - The receiving state school shall initially honor placement of the student in educational programs based on current educational assessments conducted at the school in the sending state or participation or placement in like programs in the sending state. Such programs include, but are not limited to: (1) gifted and talented programs; and (2) English as a second language (ESL). This does not preclude the school in the receiving state from performing subsequent evaluations to ensure appropriate placement of the student. c. Special education services - (1) In compliance with the federal requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. Section 1400 et seq., the receiving state shall initially provide comparable services to a student with disabilities based on his or her current Individualized Education Program (IEP); and (2) In compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. Section 794, and with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Sections 12131-12165, the receiving state shall make reasonable accommodations and modifications to address the needs of incoming students with disabilities, subject to an existing 504 or Title II Plan, to provide the student with equal access to education. This does not preclude the school in the receiving state from performing subsequent evaluations to ensure appropriate placement of the student. d. Placement flexibility - Local education agency administrative officials shall have flexibility in waiving course or program prerequisites, or other preconditions for placement in courses or programs offered under the jurisdiction of the local education agency. e. Absence as related to deployment activities - A student whose parent or legal guardian is an active duty member of the uniformed services, as defined by the compact, and has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or immediately returned from deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting, shall be granted additional excused absences at the discretion of the local education agency superintendent to visit with his or her parent or legal guardian relative to such leave or deployment of the parent or guardian. L.2009, c.279, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64G-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64G / Section 64G-26
Effect upon pending actions or proceedings
Status: in_force

This act shall not affect actions or proceedings, civil or criminal, brought by or against the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry, but such actions, or proceedings may be prosecuted or defended in the same manner and to the same effect by the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, as if the foregoing provisions had not taken effect; nor shall any of the foregoing provisions affect any order or regulation made by, or other matters or proceedings before, the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry, and all such matters or proceedings pending before the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry on the effective date of this act shall be continued by the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, as if the foregoing provisions had not taken effect. L.1970, c. 102, s. 26.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-28
Number of organizations
Status: in_force

A college may establish and utilize one or more auxiliary organizations for the performance of college operations or functions. L.1982, c. 16, s. 3, eff. April 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:10-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-2
Name
Status: in_force

Each board of education of a local district shall be known as the board of education of (naming the municipality) in the county of and each board of education of a regional district shall be known as provided in chapter 13 of this title.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-52 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-52
Short title
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "State College Contracts Law." L. 1986, c. 43, s. 1, eff. July 9, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-37 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-37
First board of education; appointment
Status: in_force

The county superintendent of each county in which there is located any constituent district of a newly created regional district shall appoint from among the citizens of each constituent district in his county, qualified as required by sections 18A:12-1 and 18A:13-7 of this title, the number of members of the board of education of the regional district requisite to represent such constituent district and all of the members so appointed shall constitute the first board of education of the regional district.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-3
Food service bidding exemption
Status: in_force

A board of education of any district may, itself or under contract, install, equip, supply and operate cafeterias or other agencies for dispensing food to public school pupils without profit to the district and may purchase food services and supplies therefor subject to the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:18A-6 and pursuant to rules and regulations of the State board, without advertisement for bids. L.1967, c.271; amended by L. 1985, c. 527, s. 2, eff. Jan. 21, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61C-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61C / Section 61C-14
Findings, declarations relative to college credits for certain high school students.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. An important way to assure the survival of our republic is to imbue American youth with the ideals and objectives of our government, educate them on the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship, and instill in them a sense of the sacrifices made by the nation's veterans to preserve our nation and way of life; b. The American Legion Jersey Boys State program, founded in 1935 and active in New Jersey since 1946, and the American Legion Auxiliary Jersey Girls State program, founded in 1947, each strive to develop good citizenship by encouraging the youth of New Jersey to take a more active interest in the operation of State and national government and in the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship; c. The Jersey Boys State program and the Jersey Girls State program provide a college-level curriculum to a select group of high school juniors, or delegates, who complete an intensive, weeklong governmental leadership program in which delegates create, elect, and administer their own government; and d. Participation in the Jersey Boys State and Jersey Girls State programs should be encouraged so as to promote a greater understanding of the American system of government and a continued civic participation and commitment to governmental leadership and activism by young people in our State. L.2015, c.221, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61 / Section 61-2
Supervision by commissioner
Status: in_force

The commissioner, subject to the approval of the State board, shall: a. Have the control and care of the buildings and grounds owned and used by the State for the school for the deaf; b. Appoint and remove a superintendent, teachers and other employees, and fix the compensation of those whose compensation is not fixed by statute or otherwise determinable by authority of law: c. Provide furniture, textbooks, school apparatus and other supplies; d. Make rules for the government and management of the school and the admission of pupils thereto; and e. Provide, by contract or otherwise, all necessary transportation for pupils maintained at the school. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1973, c. 311, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-23.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-23.7
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

7. 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 for the administration of this act. L.2001,c.442,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-9.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-9.2
Rowan University authorized to participate in cooperative pricing system.
Status: in_force

4. a. Rowan University is authorized to be a participating contracting unit in a cooperative pricing system established pursuant to the laws of this State. b. The university may make purchases and contract for services through the use of a nationally-recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing agreement, including a cooperative purchasing agreement in existence as of the effective date of P.L.2016, c.50 (C.18A:64-63.1 et al.), in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (3) of subsection b. of section 7 of P.L.1996, c.16 (C.52:34-6.2). c. The State Treasurer may promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), which are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section. L.2016, c.50, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-76 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-76
Annual report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

3. The authority shall annually submit a report on the loan redemption program established pursuant to section 2 of this act 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 July 1 of each year and shall include, but not be limited to, information on: the total number of program participants; the number of program participants entering the program in that year; a profile of the program participants, including demographic information, the school district in which the participant is employed and the school in which the participant teaches, and the institution of higher education from which the participant received a degree; the average annual loan redemption amount and the four-year average loan redemption amount of program participants; the number of applicants who were denied acceptance into the program, including the number who were denied due to a lack of program funding; and the amount of the annual appropriation used to administer the program. L.2019, c.401, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64G-6.1f — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64G / Section 64G-6.1f
Internet website for board of directors.
Status: in_force

19. University Hospital shall maintain an Internet website for the board of directors. The purpose of the website shall be to provide increased public access to board operations and activities. The following information shall be posted on the board's website: a. the board's rules, regulations, resolutions, and official policy statements; b. notice, posted at least five business days prior to a meeting of the board or any of its committees, setting forth the time, date, location, and agenda of the meeting; c. the minutes of each meeting of the board and its committees; and d. information on any contract entered into by the board for the operation or management of the hospital. The website shall be updated on a regular basis. L.2012, c.45, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-65 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-65
Ineligibility.
Status: in_force

7. An individual who is participating in the Health Care Professional Loan Redemption Program, N.J.S.18A:71C-32 et seq., or in the federally administered National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, section 338B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. s.254l-1), shall not be eligible to participate simultaneously in the tuition reimbursement program for psychiatrists established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2017, c.126 (C.18A:71C-60). L.2017, c.126, s.7; amended 2025, c.345, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-14
Suspension upon certification of charge; compensation; reinstatement.
Status: in_force

18A:6-14. Upon certification of any charge to the commissioner, the board may suspend the person against whom such charge is made, with or without pay, but, if the determination of the charge by the arbitrator is not made within 120 calendar days after certification of the charges, excluding all delays which are granted at the request of such person, then the full salary (except for said 120 days) of such person shall be paid beginning on the one hundred twenty-first day until such determination is made. Should the charge be dismissed at any stage of the process, the person shall be reinstated immediately with full pay from the first day of such suspension. Should the charge be dismissed at any stage of the process and the suspension be continued during an appeal therefrom, then the full pay or salary of such person shall continue until the determination of the appeal. However, the board of education shall deduct from said full pay or salary any sums received by such employee or officers by way of pay or salary from any substituted employment assumed during such period of suspension. Should the charge be sustained on the original hearing or an appeal therefrom, and should such person appeal from the same, then the suspension may be continued unless and until such determination is reversed, in which event he shall be reinstated immediately with full pay as of the time of such suspension. amended 1971, c.435, s.2; 2012, c.26, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-42 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-42
Sealed bids, proposals opened publicly.
Status: in_force

18A:24-42. All sealed bids or proposals shall be opened publicly and all bids or proposals transmitted electronically shall be received at the time and place stated in such notice of sale, and not before, and shall be publicly announced, except upon a postponement and recommencement of the public sale made in accordance with the provisions of subsection c. of N.J.S.18A:24-36, in which case such bids or proposals shall be publicly opened, received and announced, as appropriate, at the postponed and recommenced date. L.1967, c.271; amended 2003, c.264, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72M-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72M / Section 72M-2
Minority Undergraduate Fellowship Program.
Status: in_force

2. There is established a Minority Undergraduate Fellowship Program within the Commission on Higher Education. The purpose of the program is to identify academically talented minority undergraduate students who may be interested in pursuing an academic career in an eligible discipline at a public or independent institution of higher education within the State, and to provide such students with the institutional and faculty support necessary to assist them in reaching that goal. The commission may enter into an agreement with another agency or entity to administer or provide services for this program. L.1991,c.485,s.2; amended 1994, c.48, s.290; 1999, c.46, s.64.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:68-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 68 / Section 68-13
Application for license; fee
Status: in_force

Every such school or college shall submit to the state board of medical examiners, with its application for a license, a statement verified by affidavit of the president or head master of the school or college showing the location of the school or college, the course of study pursued therein, the time required to complete the course, whether its students are required to attend the school or college in person, and if so, for what period of time, the number and qualifications of the instructors employed therein, and the facilities afforded for teaching the subjects in which instruction is intended to be given. The statement shall contain such additional information concerning the school or college as may be required by the board. The applicant shall present with the application a fee of $100.00.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64G-20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64G / Section 64G-20
Payment of retirement, death or other benefits to former municipal hospital employees
Status: in_force

No retirement, death, or other benefits shall be payable by the State or the university to such former municipal employees, except that the board of trustees is hereby authorized and permitted to pay death benefits on behalf of certain former municipal employees of the hospital who continue as employees of the university as specified below, and to include in the annual budgets of the university such amounts as the board of trustees expects may be required to pay such benefits. Upon death prior to retirement, the board of trustees may pay death benefits on behalf of former municipal employees of the hospital who, following the acquisition of the hospital by the university, have continued as employees of the university and, with respect to whom, no death benefit is payable either (a) under section 23 of P.L.1954, c. 218, as amended and supplemented (C. 43:13-22.25) or (b) under section 41, 45, 46, 48 or 49 of P.L.1954, c. 84 as amended and supplemented (C. 43:15A-41, 43:15A-45, 43:15A-46, 43:15A-48 and 43:15A-49). The amount of benefits provided for each person specified above shall not exceed an amount equal to such person's annual salary as the employee of the university received at the time of death. If the Employees' Retirement System of the city of Newark, established pursuant to said P.L.1954, c. 218, as amended and supplemented from time to time, provides any other death benefit with respect to any employee of the university, exclusive of a return of contributions, the amount of death benefit pursuant to this provision shall be reduced by the amount of such other death benefit provided with respect to such employee under said system. Any person on behalf of whom the board of trustees may provide such death benefit may designate a beneficiary and may from time to time change his designation, by filing written notice thereof, over his signature, with the board of trustees. If at the death of a person with respect to whom a death benefit is payable there be no surviving designated beneficiary as to all, or any part of his death benefit then the amount of death benefit payable for which there is no surviving designated beneficiary shall be payable to the person or persons listed below surviving as of the date of his death in the following order of precedence: (1) to the widow or widower of such person; (2) if neither of the aforementioned, to the child or children of the person, in equal shares, and descendants of deceased children by representation; (3) if none of the aforementioned, to the parents of such person, in equal shares or the survivor of them; (4) if none of the aforementioned, to the duly appointed executor or administrator of the estate of such person; (5) if none of the aforementioned, to other next of kin of such person as may be determined by the board of trustees to be entitled under the laws of the domicile of such person at the time of his death. L.1970, c. 102, s. 20. Amended by L.1973, c. 85, s. 1, eff. April 24, 1973; L.1981, c. 325, s. 16, eff. Dec. 10, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-45 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-45
Provision of organ donation information at institutions of higher education.
Status: in_force

1. a. Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, each public institution of higher education in the State shall provide information to its students, either through student health services or as part of the curriculum, that emphasizes the benefits to the health and well-being of society and the lives that are saved through organ donations, and that instills knowledge that will enable young adults to make an informed decision about registering to become an organ donor or designating a decision-maker to make the decision on behalf of the young adult. The information shall also instill an understanding of the outcome if no decision about becoming an organ donor or designating a decision-maker is registered or otherwise recorded. The information provided shall be prepared in collaboration with the organ procurement organizations designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C.s.1320b-8 to serve in the State of New Jersey. b. Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, each independent institution of higher education in the State is encouraged to provide information to its students, either through student health services or as part of the curriculum, that emphasizes the benefits to the health and well-being of society and the lives that are saved through organ donations, and that instills knowledge that will enable young adults to make an informed decision about registering to become an organ donor or designating a decision-maker to make the decision on behalf of the young adult. The information shall also instill an understanding of the outcome if no decision about becoming an organ donor or designating a decision-maker is registered or otherwise recorded. The information provided shall be prepared in collaboration with the organ procurement organizations designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C.s.1320b-8 to serve in the State of New Jersey. L.2007, c.121, s.1; amended 2008, c.48, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-14.15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-14.15
Appointment of chancellor.
Status: in_force

145. The president of Rutgers, The State University, in consultation with the New Brunswick campus advisory board, shall appoint a chancellor for Rutgers University-New Brunswick, who shall not be the president of the university. The president of Rutgers, The State University, in consultation with the Newark campus advisory board, shall appoint a chancellor for Rutgers University-Newark. The chancellor of Rutgers University-Newark shall have direct responsibility for the management of Rutgers University-Newark, and the chancellor of Rutgers University-New Brunswick shall have direct responsibility for the management of Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Each chancellor shall report directly to the president of the university. L.2012, c.45, s.145.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36A-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36A / Section 36A-8.1
Non-resident student, charter schools, requirements for interscholastic athletics.
Status: in_force

9. a. A non-resident student enrolled at a charter school shall meet the following requirements to participate in interscholastic athletics at the school: (1) the student shall reside within a 20-mile radius of the charter school; (2) if the student initially enrolls in the charter school in grade 11, the student shall not participate in interscholastic athletics for one year following the date of enrollment; and (3) if the student initially enrolls in the charter school in grade 12, the student shall not participate in interscholastic athletics. b. The commissioner may authorize a waiver of the provisions of subsection a. of this section if the school district of residence of the non-resident student does not offer the interscholastic athletic activity in which the non-resident student participates. c. The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall not apply to any student enrolled in a charter school on the effective date of P.L.2025, c.276 (C.18A:36A-3.1 et al.). L.2025, c.276, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:30-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 30 / Section 30-13
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

4. No provision of this act shall be construed as limiting the authority of a board of education to provide an employee with additional days of salary pursuant to N.J.S.18A:30-6 after all sick leave available to the employee, including days provided under this act, has been used. L.2007, c.223, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-89.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-89.1
Sports wagering partnership prohibited at public institutions of higher education.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this section, "sports wagering partnership" means a partnership or contractual agreement between a sports wagering operator or intermediary and a public institution of higher education, including an athletic department or booster club of the institution, for access to advertise in the institution's stadiums and other facilities, in digital and broadcast sports content, and through other means. b. A public institution of higher education shall not participate in a sports wagering partnership as defined by subsection a. of this section. c. The provisions of subsection b. of this section shall not apply to a foundation institutionally related to a public institution of higher education, provided that a sports wagering partnership into which the foundation enters shall not include direct advertising or marketing to students enrolled in the institution. Direct advertising or marketing shall include advertising or marketing at on-campus locations and off-campus locations associated with the public institution of higher education, and any electronic advertising or marketing explicitly directed to students enrolled in the institution. d. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to apply to any partnership between a public institution of higher education and casino licensees, sports wagering licensees, or their contracted operators which the partnership is established for academic purposes or provides experiential learning opportunities to students enrolled in the institution. L.2025, c.96.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64N-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64N / Section 64N-16
Immunity, personal liability.
Status: in_force

16. No trustee or officer of the university shall be personally liable for any debt, obligation, or other liability of the university or incurred by or on behalf of the university or any constituent unit, subsidiary, or affiliate thereof. L.2017, c.178, s.16; amended 2023, c.65, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-8
President; powers and duties
Status: in_force

The president of a state college shall be responsible to its board of trustees and shall have such powers as shall be requisite, for the executive management and conduct of the college in all departments, branches and divisions, and for the execution and enforcement of the bylaws, rules, regulations and orders governing the management, conduct and administration of the college.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-35
Records of receipts and payments
Status: in_force

The treasurer shall keep a record of the sums received and paid out by him in books provided for that purpose and kept in accordance with the uniform system of bookkeeping prescribed by the State board. Upon ceasing to hold said office he shall pay over the balance of school funds remaining in his hands to his successor in office. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1981, c. 174, s. 8, eff. June 19, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-1.9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-1.9
Payment not required based on financial hardship.
Status: in_force

2. A board of education which provides for the transportation of pupils pursuant to section 1 of this act may not exclude from this transportation any pupil whose parent, legal guardian or other person having legal custody of the child is unable to pay the costs of that transportation because of financial hardship. In determining financial hardship, the criteria shall be the same as the Statewide eligibility standards established by the State Board of Education for free and reduced price meals under the State school lunch program. L.2001,c.327,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71-34 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71 / Section 71-34
Awarding of "opportunity grants."
Status: in_force

7. (a) The board is hereby authorized to award "opportunity grants" from the fund to needy students for undergraduate study leading to a baccalaureate degree, associate degree, or other approved certificate and for graduate and professional study leading to approved master's and doctor's degrees at institutions of higher education, public and private, located in New Jersey; provided, that the board shall allow not more than 10% of the needy students to be awarded opportunity grants in any year to use their opportunity grants at institutions of higher education located outside this State; and, provided further, that no more than 10% of the funds appropriated and available for the purposes of this act shall be awarded to students for use in graduate study. (b) Opportunity grants may be awarded annually, upon proper application to the fund, to any needy student who qualifies under the standards to be developed and promulgated by the board and who is or will be attending an institution of collegiate grade located in New Jersey and approved for this purpose by the Commission on Higher Education, except that in cases where the student will be or is attending an institution in another State, the accreditation procedures of that State shall be accepted, subject to the approval of the board. (c) The board may utilize the services of the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to administer the provisions of this section. The cost of these services shall be paid by the Equal Opportunity Fund. L.1968,c.142,s.7; amended 1994,c.48,s.216, 1999,c.46,s.47.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.5
Establishment of program; voluntary participation
Status: in_force

One year after the effective date of this act each board of education may establish a sexual assault prevention education program in accordance with the guidelines developed by the department; provided, however, that no child shall be compelled to participate in said program upon written objection on religious or moral grounds by the parent or guardian of said child. L.1979, c. 42, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71A-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71A / Section 71A-2
Terms defined.
Status: in_force

18A:71A-2. Terms Defined. As used in this act, unless the context indicates another or different meaning, the following words shall have the following meanings: "Authority" means the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority established pursuant to this act, or any body, entity, commission, or department succeeding to the principal functions thereof or to whom the powers conferred upon the authority by this act shall be given by law. "Board" means the governing body of the authority appointed or elected pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71A-4 of this article. "Bond" means bonds, notes or other obligations of the authority issued pursuant to this act. "Commission" means the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education. "Eligible institution" means, unless otherwise defined by this act or by the authority by regulation, an institution having a participation agreement with the authority which is further defined in 20 U.S.C. s.1071 et seq., and which includes an institution of higher education, a proprietary institution of higher education, a postsecondary vocational institution and a vocational school, provided that the institution or school is licensed or approved by the appropriate agency or department and accredited or preaccredited by a nationally recognized accrediting association. "Executive director" means the chief executive and administrative officer of the authority. "Fund" means the Higher Education Student Assistance Fund. "Lender" or "eligible lender" includes the authority and any institution authorized to make loans under 20 U.S.C. s.1071 et seq. which has entered into a participation agreement with the authority. "Member" means an individual appointed or elected to the board of the authority or serving ex-officio on the board. "State college" means any college or university created pursuant to chapter 64 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71A-31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71A / Section 71A-31
Abolishment of executive director of student assistance programs.
Status: in_force

18A:71A-31. Abolishment of Executive Director of Student Assistance Programs. The Office of the Executive Director of Student Assistance Programs in the Office of Student Assistance, established pursuant to subsection b. of section 17 of P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-17), is hereby abolished. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-2.10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2.10
Regulations.
Status: in_force

3. The State Board of Education, based upon the recommendations developed by the Commissioner of Education pursuant to section 2 of this act, shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.2007, c.171, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:56-20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 56 / Section 56-20
School bond legend.
Status: in_force

6. a. Bonds issued for school purposes by counties, municipalities or school districts subsequent to the effective date of P.L.1980, c.72 (C.18A:56-17 et seq.) and prior to the effective date of P.L.2003, c.118, shall bear the following legend: "Payment of this obligation is secured under the provisions of the 'New Jersey School Bond Reserve Act' in accordance with which an amount equal to 1 1/2 % of the aggregate outstanding bonded indebtedness (but not to exceed the moneys available in the fund), of New Jersey counties, municipalities and school districts for school purposes as of September 15 of each year, is held within the State Fund for the Support of Free Public Schools as a school bond reserve pledged by law to secure payments of principal and interest due on such bonds in the event of the inability of the issuer to make payment." b. Bonds issued for school purposes by counties, municipalities or school districts on and after the effective date of P.L.2003, c.118, shall bear the following legend: "Payment of this obligation is secured under the provisions of the 'New Jersey School Bond Reserve Act' in accordance with which an amount equal to 1% of the aggregate outstanding bonded indebtedness (but not to exceed the moneys available in the fund), of New Jersey counties, municipalities and school districts for school purposes as of September 15 of each year, is held within the State Fund for the Support of Free Public Schools as a school bond reserve pledged by law to secure payments of principal and interest due on such bonds in the event of the inability of the issuer to make payment." L.1980,c.72,s.6; amended 2003, c.118, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61 / Section 61-3
Persons admitted
Status: in_force

Deaf persons of suitable age and capacity for instruction, who are legal residents of this state and not over 21 years of age, shall be entitled to the privileges of the school for the time, not exceeding 14 years, the state board shall determine, unless more persons apply for admission at one time than be properly accommodated, in which case the board shall so apportion the number received that each county is represented therein in the ratio of its deaf population to the total deaf population of the state.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-35
Resumption of school year appropriations
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall prevent the resumption by the governing body of each municipality comprising any such school district of the method of making appropriations for the use of the public schools in the district on the school year basis and thereafter the annual appropriations made upon such basis shall be assessed, levied and raised by special district taxes in such manner as may be necessary to give effect to such change.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-29 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-29
Appointment of clerks
Status: in_force

The business manager may appoint and remove clerks in his office to the number and at such salaries as shall be determined by the board of education.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-2.1
Substance abuse instruction, review of curriculum; report.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Department of Human Services, shall review the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education to ensure that guidance for substance use instruction incorporates the most recent evidence-based standards and practices. b. Within 120 days of the effective date of this act, the department shall issue a written report to the Governor, to the State Board of Education, and to the Legislature as provided under section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), with its determination on whether the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education adequately incorporate the most recent evidence-based standards and practices pursuant to subsection a. of this section. If the department determines that the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education need to be revised, it shall propose the revisions to the State board within 12 months of the report's submission. L.2016, c.46, s.1; amended 2023, c.177, s.36.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-19.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-19.6
Transportation to location or maintenance of vehicular classrooms to obtain services; payment of cost.
Status: in_force

8. If the provision of services, pursuant to P.L.1977, c.193 (C.18A:46-19.1 et al.), requires transportation or the maintenance of vehicular classrooms, the board of education of a district in which a nonpublic school is located shall provide for such transportation and maintenance, and the cost shall be reimbursed to the district in the form of State aid received by the district for the purpose of P.L.1977, c.193 (C.18A:46-19.1 et al.). L.1977, c. 193, s. 8, eff. Aug. 25, 1977. Amended by L.1984, c. 120, s. 1, eff. Aug. 8, 1984; 2025, c.252, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-22.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-22.4
Establishment of fund, uses
Status: in_force

4. a. There is hereby established within the Department of State a revolving, nonlapsing fund which shall be credited with the monies appropriated in section 5 of this act and such other monies as may be appropriated or made available to the New Jersey Historical Commission for the purposes of the programs established pursuant to subsection a. of section 3 of this act. The fund shall be administered by the Secretary of State and all disbursements from the fund shall be made by the secretary at the request of the commission. Disbursements from the fund shall be solely for the purposes of the programs established in subsection a. of section 3 of this act and disbursements for a program shall be made from the separate account in the fund created for the purposes of that program. Any interest that shall accrue on the monies in the fund shall be credited to the fund, and to each separate account within the fund as determined by the secretary. b. The secretary shall create two separate accounts within the fund. The first of the accounts shall be credited with the monies appropriated or made available for the purposes of the program established pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 3 of this act. The second of the accounts shall be the credited with the monies appropriated or made available for the purposes of the program established pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 3 of this act. c. Of the monies credited to the account created for the purposes of the program established pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 3 of this act, the commission may annually expend an amount of up to 10 % of the monies in the account to undertake special initiatives to stimulate research and publication in the field of New Jersey history. d. (1) Of the monies credited to the account created for the purposes of the program established pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 3 of this act, the commission may expend annually an amount of up to 1.75 % of the monies in the account for necessary expenses incurred for the administration of that program, including expenses in categories such as, but not limited to:salary and fringe benefits for one assistant grant administrator; office equipment and supplies; printing and postage to publish program guidelines and criteria and advertise the program; and travel and maintenance for the members of the review panel selected pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection c. of section 3 of this act. (2) Of the monies credited to the account created for the purposes of the program established pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 3 of this act, the commission may expend annually an amount of up to 2.0 % of the monies in the account for necessary expenses incurred for the administration of that program, including expenses in categories such as, but not limited to, office equipment and supplies; printing and postage to publish program guidelines and criteria and advertise the program; and travel and maintenance for the members of the review panel selected pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection c. of section 3 of this act. L.1999,c.131,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-65 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-65
Inapplicability of act to rights of bondholders
Status: in_force

Nothing contained herein shall in any way affect the rights of holders of any bonds issued by any school district or municipality effected pursuant to this act. L.1975, c. 360, s. 15, eff. March 3, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-34 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-34
Eligibility for participation in program.
Status: in_force

18A:71C-34. To be eligible to participate in the program, an applicant shall: a. be a resident of the State; b. be a primary care practitioner, psychiatrist, or other health care professional designated by the Commissioner of Health pursuant to section 16 of P.L.2025, c.345 (C.18A:71C-34.1) for inclusion in the program; and c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.145) d. agree to practice primary care, psychiatry, or other qualifying medical care, as appropriate, at an approved site under the terms and conditions provided in N.J.S.18A:71C-36 and the agreement issued thereunder. Amended 2009, c.145, s.3; 2025, c.345, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-33 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-33
Rights, obligations of employers, employees unaffected.
Status: in_force

33. Nothing in P.L.2021, c.282 (C.18A:64O-1 et al.) shall be construed to modify or contravene the rights and obligations of employers or employees under the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.). L.2021, c.282, s.33.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:60-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 60 / Section 60-14
Professional staff without faculty rank; contracts
Status: in_force

Members of the professional staff not holding faculty rank may be appointed by a board of trustees for 1-year terms; provided, however, that after employment in a college for 5 consecutive academic years or for the equivalent of 5 academic years within a period of any 6 consecutive academic years, such employees may be offered contracts of no more than 5 years in length. During the period of such contracts, such employees shall be subject to dismissal only in the manner prescribed by subarticle B of article 2 of chapter 6 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, and must be notified by the president not later than 1 year prior to the expiration of such contracts of the renewal or nonrenewal of the contract. L.1973, c. 163, s. 9, eff. July 1, 1973. Amended by L.1979, c. 21, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-19.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-19.1
Transfer of bilingual pupil to English-only program
Status: in_force

A pupil enrolled in a bilingual education program pursuant to P.L.1974, c.197 (C.18A:35-15 et seq.) shall be placed in the English-only program when the pupil demonstrates readiness to function successfully in the English-only program. The process to determine the readiness or inability of the individual pupil to function successfully in the English-only program shall be initiated by the pupil's level of English proficiency as measured by a State established cut-off score on an English language proficiency test and the readiness of the pupil shall be further assessed on the basis of multiple indicators which shall, at a minimum, include classroom performance, the pupil's reading level in English, the judgment of the teaching staff member or members responsible for the educational program of the pupil, and performance on achievement tests in English. L.1991,c.12,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-19 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-19
Number of working days specified
Status: in_force

All specifications for the doing of any work for a board of education shall fix the date before which the work shall be completed, or the number of working days to be allowed for its completion; and every such contract shall contain a provision for a deduction, from the contract price, or any wages paid by the board of education to any inspector or inspectors necessarily employed by it on the work, for any number of days in excess of the number allowed in the specifications. L.1977, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 2, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-72 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-72
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Higher Education Capital Improvement Fund Act." L.1999,c.217,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-174 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-174
Reduction of payments from compensation of participants; employer contributions.
Status: in_force

8. (a) Rutgers, The State University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology shall reduce the compensation of each participant in the alternate benefit program and pay over to the insurers or mutual fund companies for the benefit of the participant an employee contribution for the retirement annuity contract or contracts equal to 5% of the participant's base salary. The intervals for deductions or reductions and payments shall be determined by the respective school governing bodies. The Division of Pensions and Benefits shall provide for reductions from the compensation of each participant in the alternate benefit program employed by the State and county colleges of an employee contribution equal to 5% of the participant's base salary and pay this amount to the insurers or mutual fund companies for the individual's retirement annuity contract or contracts. The intervals for deductions or reductions and payments shall be determined by the Division of Pensions and Benefits. The Division of Pensions and Benefits may require that all participant contributions be made in accordance with section 414(h) of the federal Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. s.414(h)). (b) Based on a certification to the Division of Pensions and Benefits by Rutgers, The State University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, and Kean University of the number and base salary of participants, the division shall authorize the State to make payment of the employer contributions to the alternate benefit program at a rate equal to 8% of the employee's base salary, except the amount of the contribution shall not exceed 8% of the maximum salary for department officers established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1974, c.55 (C.52:14-15.107), which moneys shall be paid to the designated insurers or mutual fund companies for the benefit of each participant. Based on a certification by the Division of Pensions and Benefits of the number and base salary of participants employed by the State and county colleges, the State shall make payment of the employer contributions to the alternate benefit program at a rate equal to 8% of the employee's base salary, except the amount of the contribution shall not exceed 8% of the maximum salary for department officers established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1974, c.55 (C.52:14-15.107), which moneys shall be paid to the designated insurers or mutual fund companies for the benefit of each participant. (c) For the member of the Public Employees' Retirement System employed by the county colleges, who is defined in the regulations of the Division of Pensions and Benefits as a full-time faculty member and who is permitted to transfer his membership and does so, the State shall pay the employer contribution to the alternate benefit program at a rate equal to 8% of the member's base salary, except the amount of the contribution shall not exceed 8% of the maximum salary for department officers established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1974, c.55 (C.52:14-15.107). If the member continues membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System, the State shall pay the employer contribution to the retirement system on his behalf and such employer contribution shall be at a rate equal to the normal contribution made by the State on behalf of nonveteran members of the Public Employees' Retirement System. (d) For any nonacademic employee of a county college, as defined in section 4 of P.L.1969, c.242 (C.18A:66-170), who is eligible for the program according to the regulations of the Director of the Division of Pensions and Benefits, the county college shall pay the employer contribution to the retirement system on the employee's behalf in the same manner as the State, pursuant to this section. L.1969, c.242, s.8; amended 1975, c.364; 1984, c.200, s.2; 1985, c.71; 1993, c.385, s.6; 1994, c.48, s.190; 2010, c.31; 2012, c.45, s.93; 2017, c.178, s.54; 2021, c.282, s.54.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-8.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-8.4
Report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

4. No later than six months after the end of the 2025-2026 school year, the commissioner shall submit a report to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature on the implementation of the grant program. The report shall include information on the number of grants applied for, the number of grants awarded, and the commissioner's recommendation as to how much additional funding would be needed to meet total demand in all public schools. L.2025, c.76, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-19 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-19
5-year terms
Status: in_force

18A:12-19. If at said election the question shall be adopted, the members of the board of education then in office shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and thereafter until the organization meeting following the next annual school election and their respective successors shall be elected by the legal voters of the district at such and each following annual school election to be held in the district, for terms of five years. L. 1967, c. 271; amended by L. 1987, c. 289, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-2.1
Teachers; membership in Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund
Status: in_force

Any individual in the categories specified in section 1 p. of this act, who was a member of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund on December 11, 1975, shall be considered to be in continuous membership in that system. L.1976, c. 53, s. 2, eff. July 22, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-47 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-47
Secretary of Higher Education.
Status: in_force

2. The Governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a Secretary of Higher Education who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor during the Governor's term of office and until a successor is appointed and qualified. The appointment shall be made after consultation with and recommendations from the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education and the New Jersey Presidents' Council except that the person holding the office of executive director of the commission on the effective date of this act shall be the initial Secretary of Higher Education. The secretary shall hold cabinet-level rank and shall serve as executive director of the commission. L.2009, c.308, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-2d — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2d
Issuance of limited certificate of eligibility, advanced standing.
Status: in_force

3. a. For the purposes of the pilot program established pursuant to section 2 of this act, no later than three months following the date of enactment, the State Board of Education shall authorize the issuance of a limited certificate of eligibility with advanced standing to a teacher candidate who meets all other eligibility requirements for a certificate of eligibility with advanced standing, except any one of the following: (1) the minimum grade point average requirement and all other alternative grade point average requirements or exceptions; or (2) the requirement to achieve a minimum passing score on an appropriate State test of subject matter knowledge and all other alternative requirements or exceptions to achieving a passing score on an appropriate State test of subject matter knowledge. b. The limited certificate of eligibility with advanced standing authorized pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall only be used for employment in a school district, charter school, or renaissance school approved to hire individuals who hold the certificate pursuant to section 5 of this act. L.2021, c.224, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7B-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7B / Section 7B-6
Teaching staff members and administrators; salary schedules
Status: in_force

All teaching staff members and administrators of the educational program in State facilities shall hold the appropriate certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners. Salary schedules for teaching staff members and administrators shall be comparable to similar positions in the Department of Education and the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf. L.1979, c. 207, s. 10, eff. July 1, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-47.9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-47.9
Expiring employment salary guide and terms and conditions.
Status: in_force

9. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, whenever the salary guide and terms and conditions of employment of one or more school districts seeking to join a newly formed or existing limited purpose or all purpose regional district is set to expire upon the formation of the new regional district, the school district may: a. elect to adopt the expiring salary guide and terms and conditions of employment for a period not to exceed one year or until a successor agreement is negotiated with the majority representative of the new regional district, whichever occurs first; or b. elect to adopt the salary guide and terms and conditions of employment of the largest comparable district joining the new regional district. L.2021, c.402, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-21 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-21
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "School Ethics Act." L.1991,c.393,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-168.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-168.1
Termination of portion of alternate benefit program.
Status: in_force

67. With respect to the portion of the alternate benefit program, P.L.1969, c.242 (C.18A:66-167 et seq.), that is subject to section 403(b) of the federal Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. s. 403(b)), the State may terminate the 403(b) portion of the alternate benefit program only as permitted by the applicable regulations of the United States Department of the Treasury. L.2011, c.78, s.67.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, "vocational education" means any education the controlling purpose of which is: (a) to fit for profitable employment; (b) to provide training which is supplemental to the daily employment; or (c) to fit for homemaking, according to the state plan for vocational education adopted by the state board.
L.1967, c.271
N.J. Stat. § 18A:51-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 51 / Section 51-16
Approval of program or contract by commissioner requisite
Status: in_force

Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, no board of education shall participate in any educational television program or enter into any contract which may be disapproved by the commissioner as being incompatible with the policies, rules or regulations established by the state board governing public instruction in this state.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-61.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-61.1
Withdrawal from certain limited purpose regional school district
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a district which receives approval to withdraw from a limited purpose regional school district that has grades 7 through 12 and is located in a county of the second class with a population of at least 500,000, but not greater than 600,000, according to the 1990 federal decennial census shall pay to the regional district an amount which represents the equity interest of the withdrawing district in the buildings, furnishings and property to which the district will take title upon withdrawal , and that amount shall be used by the regional district only for the purposes for which bonds may be issued under N.J.S.18A:24-5. The withdrawing district may issue bonds for that amount, or any portion of that amount, pursuant to chapter 24 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes ; provided however, that the total principal amount of any such debt issued shall not exceed $8,000,000. The withdrawing district shall provide the Commissioner of the Department of Education with a detailed statement of the costs of issuance of any such bonds, within thirty days of the issuance thereof, with specific reference, where applicable, to itemized costs for the following services: (1) bond counsel, tax counsel and special counsel; (2) financial advisor; (3) paying agent and registrar; (4) rating agencies; (5) official statement printing; (6) bond printing; (7) trustee; (8) credit enhancement; (9) liquidity facility; and (10) miscellaneous issuance costs; and calculation of underwriters' spread, broken down into the following components, and accompanied by a list of underwriters' spreads from recent comparable bond issues: (1) management fees; (2) underwriters' fees; (3) selling concessions; (4) underwriters' counsel; and (5) other costs. L.1994,c.96,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71A-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71A / Section 71A-10
Contracts, purchases, records, travel.
Status: in_force

18A:71A-10. Contracts, Purchases, Records, Travel. a. The authority, in the exercise of its power to make and enter into contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers, shall adopt standing operating rules and procedures providing that, except as hereinafter provided, no contract on behalf of the authority shall be entered into for the doing of any work, or for the hiring of equipment or vehicles, when the sum to be expended exceeds the sum of $25,000 or, after the effective date of P.L.1999, c.440, the amount determined pursuant to subsection b. of this section, unless the authority shall first publicly advertise for bids therefor, and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder; provided, however, that such advertising shall not be required when the contract to be entered into is one for the furnishing or performing of services of a professional nature, or when the purchase is to be made through or by the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1959, c.40 (C.52:27B-56.1), or through a contract made by any of the following: the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority established under section 4 of P.L.1971, c.137 (C.5:10-4); the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission established under section 5 of P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-5); the New Jersey Highway Authority established under section 4 of P.L.1952, c.16 (C.27:12B-4); the New Jersey Turnpike Authority established under section 3 of P.L.1948, c.454 (C.27:23-3); the New Jersey Water Supply Authority established under section 4 of P.L.1981, c.293 (C.58:1B-4); the South Jersey Transportation Authority established under section 4 of P.L.1991, c.252 (C.27:25A-4); the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey established under R.S.32:1-4; and the Delaware River Port Authority established under R.S.32:3-2. Waiver of bid advertising and of actual bidding shall be made by resolution of the authority for those goods, services, and contracts described in sections 4 and 5 of P.L.1954, c.48 (C.52:34-9 and 52:34-10). This subsection shall not prevent the authority from having any work done by its own employees, nor shall it apply when the safety or protection of its or other public property requires. In the case of exigency or emergency, the authority shall, by resolution passed by the affirmative vote of a majority of its members, declare the exigency or emergency to exist, and set forth in the resolution the nature thereof and the approximate amount to be so expended. b. Commencing in the fifth year after the year in which P.L.1999, c.440 takes effect, and every five years thereafter, the Governor, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, shall adjust the threshold amount set forth in subsection a. of this section, or the threshold amount resulting from any adjustment under this subsection, in direct proportion to the rise or fall of the index rate as that term is defined in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-2), and shall round the adjustment to the nearest $1,000. The Governor shall, no later than June 1 of every fifth year, notify the authority of the adjustment. The adjustment shall become effective July 1 of the year in which it is made. c. The authority, in the exercise of its power to make purchases and enter into contracts, leases and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers, shall adopt standing operating rules and procedures providing that, subject to subsections a. and b. of this section, for purchases, contracts, leases and agreements payable exclusively with or out of funds transferred from the Higher Education Student Assistance Fund, the purchases, contracts, leases and agreements shall be subject to the authority's sole approval. Approval of the purchases, contracts, leases, and agreements shall not be required by any other department, division, board, bureau, agency, office or officer of the State. d. The authority, without advertising for bids, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising therefor, may purchase any materials, supplies or equipment pursuant to a contract or contracts for the materials, supplies or equipment entered into on behalf of the State. Any department, division, commission, board, bureau, agency, office or officer of the State may, by joint action with the authority, purchase any articles used or needed by the State and the authority. e. Records subject to the record retention requirements set forth under 20 U.S.C.s.1071 et seq., 20 U.S.C.s.1070c et seq., and 20 U.S.C.s.1104 et seq. and implementing regulations and rules shall not be "public records" for purposes of the "Destruction of Public Records Law (1953)," P.L.1953, c.410 (C.47: 3-15 et seq.), notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary. f. The executive director shall have the power to approve of travel consistent with Office of Management and Budget travel regulations, except that for travel that is payable exclusively with or out of funds transferred from the Higher Education Student Assistance Fund, no approval shall be required by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. L.1999, c.46, s.1; amended 1999, c.440, s.105.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36A-3.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36A / Section 36A-3.2
Charter school transparency website maintained by the Department of Education.
Status: in_force

10. a. The Department of Education shall maintain, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal law, a webpage on its Internet website for charter school transparency. The purpose of the webpage shall be to provide increased public access to the operations and activities of charter schools in the State. b. The following information shall be posted on the webpage: (1) a current list of each charter management organization or education management organization that operates or manages a charter school as reported by a charter school in its annual report submitted to the Commissioner of Education pursuant to section 16 of P.L.1995, c.426 (C.18A:36A-16). The webpage shall include a disclaimer stating that the list of charter management organizations and education management organizations included pursuant to this paragraph is not meant to be an endorsement or recommendation by the department of a charter management organization or education management organization; (2) each executed contract between a charter school and charter management organization or education management organization; (3) each charter school’s plain language budget summary submitted pursuant to section 12 of P.L.2025, c.277 (C.18A:36A-14.1); (4) each annual report submitted by a charter school pursuant to section 16 of P.L.1995, c.426 (C.18A:36A-16); (5) each renewal application submitted by a charter school; (6) a list of charter schools on probationary status and any remedial plan put in place to assist a charter school on probationary status; (7) each application by a charter school to establish a charter school, amend a school’s charter, renew a school’s charter, and consolidate two or more charter schools; and (8) each public notice concerning charter school applications issued pursuant to the provisions of subsection c. of section 4 of P.L.1995, c.426 (C.18A:36A-4), along with instructions and a link for the public to submit comments concerning the application to the commissioner. c. The webpage shall be updated on a regular basis. L.2025, c.277, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-13
Expenses of maintaining military training
Status: in_force

The funds required to furnish the necessary equipment for such course in military training and to meet the expenses incident thereto shall be provided in the same manner as funds for other equipment and expenses in public schools are provided.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-86.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-86.5
Transfer of academic credits.
Status: in_force

5. The policies and procedures set forth in the Statewide transfer agreement established pursuant to P.L.2007, c.175 (C.18A:62-46 et seq.) shall govern the transfer of academic credits awarded by a county college to an NJ STARS student who subsequently enrolls in a four-year public institution of higher education and is participating in the NJ STARS II Program at the institution. L.2005, c.359, s.5; amended 2008, c.124, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-13
Findings, declarations relative to adoption of harassment and bullying prevention policies.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a safe and civil environment in school is necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards; harassment, intimidation or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is conduct that disrupts both a student's ability to learn and a school's ability to educate its students in a safe environment; and since students learn by example, school administrators, faculty, staff, and volunteers should be commended for demonstrating appropriate behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate harassment, intimidation or bullying. L.2002,c.83,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-39 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-39
Transfer of New Jesey City University financials, employees, properties.
Status: in_force

6. Upon the merger of New Jersey City University and Kean University, and the receipt of any required notifications and prior approvals from State or federal authorities and any applicable accrediting bodies: a. All appropriations, grants, research funds, and other moneys available and to become available to New Jersey City University are hereby transferred to Kean University, 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 and appropriations act or by State and federal law. b. All employees of New Jersey City University shall be considered new employees of Kean University. Nothing in the “Kean University – New Jersey City University Merger Act,” P.L.2025, c.218 (C.18A:64O-34 et al.) shall be considered to deprive any person of any tenure rights or academic rank acquired at New Jersey City University or any right or protection provided under any pension law or retirement system or any other law of this State. c. All files, books, papers, records, equipment, and other property of New Jersey City University are hereby transferred to Kean University. d. All orders, rules, or regulations heretofore made or promulgated by New Jersey City University shall be deemed null and void, unless Kean University, in its sole discretion, determines that such orders, rules, or regulations shall be continued. Such orders, rules, and regulations, if continued, may be the subject of any additions, deletions, revisions, or modifications issued by Kean University in accordance with its procedures for doing so. e. The full number of State-funded positions allocated to New Jersey City University in P.L.2025, c.74, the annual appropriations act for the State fiscal year 2026, shall be transferred to Kean University. f. Kean University shall be classified as a public research university for purposes of determining Tuition Aid Grant amounts provided by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. All students enrolled at Kean University who are eligible for Tuition Aid Grants pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71B-20 shall receive awards at the level established by the authority for public research universities. g. All grants, appropriations, budgeted amounts, gifts, bequests, tuition, endowments, and any other funding of any type whatsoever from any source whatsoever which has been designated for use, or is used by New Jersey City University, shall be allocated to Kean University. h. The State shall assist Kean University in its efforts to reduce, through defeasance or other financial means, the debt of New Jersey City University at the time of the merger issued by the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. L.2025, c.218, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-97 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-97
Filling of direct care professional position with persons having degrees.
Status: in_force

11. To better ensure the effectiveness of the program, any agency of the State, any political subdivision thereof, and any nonprofit agency in the State, that operates a qualified facility, or provides services under contract funded in whole or in part with State funds at a qualified facility shall make the greatest possible good faith effort to fill any direct care professional position at the qualified facility with a person having an undergraduate or graduate degree in a human services discipline, such as social work, psychology or counseling, or in a health-related profession such as occupational, physical, or speech therapy. L.2005,c.157,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-47.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-47.2
SDA district, school facilities project management, contracts, limitations, scope.
Status: in_force

19. a. The development authority and an SDA district to which the development authority has delegated management of a school facilities project, as well as any contractor or consultant retained thereby, shall not enter into a contract for work with any person or firm that is currently debarred, suspended, or disqualified from State, development authority, or federal government contracting. b. The development authority and any SDA district to which the development authority has delegated management of a school facilities project shall insert in all contracts with all contracted parties, and all contractors and consultants shall insert into all of their contracts with all subcontractors and subconsultants, a clause stating that the contracted party or its subcontractors or subconsultants may be debarred, suspended, or disqualified from contracting or working, or both, on the approved school facilities project if the contracted party commits any of the acts listed in N.J.A.C.17:19-4.1 or any other applicable regulation issued by the development authority. c. (1) The development authority or the SDA district to which the development authority has delegated management of a school facilities project shall include in its bid specification for any work or services on an approved school facilities project that all bidders submit a sworn statement by the bidder, or an officer or partner of the bidder, indicating whether the bidder is, at the time of the bid, included on the State Treasurer's, the development authority's, or the federal government's list of debarred, suspended, or disqualified bidders as a result of action taken by any state or federal agency, as the case may be. Bid specifications for the approved school facilities project shall state that the district shall immediately notify the development authority in writing whenever it appears that a bidder is on the State Treasurer's, the development authority's, or the federal government's list. (2) The inclusion of the bidder on any of the lists enumerated in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall constitute cause for the immediate termination of any contract for a school facilities project, provided, however, that the development authority or SDA district to which the development authority has delegated management of a school facilities project is able to replace the bidder without significantly impacting the cost and delivery date of the project. The inclusion of the bidder on any of the lists enumerated in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall also result in the development authority's immediate suspension of the bidder from contracting or engaging in work or services on a school facilities project during the period of the bidder's debarment, suspension, or disqualification. L.2023, c.311, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-6
Evaluation
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, shall establish and administer a system for the evaluation of the effectiveness of instructional programs established pursuant to this act. Programs which are shown to be effective shall be made available to other school districts throughout the State. 1987, c. 389, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-5
Inquiry as to religion and religious tests prohibited
Status: in_force

No religious test shall be required as a qualification for employment in any capacity in the public school system of the state or any school or educational institution supported wholly or in part with state funds and no inquiry in regard to his religion shall be made of a person proposed for or seeking such employment and any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:49-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 49 / Section 49-2
Rules; teachers
Status: in_force

The state board shall prescribe rules for the proper control and management of such schools, for the inspection thereof, for the issuance of certificates to teach therein, and for carrying into effect the purposes of this chapter. Every teacher employed in such a school shall hold a special teacher's certificate.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-13.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-13.6
Use of seclusion techniques on students with disabilities.
Status: in_force

3. a. A school district, an educational services commission, or an approved private school for students with disabilities that utilizes seclusion techniques on students with disabilities shall ensure that : (1) a seclusion technique is used on a student with disabilities only in an emergency in which the student is exhibiting behavior that places the student or others in immediate physical danger; (2) each incident in which a seclusion technique is used is carefully and continuously visually monitored to ensure that it was used in accordance with established procedures set forth in a board policy developed in conjunction with the entity that trains staff in safe techniques for physical restraint, in order to protect the safety of the child and others; and (3) each incident in which a seclusion technique is used is documented in writing in sufficient detail to enable the staff to use this information to develop or improve the behavior intervention plan at the next individualized education plan meeting. b. A school district, an educational services commission, and an approved private school for students with disabilities shall attempt to minimize the use of seclusion techniques through inclusion of positive behavior supports in the student's behavior intervention plans developed by the individualized education plan team. L.2017, c.291, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:74-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 74 / Section 74-8
Payment of State aid; date, method.
Status: in_force

18A:74-8. The sums payable as State aid, as finally determined by the State Library shall be payable on October 1 following the final determination in each such year. Payments shall be made by the state treasurer upon certificate of the President of Thomas Edison State College, the State Librarian, and warrant of the director of the division of budget and accounting. Payment shall be made to the governing body of each municipality qualifying for aid under this chapter and to the treasurer of each county which supports a regional or county library system, and to the receiving officer designated by each research library center. L.1967, c.271; amended 2001, c.137, s.33.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-71 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-71
Employees; rights; tenure
Status: in_force

The employees of the private institution and the full-time employees of the institute shall be employees of the county college and shall be subject to the provisions of P.L.1941, c. 100 (C. 34:13A-1 et seq.). Existing tenure rights, contractual agreements, and all rights or protections provided employees under any pension law or retirement system or any other law of this State shall be fully protected by the board of trustees of the college; however, this shall not apply to any provision in any contractual agreement of employees of the institute which would affect the provision of subsection c. of this section regarding faculty rank. a. The county college shall employ as many of the shared administrative and clerical employees of the county vocational board of education under the same salary and benefits as are provided by their current employment as the board of trustees may agree is reasonable and necessary. b. Any nontenured faculty member employed by the private institution as of the effective date of this act may elect to be considered for tenure under the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1973, c. 163 (C. 18A:60-8) or under provisions of the collective bargaining agreement in effect between the private institution and the faculty union as of the effective date of this act. Any nontenured faculty member employed by the institute as of the effective date of this act may elect to be considered for tenure under the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1973, c. 163 (C. 18A:60-8) or N.J.S. 18A:28-5. On or before October 1, 1982, each nontenured faculty member shall notify the college president in writing of his choice for tenure consideration. Any faculty member not filing a written notice in the prescribed manner shall be considered for tenure under the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1973, c. 163 (C. 18A:60-8). All faculty initially hired by the county college after the effective date of this act shall be governed by the provisions of "The State and County College Tenure Act," P.L.1973, c. 163 (C. 18A:60-6 et seq.). The provisions of this or any other law notwithstanding, any faculty member who is not under tenure as of the effective date of this act shall not be tenured until the college board of trustees shall affirmatively act to confer tenure. c. All faculty members who are presently employed by the institute shall be evaluated through a procedure agreed to by a faculty committee of both institutions and placed in a faculty rank by the board of trustees no later than June 30, 1983. L.1982, c. 42, s. 22, eff. July 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-21.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-21.1
Negotiation authority unaffected
Status: in_force

12. The Governor shall continue to function as the public employer under the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.) and through the Office of Employee Relations act as the chief spokesperson on behalf of the State colleges with respect to all matters under negotiation. One representative of the State college sector shall be designated by the Governor as a member of the negotiating team, upon recommendation by the State colleges. L.1986,c.42,s.12; amended 1994,c.48,s.102.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-99 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-99
Military Dependents Scholarship Fund.
Status: in_force

2. a. There is established in the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority a nonlapsing fund which shall be known as the Military Dependents Scholarship Fund. The fund shall be administered by the board of trustees established pursuant to section 3 of this act. b. The fund shall consist of: all moneys appropriated by the Legislature for inclusion in the fund; investment earnings of the fund; and moneys contributed to the fund by private sources, to be used for the purposes of this act. c. The moneys in the fund shall be invested and reinvested by the Director of the Division of Investment in the Department of the Treasury. L.2015, c.117, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-32.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-32.1
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

5. Notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) or any other law to the contrary, the commissioner may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, such rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement the provisions of P.L.2012, c.1 (C.18A:37-32.1 et al.), P.L.2010, c.122 (C.18A:37-13.2 et al.), and P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq.). The regulations shall thereafter be amended, adopted, or readopted by the commissioner in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2012, c.1, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-39 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-39
Inconsistent laws inapplicable
Status: in_force

The powers granted to the authority by this chapter may be exercised without regard or reference to any department or agency of the state. All other general or special laws, or parts thereof, inconsistent with this chapter are hereby declared to be inapplicable to the provisions of this chapter.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-6
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

6. The State Board of Education, in consultation and cooperation with the Attorney General, shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) rules and regulations regarding law enforcement activities on school grounds and the reporting of suspected offenses and acts of delinquency to law enforcement. L.1994,c.56,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-29 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-29
Disposition of petitions, controversies, disputes
Status: in_force

29. All petitions, controversies and disputes pending before the State Board of Higher Education or the Chancellor of Higher Education and not disposed of as of the effective date of this act shall be decided by the commission under the law under which the action arose as though this act had not been enacted. The commission shall have all necessary powers to render a final administrative decision in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) in regard to these controversies and disputes. This section shall not be construed to grant to the commission general authority to render final administrative decisions on matters arising under the laws governing higher education except as otherwise specifically provided herein. L.1994,c.48,s.29.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-49 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-49
Responsibilities, duties of commission.
Status: in_force

3. The commission shall have the following responsibilities and duties: a. To provide, based upon the collective knowledge and experience of its members, assistance and advice to the public and nonpublic schools of this State with respect to the implementation of cultural and educational programs concerning people of Latino and Hispanic descent; b. To meet with county and local school officials and other interested public and private organizations, for the purpose of assisting with the planning, coordination, or modification of courses of study dealing with issues, matters and subjects concerning or relating to the culture, history, and heritage of people of Latino and Hispanic descent; c. To survey and catalog the extent and breadth of Latino and Hispanic heritage cultural awareness and educational programs presently being incorporated into the curricula and taught in the school systems of this State; to inventory those Latino and Hispanic heritage exhibits and resources which may be incorporated into courses of study at various locations throughout the State and, upon request, to assist the Department of Education and other educational agencies in the development and implementation of Latino and Hispanic heritage cultural awareness and educational programs. In furtherance of this responsibility, the commission shall be authorized to contact and cooperate with existing Latino and Hispanic heritage public or private nonprofit resource organizations and may act as a liaison concerning issues and topics involving and relating to the culture, history, and heritage of Latinos and Hispanics to members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, and the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly; d. To compile a roster of individual volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge and experience in classrooms, seminars, and workshops on subjects concerning and relating to the culture, history, and heritage of people of Latino and Hispanic descent. These volunteers may be scholars, clergymen, community relations professionals, and other persons who, by virtue of their experience, training, or interest, have acquired personal or academic knowledge of the culture, history, and heritage of Latinos and Hispanics and who are willing to share that knowledge with students and teachers; e. To coordinate events observing the culture, history, and heritage of people of Latino and Hispanic descent and to seek volunteers who are willing and able to participate in commemorative events that will enhance student awareness of the significance of the culture, history, and heritage of Latinos and Hispanics; f. To prepare reports for the Governor and the Legislature regarding its findings and recommendations to facilitate the inclusion of Latino and Hispanic heritage studies and special programs memorializing the culture, history, and heritage of Latinos and Hispanics in the educational system of this State; and g. To develop, in consultation with the Department of Education, curriculum guidelines for the teaching of subjects and topics concerning and relating to the culture, history, and heritage of people of Latino and Hispanic descent. To the greatest extent practicable, each board of education shall incorporate those guidelines as part of the curriculum for its district's elementary and secondary school students. L.2019, c.321, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-28
Instruction on Holocaust, genocides required in elementary, secondary school curriculum
Status: in_force

2. a. Every board of education shall include instruction on the Holocaust and genocides in an appropriate place in the curriculum of all elementary and secondary school pupils. b. The instruction shall enable pupils to identify and analyze applicable theories concerning human nature and behavior; to understand that genocide is a consequence of prejudice and discrimination; and to understand that issues of moral dilemma and conscience have a profound impact on life. The instruction shall further emphasize the personal responsibility that each citizen bears to fight racism and hatred whenever and wherever it happens. L.1994,c.13,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-46 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-46
Review, update of core curriculum content standards; Educational Adequacy Report, development of T & E standards.
Status: in_force

4. a. The State Board of Education shall review and update the core curriculum content standards every five years. The standards shall ensure that all children are provided the educational opportunity needed to equip them for the role of citizen and labor market competitor. The Commissioner of Education shall develop and establish, through the report issued pursuant to subsection b. of this section, efficiency standards which define the types of programs, services, activities, and materials necessary to achieve a thorough and efficient education. b. By September 1 of 2010 and by September 1 every three years thereafter, the Governor, after consultation with the commissioner, shall recommend to the Legislature through the issuance of the Educational Adequacy Report for the three school years to which the report is applicable: (1) the base per pupil amount based upon the core curriculum content standards established pursuant to subsection a. of this section; (2) the per pupil amounts for full-day preschool; (3) the weights for grade level, county vocational school districts, at-risk pupils, bilingual pupils, and combination pupils; (4) the cost coefficients for security aid and transportation aid; (5) the State average classification rate for general special education services pupils and for speech-only pupils; (6) the excess cost for general special education services pupils and for speech-only pupils; and (7) the extraordinary special education aid thresholds. The base per pupil amount, the per pupil amounts for full-day preschool, the excess costs for general special education services pupils and for speech-only pupils, and the cost-coefficients for security aid and transportation aid shall be adjusted by the CPI for each of the two school years following the first school year to which the report is applicable. The amounts shall be deemed approved for the three successive fiscal years beginning from the subsequent July 1, unless between the date of transmittal and the subsequent November 30, the Legislature adopts a concurrent resolution stating that the Legislature is not in agreement with all or any specific part of the report. The concurrent resolution shall advise the Governor of the Legislature's specific objections to the report and shall direct the commissioner to submit to the Legislature a revised report which responds to those objections by January 1. L.2007, c.260, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-1
Instructional programs on drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substances; curriculum guidelines
Status: in_force

Instructional programs on the nature of drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substances, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-2), and their physiological, psychological, sociological and legal effects on the individual, the family and society shall be taught in each public school and in each grade from kindergarten through 12 in a manner adapted to the age and understanding of the pupils. The programs shall be based upon the curriculum guidelines established by the Commissioner of Education pursuant to section 2 of this act, and shall be included in the curriculum for each grade in such a manner as to provide a thorough and comprehensive treatment of the subject. L.1987, c.389, s.1; amended 1989,c.216,s.3; 1989,c.225,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.7
Parent's statement of conflict with conscience
Status: in_force

Any child whose parent or guardian presents to the school principal a signed statement that any part of the instructions in health, family life education or sex education is in conflict with his conscience, or sincerely held moral or religious beliefs shall be excused from that portion of the course where such instruction is being given and no penalties as to credit or graduation shall result therefrom. L.1979, c. 428, s. 2, eff. Feb. 11, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-3
Approval and granting of federal loan.
Status: in_force

18A:71C-3. Approval and Granting of Federal Loan. Upon approval by the authority of a federal loan application, any eligible lender may make a loan as approved and upon the terms and conditions required under this article, but no moneys shall be advanced or paid under any loan until the applicant has satisfied the authority, and the eligible institution certifies to the lender that the applicant, or the person on behalf of whom the parent is the applicant, has been admitted to, or is in regular attendance and in good standing at, an eligible institution located in this State or elsewhere. Any lender making a loan shall cooperate with the authority in supervising the use of credit in accordance with its purposes. If disbursement of loan proceeds is in the form of a check, the check representing the loan proceeds shall be made payable to the applicant and the eligible institution jointly, except when the applicant is attending an eligible institution not located in the United States, in which instance the check may be made payable to the applicant only. Disbursement may also be made by master check, electronic funds transfer, or other methods permitted under 20 U.S.C.s.1071 et seq. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-43 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-43
Employment of law enforcement officers
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may, in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this article and upon a finding of need therefor, authorize any board of education to employ, subject to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service, of the Revised Statutes, one or more public school law enforcement officers, and to station such public school law enforcement officers in public schools of this state during hours when said public schools are normally in session or are occupied by public school students or their teachers. (b) No such public school law enforcement officer shall be employed, except upon the application of a board of education and with the approval of the county superintendent.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-32 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-32
Severability
Status: in_force

If any clause, sentence, subdivision, paragraph, subsection or section of this act is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, subsection or section thereof directly involved in the controversy in which said judgment shall have been rendered. L.1975, c. 212, s. 53, eff. July 1, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-25.35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-25.35
County college insurance group
Status: in_force

County college insurance group. a. Any two or more county colleges may form and become members of a county college insurance group. A county college may take this action by resolution of the board of trustees of the county college. Through membership in a county college insurance group, a county college may participate in any joint self-insurance fund or funds, risk management programs or related services offered or provided by the group. The group shall have the power to establish a fund or funds for coverages authorized in section 2 of this act and to jointly purchase insurance or coverages under a master policy or contract of insurance for participating members. The group shall have the power to take other actions necessary to developing, administering, and providing risk management programs, joint self-insurance funds, joint insurance purchases, and related services. b. The bylaws of the county college insurance group shall provide that any county college may join the group; provided it agrees to comply with the standards for membership, including risk management programs, which shall be established by the group, and may be a member as long as it complies with the standards for membership. c. A county college insurance group may sue or be sued and shall appoint a natural person residing in this State or a corporation authorized to do business in this State as its agent for service of process. The group shall notify the commissioner of the appointment. d. A county college insurance group is not an insurance company or an insurer under the laws of this State and the development, administration or provision by a group of joint self-insurance fund or funds, risk management programs and related services does not constitute the transaction of insurance or doing an insurance business. A group shall not be subject to the provisions of Title 17, Subtitle 3 of the Revised Statutes. L. 1985, c. 204, s. 3, eff. June 26, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:59-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 59 / Section 59-6
Custodian of funds
Status: in_force

The state treasurer is hereby appointed custodian of all money paid to the state from appropriations under said act of congress. He shall receive and provide for the proper custody thereof. He shall disburse such money upon the warrant of the director of the division of budget and accounting in the department of the treasury when such disbursement has been certified by the state board.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-30 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-30
Apportionment of members of boards in unapportioned districts
Status: in_force

The membership of the board of any consolidated school district heretofore created, in which such membership has not been determined by apportionment, shall be selected as heretofore, but in any such district there may be adopted the apportionment provisions of this chapter at any annual school election by approval of a majority of the votes cast on such proposition. The proposition shall be placed on the ballots to be used at such election whenever a petition requesting the submission of such proposition, signed by not less than five per cent of the registered voters of the consolidated district, shall have been filed with the secretary at least 20 days prior to the date fixed for the holding thereof. If such proposition shall be adopted, the county superintendent or county superintendents of the county or counties, in which the district is situate, shall apportion the membership of the board of the consolidated district in accordance with this chapter, beginning with the next annual election, and as the terms of the respective members of the board in office shall expire, and thereafter the members of said board shall be elected accordingly.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-53 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-53
Issuance of authorization to serve as educational facilities manager.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Department of Education shall issue an authorization to serve as an educational facilities manager to an applicant who meets the criteria of a certified educational facilities manager as set forth in section 1 of P.L.1999, c.337 (C.18A:17-49). The department shall place the applicant on a master list of certified educational facilities managers to be maintained by the department. An authorization shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of issuance. b. The department shall renew the authorization of a certified educational facilities manager upon receipt and verification of a renewal application submitted pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2013, c.47 (C.18A:17-54). L.2013, c.47, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-47 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-47
Payment to custodian; application
Status: in_force

The proceeds of any bonds authorized and issued under this chapter shall be paid to the custodian of school moneys of the district, who shall, in no event, disburse them except to pay the expenses of issuing and selling the bonds and for the purpose or purposes for which the bonds were issued and for temporary investment as and in the manner prescribed by law, pending the carrying out of the purpose or purposes for which the bonds were issued and for such other purpose or purposes as are prescribed in this article.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-11
Property devised in trust
Status: in_force

When any person dies and by his last will and testament gives, devises and bequeaths any real estate to any board of education, by whatever name or names the board may be designated, in trust to take and receive the rents, issues, and profits arising from the same, pay all expenses necessary to the maintenance and proper care of such premises, and the net income arising therefrom to invest in books or other school properties, or otherwise for and on behalf of the schools or any school in the district, and for the use and benefit of the pupils thereof, such real estate may be sold under the circumstances hereinafter enumerated and in the manner hereinafter prescribed.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-37.6a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-37.6a
Increase in amount of state aid; determination of state average budgeted textbook expenditures
Status: in_force

a. Beginning in the school year 1981-82 and in each subsequent year, the amount of State aid per pupil pursuant to this act shall increase by the percentage increase in the State average budgeted textbook expense per public school pupil. b. Annually, by November 1, the commissioner shall determine the State average budgeted textbook expenditures per public school pupil. L.1979, c. 194, s. 3, eff. Sept. 13, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-30 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-30
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

27. Nothing contained in P.L.2010, c.122 (C.18A:37-13.1 et al.) shall be construed as affecting the provisions of any collective bargaining agreement or individual contract of employment in effect on that act's effective date. L.2010, c.122, s.27.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-18
Oaths
Status: in_force

Each governor and each trustee taking office, before entering on the duties of his 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 his office faithfully, impartially and justly, to the best of his ability.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-15
Specifications generally.
Status: in_force

18A:18A-15. Specifications generally. Any specifications for the provision or performance of goods or services under this chapter shall be drafted in a manner to encourage free, open and competitive bidding. In particular, no specifications under this chapter may: a. Require any standard, restriction, condition or limitation not directly related to the purpose, function or activity for which the contract is awarded; or b. Require that any bidder be a resident of, or that the bidder's place of business be located in, the county or school district in which the contract will be awarded or performed, unless the physical proximity of the bidder is requisite to the efficient and economical performance of the contract; or c. Discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin creed, color, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or nationality; or d. Require, with regard to any contract, the furnishing of any "brand name," but may in all cases require "brand name or equivalent," except that if the goods or services to be provided or performed are proprietary, such goods or services may be purchased by stipulating the proprietary goods or services in the bid specification in any case in which the resolution authorizing the contract so indicates, and the special need for such proprietary goods or services is directly related to the performance, completion or undertaking of the purpose for which the contract is awarded; or e. Fail to include any option for renewal, extension, or release which the board of education may intend to exercise or require; or any terms and conditions necessary for the performance of any extra work; or fail to disclose any matter necessary to the substantial performance of the contract. The specifications for every contract for public work, the entire cost whereof will exceed $20,000.00, shall provide that the board of education, through its authorized agent, shall upon completion of the contract report to the department as to the contractor's performance, and shall also furnish such report from time to time during performance if the contractor is then in default. Any specification which knowingly excludes prospective bidders by reason of the impossibility of performance, bidding or qualification by any but one bidder, except as provided herein, shall be null and void and of no effect and shall be readvertised for receipt of new bids, and the original contract shall be set aside by the board of education. No provision in this section shall be construed to prevent a board of education from designating that a contract for goods or services shall be awarded to a small business enterprise, a minority business enterprise or a women's business enterprise pursuant to P.L.1985, c.490 (C.18A:18A-51 et seq.). Any prospective bidder who wishes to challenge a bid specification shall file such challenges in writing with the purchasing agent no less than three business days prior to the opening of the bids. Challenges filed after that time shall be considered void and having no impact on the board of education or the award of a contract. L.1977, c.114; amended 1983, c.266, s.1; 1985, c.490, s.11; 1988, c.37, s.10; 1999, c.440, s.63.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-16
Chapter complete authority for issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

Bonds may be issued under the provisions of this chapter without obtaining the consent of any department, division, commission, board, bureau, agency or officer of the state, and without any other proceedings or the happening of any other conditions or things than those proceedings, conditions and things which are specifically required by this chapter.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-82 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-82
Legal investment for fiduciaries or other representative
Status: in_force

Every fiduciary or other representative is hereby authorized to make investments in bonds authorized to be issued hereunder, which shall be legal investments unless expressly prohibited by the instrument from which his authority derives. L.1971, c. 36, s. 17, eff. March 4, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-57 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-57
Forensic audit of certain school districts; presentation.
Status: in_force

4. a. The Office of the State Auditor, or the Office of the State Comptroller, in cooperation with the State Auditor, shall conduct a forensic audit of the fiscal operations of any school district which has a year-end general fund deficit and also meets one of the other criteria in subsection a. of section 2 of this act. The audit shall be of the fiscal year in which the general fund deficit occurred and shall be in addition to the audit required of school districts pursuant to N.J.S.18A:23-1. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S.52:24-1 et seq., or any other law to the contrary, the Office of the State Auditor or the Office of the State Comptroller shall submit the audit to the commissioner, the Governor, and the Legislature. The Office of the State Auditor or the Office of the State Comptroller shall also present the audit to the district's board of education and the public at the board's next regularly scheduled monthly meeting. c. The Office of the State Auditor or the Office of the State Comptroller shall forward any findings of fraudulent activities discovered as a result of the audit to the appropriate law enforcement agency. d. Within 30 days of the presentation of the audit by the Office of the State Auditor or the Office of the State Comptroller to the board of education, the board shall submit to the commissioner a plan that addresses all of the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Office of the State Auditor or the Office of the State Comptroller which have not been previously addressed by the school district. L.2006, c.15, s.4; amended 2007, c.52, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-33.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-33.2
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that the land owned or operated by Rutgers, The State University, in central New Jersey represents one of the few significant parcels of undeveloped land in a region experiencing extraordinary development pressures; that Rutgers as the State university bears a special responsibility to the people and the interests of New Jersey; and that it is imperative that public policy decisions that will shape the face of New Jersey for centuries be made with a commitment to the overall interests of the State and its people. L. 1988, c. 180, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-1.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-1.3
Requiring student representative as nonvoting member of school district board that includes grades nine through 12; procedure; duties.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, each board of education of a school district that includes grades nine through 12 shall include a minimum of one student selected by the student body to serve as a nonvoting student representative on the board. The student body may elect or appoint the student representative to the board, in a process to be determined by the superintendent of a school district and shall consider input provided by the student body. The student representative shall serve for a one school year term. In the case of a school district that includes more than one high school, the student representative of the board shall rotate each school year among the high schools in the school district. b. The duties of the student representative shall include: (1) attending all board meetings, except that a student representative shall be excluded from discussions of the board involving subjects which are confidential; (2) representing all public high school students within the district and presenting student proposals and concerns to the board for its consideration; and (3) keeping public high school students informed of the business of the board by providing a monthly report to the student council concerning the activities of the board. L.2021, c.446, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-19.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-19.2
Approval; succession
Status: in_force

If at the election the question shall be adopted, the members of the board of education then in office shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and thereafter until the first Monday following the next annual school election and their respective successors shall be elected by the legal voters of the district at this and each following annual school election to be held in the district, for terms of three years. L. 1987, c. 161, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-86 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-86
Appropriations; New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development grant distribution.
Status: in_force

5. a. There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education the sum of $1,000,000 for the purposes of fulfilling the provisions of this act. b. The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education shall distribute a grant to the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development to establish the Direct Support Professional Career Development Program at a Center for Workforce Innovation, and at the program's additional sites, distribute fellowship funding to cover living expenses for participating individuals, and establish a fund for existing direct support professionals to cover costs associated with furthering their education. No more than 10 percent of the funds appropriated pursuant to this section shall be used for administrative expenses. The Secretary of Higher Education shall approve any budget pursuant to this act. L.2021, c.421, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-21.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-21.7
Use of Kelsey building by Thomas A. Edison State College
Status: in_force

2. The Kelsey School of Industrial Arts building located at the corner of West State and Willow Streets, designated as 101 West State Street, City of Trenton, County of Mercer, and State of New Jersey, along with adjacent properties known as 105 through 115 West State Street, City of Trenton, County of Mercer, and State of New Jersey are hereby designated for the exclusive use by and in support of the academic and administrative activities of Thomas A. Edison State College. L.1993,c.116,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:11-3.8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-3.8
Reasonable efforts when exception applies.
Status: in_force

4. In the event that an exception applies under subsection b. of section 3 of this act, a school district, in consultation with students, parents, community members, and advocacy groups, shall make reasonable efforts to provide a student with a disability the opportunity to participate in existing adapted or unified sports programs facilitated by community organizations, such as the Special Olympics New Jersey. A school district may develop such programs on a school, district, regional, or county basis. The provision of an adapted program or a unified sports program for a student with a disability shall not mitigate the responsibility of the school district to provide a student with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in programs and activities in accordance with section 3 of this act. L.2014, c.10, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-34 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-34
Appropriations; how assessed, levied and raised
Status: in_force

2. The amount so certified shall be assessed, levied and raised in the municipality or municipalities composing the district, as follows: a. In districts in which such appropriations are not made upon a calendar year basis, the full amount thereof, if the district consists of but one municipality, or the portion thereof apportioned to the municipality, if the district is composed of more than one municipality, shall be so assessed, levied and raised therein; or b. In districts in which the appropriations for the use of the public schools are made upon a calendar year basis, not less than one half, as determined by the governing body of the municipality, of the amount so certified, if the district consists of but one municipality, or not less than one half, as determined by the governing body, of the portion thereof apportioned to the municipality, if the district is composed of more than one municipality, shall be so assessed, levied and raised therein, and in the first year in which such appropriations are made upon said basis, the amount certified to the municipality for the payment of the interest on any note or bond of the district, temporary or permanent, and any part of the principal thereof falling due between July 1 and December 31 of the current school year, or the amount thereof apportioned to the municipality, also, shall be so assessed, levied and raised, and in any year, except the first, in which the appropriations are made upon said basis, the balance, if any, of the sum previously certified to the municipality by the board of school estimate, or the portion thereof apportioned to the municipality for the current school year, and the amount required of the municipality for the payment of the interest upon any note or bond of the district or any part of the principal thereof falling due in the calendar year, shall be so assessed, levied and raised. L.1967,c.271, s.18A:22-34, eff. Jan.11, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-23
Authorization of bonds in excess of limitations prescribed by section 18A:24-19
Status: in_force

School bonds may be authorized and issued notwithstanding the provisions of section 18A:24-19: a. For the purposes of a Type I district, when an ordinance, authorizing the issuance of such bonds and conforming with the provisions of section 18A:24-24, has been finally adopted by the governing body of the municipality comprised within the district, by the recorded affirmative vote of a majority of all the members thereof, upon a copy of which there shall have been endorsed, prior to such adoption, the consents of the commissioner and the local finance board, provided for in sections 18A:24-25, 18A:24-26 and 18A:24-27, and by the adoption subsequently of a proposition confirming such ordinance, conforming with the provisions of section 18A:24-24, by the qualified voters of such municipality by a majority of the legal votes cast thereon upon its submission to them for their approval or rejection; or b. By a Type II district, when a proposal authorizing the board of education to issue such bonds has been adopted by resolution by the board of education of the district and such proposal has been adopted by the legal voters of the district by a majority of the legal votes cast thereon upon its submission to them for their approval or rejection after there has been endorsed upon a copy thereof the consents of the commissioner and the local finance board, as provided in sections 18A:24-25, 18A:24-26 and 18A:24-27. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1968, c. 295, s. 10, eff. Sept. 9, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-66 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-66
Inclusions on design-build team.
Status: in_force

39. a. Each design-build team shall include a licensed or prequalified design professional or independent from the contracting unit's licensed architect or engineer. The licensed or prequalified design professional or designated employee shall be named in any proposal submitted to the contracting unit. b. Proposals shall be sealed and shall not be opened until expiration of the time established for making proposals as set forth in the solicitation. c. Proposals shall identify each person to whom the design-builder proposes to delegate obligations under the design-build contract. Persons so identified shall not be replaced without the approval of the contracting unit. d. Proposals shall establish the cost of the design-build contract which shall not be exceeded if the proposal is accepted without change. Afterward, the maximum cost in the proposal may be converted to fixed prices by negotiated agreement between the contracting unit and the design-builder. e. All proposals shall be received and opened at a previously announced time, where a synopsis of each shall be publicly read and recorded consistent with the provisions of subsection f. of this section. f. Unless and until a proposal is accepted, the drawings, specifications and other information in the proposal shall remain the property of the person making the proposal. The contracting unit shall make reasonable efforts to maintain the secrecy and confidentiality of all proposals, and all information contained in the proposals, and shall not disclose the proposals or the information contained therein to the design-builders' competitors or the public. Once a proposal is accepted, the disclosure of the proposal and the information in the proposal, and the ownership of the drawings, specifications, and information therein, shall be determined in accordance with existing law and the terms of the design-build contract. L.2021, c.71, s.39.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-15.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-15.2
Use of certain funds to improve school security.
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of section 14 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-14) to the contrary, the proceeds of bonds authorized to be issued to fund the State share of the costs of SDA district school facilities projects or the State share of the costs of school facilities projects in all other districts, including county vocational school districts, may be used to fund the cost of a school facilities project designed to improve school security. L.2016, c.100, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-61.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-61.7
Consent by board; considerations; statement of reasons for refusal
Status: in_force

In considering any refunding bond ordinance presented to it for its consent, the local finance board shall have regard to the probable capacity of the school district to pay at maturity the refunding bonds proposed to be issued, and all notes and bonds and other indebtedness and liabilities of the school district then outstanding, taking into consideration the assessed and true valuation of taxable property in the school district, the equitable distribution of the burden of interest and debt redemption charges in connection with such refunding bonds, and the bonds and notes and other indebtedness and liabilities theretofore outstanding or which may necessarily thereafter be incurred. If the local finance board shall refuse to indorse its consent upon any such refunding bond ordinance, it shall certify to the school district a statement of its reasons for such refusal. L.1969, c. 130, s. 7, eff. July 2, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-33d — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-33d
Censorship of public library material prohibited, right to reserve, check out.
Status: in_force

11. a. A governing body of a public library shall not remove library material from a public library because of the origin, background, or views of the library material or those contributing to its creation and shall not engage in censorship of library material. b. The governing body of a public library shall allow a resident to reserve or check out any library material, including diverse and inclusive material. L.2024, c.96, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-45 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-45
Instructors
Status: in_force

The corporation shall employ competent instructors of the necessary educational and scientific acquirements, to conduct the college or department. They shall teach the theoretical and practical part of the subjects provided for in section 18A:65-43.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-23
Eligible borrower.
Status: in_force

18A:71C-23. Loans under the NJCLASS Loan Program may be made to eligible borrowers. An eligible borrower is an eligible student or any parent or legal guardian providing financial support for a dependent eligible student. The authority shall set maximum loan amounts for each participant based on such factors as the cost of attending the particular institution, family income, value of family assets or other factors the authority may consider relevant. The loans may be secured by such endorsement, co-maker's collateral or other security as may be required by rules and regulations established by the authority. When considering an application, the authority shall use appropriate documents to verify the financial information provided by an eligible borrower or cosigner. The documents that the authority may use to verify the financial information may include, but need not be limited to, certification by the applicants, recent federal income tax returns, current pay stubs, and current bank statements. amended 2017, c.198, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-12
Declaration of policy; purpose of agreement; findings
Status: in_force

1. The States party to this agreement, desiring by common action to improve their respective school systems by utilizing the teacher or other professional educational person wherever educated, declare that it is the policy of each of them, on the basis of co-operation with one another, to take advantage of the preparation and experience of such persons wherever gained, thereby serving the best interests of society, of education, and of the teaching profession. It is the purpose of this agreement to provide for the development and execution of such programs of co-operation as will facilitate the movement of teachers and other professional educational personnel among the States party to it, and to authorize specific interstate educational personnel contracts to achieve that end. 2. The party States find that included in the large movement of population among all sections of the Nation are many qualified educational personnel who move for family and other personal reasons but who are hindered in using their professional skill and experience in their new locations. Variations from State to State in requirements for qualifying educational personnel discourage such personnel from taking the steps necessary to qualify in other States. As a consequence, a significant number of professionally prepared and experienced educators is lost to our school systems. Facilitating the employment of qualified educational personnel, without reference to their States of origin, can increase the available educational resources. Participation in this compact can increase the availability of educational manpower. L.1969, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-57 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-57
Fixing date of election
Status: in_force

7. If the application be granted, the county superintendent shall, after conferring with the boards of education of the constituent districts, fix a day and a time on said day for holding a special school election, at which time the question whether or not the withdrawing school district shall withdraw from the regional district or whether the regional district shall be dissolved, whichever shall be applicable, shall be submitted to the legal voters of the withdrawing district and to the legal voters within the remainder of the regional district or to the legal voters of each of the constituent districts in the event of a dissolution. L.1975,c.360,s.7; amended 1977,c.279,s.3; 1993,c.255,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:23-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 23 / Section 23-11
Audit contrary to law; penalty
Status: in_force

Any person who shall make, or begin to make, any audit of accounts of any school district as required by this chapter contrary to the provisions hereof, or without a license therefor in full force and effect, shall be liable to a penalty of $100.00 for every audit of account so made, to be recovered in a civil action instituted by the state board of public accountants in any court of competent jurisdiction.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.15
Certification of annual debt service; conclusiveness of entitlement to benefits of act
Status: in_force

Within 10 days after issuance of any bonds or notes entitled to the benefits of this act, the chief financial officer of the school district or municipality issuing such bonds or notes shall certify to the Commissioner of Education the exact amount payable on account of debt service (interest and principal) on such bonds or notes in each year and the name and address of the paying agent or paying agents for such bonds or notes. The Commissioner of Education shall thereupon verify said amounts and certify the same to the State Treasurer together with the name and address of the paying agent or paying agents for such bonds or notes. The certification by the Commissioner of Education as to amount payable in any year for debt service (principal and interest) on such bonds or notes shall be fully conclusive as to such bonds or notes from and after the time of issuance of such bonds or notes, notwithstanding any irregularity, omission or failure as to compliance with any of the provisions of this act with respect to such bonds or notes, provided that such bonds or notes contain a recital to the effect that they are entitled to the benefits of the provisions of this act, and all persons shall be forever estopped from denying that such bonds or notes are entitled to the benefits of the provisions of this act. L.1971, c. 10, s. 10, eff. Jan. 21, 1971. Amended by L.1971, c. 46, s. 2, eff. March 12, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-85.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-85.1
College placement test to determine eligibility for program.
Status: in_force

2. a. Upon notice from the authority in a student's senior year of high school of conditional eligibility for the NJ STARS Program, a student who determines to pursue final eligibility for the program shall take a college placement test to determine readiness for college-level coursework. The test shall be selected by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges and administered by the county college of the county in which the student's school district is located at no cost to the student or the school district. A county college may enter into an agreement with the school district to administer the test at the high school or other selected site within the district. b. A county college shall notify any student who does not achieve the required score on the placement test that the student requires remediation prior to pursuing county college coursework for credit under the NJ STARS Program. The student shall have the responsibility to address the identified deficiencies through such means as the student determines, including enrollment in remedial classes at the county college during the senior year of high school. c. Upon graduation from high school, if a student meets the eligibility criteria for receipt of an NJ STARS scholarship but is not able to demonstrate the skill levels required to pursue courses for credit at a county college, the student shall not receive an NJ STARS scholarship until that ability is demonstrated. The student shall have one year from the September 1 next following the date of high school graduation to demonstrate such ability, and if at the end of the one-year period the student continues to require remediation, then the student shall lose eligibility for the NJ STARS Program. If during or at the end of the one-year period the student demonstrates the required ability, then the student shall be eligible for an NJ STARS scholarship for five semesters. L.2008, c.124, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-25.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-25.1
Nonresident tuition for certain survivors of members of NJ National Guard prohibited.
Status: in_force

2. No public institution of higher education in this State shall impose a nonresident tuition rate or differential fee on a child or surviving spouse of a member of the New Jersey National Guard, if the child or surviving spouse meets the criteria set forth in section 22 of P.L.1999, c.46 (C.18A:62-25). L.2005,c.317,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:41-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 41 / Section 41-2
Fire and smoke doors closed
Status: in_force

Every principal and janitor of a school building having furnace room, hallway, or stair-tower fire or smoke doors shall keep them closed during the time the building is occupied by teachers and pupils.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-22.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-22.5
Issuance of temporary notes.
Status: in_force

5. Any board of chosen freeholders or other legally empowered issuer which has authorized such additional bonds may issue temporary notes in anticipation of the issuance of permanent bonds to the extent permitted by applicable law. L.1971,c.12,s.5; amended 1997, c.360, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-27 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-27
Violation, misdemeanor.
Status: in_force

27. Any person willfully authorizing, consenting to, making or procuring to be made payment of university funds for or on account of any purchase, contract or agreement known to the person to have been made or entered into in violation of any of the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. L.2021, c.282, s.27.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-28
Staff appointments; duties; powers
Status: in_force

8. a. The commission may appoint professional employees and clerical staff and may incur expenses which are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it for that purpose. All appointments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes. b. In order to carry out the provisions of this act, the commission shall have the power to issue advisory opinions, receive complaints filed pursuant to section 9 of this act, receive and retain disclosure statements filed pursuant to sections 5 and 6 of this act, conduct investigations, hold hearings, and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents as it may deem necessary and relevant to such matter under investigation. The members of the commission and persons appointed by it for this purpose are empowered to administer oaths and examine witnesses under oath. c. A person shall not be excused from testifying or producing evidence on the ground that the testimony or evidence might tend to incriminate the person, but an answer shall not be used or admitted in any proceeding against the person, except in a prosecution for perjury. The foregoing use immunity shall not be granted without prior written approval of the Attorney General. If use immunity is not granted, the person may be excused from testifying or producing evidence on the ground that the testimony or evidence might tend to incriminate the person. d. The commission shall promptly report to the Attorney General any information which indicates the possible violation of any criminal law. L.1991,c.393,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61D-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61D / Section 61D-14
Development of policy.
Status: in_force

4. a. An institution of higher education may develop a policy, in accordance with the guidelines established by the secretary pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2013, c.211 (C.18A:61D-16), for the emergency administration of epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism to a member of the campus community for anaphylaxis when a medical professional is not available. The policy shall: (1) permit a trained designee, under the guidance of a licensed campus medical professional, to administer epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism to a member of the campus community for whom the designee is responsible, when the designee in good faith believes that the member of the campus community is having an anaphylactic reaction; (2) permit a trained designee, when responsible for the safety of one or more members of the campus community, to carry in a secure but easily accessible location a supply of pre-filled epinephrine auto-injectors that is prescribed under a standing protocol from a licensed physician; and (3) provide that the licensed campus medical professional shall have responsibility for : training designees on how to identify an anaphylactic reaction, how to identify the indications for when to use epinephrine, and how to administer epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism; and distributing prescribed pre-filled epinephrine auto-injectors to trained designees. b. Each institution of higher education that develops a policy pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall designate a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, or registered nurse who is appropriately licensed by the State of New Jersey to serve as the licensed campus medical professional. c. A licensed campus medical professional is authorized to: (1) establish and administer a standardized training protocol for the emergency administration of epinephrine by trained designees; (2) ensure that trained designees have satisfactorily completed the training protocol; (3) obtain a supply of pre-filled epinephrine auto-injectors under a standing protocol from a licensed physician; and (4) control distribution to trained designees of pre-filled epinephrine auto-injectors. L.2013, c.211, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:11-3.9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-3.9
Interscholastic athletic programs for certain student-athletes with disabilities.
Status: in_force

5. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, in consultation with Special Olympics New Jersey and any other adapted sports organizations, may establish interscholastic athletic programs for student-athletes with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are participating in a unified sports program of athletics developed by a school district. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association may require any coach of a unified sports program of athletics to receive training specific to that program. L.2014, c.10, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-7.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-7.3
Designation of disability services resource in high school for parents.
Status: in_force

2. The Department of Education shall require that, beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, all school districts with grades nine through 12 designate at least one staff member to serve as a disability services resource for parents. The designated staff member shall be able to demonstrate competency in the various services available through State agencies that serve persons with disabilities, and shall provide information to parents about how to access the services and assistance to parents in contacting the appropriate State agency. The district shall conduct outreach activities to ensure that the parents of children who receive special education services in the district, and local community disability organizations and service providers, are made aware of the name and contact information of the designated staff member. L.2006,c.62,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-3
Initial inservice training programs; curriculum; availability
Status: in_force

3. a. Upon completion of the curriculum guidelines required pursuant to section 2 of this act, the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, shall establish inservice workshops and training programs to train selected public school teachers to teach an education program on drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substances. The inservice training programs may utilize existing county or regional offices, or such other institutions, agencies or persons as the Commissioner of Education deems appropriate. The programs and workshops shall provide instructional preparation for the teaching of the drug, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substances curriculum, and shall, in addition to the curriculum material, include information on the history, pharmacology, physiology and psychosocial aspects of drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substances, symptomatic behavior associated with substance use, the availability of rehabilitation and treatment programs, and the legal aspects of substance use. Each local board of education shall provide time for the inservice training during the usual school schedule in order to ensure that appropriate teaching staff members are prepared to teach the education program in each grade in each school district. b. Upon completion of the initial inservice training program, the Commissioner of Education shall ensure that programs and workshops that reflect the most current information on substance use are prepared and are made available to teaching staff members at regular intervals. c. In addition to providing inservice training programs for teaching staff members who will provide instruction on substance use disorder in the public schools, the Commissioner of Education shall make these training programs available to such other instructional and supervisory personnel as the commissioner deems necessary and appropriate. L.1987, c.389, s.3; amended 1989, c.216, s.5; 1989, c.225, s.4; 2023, c.177, s.37.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-30 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-30
Business assistants; appointments, etc.
Status: in_force

The board of education in every type II school district which has a board of school estimate may employ and dismiss a business assistant, fix his duties, compensation and term of employment.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-21 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-21
Functions of center
Status: in_force

The center, where appropriate, and in consultation with the commission, shall: a. Make recommendations to the commission concerning innovation partnership grants; b. Support and promote existing programs in biotechnology research and industries and ensure that all sectors of the private industry have ready access to the personnel and programs of the center; c. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in the field of biotechnology; and d. Promote technological extension services to businesses engaged in biotechnology related applications. L. 1985, c. 105, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:16-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-14
Exclusions from eligibility
Status: in_force

The contract shall exclude from eligibility: a. Employees and dependents, active or retired, who are otherwise eligible for coverage but who, although they meet the age eligibility requirement of the Federal Medicare Program, are not covered by the complete Federal program; b. Any class or classes of employees who are eligible for like or similar coverage under another group contract covering such class or classes of employees. L.1979, c. 391, s. 3, eff. Feb. 6, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-25.9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-25.9
Definitions; New Jersey Historical Commission, powers, duties; New Jersey Black Heritage Trail sites.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this act: "Black heritage site" or "heritage site" means a location where items of political, military, artistic, cultural, or social history have been preserved due to their cultural heritage value to the State. The locations shall include, but need not be limited to, locations related to Black educators, journalists, scientists, physicians, lawyers, artists, or humanitarians who have contributed to the development or advancement of this State, the United States, or Black communities throughout the world. "Black Heritage Trail" means a series of Black heritage sites identified by the division, which may be linked by geographic proximity and alignment, thematic consistency, and historical consistency. "Commission" means the New Jersey Historical Commission, established pursuant to P.L.1967, c.271 (C.18A:73-22 et seq.). "Director" means the Director of the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State. "Division" means the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State. "Historical marker" means a marker, plaque, or tablet commemorating a historic person, place, or event or identifying a historic place, structure, or object. b. In addition to the powers and duties of the commission as provided under P.L.1967, c.271 (C.18A:73-22 et seq.), the commission shall identify a series of Black heritage sites to be part of a New Jersey Black Heritage Trail. The commission may seek the assistance and cooperation of the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office, the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism, local government officials or entities, owners or operators of Black heritage sites, and entities that identify and compile data on historical trails, sites, or memorials to aid in effectively carrying out the purposes of this act. The purpose of the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail shall be to promote awareness and appreciation of Black history, heritage, and culture in the State. The New Jersey Black Heritage Trail shall highlight Black heritage sites through historical markers and a trail-like path that connect the stories of Black life and resiliency in the State. The commission shall ensure that as many Black heritage sites in the State as practical are included in the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail. In identifying specific Black heritage sites to be included in the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, special consideration shall be given to Black heritage sites that are in close geographic proximity to other Black heritage sites or thematically linked by surrounding arts, cultural, historical, entertainment, or other tourism destinations or exhibits of interest to tourists interested in Black heritage sites and to sites that are recommended by the New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation established pursuant to P.L.2005, c.47 (C.52:16A-90 et seq.). The New Jersey Black Heritage Trail shall be inclusive of all eras as well as be geographically representative of the entire State. c. The commission shall: (1) determine and select such sites significant to Black history, heritage, and culture in this State that the commission determines should be a part of the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail; (2) design and, for sites owned or on property owned by the State, purchase and erect, historical markers which the commission may decide to be appropriate at such sites, indicating thereon the persons, places, or events commemorated and having such other suitable inscription as the commission may deem necessary; and (3) provide oversight of historical markers that are a part of the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail erected by private entities. A private entity shall not erect any marker without the approval of the commission, and all such markers shall comport with the design determined by the commission. d. All historical markers on the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail that are erected by the commission shall be the property of the State. No person, entity, or business shall erect, receive, retain, possess, transport, alter, or remove a marker without written permission of the appropriate official of the commission and may do so only in a manner consistent with any direction therefrom. No person, entity, or business shall duplicate the historical markers, or create, obtain, sell, distribute, or install similar markers with an intent to mislead or deceive the public and shall not create, obtain, sell, distribute, or install any markers purporting to be the official marker established by the commission. The New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation may contact and coordinate with any owner of a private property or business designated as a Black heritage site to facilitate the establishment of the marker at the site. e. The commission shall accept for consideration, as appropriate, submissions from the public and from the New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation recommending for inclusion on the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, heritage sites not owned, operated, or maintained by a governmental entity through an electronic submission form made available by the commission on its Internet site. f. The commission may establish any guidelines, rules or regulations regarding all aspects of the historical markers associated with the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail. g. The commission shall not use public funds to produce, purchase, or erect markers or signs on private property bearing the designation established pursuant to this section. The commission shall have the authority to receive gifts, grants, or other financial assistance from private sources for the purpose of funding or reimbursing the commission for costs associated with reviewing, producing, purchasing, or erecting any historical marker and entering into agreements related thereto including, but not limited to, with private sources, and non-governmental, non-profit, educational, or charitable entities or institutions. L.2022, c.102, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-25.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-25.5
Findings, declarations relative to child abduction.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that when a child is abducted, the first few hours are absolutely critical in the recovery process; that the unexplained absence of a pupil from school can be a significant early warning sign of abduction; that although stranger abductions are rare, an efficient system of communication between school administrators and parents regarding a student's unexplained absence must be incorporated by our public school districts into their attendance systems; and that the benefits of this requirement will be realized even if only one child is saved as a result. L.2012, c.74, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-35
Powers, duties and responsibilities
Status: in_force

The community college commission shall have all the powers, duties and responsibilities as granted the board of trustees of a county college pursuant to N.J.S. 18A:64A-12 except the power of eminent domain. L.1974, c. 89, s. 6, eff. Aug. 29, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-110 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-110
Spread the Word Program.
Status: in_force

1. a. There is established the Spread the Word Program in the Department of Education. The purpose of the program is to provide books to elementary school children in grades kindergarten through five. Under the program, donating schools shall collect books from children and families who have extra books at home, and these books shall be donated to recipient schools for distribution to children who have few books at home. The program shall be county-based and shall be administered by the county superintendent of schools. b. Prior to the start of each school year, the department shall send to each elementary school in the State an informational brochure on the program. If the school is interested in participating in the program as a donating school, the principal shall contact the county superintendent of schools to receive further information on program participation. c. A donating school shall conduct book drives. When the drive is finished, the school shall review the donated books to ensure that they are age-appropriate and in satisfactory condition. After the review, the school shall count, sort and pack the books and contact the county superintendent of schools to report the approximate number of books collected and the number of boxes needed to be transported. The county superintendent of schools shall arrange for the books to be transported from the donating school to an eligible recipient school. The State shall assume the costs of transporting the donated books to the recipient school. d. The State Board of Education shall determine criteria for choosing recipient schools which shall be based, at least in part, on the number of low-income pupils attending the school. The county superintendent of schools shall contact schools within the county that meet the criteria and provide information regarding the program. An eligible school that is interested in receiving donated books under the program shall inform the county superintendent of schools. e. The Commissioner of Education shall assign a person on a part-time basis to serve as the coordinator of the program. L.2001,c.292,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-56 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-56
"Higher Education Facilities Trust Fund Board."
Status: in_force

8. In order to ensure proper oversight and review, there is created the "Higher Education Facilities Trust Fund Board" which shall consist of four members as follows: the Secretary of Higher Education; the State Treasurer or a designee; the President of the Senate or a designee; and the Speaker of the General Assembly or a designee. The board shall ensure that the revenue provided to the trust fund is adequate to support the grants approved by the Secretary of Higher Education. At the end of each three-year period following the approval of this act, the board shall review, in consultation with the Secretary of Higher Education, the physical plant needs of public and private institutions of higher education in the State and shall recommend to the Governor and the Legislature a plan to increase, as necessary, the availability and uses of grants made from the trust fund. L.1993, c.375, s.8; amended 2009, c.308, s.41; 2012, c.42, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-9
Qualifications of appointed members of boards, terms of office, etc.; filling vacancies; no compensation of members
Status: in_force

18A:64A-9. Appointed members of the board of trustees shall have been residents of the county for a period of four years prior to said appointment, and no elected public official or employee of the county college shall serve as a voting member of the board. The term of office of appointed members, except for the first appointments, shall be for four years. Each member shall serve until his successor shall have been appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. Any appointed member may be removed by the board of chosen freeholders of the appointing county for cause upon notice and opportunity to be heard. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses. A voting member of a board of trustees shall not be eligible to accept employment as an employee of the college at which he has served as a member of the board for a period of two years following resignation or expiration of his term as a member. In the case of a county college established by one county, the terms of office of members initially appointed to the board of trustees by the appointing authority of the county shall be as follows: two persons shall receive terms of one year; two, terms of two years; two, terms of three years; and two, terms of four years. In the case of a county college established by more than one county, the terms of the members initially appointed to the board of trustees shall be fixed so that as nearly as possible, one-quarter of the appointed members will receive terms of four years, one-quarter terms of three years, one-quarter terms of two years and the remainder terms of one year. Such terms shall be allocated by the commission among the participating counties, in accordance with the number of members on the board of trustees apportioned to each county, starting with the terms of four years, by allocating one of such terms to each of the participating counties in alphabetical order of the names of such counties, and continuing, still in such order, with the terms of three years, the terms of two years and the terms of one year. Members initially appointed to the board may serve from the time of their respective appointments, but the term of such office shall be deemed to commence as of November 1 of the year in which the appointment was made. L.1967, c.271; amended 1969,c.249; 1981,c.329,s.3; 1994,c.48,s.126.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-32 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-32
"Cancer Awareness Week" designated
Status: in_force

1. The second week of January shall be designated "Cancer Awareness Week" in all the public schools in New Jersey. L.1993,JR5,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3C-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-3
Provision of program of education on responsible use of credit.
Status: in_force

3. a. A credit card issuer, with an approved registration as filed pursuant to section 2 of this act, who solicits applications for credit cards on a campus of an institution of higher education shall provide to students of that campus a one-time, on-campus program of education on the responsible use of credit. b. A program of education on the responsible use of credit that meets the requirements of subsection a. of this section shall include at a minimum: (1) A full explanation of the financial consequences of not paying off credit card balances in full within the time specified by the billing statement to avoid interest charges, including an explanation of how the credit card issuer computes interest on unpaid balances; (2) A full explanation of the impact of a shift from an introductory or initial interest rate to an ongoing interest rate that is higher, including the exact time when the higher ongoing interest rate takes effect, and a description of acts on the part of the cardholder that will cause an immediate shift to the higher interest rate; (3) A full explanation, with examples, of how long it would take to pay off various illustrative balance amounts by paying the minimum monthly payment required under the credit card agreement at the interest rate charged by the credit card issuer; (4) A full explanation of credit related terms, including fixed rates, variable rates, introductory rates, balance transfers, grace periods, annual fees and any other fees charged by the credit card issuer; and (5) A full discussion of the generally accepted prudent uses of credit, and the consequences of imprudent uses, as presented by recognized consumer credit counseling agencies. L.2009, c.148, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.35
History of disabled and LGBT persons included in middle and high school curriculum
Status: in_force

1. A board of education shall include instruction on the political, economic, and social contributions of persons with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, in an appropriate place in the curriculum of middle school and high school students as part of the district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. L.2019, c.6, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-94 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-94
Findings, declarations relative to the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The people of New Jersey need accurate, relevant, timely, and trustworthy news and information to be civically engaged, make informed voting decisions, and work toward common solutions in their communities. b. News media operations in the State have endured major cutbacks in recent years, resulting in less coverage of important State matters. These cutbacks not only hurt the news media's financial health, but also harm communities by reducing the news and civic information to which residents have access. c. This situation has resulted in the need to authorize the establishment of, and to fund, the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium (consortium), a consortium of six State public universities, to advance research and innovation in the field of media and technology to better inform the State's communities to benefit the State's civic life and evolving information needs. d. By leveraging the resources, knowledge, and expertise of the State's public universities through a partnership with The College of New Jersey, Kean University, Montclair State University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, and Rutgers, The State University, the consortium could bolster public-interest journalism, civic information, and media innovation. e. The consortium would provide grants that support news and information that benefit the State's civic life and meet the evolving information needs of New Jersey's underserved communities. f. Investments from the consortium, supporting the State's academia, media, innovation, and community service sectors, could advance these goals while ensuring financial sustainability, accountability, and lasting public faith in both the consortium and the work it supports. g. It is therefore necessary and in the public interest to establish the consortium and provide a funding source for the awarding of grants to organizations working to meet these goals. L.2018, c.111, s.1; amended 2021, c.282, s.40.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61D-18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61D / Section 61D-18
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

8. Nothing in this act shall be construed to: a. permit a trained designee to perform the duties or fill the position of a licensed medical professional; b. prohibit the administration of a pre-filled epinephrine auto-injector mechanism by a person acting pursuant to a lawful prescription; c. prevent a licensed and qualified member of a health care profession from administering a pre-filled epinephrine auto-injector mechanism if the duties are consistent with the accepted standards of the member's profession; or d. violate the "Athletic Training Licensure Act," P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.) in the event that a licensed athletic trainer administers epinephrine to a member of the campus community as a trained designee pursuant to this act. L.2013, c.211, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-38
Certification of apportionment to county boards of taxation
Status: in_force

The county board of taxation making the apportionment shall certify to the other county board or boards of taxation the amounts apportioned to the constituent school districts within their respective jurisdictions.
L.1967, c.271
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-75 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-75
Board of education
Status: in_force

The members of the board of education of the all purpose regional district shall continue in office until the withdrawal of the municipality becomes effective. When the withdrawal takes effect, the terms of those members of the regional board who reside in the withdrawing municipality shall expire, and the vacancies occurring shall be reapportioned among the remaining municipalities and filled by appointment by the county superintendent to serve until the next annual school election of the all purpose regional district, at which time their successors shall be elected in accordance with the reapportionment. L.1989,c.90,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-49.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-49.2
Rules.
Status: in_force

81. Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-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, may adopt rules implementing the provisions of the "Public School Contracts Law," N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq. L.1999,c.440,s.81.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-41.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-41.6
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. Sections 2 through 4 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Scholastic Student-Athlete Safety Act." L.2013, c.71, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-1.1
Residence requirements prohibited
Status: in_force

No board of education of any school district shall require any teaching staff member to reside within the school district within which he is employed.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-1.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-1.2
Provision of transportation for certain pupils; contracts; charges, method of collection.
Status: in_force

18A:39-1.2. Whenever the governing body of a municipality finds that for safety reasons it is desirable to provide transportation to and from a school for pupils living within the municipality, other than those living remote from the school or those with a physical or intellectual disability, the governing body and the board of education of the district are authorized to enter into a contract pursuant to P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-1 et al.), under the terms of which the board shall provide such transportation. Any funds required to be paid by the municipality to the board of education under such a contract shall be appropriated by the governing body and paid to the secretary or treasurer of school moneys, as appropriate, of the district. The governing body of the municipality may charge the parents or guardians of children who are transported for safety reasons in order to help defray expenses, provided that no charge shall be imposed on the parent or guardian of any child who meets the Statewide eligibility standards established by the State Board of Education for free and reduced price meals under the State school lunch program. The amount of any charges and the method of collection shall be specified in the contract between the municipal governing body and the board of education. Nothing in this section shall prevent a board of education from providing transportation at its own expense. amended 1995, c.271, s.1; 2010, c.39, s.27; 2010, c.50, s.11; 2017, c.131, s.30.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-20
Public schools authorized to serve certain produce grown in community gardens.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this section, "community garden" means public or private land upon which individuals have the opportunity to garden on pieces of land that they do not individually own. b. Consistent with all other applicable laws, a school district may serve to students fresh produce that has been grown in a community garden, provided that: (1) the soil in the community garden has been tested for contaminants and is safe for growing food for student consumption; (2) water sources used for the community garden have been tested for contaminants and are safe for growing food for student consumption; (3) the produce has been handled, stored, transported, and prepared safely and in accordance with applicable federal, State, and local health and sanitation requirements; and (4) such other criteria as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture are met. c. A school district and its employees shall be immune from any civil liability arising from good faith actions in the serving of produce from a community garden in accordance with the requirements of this act. d. The Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with 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.), necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act. L.2013, c.249, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.15
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. chess increases strategic thinking skills, stimulates intellectual creativity, and improves problem-solving ability while raising self esteem; b. when youngsters play chess they must call upon higher-order thinking skills, analyze actions and consequences, and visualize future possibilities; c. in countries where chess is offered widely in schools, students exhibit excellence in the ability to recognize complex patterns and consequently excel in math and science; and d. instruction in chess during the second grade will enable pupils to learn skills which will serve them throughout their lives. L.1992,c.201,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-14
Instructors in military training; qualifications; salary
Status: in_force

Every instructor of such course in military training shall hold at all times a certificate as to his qualifications as an instructor in military training from the Adjutant General of the Department of Defense, and the salary of each such instructor shall be paid by the district obtaining his services. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1984, c. 181, s. 2, eff. Nov. 14, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-4
Annual report of institutions receiving State aid and private schools
Status: in_force

18A:6-4. The board, body or person in charge of each educational institution, except an institution of higher education, receiving support or aid from the State and of each private school shall report, annually on or before August 1, to the commissioner, in the manner and form required by him, and the board, body or person in charge of each educational institution of higher learning receiving support or aid from the State shall report in like manner to the Commission on Higher Education, such statistics relating to the conduct of such institution or school as he may require but no private school shall be required to report concerning its expenses or finances nor shall any such report made by it be published or made public. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994,c.48,s.47.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-14.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-14.4
Rights of employees of Rutgers University-Newark unaffected.
Status: in_force

23. a. The provisions of all collective negotiations agreements applicable to employees of Rutgers University-Newark in effect on the effective date of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.) shall remain in full force and effect until such time as new or revised agreements or contracts may be established. All persons employed at Rutgers University-Newark shall continue to be represented by the majority representative that represented them on the effective date of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.), shall continue to be represented in the Rutgers University-wide collective negotiations units they were in on the effective date of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.) and shall continue to be covered by the collective negotiations agreements that were in effect on the effective date of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.). Employees of Rutgers University-Newark shall continue to be employees of Rutgers, The State University and Rutgers, The State University shall continue to be the public employer of such employees as that term is defined by the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.). b. Nothing in this act shall be construed to deprive any person employed at Rutgers University-Newark of any tenure or contract rights or to in any manner affect the tenure, contract, rank, or academic track of any employees holding a faculty position. Such tenure, contract, rank, and academic track shall continue to be through Rutgers, The State University and shall be held and granted pursuant to the authority of the board of governors of Rutgers, The State University for all current and future employees employed at Rutgers University-Newark. c. Nothing in this act shall be construed to deprive any officers or employees employed at Rutgers University-Newark of their rights, privileges, obligations or status under any pension, retirement, health benefits system, civil service law or any other law of the State. L.2012, c.45, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-18
Dismissal, reduction and compensation of persons under tenure in schools and institutions of higher education
Status: in_force

18A:6-18. No professor, associate professor, assistant professor, instructor, supervisor, registrar, teacher or other persons employed in a teaching capacity, in any State college, county college or industrial school who is under tenure during good behavior and efficiency shall be dismissed or subject to reduction of salary, except for inefficiency, incapacity, conduct unbecoming a teacher or other just cause. Written charge of the cause or causes preferred against an individual shall be signed by the person or persons making the same and filed with the board of trustees of said college or school. Upon determination that the matter is a contested case, the board shall assign the matter for hearing and initial decision to the Office of Administrative Law. A final decision shall be rendered by the full board of trustees. The person charged may be represented by counsel at all times and have compulsory process to compel the attendance of witnesses to testify therein, as provided by law. Contested case hearings shall be conducted under rules and regulations established pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) and P.L.1978, c.67 (C.52:14F-1 et seq.). L.1967, c.271; amended 1981,c.181,s.1; 1994,c.48,s.48.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-55.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-55.2
Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program, information, awareness promotion.
Status: in_force

4. a. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority shall work with schools of nursing in the State to provide information on the Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program to students upon enrollment. b. The authority shall work with hospitals and medical centers, professional associations, and schools of nursing in the State to promote awareness of the Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program and the value of graduate nursing education programs, among active and retired nurses and others interested in the nursing profession. L.2023, c.244, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-63 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-63
Institute of management and labor relations continued
Status: in_force

The corporation shall maintain in the university an institute of management and labor relations.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-67 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-67
Definitions relative to student's right to freedom of speech and press.
Status: in_force

3. a. As used in this section: "School-sponsored media" means any material that is prepared, substantially written, published, or broadcast by a student journalist at a public institution of higher education, distributed or generally made available to members of the student body, and prepared under the direction of a student media adviser. School-sponsored media does not include media intended for distribution or transmission solely in the classroom in which the media is produced. "Student journalist" means a student at a public institution of higher education who gathers, compiles, writes, edits, photographs, records, or prepares information for dissemination in school-sponsored media. "Student media adviser" means an individual employed, appointed, or designated by a public institution of higher education to supervise or provide instruction relating to school-sponsored media. b. Except as otherwise provided in subsection c. of this section, a student journalist has the right to exercise freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media, regardless of whether the media is supported financially by the public institution of higher education or by use of institution facilities, or produced in conjunction with a course in which the student is enrolled. Subject to subsection c. of this section, a student journalist is responsible for determining the news, opinion, feature, and advertising content of school-sponsored media. This subsection shall not be construed to prevent a student media adviser from teaching professional standards of English and journalism to student journalists. c. This section does not authorize or protect expression by a student that: (1) is libelous or slanderous; (2) constitutes an unwarranted invasion of privacy; (3) is profane or obscene; (4) violates federal or State law; or (5) so incites students as to create a clear and present danger of the commission of an unlawful act, the violation of policies of the public institution of higher education, or the material and substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the institution. d. An employee of a public institution of higher education shall not be dismissed, suspended, disciplined, reassigned, transferred, or otherwise retaliated against solely for acting to protect a student engaged in the conduct authorized under this section, or refusing to infringe upon conduct that is protected by this section, the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, or paragraph 6 of Article I of the New Jersey Constitution. L. 2021, c.309, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:74-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 74 / Section 74-25
"Public Library Project Fund."
Status: in_force

2. The "Public Library Project Fund" is established as a separate account in the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority to carry out the purposes of P.L.1999, c.184 (C.18A:74-24 et al.). The fund shall be administered by the authority and shall be credited with: a. moneys received from the issuance of bonds, notes or other obligations issued pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1999, c.184 (C.18A:74-28); b. moneys appropriated by the State for the purposes of the fund; and c. all interest and investment earnings received on moneys in the fund. L.1999,c.184,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-2
Petition to establish a college
Status: in_force

18A:64A-2. When the board of chosen freeholders of one or more counties, after study and investigation, shall deem it advisable for such county or counties to establish a county college, such board or boards of county freeholders may petition the Commission on Higher Education for permission to establish and operate a county college. A report shall be attached to such petition and shall include information on the higher educational needs of the county or counties, a description of the proposed county college, the proposed curriculum, an estimate of the cost of establishing and maintaining such county college, and any other information or data deemed pertinent. The commission shall determine whether there is a need for such college and whether the county or counties have the financial capacity to support such college. If the commission finds such a need to exist and further finds that establishing and maintaining such college is financially feasible, it shall approve the petition and shall so notify the board or boards of chosen freeholders. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994,c.48,s.120.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-3
Liability of parents or guardian of minor for damage to property
Status: in_force

The parents or guardian of any minor who shall injure any public or nonpublic school property shall be liable for damages for the amount of injury to be collected by the board of education of the district or the owner of the premises in any court of competent jurisdiction, together with costs of suit. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1983, c. 302, s. 1, eff. Aug. 11, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:27-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 27 / Section 27-2
Employment without certificate prohibited
Status: in_force

Any contract or engagement of any teaching staff member, shall cease and determine whenever the employing board of education shall ascertain by written notice received from the county or city superintendent of schools, or in any other manner, that such person is not, or has ceased to be, the holder of an appropriate certificate required by this title for such employment, notwithstanding that the term of such employment shall not then have expired.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-31.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-31.2
Report on order to establish school district under full State intervention.
Status: in_force

3. Whenever the State Board of Education issues an administrative order establishing a school district under full State intervention pursuant to section 15 of P.L.1975, c.212 (C.18A:7A-15), the commissioner shall immediately inform the Joint Committee on the Public Schools of that administrative order, and shall advise the committee as to the causes of the district's failure to achieve the requisite compliance with the quality performance indicators. L.1987,c.400,s.3; amended 2005, c.235, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:31-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 31 / Section 31-2
Attendance at conventions of New Jersey Education Association
Status: in_force

Whenever any full-time teaching staff member of any board of education of any local school district or regional school district or of a county vocational school or any secretary, or office clerk applies to the board of education by which he is employed for permission to attend the annual convention of the New Jersey Education Association, such permission shall be granted for a period of not more than two days in any one year and he shall receive his whole salary for the days of actual attendance upon the sessions of such convention upon filing with the secretary of the board a certificate of such attendance signed by the executive secretary of the association.
L.1967, c.271
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-25.28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-25.28
Duration of certain contracts.
Status: in_force

28. Duration of certain contracts. A county college may only enter into a contract exceeding 24 consecutive months for the: a. Supplying of: (1) Fuel for heating purposes for any term not exceeding in the aggregate three years; or (2) Fuel or oil for use in automobiles, autobuses, motor vehicles or equipment for any term not exceeding in the aggregate three years; 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. Providing goods or services for the use, support or maintenance of proprietary computer hardware, software peripherals and system development for the hardware for any term of not more than five 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 programs or related services provided by a county college insurance group, or participation in an insurance fund established by a county pursuant to N.J.S.40A:10-6, for any term of not more than three years; or f. Leasing or service of automobiles, motor vehicles, electronic communications equipment, machinery and equipment of every nature and kind for any term not exceeding in the aggregate five years; or g. Supplying of any product or rendering of any service by a company providing voice, data, transmission or switching services, for a term not exceeding five years; or h. The providing of food supplies and services, including food supplies and management contracts for student centers, dining rooms and cafeterias, for a term not exceeding 30 years; or i. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.4). j. Any single project for the construction, reconstruction or rehabilitation of a public building, structure or facility, or a public works project including the retention of the services of an architect or engineer in connection with the project, for the length of time necessary for the completion of the actual construction; or k. The management and operation of bookstores for a term not exceeding 30 years; or l. Custodial or janitorial services for any term not exceeding in the aggregate three years; or m. Child care services for a term not exceeding three years; or n. Security services for a term not exceeding three years; or o. Ground maintenance services for a term not exceeding three years; or p. Laundering, dry-cleaning or rental of uniforms for a term not exceeding three years; or q. The performance of work or services or the furnishing of materials and supplies 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, or operations conducted by, the contracting unit, the entire price of which is to be established as a percentage of the resultant savings in energy costs, for a term not to exceed 30 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. All multi-year leases and contracts entered into pursuant to this section, except contracts and agreements for the provision of work or the supplying of equipment to promote energy conservation through the production of class I renewable energy and authorized pursuant to subsection q. of this section, and 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 county college insurance group, and 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.), shall contain a clause making them subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation or contain an annual cancellation clause. L.1982, c.189, s.28; amended 1984, c.241, s.9; 1985, c.204, s.8; 1988, c.144, s.4; 1994, c.48, s.144; 2001, c.281, s.7; 2008, c.83, s.2; 2009, c.4, s.5; 2009, c.90, s.45.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-8
Responsibilities of council.
Status: in_force

8. The council shall have the responsibility, consistent with State and federal law, to: a. provide public information and research on higher education issues; b. review and make recommendations to the Secretary of Higher Education concerning proposals for new programs that exceed the programmatic mission of an institution or that change the programmatic mission of an institution; c. review proposals for new programs that do not exceed the programmatic mission of the institution or require a change in the programmatic mission, according to standards established by the secretary through regulations promulgated pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), for the following: (1) sufficient academic quality; (2) sufficient evidence of labor market demand for the program; (3) duplication with comparable programs of study in the State; and (4) whether the proposed new program will require significant additional State resources. If the council determines according to the review standards set by the secretary that a proposed new program may be of insufficient academic quality, may lack sufficient evidence of labor market demand, may be duplicative of comparable programs of study, or may be unduly expensive to the State, the council shall refer that proposal to the secretary for review pursuant to subsection f. of section 14 of P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-14); d. encourage the formation of regional or other alliances among institutions including interinstitutional transfers, program articulation, cooperative programs and shared resources and develop criteria for "full faith and credit" transfer agreements between county colleges and other institutions of higher education. The council shall also keep institutions apprised of the discontinuance of programs at other institutions and each president shall notify the council of any such action; e. advise and assist the secretary in developing and updating a plan for higher education in the State including, but not limited to, the establishment of new institutions, closure of existing institutions and consolidation of institutions; f. provide policy recommendations on Statewide higher education issues; g. recommend to the Governor, Legislature and secretary on policy and overall levels of funding for student aid programs necessary to ensure accessibility to higher education; h. transmit to the Governor, Legislature and secretary a general budget policy statement regarding overall State funding levels; i. upon referral from the secretary pursuant to this act provide recommendations concerning institutional licensure and university status; j. appoint subcommittees consisting of the presidents of the institutions of the various higher education sectors to decide matters, within the authority of the council. The presidents of the independent institutions shall develop a unified request for State support under chapter 72B of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. The presidents of the county college sector shall develop a unified request for State support under chapter 64A of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes; and k. consult with the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority concerning student assistance matters. L.1994, c.48, s.8; amended 1995, c.268, s.2; 1999, c.46, s.29; 2021, c.27, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-50 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-50
Governing of new district.
Status: in_force

8. Unless otherwise provided in this act, a new district formed pursuant to section 2 of this act shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 13 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. L.2009, c.78, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:51-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 51 / Section 51-1
County educational audiovisual aids centers authorized
Status: in_force

The boards of education of two or more school districts in any county may by resolution adopted by a majority vote of all of the members of each such board, determine to establish a "county educational audiovisual aids center" .
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-77 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-77
Implementation
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Education shall, with the approval of the State Board of Education, promulgate rules and regulations, establish procedures, employ personnel, and take all other necessary steps to insure the implementation of the provisions of this act. L.1971, c. 148, s. 3, eff. May 20, 1971.