N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-9
Receipt of State aid by school district; conditions.
Status: in_force

9. a. In order to receive any State aid pursuant to P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-43 et al.), a school district, charter school, renaissance school project, county vocational school district, or county special services school district shall comply with the rules and standards for the equalization of opportunity which have been or may hereafter be prescribed by law or formulated by the commissioner pursuant to law, including those implementing P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-1 et al.) and P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-43 et al.) or related to the core curriculum content standards required by P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-43 et al.), and shall further comply with any directive issued by the commissioner pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-6). The commissioner is hereby authorized to withhold all or part of a district's State aid for failure to comply with any rule, standard or directive. No State aid shall be paid to any district which has not provided public school facilities for at least 180 days during the preceding school year, but the commissioner, for good cause shown, may remit the penalty. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section to the contrary, in the event that a school district is required to close the schools of the district for more than three consecutive school days due to a declared state of emergency, declared public health emergency, or a directive by the appropriate health agency or officer to institute a public health-related closure, the commissioner shall allow the district to apply to the 180-day requirement established pursuant to subsection a. of this section, one or more days of virtual or remote instruction provided to students on the day or days the schools of the district were closed if the program of virtual or remote instruction meets such criteria as may be established by the commissioner. A district that wants to use a program of virtual or remote instruction to meet the 180-day requirement in accordance with this subsection shall, with board of education approval, submit its proposed program of virtual or remote instruction to the commissioner within 30 days of the effective date of P.L.2020, c.27 and annually thereafter, provided however that if the school district is unable to complete and submit its proposed program within the 30-day period and the district is required to close its schools for a declared state of emergency, declared public health emergency, or a directive by the appropriate health agency or officer to institute a public health-related closure, the commissioner may retroactively approve the program. A day of virtual or remote instruction, if instituted under a program approved by the commissioner, shall be considered the equivalent of a full day of school attendance for the purposes of meeting State and local graduation requirements, the awarding of course credit, and such other matters as determined by the commissioner. If a program of virtual or remote instruction is implemented for the general education students the same educational opportunities shall be provided to students with disabilities. Special education and related services, including speech language services, counseling services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral services, may be delivered to students with disabilities through the use of electronic communication or a virtual or online platform and as required by the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), to the greatest extent practicable. c. In the event that the State or local health department determines that it is advisable to close or mandates closure of the schools of a school district due to a declared state of emergency, declared public health emergency, or a directive by the appropriate health agency or officer to institute a public health-related closure, the superintendent of schools shall have the authority to implement the school district's program of virtual or remote instruction. The superintendent shall consult with the board of education prior to such decision if practicable. The superintendent shall ensure that students, parents, staff, and the board of education or boards of education are informed promptly of the superintendent's decision. d. The commissioner shall define virtual and remote instruction and establish guidance for its use. The guidance shall provide school districts with information on: (1) providing instruction to students who may not have access to a computer or to sufficient broadband, or to any technology required for virtual or remote instruction; (2) the required length of a virtual or remote instruction day; (3) the impact of virtual or remote instruction on the school lunch and school breakfast programs; (4) the impact of virtual or remote instruction on the schedule for administering State assessments; and (5) such other topics as the commissioner deems necessary. e. (1) Nothing in subsection b., c., or d. of this section shall be construed to limit, supersede or preempt the rights, privileges, compensation, remedies, and procedures afforded to public school employees or a collective bargaining unit under federal or State law or any provision of a collective bargaining agreement entered into by the school district. In the event of the closure of the schools of a school district due to a declared state of emergency, declared public health emergency, or a directive by the appropriate health agency or officer to institute a public health-related closure for a period longer than three consecutive school days, public school employees covered by a collective negotiations agreement shall be entitled to compensation, benefits, and emoluments as provided in the collective negotiations agreement as if the school facilities remained open for any purpose and for any time lost as a result of school closures or use of virtual or remote instruction, except that additional compensation, benefits, and emoluments may be negotiated for additional work performed. (2) In the event of the closure of the schools of a school district due to a declared state of emergency, declared public health emergency, or a directive by the appropriate health agency or officer to institute a public health-related closure for a period longer than three consecutive school days, public school employees who are not covered by a collective negotiations agreement shall be entitled to any benefits, compensation, and emoluments to which they otherwise would be entitled as if they had performed the work for such benefits, compensation, and emoluments as if the school facilities remained open for any purpose and for any time lost as a result of school closures or use of virtual or remote instruction. (3) If the schools of a school district are subject to a health-related closure for a period longer than three consecutive school days, which is the result of a declared state of emergency, declared public health emergency, or a directive by the appropriate health agency or officer, then the school district shall continue to make payments of benefits, compensation, and emoluments pursuant to the terms of a contract with a contracted service provider in effect on the date of the closure as if the services for such benefits, compensation, and emoluments had been provided, and as if the school facilities had remained open. Payments received by a contracted service provider pursuant to this paragraph shall be used to meet the payroll and fixed costs obligations of the contracted service provider, and employees of the contracted service provider shall be paid as if the school facilities had remained open and in full operation. A school district shall make all reasonable efforts to renegotiate a contract in good faith subject to this paragraph and may direct contracted service providers, who are a party to a contract and receive payments from the school district under this paragraph, to provide services on behalf of the school district which may reasonably be provided and are within the general expertise or service provision of the original contract. Negotiations shall not include indirect costs such as fuel or tolls. As a condition of negotiations, a contracted service provider shall reveal to the school district whether the entity has insurance coverage for business interruption covering work stoppages. A school district shall not be liable for the payment of benefits, compensation, and emoluments pursuant to the terms of a contract with a contracted service provider under this paragraph for services which otherwise would not have been provided had the school facilities remained open. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require a school district to make payments to a party in material breach of a contract with a contracted service provider if the breach was not due to a closure resulting from a declared state of emergency, declared public health emergency, or a directive by the appropriate health agency or officer. (4) If the schools of a school district are subject to a health-related closure for a period longer than three consecutive school days, which is the result of a declared state of emergency, declared public health emergency, or a directive by the appropriate health agency or officer, the school district shall be obligated to make payments for benefits, compensation, and emoluments and all payments required pursuant to P.L.1968, c.243 (C.18A:6-51 et seq.), to an educational services commission, county special services school district, and a jointure commission, and under any shared services agreement and cooperative contract entered into with any other public entity. An educational services commission, county special services school district, and jointure commission shall continue to make payments of benefits, compensation, and emoluments pursuant to the terms of a contract with a contracted service provider or a shared services agreement in effect on the date of the closure as if the services for such benefits, compensation, and emoluments had been provided, and as if the school facilities had remained open. Payments received by a contracted service provider or public entity pursuant to this paragraph shall be used to meet the payroll and fixed costs obligations of the contracted service provider or public entity, and employees of the contracted service provider or public entity shall be paid as if the school facilities had remained open and in full operation. Upon request of the school district, the educational services commission, county special services school district, and a jointure commission shall certify, and provide any supporting documentation to a school district as may be necessary to verify, that payments received have been used solely to meet the payroll and fixed costs of the contracted service provider or public entity. Any portion of those payments not used to meet the payroll and fixed costs shall be returned to the school district. An educational services commission, county special services school district, jointure commission or any lead school district under a shared services agreement or cooperative contract, shall make all reasonable efforts to renegotiate a contract in good faith subject to this paragraph and may direct contracted service providers or public entities, who are a party to a contract and receive payments under this paragraph, to provide services which may reasonably be provided and are within the general expertise or service provision of the original contract. Negotiations shall not include indirect costs such as fuel or tolls. As a condition of negotiations, a contracted service provider or public entity shall reveal whether the entity has insurance coverage for business interruption covering work stoppages. (5) The provisions of paragraphs (1) through (4) of this subsection e. shall not apply to any employee whose weekly hours of work are reduced, and to whom unemployment benefits are provided, pursuant to a shared work program approved pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2011, c.154 (C.43:21-20.3 et seq.). A contracted service provider, educational services commission, county special services school district, or jointure commission shall notify any school district with which it has entered into a contract to provide services of its intent to reduce the hours of work of its employees pursuant to a shared work program approved pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2011, c.154 (C.43:21-20.3 et seq.). Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (3) of this subsection e., if a contracted service provider reduces the amount that it pays to its employees providing services to a school district, and that reduction is the result of a reduction of workhours of those employees made pursuant to a shared work program approved pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2011, c.154 (C.43:21-20.3 et seq.), then the amount paid by the public school district to the contracted service provider shall be reduced by the same amount. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (4) of this subsection e., if an educational services commission, county special services school district, or jointure commission reduces the amount that it pays to its employees providing services to a school district, and that reduction is the result of a reduction of workhours of the those employees made pursuant to a shared work program approved pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2011, c.154 (C.43:21-20.3 et seq.), then the amount paid by the public school district to the educational services commission, county special services school district, or jointure commission shall be reduced by the same amount. f. For purposes of subsections b., c., d., and e. of this section, "school district" shall include a charter school and a renaissance school project. L.1996, c.138, s.9; amended 2007, c.260, s.32; 2020, c.27, s.1; 2020, c.57, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-29 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-29
Issuance of bonds of constituent district by all purpose regional district
Status: in_force

If in any consolidated district, or local district comprising two or more municipalities, which is comprised in an all purpose regional district, the issuance of bonds of said consolidated district or district comprising two or more municipalities has been authorized and approved by referendum in accordance with this title before the creation of such regional district and all or any part of such issue of bonds remained or remain unissued at the time of the creation of the regional district, such authorization and approval shall, be authority for the issuance of bonds of the regional district in same amount and for the same purpose or purposes after the date of such creation, as though such authorization and approval by referendum had been given in the regional districts after the creation thereof. The bonds so issued shall be dated and sold and made payable in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and any provisions of resolutions with respect to the dates and maturities of such bonds shall not affect the powers of the regional board of education with respect to such dates and maturities.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:28-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 28 / Section 28-12
Reemployment in order of seniority
Status: in_force

18A:28-12. If any teaching staff member shall be dismissed as a result of such reduction, such person shall be and remain upon a preferred eligible list in the order of seniority for reemployment whenever a vacancy occurs in a position for which such person shall be qualified and he shall be reemployed by the body causing dismissal, if and when such vacancy occurs and in determining seniority, and in computing length of service for reemployment, full recognition shall be given to previous years of service, and the time of service by any such person in or with the military or naval forces of the United States or of this State, subsequent to September 1, 1940, and the time of service of any member of the American Merchant Marine during World War II who is declared by the United States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits, shall be credited to him as though he had been regularly employed in such a position within the district during the time of such military or naval service, except that the period of that service shall not be credited toward more than four years of employment or seniority credit. L.1967, c.271; amended 1985,c.217,s.2; 1991,c.389,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:29A-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 29A / Section 29A-3
Teacher recognition selection panel
Status: in_force

In order to provide Statewide awards and recognition of the excellence of current members of the teaching profession, each school district may annually establish a teacher recognition selection panel composed of members of the teaching staff, administrative staff, parents and other citizens for the purpose of selecting recipients for the Governor's Annual Award for Outstanding Teaching. This panel shall be composed of up to nine members as follows: a. three members to be selected by the local board of education; b. three members to be selected by the local bargaining unit which represents the classroom teachers of the district. Should that bargaining unit choose not to appoint members to the panel, then the board of education shall appoint up to three additional members; c. three additional members selected jointly by the members selected under subsections a. and b. of this section. Should the members selected pursuant to subsections a. and b. of this section fail to agree on the selection of the three additional members, then the additional members shall be selected by the local mayor from among the district's parent organization. L. 1985, c. 322, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-4
Discontinuance of vocational schools
Status: in_force

When in the judgment of the state board the management and control, equipment, methods of instruction, attendance of pupils, or per capita cost of maintenance based upon the average daily attendance is so unsatisfactory as to make the continuance of any school established under the provisions of this chapter unwise, the commissioner shall give the board of education having the control and management of the school written notice that the approval of the school has been withdrawn. Any unexpended balance of moneys received from the state for the support of the school at the end of the school year following the withdrawal of the approval shall be returned to the state treasury.
L.1967, c.271
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-24 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-24
Public hearing prior to adoption of drug testing policy.
Status: in_force

3. Each board of education shall hold a public hearing prior to the adoption of its drug testing policy. The policy shall be in written form and shall be distributed to students and their parents or guardians at the beginning of each school year. The policy shall include, but need not be limited to, the following: a. notice that the consent of the student and his parent or guardian for random student drug testing is required for the student to participate in extracurricular activities and to possess a school parking permit; b. the procedures for collecting and testing specimens; c. the manner in which students shall be randomly selected for drug testing; d. the procedures for a student or his parent or guardian to challenge a positive test result; e. the standards for ensuring the confidentiality of test results; f. the specific disciplinary action to be imposed upon a student who tests positive for drug use or refuses to consent to testing; g. the guidelines for the referral of a student who tests positive for drug use to drug counseling or rehabilitative treatment; and h. the scope of authorized disclosure of test results L.2005,c.209,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-99 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-99
Collaboration among member universities.
Status: in_force

6. The consortium shall be a collaborative effort among the member universities. Each member university shall focus its initiatives on one area of expertise and the board of directors shall decide on each member university's focus of expertise in order to allow for greater collaboration among member universities, decrease competition for grants, and reduce redundancy of efforts. Member universities may collaborate on projects together, as well as seek out other academic institutions to partner with on seeking grants. L.2018, c.111, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-5
Method of examination; notice to parent or guardian.
Status: in_force

In conducting such examinations of pupils the medical inspector may require pupils to loosen, open, or remove their clothing above the waist in a manner to facilitate inspection and examination, but in any such case the parents or guardians shall be notified in writing of such proposed examination and in such notice the presence of one of the parents or guardians shall be requested, and it shall be stated in the notice that in the absence of a parent or guardian there shall be present a nurse or teacher and in the examination of a female pupil the nurse or teacher present shall be of the female sex, and that if the parent or guardian objects to such examination, the the parent or guardian may file with the medical inspector a report of the family physician upon the condition for which such examination was deemed advisable by the medical inspector.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-57 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-57
Calculation of State aid for transportation.
Status: in_force

15. a. Each school district's and county vocational school district's State aid for transportation shall consist of base aid (BA) and an incentive factor (IF) determined as follows: BA = (BA1 x IF) + BA2 where BA1 = CP1 x P1+CD1 x P1 x D1; BA2 = CP2 xP2 + CD2 x P2 x D2; P1 is the total number of regular education public pupils and regular nonpublic pupils eligible for transportation pursuant to N.J.S.18A:39-1, excluding preschool pupils except pupils that qualify for free full-day preschool pursuant to section 12 of this act, and of special education pupils eligible for transportation pursuant to N.J.S.18A:46-23 with no special transportation requirements, who are resident in the district as of the last school day prior to October 16 of the prebudget year; D1 is the average home-to-school mileage for P1 pupils; P2 is the total number of special education pupils eligible for transportation pursuant to N.J.S.18A:46-23 with special transportation requirements who are resident in the district as of the last school day prior to October 16 of the prebudget year; D2 is the average home-to-school mileage for P2 pupils; and CP1, CD1, CP2 and CD2 are cost coefficients with values set forth in subsection b. of this section. IF is the incentive factor, which modifies base aid paid for pupils transported on regular vehicles according to each district's percentile rank in regular vehicle capacity utilization. Students within the district who receive courtesy busing services shall be included in the calculation of the district's regular vehicle capacity utilization if the courtesy busing services are provided to a student who would otherwise be required to walk to and from school along a route designated as a hazardous route by the school district pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1999, c.310 (C.18A:39-1.5). For the 2008-2009 school year, IF = l. The Governor shall submit to the Legislature at least 60 days prior to the FY 2011 budget address proposed transportation incentive factors applicable to the 2010-2011 school year and thereafter along with supporting data. The incentive factors shall be deemed approved by the Legislature unless a concurrent resolution is passed within 60 days of the date of submission. b. For the 2008-2009 school year, the cost coefficients in subsection a. of this section shall have the following values: CP1 = $383.88; CD1 = $10.50; CP2 = $2,675.77; and CD2 = $5.10. The cost coefficients shall be adjusted by the CPI in the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years as required pursuant to subsection b. of section 4 of this act. For subsequent school years, the cost coefficients shall be established in the Educational Adequacy Report with the amounts adjusted by the CPI for each of the two school years following the first school year to which the report is applicable. c. For the 2008-2009 school year each district and county vocational district shall receive State transportation aid in an amount equal to the school district's or county vocational school district's State aid entitlement calculated pursuant to subsections a. and b. of this section multiplied by 81.4876%. d. Each executive county superintendent of schools shall complete a study of pupil transportation services in the county no later than 18 months after the effective date of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-43 et al.). The purpose of the study shall be to determine ways to provide pupil transportation services in a more cost-effective and efficient manner. The study shall be transmitted upon completion to the Commissioner of Education and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1). L.2007, c.260, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72L-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72L / Section 72L-2
Monmouth College to select professor
Status: in_force

2. Monmouth College shall select the individuals to fill the professorship for such periods of time and upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon, subject to available appropriations. The incumbent of the research professorship shall devote his or her time to teaching, active research, educational policy analysis, program development and public service. L.1991,c.435,s.2; amended 1994,c.48,s.288.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-29 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-29
Instruction of county superintendents and superintendents of schools; meetings
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall from time to time instruct the county superintendents and superintendents of schools as to the performance of their duties, the conduct of the schools and the construction and furnishing of schoolhouses, and he shall, with the approval of the state board, hold meetings of the county superintendents and superintendents of schools at least once in each year for the discussion of school affairs and of ways and means for promoting a thorough and efficient system of education.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-8b — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-8b
Required promulgation of forms, procedures.
Status: in_force

3. Not later than the first day of the sixth month next following the enactment of P.L.2007, c.53 (C.18A:55-3 et al.), the Commissioner of Education shall promulgate the "user friendly," plain language budget summary forms and procedures required pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2007, c.53 (C.18A:22-8a). L.2007, c.53, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-32 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-32
Transfer of appropriations, grants, moneys, employees, property to Rowan.
Status: in_force

9. Upon the transfer of the School of Osteopathic Medicine of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey to Rowan University pursuant to section 8 of this act: a. all appropriations, grants, debt service, research funds, and other moneys available and to become available to the School of Osteopathic Medicine are hereby transferred to Rowan 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 or by State and federal law. Included in this provision are moneys currently received by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey for the services and systems that provide the infrastructure for the educational, research, and clinical missions of the School of Osteopathic Medicine and for the maintenance and operation of the Stratford campus, such as specialized research equipment, information technology services that support research and clinical activities, and specialized legal services related to research and intellectual property development. b. all employees of the School of Osteopathic Medicine are hereby transferred to Rowan University. Nothing in this act shall be considered to deprive any person of any tenure rights or of any right or protection provided him 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 the School of Osteopathic Medicine are hereby transferred to Rowan University. d. all orders, rules or regulations heretofore made or promulgated by the School of Osteopathic Medicine, or by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey on its behalf, shall be continued with full force and effect as the orders, rules and regulations of Rowan University until amended or repealed pursuant to law. e. Rowan University shall be allocated the appropriations previously provided and received for institutional support, centralized services, State-funded personnel and budgeted positions, and grants-in-aid made available to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey for the operations of the School of Osteopathic Medicine and the Stratford campus. In order to provide for a smooth transfer, Rutgers, The State University and Rowan University may enter into shared services agreements relating to centralized services at the schools. f. 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 the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey at the School of Osteopathic Medicine or which has been designated for use in connection with the establishment, construction, operation, and expansion of the School of Osteopathic Medicine shall be allocated to Rowan University. L.2012, c.45, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-1.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-1.6
"Office of Learning Equity and Academic Recovery" established; duties.
Status: in_force

1. a. There is established in the Department of Education the Office of Learning Equity and Academic Recovery. It shall be the purpose of the office to promote student literacy and advance learning equity through academic recovery practices. Personnel for the office shall be selected by the Commissioner of Education, and the leadership of the office shall directly advise the commissioner on these matters. b. The office shall establish guidelines as necessary to effectuate the duties established pursuant to this section. The duties of the office shall include, but not be limited to: (1) improving the capacity of the department to make data-driven decisions regarding literacy and learning equity policies by identifying, compiling, and analyzing data collected by the department and other reputable data sources that could improve the department's understanding of the factors that impact reading, English-Language Arts, and other performance metrics of students; (2) coordinating resources within the department to promote the implementation of effective literacy and learning acceleration policies. These efforts may include recommending strategies for improving cohesion across all current and future literacy initiatives and providing expertise in analyzing current and future policy initiatives to ensure considerations for improving student literacy and closing academic achievement gaps experienced by students of color, low-income students, and students with disabilities; (3) conducting research on State and national best practices in the areas of literacy, learning equity, and learning acceleration and providing subject matter expertise that informs future policy decisions in these areas; (4) supporting school districts in developing and implementing best practices, including the use of high-quality instructional materials, for improving elementary literacy and academic recovery through research, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and other appropriate methods; (5) supporting the department in seeking out opportunities and leading efforts to obtain funding, professional development, and other policy supports that promote literacy and learning equity; and (6) any other duties as deemed necessary by the commissioner. c. The office shall be funded by any combination of State or federal funds in accordance with the requirements of any federal funds. d. Two years following the establishment of the office, the commissioner shall conduct a review of office operations. The review shall evaluate the success of the office in carrying out its duties established pursuant to this section and shall include recommendations for improving the organization and administration of the office to enhance the department's capacity to promote student literacy and learning equity. L.2024, c.53.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-37.12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-37.12
Support limit.
Status: in_force

5. a. The support limit for the 2016-2017 school year shall be $75. For each school year thereafter the commissioner shall determine the support limit by multiplying the support limit for the previous school year times the sum of 1.0 plus the average annual percentage increase in the consumer price index for the New York and Philadelphia areas during the fiscal year preceding the prebudget year as reported by the United States Department of Labor. b. On or before November 5 of each year, each board of education shall forward to the Commissioner of Education an estimate of the cost of providing, during the next school year, the security services, equipment, or technology required pursuant to this act and the number of students attending nonpublic schools located within the district as of the last school day of October of the current school year. The commissioner shall provide State aid to each school district in an amount equal to the number of nonpublic school students within the district identified by the district on or before November 5 multiplied by the State support limit. In the event that the expenditure incurred by any district is less than the amount of State aid received, the district shall refund the unexpended State aid after the completion of the school year, but not later than December 1 of the following school year. c. If in any year, the amount of State aid appropriated is insufficient to carry out in full the provisions of this act, the commissioner shall apportion that appropriation among the districts in proportion to the State aid each district would have received had the full amount of State aid been appropriated. In any year, no district shall be required to make expenditures for the purposes of this act in excess of the amount of State aid received for these purposes. L.2016, c.49, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:76-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 76 / Section 76-3
Repealers
Status: in_force

All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this revision law except those specifically saved from repeal are hereby superseded and repealed, and without limiting the general effect of this law in superseding and repealing acts so inconsistent herewith, the following acts and parts of acts together with all amendments and supplements thereto are specifically repealed: Title 18 of the Revised Statutes, excepting those sections saved from repeal in this law and in the Revised Statutes; Laws of 1939, Chapter 148 (C. 18:5-51.1); Laws of 1941, Chapter 161 (C. 18:13-102.1); Laws of 1941, Chapter 373 (C. 18:23-19-C. 18:23-21 incl.); Laws of 1942, Chapter 165 (C. 18:5-100-C. 18:5-103 incl.); Laws of 1942, Chapter 233 (C. 18:13-102.2); Laws of 1944, Chapter 140 (C. 18:16-27.1-C. 18:16-27.2); Laws of 1945, Chapter 49 (C. 18:22-15.1-C. 18:22-15.13 incl.); Laws of 1945, Chapter 50 (C. 18:24-1-C. 18:24-23 incl.); Laws of 1946, Chapter 64 (C. 18:14A-1-C. 18:14A-18 incl.); Laws of 1946, Chapter 217 (C. 18:22-15.14-C. 18:22-15.15); Laws of 1947, Chapter 109 (C. 18:14-89.1-C. 18:14-89.3 incl.); Laws of 1947, Chapter 139 (C. 18:22-15.16-C. 18:22-15.17); Laws of 1947, Chapter 140 (C. 18:22-15.18-C. 18:22-15.22 incl.); Laws of 1947, Chapter 307 (C. 18:22-48-C. 18:22-52 incl.); Laws of 1948, Chapter 14 (C. 18:16-32.1); Laws of 1948, Chapter 15, section 2 (C. 18:15-46.1); Laws of 1948, Chapter 107 (C. 18:24-24-C. 18:24-26 incl.); Laws of 1948, Chapter 131 (C. 18:14-12.5); Laws of 1948, Chapter 195 (C. 18:22-53-C. 18:22-57 incl.); Laws of 1948, Chapter 228 (C. 18:14-78.1-C. 18:14-78.2); Laws of 1948, Chapter 427 (C. 18:5-29.1); Laws of 1950, Chapter 116 (C. 18:22-15.23-C. 18:22-15.24); Laws of 1951, Chapter 128 (C. 18:8-23-C. 18:8-24); Laws of 1951, Chapter 308 (C. 18:7-3.2-C. 18:7-3.4 incl.); Laws of 1952, Chapter 160 (C. 18:5-50.17-C. 18:5-50.18); Laws of 1953, Chapter 401 (C. 18:5-51.3); Laws of 1954, Chapter 70 (C. 18:16-20.1); Laws of 1954, Chapter 85, sections 1-17 incl., 19 (C. 18:10-29:30-C. 18:10-29.46 incl., C. 18:10-29.48); Laws of 1955, Chapter 37 (C. 18:13-112.3-C. 18:13-112.75 incl.); Laws of 1956, Chapter 33 (C. 18:14-86.1-C. 18:14-86.2); Laws of 1956, Chapter 35 (C. 18:15-26.1); Laws of 1956, Chapter 61 (C. 18:22-15.25-C. 18:22-15.61 incl.); Laws of 1956, Chapter 158 (C. 18:13-4.1-C. 18:13-4.3 incl.); Laws of 1957, Chapter 181, sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 (C. 18:14-64.1a-C. 18:14-64.1c incl., C. 18:14-64.1e-C. 18:14-64.1f); Laws of 1959, Chapter 46 (C. 18:22-14.2-C. 18:22-14.17 incl.); Laws of 1959, Chapter 104 (C. 18:14-71.36-C. 18:14-71.48 incl.); Laws of 1959, Chapter 121 (C. 18:22A-1-C. 18:22A-27 incl.); Laws of 1959, Chapter 177 (C. 18:24A-1-C. 18:24A-14 incl.); Laws of 1962, Chapter 41 (C. 18:22-100-C. 18:22-124 incl.); Laws of 1962, Chapter 172 (C. 18:22-125-C. 18:22-127 incl.); Laws of 1962, Chapter 212, sections 1, 3 (C. 18:5-51.10-C. 18:5-51.11); Laws of 1962, Chapter 232 (C. 18:14-71.35a-C. 18:14-71.35f incl.); Laws of 1964, Chapter 232 (C. 18:22-15.63-C. 18:22-15.67 incl.); Laws of 1964, Chapter 285 (C. 18:16-50); Laws of 1965, Chapter 224 (C. 18:5-29.2); Laws of 1965, Chapter 229 (C. 18:24-10.1-C. 18:24-10.5 incl.); Laws of 1966, Chapter 26 (C. 18:14-8.2-C. 18:14-8.3); Laws of 1966, Chapter 75 (C. 18:26-1-C. 18:26-12 incl.); Laws of 1966, Chapter 106 (C. 18:22B-1-C. 18:22B-35 incl.); Laws of 1966, Chapter 302, sections 1-33 incl., (C. 18:21A-1-C. 18:21A-33 incl.); Laws of 1966, Chapter 303 (C. 18:1A-1-C. 18:1A-4 incl.); Laws of 1967, Chapter 60 (C. 18:22-128-C. 18:22-131 incl.); Laws of 1967, Chapter 192 (C. 18:22-15.11a-C. 18:22-15.11 l incl.).
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-55 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-55
Appointment of State monitor in certain school districts; duties.
Status: in_force

2. a. In addition to the powers provided pursuant to P.L.2005, c.235, P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-1 et al.), and P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-43 et al.) or any other law, the Commissioner of Education shall have the authority to appoint a State monitor and additional staff, as necessary, to provide direct oversight of a board of education's business operations and personnel matters if: the school district receives an adverse or a disclaimer of opinion by its independent auditor in the annual audit required pursuant to N.J.S.18A:23-1; or any two or more of the following circumstances apply to the school district: (1) the school district ends the fiscal year with a deficit balance as calculated for budgetary purposes in the general fund, special revenue fund, or capital projects fund, with the exception of a capital projects fund deficit caused by the issuance of bond anticipation notes; (2) the school district receives a qualified opinion by its independent auditor in the annual audit required pursuant to N.J.S.18A:23-1; (3) the school district receives an adverse, disclaimer, or qualified opinion by its independent auditor under the single audit section for State or federal awards in the annual audit required pursuant to N.J.S.18A:23-1; (4) the school district receives any audit findings by its independent auditor identified as material weaknesses in internal controls; (5) the school district fails to develop and implement a plan acceptable to the commissioner or his designee to address a potential or actual deficit balance in the general fund, special revenue fund, or capital projects fund, with the exception of a capital projects fund deficit caused by the issuance of bond anticipation notes; (6) the school district fails to implement a plan from the prior year which causes any findings from the independent auditor to be repeated; (7) the school district is required to return federal funds once it is determined that the school district's expenditures are not in compliance with the grant requirements; or (8) the school district submits the annual audit after the submission date required pursuant to N.J.S.18A:23-1. b. The State monitor shall: (1) oversee the fiscal management and expenditures of school district funds, including, but not limited to, budget reallocations and reductions, approvals of purchase orders, budget transfers, and payment of bills and claims; (2) oversee the operation and fiscal management of school district facilities, including the development and implementation of recommendations for redistricting and restructuring of schools; (3) ensure development and implementation of an acceptable plan to address the circumstances set forth in subsection a. of this section which resulted in the appointment of the State monitor. The plan shall include measurable benchmarks and specific activities to address the deficiencies of the school district; (4) oversee all district staffing, including the ability to hire, promote, and terminate employees; (5) have authority to override a chief school administrator's action and a vote by the board of education on any of the matters set forth in this subsection, except that all actions of the State monitor shall be subject to the education, labor, and employment laws and regulations, including the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.), and collective bargaining agreements entered into by the school district; (6) attend all meetings of the board of education, including closed sessions; and (7) meet with the board of education on at least a quarterly basis to discuss with the members of the board the past actions of the board which led to the appointment of the State monitor and to provide board members with education and training that address the deficiencies identified in board actions. c. The Commissioner of Education shall notify the State Board of Education following the appointment of a State monitor pursuant to subsection a. of this section. The State monitor shall report directly to the commissioner or his designee on a weekly basis. The State monitor shall also report monthly to the board of education and members of the public at the regularly scheduled board of education meeting. d. For purposes of the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq., the State monitor shall be considered a State officer, but for all other purposes the State monitor shall be considered an employee of the district. e. The State monitor shall provide oversight in the school district until the commissioner determines that all remedial actions required under the plan have been implemented and the necessary local capacity and fiscal controls have been restored to school district operations. f. The salary of the State monitor shall be fixed by the commissioner and adjusted from time to time as the commissioner deems appropriate. The school district shall assume the total cost of the State monitor and necessary additional staff appointed pursuant to subsection a. of this section. The State monitor shall have the authority to appoint legal counsel if legal action is taken against him while acting in his official duties as a State monitor or as needed upon approval of the commissioner. L.2006, c.15, s.2; amended 2007, c.53, s.16; 2007, c.260, s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:60-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 60 / Section 60-1.1
Findings, declarations.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature hereby finds that it is in the best interests of the State of New Jersey to provide job security during good behavior and efficiency for the teachers and other certified professional educators employed in State institutions within the Department of Corrections, the Department of Children and Families, and the Department of Human Services. To accomplish this goal it is appropriate to provide tenure protection for such professionals teaching in such State institutions, subject to the provisions set forth in this act. L.1986, c.158, s.1; amended 2006, c.47, s.102.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64E-21 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64E / Section 64E-21
Immunity of trustees, officers
Status: in_force

10. No trustees 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 thereof. L.1995,c.400,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64H-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64H / Section 64H-1
Legislative findings and declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: a. There is need to establish State support for a system of graduate medical education; b. There is at present a serious deficiency in the number of practicing primary-care (family practice, general internal medicine, general pediatrics) physicians in certain geographic areas and among certain specialty-care physicians in the State; c. In recognition of the need to provide educational programs to provide more trained physicians for the State, the State, through the passage of the "Medical and Dental Education Act of 1970," P.L.1970, c. 102 (C. 18:64G-1 et seq.) has created and supports medical schools under the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey as a matter of public policy of the State; d. In recognition of the State's concern with respect to health care needs, the State, through the passage of the "Health Care Facilities Planning Act," P.L.1971, c. 136 (C. 26:2H-1 et seq.) has mandated health planning, hospital and health related services in all public and private institutions as a matter of public policy; e. The mechanism to provide programs and facilities for graduate medical education is intimately related to the provision of training programs by private nonprofit and public hospitals throughout the State. Thus, while the methodology for financing undergraduate medical education has been provided, the equally important methodology for financing programs of graduate medical education is lacking; f. Increasing financial limitations have made it extremely difficult for such private nonprofit and public hospitals to provide educational programs of high quality to attract graduates of the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and other American medical schools. New Jersey residents are also forced to seek graduate medical education in out-of-state medical schools, such individuals rarely returning to practice their profession within the State; and g. Financial aid to private nonprofit and public hospitals providing graduate medical education programs would additionally provide improvement of such institutions as high quality medical education centers and thereby serve to improve the retention rate of physicians within the State, and attract graduate physicians to nationally accredited graduate medical training programs, as well as to the practice of their professions within the communities served by such institutions. L.1977, c. 390, s. 1, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-14
Responsibilities of Secretary of Higher Education.
Status: in_force

14. The Secretary of Higher Education shall be responsible for: a. Statewide planning for higher education including research on higher education issues and the development of a comprehensive master plan, including, but not limited to, the establishment of new institutions, closure of existing institutions, and consolidation of institutions, which plan shall be long-range in nature. Within 180 days of the effective date of P.L.2015, c.91 and, at a minimum, every seven years thereafter, the secretary shall adopt a new comprehensive master plan. The council may request the secretary to conduct a study of a particular issue. The secretary may require from institutions of higher education such reports or other information as may be necessary to enable the secretary to perform his duties; b. advocacy on behalf of higher education including informing the public of the needs and accomplishments of higher education in New Jersey; c. making recommendations to the Governor and Legislature on higher education initiatives and incentive programs of Statewide significance; d. final administrative decisions over institutional licensure and university status giving due consideration to the accreditation status of the institution. The secretary shall furnish the Presidents' Council with any pertinent information compiled on behalf of the subject institution and the council shall then make recommendations to the secretary concerning the licensure of the institution or university status within sixty days of receipt of the information; e. adopting a code of ethics applicable to institutions of higher education; f. final administrative decisions over new academic programs that go beyond the programmatic mission of the institution and final administrative decisions over a change in the programmatic mission of an institution. In addition, within 60 days of referral of a proposed new program by the council, the secretary may deny approval of programs proposed by institutions of higher education which do not exceed the programmatic mission of the institution, but which 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 as determined by the New Jersey Presidents' Council according to the review standards set by the secretary ; g. reviewing requests for State support from the institutions in relation to the mission of the institution and Statewide goals and proposing a coordinated budget policy statement to the Governor and Legislature; h. communicating with the State Board of Education and Commissioner of Education to advance public education at all levels including articulation between the public schools and higher education community; i. applying for and accepting grants from the federal government, or any agency thereof, or grants, gifts or other contributions from any foundation, corporation, association or individual, and complying with the terms, conditions and limitations thereof, for the purpose of advancing higher education. Any money so received may be expended by the secretary upon warrant of the director of the Office of Management and Budget in the Department of the Treasury on vouchers certified by the secretary; j. acting as the lead agent of communication with the federal government concerning higher education issues, except that the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority shall act, in cooperation with the secretary, as the lead agency on issues of student assistance; k. exercising all of the powers and duties previously exercised by the Board of Higher Education, the Department of Higher Education, and the Chancellor of Higher Education, under the "New Jersey Higher Education Building Construction Bond Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.164, the "New Jersey Medical Education Facilities Bond Act of 1977," P.L.1977, c.235, the "Jobs, Science and Technology Bond Act of 1984," P.L.1984, c.99, the "Jobs, Education and Competitiveness Bond Act of 1988," P.L.1988, c.78, the "Higher Education Equipment Leasing Fund Act," P.L.1993, c.136, and the "Higher Education Facilities Trust Fund Act," P.L.1993, c.375; l. exercising any other power or responsibility necessary in order to carry out the provisions of this act; m. consulting with the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority on student assistance matters; n. advising and making recommendations for consideration to the Governor and the governing board of a public research university or a State college for members of that governing board appointed by the Governor; and o. examining and recommending to institutions of higher education opportunities for joint purchasing and other joint arrangements that would be advantageous to the institutions. L.1994, c.48, s.14; amended 1999, c.46, s.32; 2009, c.308, s.24; 2015, c.91, s.1; 2021, c.27, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-33 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-33
Annual filing of district report with commissioner.
Status: in_force

33. Annually, on or before October 20, the secretary of the board of education, with approval of the superintendent of schools, or if there is no superintendent of schools, with the approval of the executive county superintendent of schools, shall file with the commissioner a report prescribed by the commissioner containing all data necessary to effectuate the aid provisions of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-43 et al.), which shall include but not be limited to, the number of pupils enrolled by grade, the number of these pupils classified as eligible for special education services and speech-only services, the number of pupils in approved programs for bilingual education, the number of at-risk pupils, the number of combination pupils, and the number of pupils in State facilities, county vocational schools, State college demonstration schools, evening schools, other public or private schools to which the district is paying tuition, or who are receiving home instruction on the last school day prior to October 16. In addition, districts shall file annual reports providing such information as the commissioner may require for pupils receiving special education services. L.1996, c.138, s.33; amended 2007, c.260, s.34.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-25.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-25.3
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

2. The Commissioner of Education, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), and in consultation with the Commissioner of Children and Families shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2007, c.248, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-113 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-113
Eligibility for financial aid grant.
Status: in_force

3. a. To be eligible to receive a financial aid grant under the Community College Opportunity Grant Program, a student shall: (1) be a legal resident of the State in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.18A:71B-2 or be eligible for student financial aid pursuant to P.L.2018, c.12 (C.18A:71B-2.1); (2) be enrolled in at least six credits at a county college established pursuant to chapter 64A of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes; (3) (a) be enrolled at the county college that serves the student's county of residence; or (b) be enrolled at an out-of-county college, in which case the student, if otherwise eligible, shall receive a grant under the program to cover the remaining costs of tuition and approved educational fees, charged at the in-district rate for the county college at which the student is enrolled, provided that the amount of a grant provided to a student under this subparagraph does not exceed the amount of tuition and approved educational fees actually charged to the student; (4) not have an annual adjusted gross income that is negative; (5) have an annual adjusted gross income between $0 and $65,000, except that the authority, in consultation with the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education and the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, may annually establish maximum annual adjusted gross income eligibility limits of no less than $65,000; (6) have applied for all other available forms of State, federal, and institutional need-based grants and merit scholarships and, in accordance with annually established deadline dates, have completed and submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, other financial aid form, or, as applicable, a State financial aid form as required by the authority pursuant to subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2018, c.12 (C.18A:71B-2.1); (7) not owe a refund on a grant or scholarship previously received from a State or federal program through any institution or be in default on any loan made under any State or federal student loan program at any institution, unless the student makes arrangements with the authority to repay the debt; and (8) be in good academic standing and meet the minimum standards for academic performance and satisfactory academic progress as defined by the county college which the student is attending. A county college shall not impose additional eligibility requirements for the program, other than the requirements set forth in this subsection. b. A grant under the program may be renewed for a student who: (1) annually completes and submits a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, other financial aid form, or, as applicable, a State financial aid form as required by the authority pursuant to subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2018, c.12 (C.18A:71B-2.1); (2) meets the standards for academic performance and satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the county college which the student is attending, to determine eligibility for federal student aid programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 or, in the semester immediately prior to receiving an award, attains a minimum level of academic success as determined by the authority; and (3) maintains all eligibility requirements established pursuant to subsection a. of this section. c. (1) A student shall be eligible for a grant under the program for up to five semesters, unless the student is enrolled in a program regularly requiring at least six semesters for completion, in which case the authority shall permit up to six semesters of eligibility. (2) A student enrolled in a three plus one degree program shall be eligible for a grant under the program for up to six semesters. (3) Semesters for which a student is enrolled in at least six credits but less than 12 credits shall be counted as one-half of a full-time semester. d. A student may be eligible for a grant under the program during a fall or spring semester in an academic year. e. If a student, the student's family, or a county college deems that the authority made an unfair determination of eligibility, an appeal may be filed with the authority within 60 days of initial notification of eligibility or ineligibility. f. The county college which a student attends shall notify the student of the student's eligibility for the program and the amount of the grant. L.2021, c.26, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-27 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-27
Special reserve fund
Status: in_force

The special reserve fund shall be the fund to which any earnings in excess of the amounts annually allowed under the provisions of section 18A:66-25 shall be transferred. No additional amounts shall be credited to the special reserve fund at any time when the total accumulations in such fund shall equal 1% of the book value of the investments of the retirement system. In this event, any such excess shall be credited to the contingent reserve fund. All losses from the sale of securities shall be charged against the special reserve fund. The special reserve fund shall be considered for valuation purposes by the actuary as an asset of the retirement system. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1971, c. 121, s. 13, eff. April 29, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-5
Undertaking and financing of school facilities in certain districts.
Status: in_force

5. a. The development authority shall undertake and the financing authority shall finance the school facilities projects of SDA districts. b. In the case of a district other than an SDA district, State support for the project shall be determined pursuant to section 9 or section 15 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-9 or C.18A:7G-15), as applicable. c. Notwithstanding any provision of N.J.S.18A:18A-16 to the contrary, the procedures for obtaining approval of a school facilities project shall be as set forth in P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.); provided that any district whose school facilities project is not constructed by the development authority shall also be required to comply with the provisions of N.J.S.18A:18A-16 and, in the case of a school facilities project that has estimated total costs over $10,000,000, shall be overseen by a non-conflicted construction management service provider, which holds a current, valid classification issued by the Division of Property Management and Construction in the Department of Treasury pursuant to its classification processes for construction managers, who shall serve from initial application to the commissioner for approval of the project through project completion. d. (1) Any district seeking to initiate a school facilities project shall apply to the commissioner for approval of the project. The application may include, but not be limited to: a description of the school facilities project; a schematic drawing of the project or, at the option of the district, preliminary plans and specifications; a delineation and description of each of the functional components of the project; educational specifications detailing the programmatic needs of each proposed space; the number of unhoused students to be housed in the project; the area allowances per FTE student as calculated pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-8); and the estimated cost to complete the project as determined by the district. (2) (a) In the case of an SDA district school facilities project, based upon its educational priority ranking and the Statewide strategic plan established pursuant to subsection m. of this section, the commissioner may authorize the development authority to undertake preconstruction activities which may include, but need not be limited to, site identification, investigation, and acquisition, feasibility studies, land-related design work, design work, site remediation, demolition, and acquisition of temporary facilities. Upon receipt of the authorization, the development authority may initiate the preconstruction activities required to prepare the application for commissioner approval of the school facilities project. Site remediation and demolition preconstruction activities undertaken by the development authority pursuant to this subparagraph shall be included as part of the project charter of the SDA district school facilities project, which project charter covers all other construction activities of the school facilities project. (b) In the case of an SDA district school facilities project, the project design shall conform to the standards of the model school design program developed by the development authority pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection h. of section 4 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-4). The development authority may permit an SDA district school facilities project to include design features that are considered excess costs provided that the design features do not exceed the lesser of 15 percent of total estimated project costs or $4,000,000. (c) In the case of a district other than an SDA district, the project design of a school facilities project may conform to the standards of the model school design program developed by the development authority pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection h. of section 4 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-4). e. The commissioner shall review each proposed school facilities project to determine whether it is consistent with the district's long-range facilities plan and whether it complies with the facilities efficiency standards and the area allowances per FTE student derived from those standards; and in the case of an SDA district the commissioner shall also review the project's educational priority ranking and the Statewide strategic plan developed pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection m. of this section and whether the project conforms to the standards of the model school design program; and in the case of a district other than an SDA district the commissioner shall also review the project's priority pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection m. of this section. The commissioner shall make a decision on a district's application within 90 days from the date the commissioner determines that the application is fully and accurately completed and that all information necessary for a decision has been filed by the district, or from the date of the last revision made by the district. If the commissioner is not able to make a decision within 90 days, the commissioner shall notify the district in writing explaining the reason for the delay and indicating the date on which a decision on the project will be made, provided that the date shall not be later than 60 days from the expiration of the original 90 days set forth in this subsection. If the decision is not made by the subsequent date indicated by the commissioner, then the project shall be deemed approved and the preliminary eligible costs for new construction shall be calculated by using the proposed square footage of the building as the approved area for unhoused students. f. If the commissioner determines that the school facilities project complies with the facilities efficiency standards and the district's long-range facilities plan and does not exceed the area allowance per FTE student derived from those standards, the commissioner shall calculate the preliminary eligible costs of the project pursuant to the formulas set forth in section 7 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-7); except that (1) in the case of a county special services school district or a county vocational school district, the commissioner shall calculate the preliminary eligible costs to equal the amount determined by the board of school estimate and approved by the board of chosen freeholders pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1971, c.271 (C.18A:46-42) or N.J.S.18A:54-31 as appropriate, and (2) in the case of an SDA district, the commissioner shall calculate the preliminary eligible costs to equal the estimated cost as determined by the development authority. g. If the commissioner determines that the school facilities project is inconsistent with the facilities efficiency standards or exceeds the area allowances per FTE student derived from those standards, the commissioner shall notify the district. (1) The commissioner shall approve area allowances in excess of the area allowances per FTE student derived from the facilities efficiency standards if the board of education or State district superintendent, as appropriate, demonstrates that school facilities needs related to required programs cannot be addressed within the facilities efficiency standards and that all other proposed spaces are consistent with those standards. The commissioner shall approve area allowances in excess of the area allowances per FTE student derived from the facilities efficiency standards if the additional area allowances are necessary to accommodate centralized facilities to be shared among two or more school buildings within the district and the centralized facilities represent a more cost effective alternative. (2) The commissioner may waive a facilities efficiency standard if the board of education or State district superintendent, as appropriate, demonstrates to the commissioner's satisfaction that the waiver will not adversely affect the educational adequacy of the school facility, including the ability to deliver the programs and services necessary to enable all students to achieve the core curriculum content standards. (3) To house the district's central administration, a district may request an adjustment to the approved areas for unhoused students of 2.17 square feet for each FTE student in the projected total district school enrollment if the proposed administrative offices will be housed in a school facility and the district demonstrates either that the existing central administrative offices are obsolete or that it is more practical to convert those offices to instructional space. To the extent that existing administrative space will continue to be used for administrative purposes, the space shall be included in the formulas set forth in section 7 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-7). If the commissioner approves excess facilities efficiency standards or additional area allowances pursuant to paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of this subsection, the commissioner shall calculate the preliminary eligible costs based upon the additional area allowances or excess facilities efficiency standards pursuant to the formulas set forth in section 7 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-7). In the event that the commissioner does not approve the excess facilities efficiency standards or additional area allowances, the district may either: modify its submission so that the school facilities project meets the facilities efficiency standards; or pay for the excess costs. (4) The commissioner shall approve spaces in excess of, or inconsistent with, the facilities efficiency standards, hereinafter referred to as nonconforming spaces, upon a determination by the district that the spaces are necessary to comply with State or federal law concerning individuals with disabilities, including that the spaces are necessary to provide in-district programs and services for current disabled pupils who are being served in out-of-district placements or in-district programs and services for the projected disabled pupil population. A district may apply for additional State aid for nonconforming spaces that will permit pupils with disabilities to be educated to the greatest extent possible in the same buildings or classes with their nondisabled peers. The nonconforming spaces may: (a) allow for the return of pupils with disabilities from private facilities; (b) permit the retention of pupils with disabilities who would otherwise be placed in private facilities; (c) provide space for regional programs in a host school building that houses both disabled and nondisabled pupils; and (d) provide space for the coordination of regional programs by a county special services school district, educational services commission, jointure commission, or other agency authorized by law to provide regional educational services in a school building that houses both disabled and nondisabled pupils. A district's State support ratio shall be adjusted to equal the lesser of the sum of its district aid percentage as defined in section 3 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-3) plus 0.25, or 100 percent for any nonconforming spaces approved by the commissioner pursuant to this paragraph. h. Upon approval of a school facilities project and determination of the preliminary eligible costs: (1) In the case of a district other than an SDA district, the commissioner shall notify the district whether the school facilities project is approved and, if so approved, the preliminary eligible costs and the excess costs, if any. Following the determination of preliminary eligible costs and the notification of project approval, the district may appeal to the commissioner for an increase in those costs if the detailed plans and specifications completed by a design professional for the school facilities project indicate that the cost of constructing that portion of the project which is consistent with the facilities efficiency standards and does not exceed the area allowances per FTE student exceeds the preliminary eligible costs as determined by the commissioner for the project by 10 percent or more. The district shall file its appeal within 30 days of the preparation of the plans and specifications. If the district chooses not to file an appeal, then the final eligible costs shall equal the preliminary eligible costs. The appeal shall outline the reasons why the preliminary eligible costs calculated for the project are inadequate and estimate the amount of the adjustment which needs to be made to the preliminary eligible costs. The commissioner shall forward the appeal information to the development authority for its review and recommendation. If the additional costs are the result of factors that are within the control of the district or are the result of design factors that are not required to meet the facilities efficiency standards, the development authority shall recommend to the commissioner that the preliminary eligible costs be accepted as the final eligible costs. If the development authority determines the additional costs are not within the control of the district or are the result of design factors required to meet the facilities efficiency standards, the development authority shall recommend to the commissioner a final eligible cost based on its experience for districts with similar characteristics, provided that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the commissioner shall not approve an adjustment to the preliminary eligible costs which exceeds 10 percent of the preliminary eligible costs. The commissioner shall make a determination on the appeal within 30 days of its receipt. If the commissioner does not approve an adjustment to the school facilities project's preliminary eligible costs, the commissioner shall issue his findings in writing on the reasons for the denial and on why the preliminary eligible costs as originally calculated are sufficient. (2) In the case of an SDA district, the commissioner shall promptly prepare and submit to the development authority a preliminary project report which shall consist, at a minimum, of the following information: a complete description of the school facilities project; the actual location of the project; the total square footage of the project together with a breakdown of total square footage by functional component; the preliminary eligible costs of the project; the project's priority ranking determined pursuant to subsection m. of this section; any other factors to be considered by the development authority in undertaking the project; and the name and address of the person from the district to contact in regard to the project. i. Upon receipt by the development authority of the preliminary project report, the development authority, upon consultation with the district, shall prepare detailed plans and specifications and schedules which contain the development authority's estimated cost and schedule to complete the school facilities project. The development authority shall transmit to the commissioner its recommendations in regard to the project which shall, at a minimum, contain the detailed plans and specifications; whether the school facilities project can be completed within the preliminary eligible costs; and any other factors which the development authority determines should be considered by the commissioner. (1) In the event that the development authority determines that the school facilities project can be completed within the preliminary eligible costs: the final eligible costs shall be deemed to equal the preliminary eligible costs; the commissioner shall be deemed to have given final approval to the project; and the preliminary project report shall be deemed to be the final project report delivered to the development authority pursuant to subsection j. of this section. (2) In the event that the development authority determines that the school facilities project cannot be completed within the preliminary eligible costs, prior to the submission of its recommendations to the commissioner, the development authority shall, in consultation with the district and the commissioner, determine whether changes can be made in the project which will result in a reduction in costs while at the same time meeting the facilities efficiency standards approved by the commissioner. (a) If the development authority determines that changes in the school facilities project are possible so that the project can be accomplished within the scope of the preliminary eligible costs while still meeting the facilities efficiency standards, the development authority shall so advise the commissioner, whereupon the commissioner shall: calculate the final eligible costs to equal the preliminary eligible costs; give final approval to the project with the changes noted; and issue a final project report to the development authority pursuant to subsection j. of this section. (b) If the development authority determines that it is not possible to make changes in the school facilities project so that it can be completed within the preliminary eligible costs either because the additional costs are the result of factors outside the control of the district or the additional costs are required to meet the facilities efficiency standards, the development authority shall recommend to the commissioner that the preliminary eligible costs be increased accordingly, whereupon the commissioner shall: calculate the final eligible costs to equal the sum of the preliminary eligible costs plus the increase recommended by the development authority; give final approval to the project; and issue a final project report to the development authority pursuant to subsection j. of this section. (c) If the additional costs are the result of factors that are within the control of the district or are the result of design factors that are not required to meet the facilities efficiency standards or approved pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection g. of this section, the development authority shall recommend to the commissioner that the preliminary eligible costs be accepted, whereupon the commissioner shall: calculate the final eligible costs to equal the preliminary eligible costs and specify the excess costs which are to be borne by the district; give final approval to the school facilities project; and issue a final project report to the development authority pursuant to subsection j. of this section; provided that the commissioner may approve final eligible costs which are in excess of the preliminary eligible costs if, in his judgment, the action is necessary to meet the educational needs of the district. (d) For a school facilities project undertaken by the development authority, the development authority shall be responsible for any costs of construction, but only from the proceeds of bonds issued by the financing authority pursuant to P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.) and P.L.2007, c.137 (C.52:18A-235 et al.), which exceed the amount originally projected by the development authority and approved for financing by the development authority, provided that the excess is the result of an underestimate of labor or materials costs by the development authority. After receipt by the development authority of the final project report, the district shall be responsible only for the costs associated with changes, if any, made at the request of the district to the scope of the school facilities project. j. The development authority shall not commence the construction of a school facilities project unless the commissioner transmits to the development authority a final project report and the district complies with the approval requirements for the local share, if any, pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-11). The final project report shall contain all of the information contained in the preliminary project report and, in addition, shall contain: the final eligible costs; the excess costs, if any; the total costs which equals the final eligible costs plus excess costs, if any; the State share; and the local share. k. For the SDA districts, the State share shall be 100 percent of the final eligible costs. Except as otherwise provided pursuant to section 9 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-9), for all other districts, the State share shall be an amount equal to the district aid percentage; except that the State share shall not be less than 40 percent of the final eligible costs. If any district which is included in district factor group A or B, other than an SDA district, is having difficulty financing the local share of a school facilities project, the district may apply to the commissioner to receive 100 percent State support for the project and the commissioner may request the approval of the Legislature to increase the State share of the project to 100 percent. l. The local share for school facilities projects constructed by the authority or a redevelopment entity shall equal the final eligible costs plus any excess costs less the State share. m. (1) Within 90 days of the effective date of P.L.2007, c.137 (C.52:18A-235 et al.), the commissioner shall develop an educational facilities needs assessment for each SDA district. The assessment shall be updated periodically by the commissioner in accordance with the schedule the commissioner deems appropriate for the district; except that each assessment shall at a minimum be updated within five years of the development of the district's most recent prior educational facilities needs assessment. The assessment shall be transmitted to the development authority to be used to initiate the planning activities required prior to the establishment of the educational priority ranking of school facilities projects pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) Following the approval of an SDA district's long-range facilities plan or of an amendment to that plan, but prior to authorization of preconstruction activities for a school facilities project included in the plan or amendment, the commissioner shall establish, in consultation with the SDA district, an educational priority ranking of all school facilities projects in the SDA district based upon the commissioner's determination of critical need in accordance with priority project categories developed by the commissioner. The priority project categories shall include, but not be limited to, health and safety, overcrowding in the early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school grade levels, spaces necessary to provide in-district programs and services for current disabled students who are being served in out-of-district placements or in-district programs and services for the projected disabled student population, rehabilitation, and educational adequacy. (3) (a) Upon the commissioner's determination of the educational priority ranking of school facilities projects in SDA districts pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the development authority, in consultation with the commissioner, the SDA districts, and the governing bodies of the municipalities in which the SDA districts are situate, shall establish a Statewide strategic plan to be used in the sequencing of SDA district school facilities projects based upon the projects' educational priority rankings and issues which impact the development authority's ability to complete the projects including, but not limited to, the construction schedule and other appropriate factors. The development authority shall revise the Statewide strategic plan and the sequencing of SDA district school facilities projects in accordance with that plan no less than once every five years, except that the plan shall be updated within 120 days of the effective date of P.L.2023, c.311 (C.18A:7G-5b et al.). In addition to any other information that the development authority may deem appropriate, the Statewide strategic plan shall include a description of the project, which shall indicate whether the project will be new construction or renovation and whether the project will require the acquisition of land. (b) In developing the Statewide strategic plan, the development authority shall prioritize: (i) new construction projects; (ii) projects located on land owned by the school district or other public entities; and (iii) projects needed to replace school buildings that have been in use for 100 or more years. (c) Any amendment to an SDA district's long-range facilities plan that is submitted to the commissioner in the period between the five-year updates of the long-range facilities plan shall be considered by the development authority, in consultation with the commissioner, for incorporation into the Statewide strategic plan. In making a determination on whether or not to amend the Statewide strategic plan, the development authority shall consider the cost of the amendment, the impact of the amendment upon the school development plans for other districts, and other appropriate factors. (d) Within 10 days following any update to the Statewide strategic plan, the development authority shall transmit the plan to the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), and to the members of the Senate Education Committee and the Assembly Education Committee, or any successor committees. (4) In the case of a district other than an SDA district, the commissioner shall establish a priority process for the financing of school facilities projects based upon the commissioner's determination of critical need in accordance with priority project categories developed by the commissioner. The priority project categories shall include, but not be limited to, health and safety, overcrowding in the elementary, middle, and high school grade levels, spaces necessary to provide in-district programs and services for current disabled students who are being served in out-of-district placements or in-district programs and services for the projected disabled student population, and full-day kindergarten facilities in the case of school districts required to provide full-day preschool pursuant to section 12 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-54). n. The provisions of the "Public School Contracts Law," N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq., shall be applicable to any school facilities project constructed by a district but shall not be applicable to projects constructed by the development authority or a redevelopment entity pursuant to the provisions of this act. o. In the case of a school facilities project of a district other than an SDA district, any proceeds of school bonds issued by the district for the purpose of funding the project which remain unspent upon completion of the project shall be used by the district to reduce the outstanding principal amount of the school bonds. p. Upon completion by the development authority of a school facilities project, if the cost of construction and completion of the project is less than the total costs, the district shall be entitled to receive a portion of the local share based on a pro rata share of the difference based on the ratio of the State share to the local share. q. The development authority shall determine the cause of any costs of construction which exceed the amount originally projected by the development authority and approved for financing by the financing authority. r. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.137). s. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.137). L.2000, c.72, s.5; amended 2005, c.235, s.32; 2006, c.47, s.91; 2007, c.137, s.20; 2007, c.260, s.41; 2008, c.39, s.2; 2009, c.185, s.1; 2023, c.311, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-69 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-69
Aid to county vocational school district.
Status: in_force

5. In the 2019-2020 school year, and in each school year thereafter, a county vocational school district shall receive vocational expansion stabilization aid in such an amount to ensure that the district receives the greater of the amount of State aid calculated pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2018, c.67 (C.18A:7F-67 et al.) or the sum of the district's State aid received in the 2017-2018 school year. L.2018, c.67, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-2.25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2.25
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

3. The State Board of Education shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2017, c.6, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-11
Emergency aid
Status: in_force

There shall be appropriated annually the sum of $500,000.00 to be distributed by the commissioner, upon the approval of the State board, to meet unforeseeable conditions, including substantial increases in enrollments, in any school district. The amount of such emergency aid shall be payable by the State Treasurer upon the certificate of the commissioner and the warrant of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1975, c. 212, s. 45, eff. July 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-112 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-112
Community College Opportunity Grant Program.
Status: in_force

2. There is hereby created the Community College Opportunity Grant Program. The purpose of the program shall be to provide financial aid grants to eligible county college students, to cover the costs of tuition and approved educational fees that are not already covered by any other State, federal, and institutional need-based grants or merit scholarships and to provide county colleges with Student Success Incentive funding for outreach and student success initiatives. The financial aid grants distributed to eligible students under the program shall be administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, while the Student Success Incentive funding distributed to county colleges under the program shall be administered by the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. L.2021, c.26, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-72 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-72
False, misleading information supplied, fourth degree crime.
Status: in_force

7. A person who knowingly or willfully furnishes any false or misleading information for the purpose of receiving loan redemption benefits under the program is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.2018, c.142, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-19 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-19
Date of constitution of first boards of education of new and remaining districts
Status: in_force

The first boards of education of the new district and the remaining district shall be constituted as of the tenth day following the election.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-125 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-125
Evaluation rubric not subject to collective negotiations.
Status: in_force

19. A school district's evaluation rubric approved by the commissioner pursuant to section 16 of P.L.2012, c.25 (C.18A:6-122) shall not be subject to collective negotiations. L.2012, c.26, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:51-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 51 / Section 51-5
Organization of commission; officers; rules and bonds
Status: in_force

Each county educational audiovisual aids commission shall organize by the election of a chairman and a vice chairman from its own membership and shall adopt rules for the establishment and maintenance of said center. The county superintendent shall serve as secretary of the commission, and the county treasurer of the county shall serve as custodian of all moneys and funds of the commission from whatever source derived, without compensation. The county treasurer as such custodian shall keep said moneys and funds in a separate and distinct account and shall disburse the same on orders signed by the chairman and secretary of the commission. Before entering upon his duties as such custodian he shall be required to give additional bond or to renew his bond as county treasurer, in such manner as to cover and secure the faithful performance of his duties as such custodian and any additional premium shall be paid by the commission.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:23-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 23 / Section 23-3
Filing; summary of recommendations; publication
Status: in_force

The report of each annual audit shall be filed, by the public school accountant making the same, with his recommendations with the board of education of the district, and such accountant shall within 5 days thereafter file two duplicate copies thereof certified under his signature in the office of the commissioner. The commissioner annually shall publish a summary of such recommendations as made for each school district and the steps which have been taken in each district for their implementation. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1975, c. 212, s. 32, eff. July 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-41 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-41
Provision of course of study in civics.
Status: in_force

3. Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, each board of education shall provide a course of study in civics, which shall be taken by all students in an appropriate middle school grade. The course shall address: the values and principles underlying the American system of constitutional democracy; the function and limitations of government; and the role of a citizen in a democratic society. The board shall ensure that the course of study includes a minimum of two quarters of instruction, or the equivalent. L.2021, c.185, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-107 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-107
Undergraduate ACES Scholar program.
Status: in_force

4. a. Each research university that participates in the ACES Program shall establish an undergraduate ACES Scholar program, which provides talented underrepresented students who have been accepted for admission to the university and who are interested in pursuing a degree in a STEM discipline, with generous financial aid packages and enhanced academic support as they pursue their baccalaureate degrees. In selecting students for participation in the undergraduate ACES Scholar program, the university may give preference to students who previously participated in the ACES pre-college summer program. b. The undergraduate ACES Scholar program at each participating research university shall include, at a minimum, the following components: (1) admissions and financial aid workshops for high school students interested in applying for the undergraduate ACES Scholar program; (2) a substantial scholarship package for each student selected to participate in the ACES Scholar program, including support for tuition, fees, and living expenses; (3) customized campus visit days for the ACES Scholars and their families; (4) enhanced academic support services for the ACES Scholars throughout the pursuit of their college degrees; (5) mentorship programs, including faculty and peer mentoring; (6) alumni networking opportunities; (7) opportunities for co-operative education and internship programs with New Jersey STEM companies; and (8) any other services as determined by the research university to assist the ACES Scholars in acclimating to college and succeeding as they pursue their STEM degrees. c. The Secretary of Higher Education may require, as a condition of participating in the ACES Scholar program and receiving scholarship funds, that the participating students commit to working in the State of New Jersey for four years after graduating from the research university. L.2019, c.431, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-63 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-63
Dissolution of limited purpose regional school district; withdrawal of local districts; separate local school district
Status: in_force

13. If in the event of a withdrawal from the regional district as a result of the foregoing procedures a limited purpose regional school district shall be left with only one constituent local school district, such regional school district shall be dissolved upon the effective date of the withdrawal of the other constituent school districts, and such remaining constituent municipality shall thenceforth be constituted a separate local school district and governed by the laws applicable thereto. If all of the local districts withdraw from the regional district, such regional district shall be dissolved upon the effective date of the last withdrawal, and its assets and liabilities shall devolve upon the respective withdrawing districts in accordance with the division made by the county superintendent as provided in section 12 hereof. Upon the effective date of a dissolution of a regional district each constituent municipality shall thenceforth be constituted a separate local school district and be governed by the laws applicable thereto, and its assets and liabilities shall devolve upon the respective constituent districts in accordance with the division made by the county superintendent as provided in section 12 of P.L.1975, c.360 (C.18A:13-62). L.1975,c.360,s.13; amended 1993,c.255,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36A-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36A / Section 36A-17
Granting, renewal of charter.
Status: in_force

17. a. A charter granted by the commissioner pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1995, c.426 (C.18A:36A-1 et seq.) shall be granted for a four-year period and may be renewed for a period of five or 10 years at the discretion of the commissioner. A charter school, which has been deemed high performing based on measures contained in the Performance Framework developed by the commissioner pursuant to regulations adopted under chapter 11 of Title 6A of the New Jersey Administrative Code to evaluate the academic, financial, and organizational performance of charter schools, may be renewed for a period of 10 years, provided that the charter school has not been placed on probationary status within the previous five years. The commissioner may revert a charter school approved for a 10-year renewal period to a five-year renewal period if the charter school is placed on probationary status during the first five years of the 10-year renewal period. The commissioner may review the charter of a school that has been granted a renewal at any time during the renewal period. b. The commissioner may place a charter school on probationary status to allow the implementation of a remedial plan after which, if the plan is unsuccessful, the charter may be summarily revoked. The commissioner may place a charter school on probationary status for any reason determined by the commissioner based on the individual circumstances of a charter school or if, on two occasions during a single school year, the charter school: (1) has not fulfilled any condition imposed by the commissioner in connection with granting the charter; (2) violates any provision of its charter; (3) violates any of the financial operations requirements established for the charter schools by the State board; (4) fails to make reasonable and appropriate efforts to serve a cross section of the community’s school age population; (5) engages in a practice and pattern of discrimination in violation of federal or State law; or (6) violates any federal or State law. A charter school shall notify each employee and the parent or guardian of each enrolled student as to the charter school’s probationary status upon notification by the commissioner that the charter school has been placed on probationary status. c. The commissioner may revoke a school's charter if the school has not fulfilled any condition imposed by the commissioner in connection with the granting of the charter, if the school has violated any provision of its charter, if the school is determined by the commissioner to have committed or engaged in any of the criteria listed in paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection b. of this section while on probationary status, or for any reason determined by the commissioner based on the individual circumstances of a charter school, except that in the case of violations that are administrative or technical in nature, the commissioner shall afford the school an opportunity to correct the deficiencies prior to initiating revocation proceedings. d. The commissioner shall develop procedures and guidelines for the revocation and renewal of a school's charter. L.1995,c.426,s.17; amended 2025, c.277, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-9
Powers, duties.
Status: in_force

9. The board of trustees of the university shall have the general supervision over and be vested with the conduct of the university. It shall have the power and duty to: a. adopt, use, and modify, as it deems appropriate, a corporate seal; b. determine the educational curriculum and program of the university, including approving the establishment of new educational programs, departments, or schools and the discontinuance of existing educational programs, departments, or schools at the university, provided that the action is consistent with the university's programmatic mission and that the action is reviewed by the New Jersey President's Council pursuant to subsection c. of section 8 of P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-8) or approved by the Secretary of Higher Education pursuant to subsection f. of section 14 of P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-14), as applicable; c. determine policies for the organization, administration, and development of the university; d. study the educational and financial needs of the university, annually acquaint the Governor and Legislature with the condition of the university, and prepare and submit an annual request for appropriation to the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury in accordance with law; e. disburse all moneys appropriated to the university by the Legislature and all moneys received from tuition, fees, auxiliary services, and other sources; f. direct and control expenditures and transfers of funds appropriated to the university in accordance with the provisions of the State budget and appropriation acts of the Legislature and, as to funds received from other sources, direct and control expenditures and transfers in accordance with the terms of any applicable trusts, gifts, bequests, or other special provisions, reporting changes and additions thereto and transfers thereof to the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury. All accounts of the university shall be subject to audit by the State at any time; g. in accordance with the provisions of the State budget and appropriation acts of the Legislature, appoint and fix the compensation and term of office of a president of the university who shall be the executive officer of the university and an ex officio member of the board of trustees, without vote, and shall serve at the pleasure of the board of trustees; h. in accordance with the provisions of the State budget and appropriation acts of the Legislature, appoint, upon nomination of the president, such deans and other members of the academic, administrative, and teaching staffs as shall be required and fix their compensation and terms of employment; i. consistent with the provisions of its budget, this act and any and all controlling collective bargaining agreements have the power, upon nomination or recommendation of the president, to appoint, remove, promote, and transfer all other officers, agents, or employees which may be required to carry out the provisions of this act and prescribe qualifications for those positions and assign requisite duties and determine and fix respective compensation for those positions in accordance with duly adopted salary program parameters; j. grant diplomas, certificates, or degrees; k. enter into contracts and agreements with the State or any of its political subdivisions or with the United States, or with any public body, department, or other agency of the State or the United States, including any public institution of higher education in the State or their subsidiaries or affiliates or with any individual, firm, or corporation which are deemed necessary or advisable by the board for carrying out the provisions of this act. A contract or agreement pursuant to this subsection may require a municipality to undertake obligations and duties to be performed subsequent to the expiration of the term of office of the elected governing body of such municipality which initially entered into or approved said contract or agreement, and the obligations and duties so incurred by such municipality shall be binding and of full force and effect, notwithstanding that the term of office of the elected governing body of such municipality which initially entered into or approved said contract or agreement, shall have expired; l. exercise the right of eminent domain, pursuant to the provisions of the "Eminent Domain Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.361 (C.20:3-1 et seq.), to acquire any property or interest therein; m. adopt, after consultation with the president and faculty, bylaws and make and promulgate such rules, regulations, and orders, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, as are necessary and proper for the administration and operation of the university and the carrying out of its purposes; n. establish fees for room and board sufficient for the operation, maintenance, and rental of student housing and food services facilities; o. fix and determine tuition rates and other fees to be paid by students; p. accept from any government or governmental department, agency, or other public or private body or from any other source grants or contributions of money or property which the board may use for or in aid of any of its purposes; q. acquire, by gift, purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, own, lease, dispose of, use, and operate property, whether real, personal, or mixed, or any interest therein, which is necessary or desirable for university purposes; r. employ architects to plan buildings, secure bids for the construction of buildings and for the equipment thereof, make contracts for the construction of buildings and for equipment, and supervise the construction of buildings; s. manage and maintain, and provide for the payment of all charges on and expenses in respect of, all properties utilized by the university; t. borrow money and to secure the same by a mortgage on its property or any part thereof and to enter into any credit agreement for the needs of the university, as deemed requisite by the board, in such amounts and for such time and upon such terms as may be determined by the board, provided that no such borrowing shall be deemed or construed to create or constitute a debt, liability, or a loan or pledge of the credit or be payable out of property or funds, other than moneys appropriated for that purpose, of the State; u. authorize any new program, educational department or school; v. (1) Adopt standing operating rules and procedures for the purchase of all equipment, materials, supplies, and services; however, no contract on behalf of the university shall be entered into for the purchase of services, materials, equipment, and supplies; for the performance of any work; or for the hiring of equipment or vehicles, through which the workers employed in the performance of the contract are paid in accordance with the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act," P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.25 et seq.), where the sum to be expended exceeds $42,600 or the amount determined by the Governor as provided herein, unless the university shall first publicly advertise for bids and shall award the contract to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the university, price, and other factors considered. Such advertising shall not be required in those exceptions created by the board of trustees of the university, which shall be in substance those exceptions contained in sections 4 and 5 of P.L.1954, c.48 (C.52:34-9 and 52:34-10) and section 5 of P.L.1986, c.43 (C.18A:64-56) or for the supplying of any product or the rendering of any service by a public utility subject to the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities of this State and tariffs and schedules of the charges made, charged, or exacted by the public utility for any such products to be supplied or services to be rendered are filed with the said board. (2) Adopt standing operating rules and procedures for the purchase of all equipment, materials, supplies, and services; however, no contract on behalf of the university shall be entered into for the purchase of services, materials, equipment, and supplies; for the performance of any work; or for the hiring of equipment or vehicles, through which the workers employed in the performance of the contract are not paid in accordance with the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act," P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.25 et seq.), where the sum to be expended exceeds $100,000 or the amount determined by the Governor as provided in this subsection, unless the university shall first publicly advertise for bids and shall award the contract to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the university, price and other factors considered. This advertising shall not be required in those exceptions created by the board of trustees of the university, which shall be in substance those exceptions contained in sections 4 and 5 of P.L.1954, c.48 (C.52:34-9 and C.52:34-10) and section 5 of P.L.1986, c.43 (C.18A:64-56) or for the supplying of any product or the rendering of any service by a public utility subject to the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities of this State and tariffs and schedules of the charges made, charged, or exacted by the public utility for any products to be supplied or services to be rendered are filed with the board. (3) Commencing on July 1, 2027, and every two years thereafter, the Governor, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, shall adjust the threshold amounts set forth in this subsection in direct proportion to the rise or fall of the consumer price index for all urban consumers in the New York City and the Philadelphia areas as reported by the United States Department of Labor. The Governor shall notify the university of the adjustment. The adjustment shall become effective on July 1 of the year in which it is reported. (4) This subsection shall not prevent the university from having any work performed by its own employees, nor shall it apply to repairs; or to the furnishing of materials, supplies, or labor; or the hiring of equipment or vehicles when the safety or protection of its or other public property or the public convenience requires or the exigency of the university's service will not admit of such advertisement. In such case, the university shall, by resolution passed by the affirmative vote of its board of trustees, declare the exigency or emergency to exist and set forth in the resolution the nature and approximate amount to be expended; shall maintain appropriate records as to the reason for such awards; and shall report regularly to its board of trustees on all such purchases, the amounts and the reasons therefor; w. invest certain moneys in such obligations, securities, and other investments as the board shall deem prudent, consistent with the purposes and provisions of this act and in accordance with State and federal law, as follows: (1) investment in not-for-profit corporations or for-profit corporations organized and operated pursuant to the provisions of subsection x. of this section may utilize income realized from the sale or licensing of intellectual property as well as the reinvestment of earnings on intellectual property; and (2) investment in not-for-profit corporations may also utilize income from overhead grant fund recovery as permitted by federal law as well as other university funds except those specified in paragraph (5) of subsection x. of this section; x. (1) participate as the general partner or as a limited partner, either directly or through a subsidiary corporation created by the university, in limited partnerships, general partnerships, or joint ventures to support any purpose related to the university, including, but not limited to, those engaged in the development, manufacture, or marketing of products, technology, scientific information, or services and create or form for-profit or not-for-profit corporations to engage in such activities, provided that any such participation shall be consistent with the mission of the university and the board shall have determined that such participation is prudent; (2) the decision to participate in any activity described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, including the creation or formation of for-profit or not-for-profit corporations, shall be articulated in the minutes of the board of trustees meeting in which the action was approved; (3) the provisions of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et seq.) shall continue to apply to the university, its employees, and officers; (4) nothing herein shall be deemed or construed to create or constitute a debt, liability, or a loan or pledge of the credit or be payable out of property or funds of the State; (5) funds directly appropriated to the university from the State or derived from the university's academic programs shall not be utilized by the for-profit or not-for-profit corporations organized and operated pursuant to this subsection in the development, manufacture, or marketing of products, technology, or scientific information; (6) employees of any joint venture, subsidiary corporation, partnership, or other jural entity formed, entered into, or owned wholly or in part by the university shall not be deemed public employees; however, any public employees of the university who may be assigned to support any joint venture, subsidiary corporation, partnership, or other jural entity formed, entered into, or owned wholly or in part by the university shall continue to be deemed public employees; (7) a joint venture, subsidiary corporation, partnership, or other jural entity entered into or owned wholly or in part by the university shall not be deemed an instrumentality of the State of New Jersey; (8) income realized by the university pursuant to this subsection may be invested, reinvested, or retained by the board in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2021, c.282 (C.18A:64O-1 et al.) or State or federal law for use in furtherance of any of the purposes of P.L.2021, c.282 (C.18A:64O-1 et al.) or of other applicable statutes; (9) the board shall annually report to the State Treasurer on the operation of all joint ventures, subsidiary corporations, partnerships, or such other jural entities entered into or owned wholly or in part by the university; and (10) this subsection shall apply if a joint venture, subsidiary corporation, partnership, or other jural entity entered into or owned wholly or in part by the university, is expressly formed, created, or owned by the university pursuant to the authority set forth in this subsection. Further, this subsection shall in no way be construed to prohibit or limit the university from separately pursuing any other activities permitted by the authority granted under P.L.2021, c.282 (C.18A:64O-1 et al.), or separately utilizing any other powers expressly authorized by P.L.2021, c.282 (C.18A:64O-1 et al.) for any activity consistent with the university's institutional mission, including to participate as the general partner or as a limited partner, either directly or through a subsidiary corporation created by the university, in limited partnerships, general partnerships, or joint ventures, otherwise than pursuant to this subsection; y. sue and be sued in its own name; z. retain independent counsel including representation by the Attorney General in accordance with subsection h. of section 6 of P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-6) and, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, if the university elects not to be represented by the Attorney General in any matter in which the university is solely responsible for any potential liability, it shall be permitted to do so upon notice to the Attorney General; aa. (1) procure and enter into contracts for any type of insurance and indemnify and defend against loss or damage to property from any cause, including loss of use and occupancy, against death or injury of any person, against employees' liability, against any act of any member, officer, employee, or servant of the university, whether part-time, full-time, compensated, or non-compensated in the performance of the duties of his office or employment or any other insurable risk. In addition, the university may carry its own liability insurance or maintain an actuarially sound program of self-insurance. Any joint venture, subsidiary corporation, or partnership or such other jural entity entered into or owned wholly or in part by the university shall carry insurance or maintain reserves in such amounts as are determined by an actuary to be sufficient to meet its actual or accrued claims; (2) moneys in the fund known as the Self-Insurance Trust Fund administered by the State Treasurer shall continue to be available to the university solely to indemnify and defend claims against the university and its employees, officers, and servants, but only to the extent that the university has elected on behalf of itself and its employees to obtain representation from the Attorney General pursuant to subsection h. of section 6 of P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-6) and such entity or individuals would have been entitled to defense and indemnification pursuant to the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq., as a State entity or State employee, but for the provision of subsection z. of this section. Any expenditure of such funds shall be made only in accordance with the provisions of the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq., including, but not limited to, the provisions of chapters 10, 10A, and 11 of Title 59 of the New Jersey Statutes. Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize the use of the Self-Insurance Trust Fund to indemnify or insure in any way, directly or indirectly, the activities of any joint venture, partnership, or corporation entered into or created by the university pursuant to subsection x. of this section; bb. create auxiliary organizations subject to the provisions of P.L.1982, c.16 (C.18A:64-26 et seq.); cc. adopt a code of ethics that complies with the requirements of all statutes applicable to the institution, including, but not limited, to the "Higher Education Restructuring Act of 1994," P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-1 et seq.), the "New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law," P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et seq.), regulations of the State Ethics Commission, and any applicable executive orders; dd. establish a procedure for the confidential, anonymous submission of employee concerns regarding alleged wrongdoing at the university; and ee. Merge or consolidate, including through or with subsidiary corporations created by the university, with one or more other nonprofit corporations formed and operated primarily for educational purposes and exempt under paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of section 501 of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. s.501(c)(3)) or with one or more public institutions of higher education of the State of New Jersey, as the board of trustees may determine, but consistent with the public purposes of the corporation or public institution of higher education, and shall assume any vested rights, grants, charter rights, privileges, exemptions, immunities, powers, prerogatives, franchises or advantages, debts, or liabilities of the nonprofit corporation or public institution of higher education. A merger or consolidation with a subsidiary corporation created by the university pursuant to this subsection occurring after the effective date of P.L.2025, c.218 (C.18A:64O-34 et al.) shall not require approval of the Office of the Attorney General. L.2021, c.282, s.9; amended 2023, c.252, s.3; 2025, c.218, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-103 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-103
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Educational Technology Teacher Training Act." L.1996,c.129,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64G-6.1b — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64G / Section 64G-6.1b
University Hospital Community Oversight Board.
Status: in_force

15. a. There is established a nine-member advisory board to be designated as the University Hospital Community Oversight Board. The purpose of the board shall be to ensure that the mission of the hospital and the intent of the "Agreements Reached Between Community and Government Negotiators Regarding New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry and Related Matters of April 30, 1968" to provide a comprehensive health program to the community in the City of Newark, including, but not limited to, ensuring access to all essential health care services provided by the hospital, are upheld. b. The membership of the University Hospital Community Oversight Board shall be comprised of: (1) four members who shall serve ex officio, including: the President of Rutgers University; and the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Medical Officer of University Hospital; and (2) five public members to be appointed as follows: (a) two representatives of organized labor, one appointed by the head of the largest union that is affiliated with the AFL-CIO and represents persons employed at University Hospital and one appointed by the head of the largest union that is not affiliated with the AFL-CIO and represents persons employed at University Hospital; (b) one person who is a resident of the City of Newark appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate; (c) one person who is a resident of the City of Newark appointed by the President of the Senate; and (d) one person appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly. c. The public members of the board shall serve for a five-year term; except that of the members first appointed, three shall serve for a term of five years, one for a term of three years, and one for a term of two years. A member of the board shall serve until the member's successor is appointed. A vacancy in the membership, occurring other than by expiration of term, shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment but for the unexpired term only. d. The members of the board shall select a chairperson and vice chairperson from among themselves. The board shall organize as soon as practicable following the appointment of its members. The chairperson shall appoint a secretary who need not be a member of the board. e. The board shall meet at such times and places as it shall designate. f. University Hospital shall provide such staff support to the board as it deems necessary to carry out its duties. L.2012, c.45, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-32 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-32
Adjustment of State aid calculations in regional districts.
Status: in_force

32. a. When State aid is calculated for any year and a part of any district becomes a new school district or a part of another school district, or comes partly under the authority of a regional board of education, the commissioner shall adjust the State aid calculations among the districts affected, or between the district and the regional board, as the case may be, on an equitable basis in accordance with the intent of this act. Whenever an all-purpose regional school district is approved by the voters during any calendar year, the regional district shall become effective on the succeeding July 1 for the purpose of calculating State aid, and the commissioner shall request supplemental appropriations for such additional State aid as may be required. After a regional school district becomes entitled to State aid, it shall continue to be entitled to aid as calculated for a regional district notwithstanding the subsequent consolidation of the constituent municipalities of the regional school district. b. For a period of five years following regionalization, each regional school district formed after the effective date of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-43 et al.) shall be eligible to receive supplemental State aid equal to the difference between the regional district's equalization aid calculated pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-53) for the budget year and the sum of equalization aid received by each constituent district of that regional school district in the year prior to regionalization, multiplied by the transition weight. For the purpose of this section, the transition weight shall equal 1.0 for the first year following regionalization, .80 for the second year following regionalization, .60 for the third year following regionalization, .40 for the fourth year following regionalization, and .20 for the fifth year following regionalization. L.1996, c.138, s.32; amended 2007, c.260, s.33.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72F-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72F / Section 72F-11
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

11. The Commission on Higher Education shall promulgate such rules and regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this act. Rules pertaining to loans and loan redemption pursuant to sections 5 through 9 of P.L.1984, c.189 (C.18A:72F-5 through 18A:72F-9) shall be promulgated by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. L.1984,c.189,s.11; amended 1994, c.48, s.280; 1999, c.46, s.62.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-22
Membership of New Jersey Historical Commission
Status: in_force

18A:73-22. There is hereby established in the Department of State, a division called the New Jersey Historical Commission to be composed of 17 members as follows: (a) The Secretary of State, the State Librarian and the Chief of the Office of New Jersey Heritage in the Department of Environmental Protection, or their designees, who shall serve ex officio; and (b) Ten citizens of the State to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, all of whom shall be chosen by reason of their expertise in New Jersey history and qualified by academic achievement or professional affiliation, who shall serve for terms of three years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors except that of the members first appointed two shall be appointed for terms of one year, two for terms of two years and two for terms of three years. Of the four members first appointed pursuant to this amendatory act, one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one shall be appointed for a term of two years and two shall be appointed for a term of three years. Public members of the commission shall be selected so as to provide a balanced representation of the various geographic regions of the State. (c) Two members of the Senate to be appointed by the President thereof, and two members of the General Assembly to be appointed by the Speaker thereof. No more than one of the Senate and Assembly members shall be members of the same political party. Anyone appointed pursuant to this subsection shall serve as a member of the commission until the expiration of his term as Senator or Assemblyman, as the case may be, during which he was appointed. L.1967, c.271; amended 1969,c.126,s.6; 1970,c.54; 1990,c.106,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-31
Advisory opinions
Status: in_force

11. A school official may request and obtain from the commission an advisory opinion as to whether any proposed activity or conduct would in its opinion constitute a violation of the provisions of this act. Advisory opinions of the commission shall not be made public, except when the commission, by a vote of at least six members, directs that the opinion be made public. Public advisory opinions shall not disclose the name of the school official. L.1991,c.393,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-61 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-61
Joint action authorized.
Status: in_force

10. The board of trustees of two or more State colleges may provide jointly by agreement for the purchasing of work, materials, or supplies for their respective colleges, and also may enter into a joint purchasing agreement with other units of State or local government, or one State college may provide for such purchase by joint agreement with other units of State or local government. L.1986, c.43, s.10; amended 1994, c.48, s.113; 2013, c.207, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-31 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-31
Fingerprint card
Status: in_force

a. Fingerprinting pursuant to this act shall be done on a fingerprint card provided by the sheriff or local law enforcement officials. Fingerprints shall be recorded on an eight by eight inch seven mil paper card stock, with the grain running from left to right. In addition to fingerprints, the card shall contain the following information: name, address, race, sex, date of birth, birthplace, height, weight, color of hair, color of eyes, complexion, scars and the name of the parent or guardian of the pupiL. The fingerprint card shall contain a place for rolled and plain impressions as presently utilized on standard fingerprint cards. Sufficient space shall be provided on the back of the card for palm prints, should they be necessary. The card shall also provide for the voluntary written consent of the student's parent or guardian or temporary caretaker and for the signature of the person taking the fingerprints, his department and the date the fingerprints were taken. The sheriff's office and local law enforcement officials shall not retain any fingerprint cards for their own records and shall not imprint or duplicate the fingerprints of a pupil except as provided in this act. b. Completed fingerprint cards shall be given to the pupil's parent or guardian or temporary caretaker. c. Each school district shall provide an orientation program conducted by certified school staff for the students for whom fingerprinting has been requested to ensure that the students can more readily understand its purposes. d. Any fingerprint that becomes smudged in the process of imprinting or is otherwise indistinct shall immediately be destroyed and a new fingerprint shall be imprinted. L. 1985, c. 100, s. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-33.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-33.5
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Education shall, with the approval of the State Board of Education, promulgate rules and regulations, establish procedures, and take all other steps necessary to insure the effective implementation of the provisions of this act. L.1968, c. 93, s. 5, eff. June 21, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-6
Approval of budget by commissioner.
Status: in_force

6. a. The commissioner shall not approve any budget submitted pursuant to subsection c. of section 5 of this act unless he is satisfied that the district has adequately implemented within the budget the thoroughness and efficiency standards set forth pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-46). In those instances in which a district submits a budget with a general fund tax levy and equalization aid set at less than its adequacy budget, the commissioner may, when he deems it necessary to ensure implementation of standards, direct additional expenditures, in specific accounts and for specific purposes, up to the district's adequacy budget. A district which submits a budget with a general fund tax levy and equalization aid set at less than its adequacy budget and which fails to meet core curriculum content standards in any school year shall be required to increase expenditures so as to meet at least the adequacy budget within the next two budget years. In all cases, including those instances in which a district submits a budget with a general fund tax levy and equalization aid above its adequacy budget, the commissioner may direct such budgetary reallocations and programmatic adjustments, or take such other measures, as he deems necessary to ensure implementation of the required thoroughness and efficiency standards. b. In addition, whenever the commissioner determines, through the results of Statewide assessments conducted pursuant to law and regulation, or during the course of an evaluation of school performance conducted pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1975, c.212 (C.18A:7A-10), that a district, or one or more schools within the district, is failing to achieve the core curriculum content standards, the commissioner may summarily take such action as he deems necessary and appropriate, including but not limited to: (1) directing the restructuring of curriculum or programs; (2) directing staff retraining or reassignment; (3) conducting a comprehensive budget evaluation; (4) redirecting expenditures; (5) enforcing spending at the full adequacy budget; and (6) notwithstanding any provisions of the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.), to the contrary, reviewing the terms of future collective bargaining agreements. The commissioner shall report any action taken under this subsection to the State board within 30 days. A board of education may appeal a determination that the district is failing to achieve the core curriculum content standards and any action of the commissioner to the State board. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit such general or specific powers as are elsewhere conferred upon the commissioner pursuant to law. Nothing in this act shall be deemed to restrict or limit any rights established pursuant to the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.), nor shall the commissioner's powers under this act be construed to permit the commissioner to restrict, limit, interfere with, participate, or be directly involved in collective negotiations, contract administration, or processing of grievances, or in relation to any terms and conditions of employment. This provision shall apply to an existing State-operated school district or a district that is placed under full State intervention only after the terms and conditions of a contract have been finalized. c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.260). d. In addition to the audit required of school districts pursuant to N.J.S.18A:23-1, the accounts and financial transactions of any school district in which the State aid equals 80% or more of its net budget for the budget year shall be directly audited by the Office of the State Auditor on an annual basis. e. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, 260). L.1996, c.138, s.6; amended 2003, c.275, s.2; 2007, c.260, s.30.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-7
Functions of center
Status: in_force

The center, where appropriate, and in consultation with the commission, shall: a. Research new techniques for dealing with hazardous and toxic substances; b. Serve as a repository for existing knowledge concerning hazardous and toxic substance management; c. Make recommendations to the commission concerning innovation partnership grants; d. Serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas among industry, government, academia and the public; e. Disseminate authoritative and objective information and guidance on the many issues arising concerning hazardous and toxic substance management; f. Promote technology extension services to businesses engaged in hazardous and toxic substance management; g. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in the field of hazardous and toxic substance management. L. 1985, c. 103, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-47.10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-47.10
Tenure, seniority rights recognized, preserved.
Status: in_force

10. Notwithstanding section 3 of P.L.1995, c.294 (C.18A:6-31.5) or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, whenever a limited purpose or all purpose regional district is formed or enlarged, the tenure and seniority rights of all employees from the affected, constituent, replaced, displaced, or dissolved districts, except for employees who are superintendents without prior underlying tenure and seniority rights in the affected, constituent, replaced, displaced, or dissolved districts, which form or are a part of, or are affected, replaced, or displaced by the newly formed or enlarged limited purpose or all purpose regional district, shall be recognized and preserved by the newly formed or enlarged limited purpose or all purpose regional district and all periods of employment in any of the school districts shall count toward acquisition of tenure and seniority in the newly formed or enlarged limited purpose or all purpose regional district. All statutory and contractual rights to accumulated sick leave, leave of absence, and pension of an employee that have been acquired through employment in any of the districts shall be recognized by the newly formed or enlarged limited purpose or all purpose regional district. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, whenever a limited purpose or all-purpose regional district is formed or enlarged, any employee not covered by statutory seniority rights shall be placed on a seniority list in accordance with the employee's years of employment in any of the constituent districts for the purposes of employment. L.2021, c.402, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-58 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-58
Advisory committee for school of social work
Status: in_force

In order that the school of social work may be responsive to the needs of the New Jersey social agencies, the corporation may appoint an advisory committee for the school of social work which shall be broadly representative of the profession of social work in New Jersey. The advisory committee shall advise the university with respect to any matters affecting the welfare of the school of social work and the conduct of its program. The commissioner of institutions and agencies of the state of New Jersey shall be a member of the advisory committee ex officio.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.20
Sex education programs to stress abstinence.
Status: in_force

2. Any sex education that is given as part of any planned course, curriculum or other instructional program and that is intended to impart information or promote discussion or understanding in regard to human sexual behavior, sexual feelings and sexual values, human sexuality and reproduction, pregnancy avoidance or termination, HIV infection or sexually transmitted diseases, regardless of whether such instruction is described as, or incorporated into a description of "sex education," "family life education," "family health education," "health education," "family living," "health," "self esteem," or any other course, curriculum program or goal of education, and any materials including, but not limited, to handouts, speakers, notes or audiovisuals presented on school property concerning methods for the prevention of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), other sexually transmitted diseases and of avoiding pregnancy, shall stress that abstinence from sexual activity is the only completely reliable means of eliminating the sexual transmission of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases and of avoiding pregnancy. L.2001,c.303,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-99 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-99
Trustees and officers bonded
Status: in_force

The trustees and other officers of the corporation shall give bonds with a duly authorized security company as surety, for the faithful performance of their duties, in the sums fixed by the bylaws of the corporation.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-11
Joint transportation authorized
Status: in_force

The boards of education of 2 or more school districts may provide jointly for the transportation of pupils to and from any school or schools within or outside the districts. Whenever in the judgment of the county superintendent of schools transportation of pupils to any qualified school other than a public school could be more economically accomplished by joint transportation with 2 or more school districts, he may order such joint transportation, assign the administration to one board of education and prorate the cost on a per pupil mileage basis to the other boards of education involved. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1968, c. 29, s. 3, eff. May 6, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7C-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7C / Section 7C-6
Graduation proficiency test
Status: in_force

In the school year which begins in September 1993, and annually thereafter, the State graduation proficiency test shall be administered to all 11th grade pupils and to any 11th or 12th grade pupil who has previously failed to demonstrate mastery of State graduation proficiency standards on said test. The mastery of proficiencies required to fulfill local graduation standards shall be determined as appropriate under local board of education assessment plans. L. 1979, c. 241, s. 6; amended 1988,c.168,ss.3,10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-56 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-56
Board of trustees, committee duties, appointment or election, terms, vacancies, oaths, voting, expenses.
Status: in_force

18A:66-56. a. (1) Subject to the provisions of chapter 70 of the laws of 1955, the general responsibility for the proper operation of the teachers' pension and annuity fund shall be vested in the board of trustees, and, as specified, in the committee established pursuant to subsection b. of this section. Subject to the limitations of the law, the board shall annually establish rules and regulations for the administration and transaction of the board's and committee's business and for the control of the funds created by this article. Such rules and regulations shall be consistent with those adopted by the other pension funds within the Division of Pensions and Benefits in order to permit the most economical and uniform administration of all such retirement systems. The committee shall adopt such regulations as provided in subsection b. of this section. (2) The membership of the board shall consist of the following: (a) The State Treasurer or the deputy State Treasurer, when designated for that purpose by the State Treasurer; (b) Two trustees appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall serve for a term of office of three years and until their successors are appointed, and who shall be private citizens of the State of New Jersey and who are neither an officer thereof nor active or retired members of the system, except that of the two trustees initially appointed by the Governor pursuant to P.L.1992, c.41 (C.43:6A-33.1 et al.), one shall be appointed for a term of two years and one for a term of three years; (c) Three trustees from among the active or retired members of the retirement system, elected by the membership or by the delegates elected for this purpose by the membership, one of whom shall be elected each year for a three-year term commencing on January 1, following such election in such manner as the board of trustees may prescribe. If the board of trustees determines that the election of trustees under this subsection is to be made by delegates elected by the membership, it shall prescribe that those delegates shall be chosen from among active and retired members of the retirement system; (d) One trustee not an active or retired teacher nor an officer of the State, elected by the other trustees, other than the State Treasurer, for a term of three years. (3) A vacancy occurring in the board of trustees shall be filled in the same manner as provided in this section for regular appointment or election to the position where the vacancy exists, except that a vacancy occurring in the trustees elected from among the active or retired members of the retirement system shall be filled for the unexpired term. Each member of the board shall, upon appointment or election, take an oath of office that, so far as it devolves upon him, he will diligently and honestly administer the board's affairs, and that he will not knowingly violate or willfully permit to be violated any provision of law applicable to this article. The oath shall be subscribed to by the member making it, certified by the officer before whom it is taken and filed immediately in the office of the Secretary of State. Each trustee shall be entitled to one vote in the board and a majority of all the votes of the entire board shall be necessary for a decision by the board of trustees at a meeting of the board or committee. The board shall keep a record of all its proceedings, which shall be open to public inspection. The members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for any necessary expenditures. No employee shall suffer loss of salary or wages through serving on the board. (4) The State Treasurer shall designate a medical board after consultation with the Director of the Division of Pensions and Benefits, subject to veto by the board for valid reason. It shall be composed of three physicians who are not eligible to participate in the retirement system. The medical board shall pass upon all medical examinations required under the provisions of this article, shall investigate all essential statements and certificates by or on behalf of a member in connection with an application for disability retirement, and shall report in writing to the retirement system its conclusions and recommendations upon all matters referred to it. b. There is established a committee to be composed of eight members, four of whom shall be appointed by the Governor as representatives of public employers whose employees are enrolled in the retirement system, three of whom shall be appointed by the head of the union representing the greatest number of members of the retirement system having union membership, and one of whom shall be appointed by the head of the union representing the second greatest number of members of the retirement system having union membership. The members of the committee shall not be appointed until the system, or part of the system, attains the target funded ratio. The members of the committee shall serve for a term of three years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Of the initial appointments by the Governor, two members shall serve for two years and until a successor is appointed and qualified, and one shall serve for one year and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Of the initial appointments by the head of the union representing the greatest number of members of the retirement system, one member shall serve for two years and until a successor is appointed and qualified, and one shall serve for one year and until a successor is appointed and qualified. The members of the committee shall select a chairperson from among the members, who shall serve for a term of one year, with no member serving more than one term, until all the members of the committee have served a term in a manner alternating among the employer representatives and employee representatives, unless the committee determines otherwise with regard to this process. The provisions of paragraph (3) of subsection a. of this section, and N.J.S.18A:66-60, shall apply to the committee and its members, as appropriate. Upon the convening of any meeting of the committee, the members shall consider a motion to assume the authority provided in this subsection and shall proceed only if a majority of the members of the committee vote in the affirmative on that motion. The committee may contract with such actuaries or consultants, or both, in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1954, c.48 (C.52:34-6 et seq.), as the committee may deem necessary to perform its duties, when the system or part of the system has attained the target funded ratio. When the retirement system, or a part of the system, has attained the target funded ratio as defined in section 27 of P.L.2011, c.78 (C.43:3C-16), the committee shall have the discretionary authority for the system or for that part, as appropriate, to (1) modify the: member contribution rate; formula for calculation of final compensation; the fraction of compensation applied to service credited after the modification; age at which a member may be eligible for and the benefits for service or early retirement; and benefits provided for disability retirement; and (2) activate the application of the "Pension Adjustment Act," P.L.1958, c.143 (C.43:3B-1 et seq.) for retirees for the period that the system or part is at or above the target funded ratio and modify the basis for the calculation of the adjustment and set the duration and extent of the activation. The committee shall give priority consideration to subparagraph (2) of this paragraph. The committee shall not have the authority to change the years of creditable service required for vesting. The committee may consider a matter described above and render a decision notwithstanding that the provisions of the statutory law may set forth a specific requirement on that matter. The committee may consider a matter described above and render a decision notwithstanding that the provisions of the statutory law do not set forth a specific requirement on the considered aspect of that matter or address that matter at all. The members of the committee shall have the same duty and responsibility to the retirement system as do the members of the board of trustees. No decision of the committee shall be implemented if the direct or indirect result of the decision will be that the system's or part's funded ratio falls below the target funded ratio in any valuation period during the 30 years following the implementation of the decision. The actuary of the fund shall make a determination of the result in that regard and submit that determination in a written report to the committee and the board prior to the implementation of the decision. If any matter before the committee receives at least five votes in the affirmative, the board of trustees shall approve and implement the committee's decision. If any matter regarding benefits before the committee receives four votes in the affirmative and four votes in the negative or the committee otherwise reaches an impasse on a decision, the provisions of section 33 of P.L.2011, c.78 (C.43:3C-17) shall be followed. A final action of the committee shall be made by the adoption of a regulation that shall identify the modifications to the system by reference to statutory section. The regulations shall also specify the effective date of the modification and the system members, including beneficiaries and retirees, to whom the modification applies. Regulations of the committee are considered to be part of the plan document for the system. A regulation adopted by the committee may be modified by regulation in order to comply with the requirements of this section. c. No member of the board, committee, employee of the board, or employee of the Division of Pensions and Benefits in the Department of the Treasury shall accept from any person, whether directly or indirectly and whether by himself or through his spouse or any member of his family, or through any partner or associate, any gift, favor, service, employment or offer of employment, or any other thing of value, including contributions to the campaign of a member or employee as a candidate for elective public office, which he knows or has reason to believe is offered to him with intent to influence him in the performance of his public duties and responsibilities. As used in this paragraph, "person" means an (1) individual or business entity, or officer or employee of such an entity, who is seeking, or who holds, or who held within the prior three years, a contract with the board; (2) an active or retired member, or beneficiary, of the retirement system; or (3) an entity, or officer or employee of such an entity, in which the assets of the retirement system have been invested. A board or committee member or employee violating this prohibition shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree. amended 1971, c.121, s.30; 1992, c.41, s.5; 1997, c.63, s.2; 1999, c.230; 2011, c.78, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:28-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 28 / Section 28-2
Civil service employees not affected
Status: in_force

No person, who is in the classified service of the civil service of the state pursuant to Title 11, Civil Service, of the Revised Statutes, shall be affected by any provisions of this chapter.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-14.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-14.1
Priority for projects of certain county vocational school districts.
Status: in_force

8. The school facilities projects of a county vocational school district that did not receive State support for its projects from the $100,000,000 of bond proceeds originally allocated for the State share of county vocational school district school facilities projects pursuant to section 14 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-14) shall receive priority in the allocation of the bond proceeds authorized for the State share of county vocational school district school facilities projects pursuant to P.L.2008, c.39 (C.18A:7G-14.1 et al.) provided that the county vocational school district demonstrates to the commissioner the need for the school facilities projects. L.2008, c.39, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-43.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-43.1
Training course required for service as safe schools resource officer, liaison to law enforcement.
Status: in_force

3. a. Following the development of the training course pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.2005, c.276 (C.52:17B-71.8) or 180 days following the effective date of this act, whichever occurs first, a board of education shall not assign a safe schools resource officer to a public school unless that individual first completes the safe schools resource officer training course. b. Following the development of the training course pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.2005, c.276 (C.52:17B-71.8) or 180 days following the effective date of this act, whichever occurs first, a board of education shall not assign an employee to serve as a school liaison to law enforcement unless that individual first completes the safe schools resource officer training course. c. A person who is assigned to a public school as a safe schools resource officer prior to the effective date of P.L.2005, c.276 (C.52:17B-71.8 et al.) or assigned to serve as a school liaison to law enforcement prior to that date shall not be required to complete the safe schools resource officer training course developed by the Police Training Commission pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.2005, c.276 (C.52:17B-71.8), but may in accordance with that section. L.2005,c.276,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-15
Service credit for retirement.
Status: in_force

18A:66-15. In computing for retirement or for purposes of resignation or separation from service under N.J.S.18A:66-36 and N.J.S.18A:66-37 the total service of a member about to be retired, the retirement system shall credit him with all service rendered by him since he last became a member and, in addition, with all the service to which he is entitled and with no other service. Except as otherwise provided in this article, such service credit shall be final and conclusive for retirement purposes, or for purposes of resignation under N.J.S.18A:66-36 and N.J.S.18A:66-37, unless the member shall discontinue his service for more than 10 consecutive years. In the case of a member for whom compensation is defined in paragraph (2) of subsection d. of N.J.S.18A:66-2, the retirement system shall credit the member with the time of all service rendered by the member during the part of any year that the member was a participant of the Defined Contribution Retirement Program, pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.2007, c.92 (C.43:15C-2) as amended by section 12 of P.L.2007, c.103, and making contributions to that program. For the purpose of computing service for retirement purposes, the board of trustees shall fix and determine by appropriate rules and regulations how much service in any year shall equal a year of service and part of a year of service. Not more than one year shall be credited for all service in a calendar year. Amended 2007, c.103, s.17; 2025, c.147, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-98 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-98
Rights of officers, employees unaffected.
Status: in_force

7. a. Nothing in this act shall be construed to deprive any officers or employees of the schools, institutes, and centers of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey being transferred to Rutgers, The State University, of their rights, privileges, obligations or status with respect to any pension, retirement, or health benefits system. The employees shall, upon transfer to Rutgers, The State University, retain all of their rights and benefits under existing collective negotiations agreements or contracts until such time as new or revised agreements or contracts are agreed to. The employees shall continue to be represented by the majority representative that represented them as employees of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, unless the employees choose to change their majority representative pursuant to law. Rutgers, The State University shall assume all obligations under existing or expired collective negotiations agreements that covered employees of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey on the effective date of this act. Employees in an existing University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey negotiations unit, who are transferred to or become employees of Rutgers, The State University shall be deemed to constitute an appropriate collective negotiations unit under the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.). Nothing in this act shall affect the civil service status, if any, of those officers or employees. Nothing in this act shall affect the tenure, rank, or academic track of any of those employees holding a faculty position. The employees shall, upon transfer to Rutgers, The State University, not be considered new employees for any purpose and shall retain any accrued seniority, rank, and tenure, which shall be applied when determining eligibility for all benefits, including all paid leave time, longevity increases, and promotions. b. (1) Within 60 days following the effective date of this act, a Labor Management Committee (LMC) shall be established which shall be comprised of one representative from each of the majority representatives representing employees employed by Rutgers, The State University and by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey as of the effective date of this act, along with representatives of the administration of Rutgers, The State University. The LMC shall review all proposed restructuring and reorganization plans and shall make recommendations to the board of governors of Rutgers, The State University regarding personnel and labor relations related to the proposed plans, including recommendations to improve service delivery and avoid duplication of services and to promote equitable and consistent policies for compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment throughout the university for employees performing substantially similar duties. Following the restructuring and reorganization, the LMC shall continue to meet quarterly to address ongoing personnel and labor relations issues that arise with respect to the restructuring or reorganization. (2) Nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit Rutgers, The State University and majority representatives from voluntarily entering into collective negotiations agreements that cover more than one negotiations unit where the members of two or more negotiations units perform substantially similar duties. If Rutgers, The State University and majority representatives are unable to agree on whether a collective negotiations agreement should cover one or more negotiations units represented by different majority representatives, the Public Employment Relations Commission shall assist the parties in the voluntary resolution of such a dispute through the appointment of a super conciliator in accordance with sections 4 and 5 of P.L.2003, c.126 (C.34:13A-34 and C.34:13A-35). (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, Rutgers, The State University, in accordance with its obligations under the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.), shall honor existing collective negotiations agreements and negotiate over any changes in terms and conditions of employment with the majority representative of affected employees. L.2012, c.45, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-38
Employment of clerks and other employees; compensation
Status: in_force

The commissioner may appoint such clerks and other employees for the department as he may deem necessary and fix their compensation subject to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service, of the Revised Statutes, except where otherwise provided by law, which compensation shall be payable as other state salaries are paid, on the certificate of the commissioner and shall not exceed in the aggregate the sum annually appropriated therefor.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36A-14.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36A / Section 36A-14.4
Public notice of amending, altering contract terms, management organizations, charter schools.
Status: in_force

19. A board of trustees of a charter school shall not renegotiate, extend, amend, or otherwise alter the terms of a contract with a charter management organization or education management organization unless notice is provided to the Department of Education and the public at least 30 days prior to the scheduled action by the board. The board shall also hold a public hearing and shall not take any action on the matter until the hearing has been held. The board shall provide the department and the public with at least 10 days’ notice of the public hearing. L.2025, c.277, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-27 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-27
Bus driver required to be on bus when pupil present, exceptions
Status: in_force

2. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, no school pupil shall be allowed on board a school bus unless the bus driver or other employee of the school board or school bus contractor is also on board the bus. b. The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall not apply when a bus driver leaves the bus to assist in the boarding or exiting of a disabled pupil or in the case of an emergency. L.2003,c.19,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36B-24 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36B / Section 36B-24
Annual report.
Status: in_force

11. The commissioner shall annually report to the State Board of Education, the Legislature, and the Joint Committee on the Public Schools on the effectiveness of the interdistrict public school choice program. The commissioner's annual report shall be posted on the Department of Education's website and on the website of each choice district. L.2010, c.65, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-103 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-103
New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center.
Status: in_force

1. a. There is established the New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center, hereinafter referred to as the center, at Rutgers, The State University. The purpose of the center shall be to carry out collaborative and interdisciplinary research, analysis, and outreach activities that will help New Jersey adapt, mitigate, and prepare for climate change. b. The center shall conduct research with a mission to create and support the use of impartial and actionable science to advance government, public, private, and nongovernmental sector efforts to adapt to, and mitigate, a changing climate. The center's research, analysis, and outreach activities shall include, but need not be limited to: (1) conducting a Statewide climate change vulnerability assessment to identify populations, built and natural assets, and communities that are most vulnerable to a changing climate; (2) facilitating and coordinating, to the greatest extent possible, among New Jersey academic institutions collaborative applied research, development of educational programs, and Statewide integration of research findings into adaptation, mitigation, and resilience efforts; (3) forming partnerships with practitioners in key economic sectors that are particularly vulnerable to climate change, including agriculture, public health, water resources, and the built and natural environment, and with representatives from sectors that are significant sources of emissions contributing to climate change, including energy, transportation, and water; (4) undertaking actionable science that informs planning and policy-making at the local, State, and regional levels; (5) developing and delivering technical guidance to practitioners to enhance adaptation, mitigation, and resilience in the public, private, and nongovernmental sectors; (6) undertaking pilot projects that can be replicable throughout the State and that demonstrate effective mitigation strategies or reduce the risks facing populations most vulnerable to climate change; and (7) enhancing the State's capacity to address climate risks and impacts through outreach training, engagement, and education of policymakers, practitioners, the media, and other key stakeholders. c. The center shall consult with the Department of Environmental Protection when developing its agenda in order to facilitate coordination and resource sharing between the center, the department, and other entities with respect to those entities' work on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and preparation. d. Within two years after the effective date of this section, the center shall provide a report to the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), summarizing its research and activities and identifying priorities for the next five years, including any additional resource needs. L.2019, c.442, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:41-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 41 / Section 41-13
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

4. The New Jersey Schools Development Authority shall adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to establish a program to effectuate the purposes of this act, which regulations shall be effective for a period not to exceed six months and may thereafter be amended, adopted or readopted by the Schools Development Authority in accordance with the requirements of P.L.1968, c.410. L.2019, c.33, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-14
Clerks in secretary's office
Status: in_force

In type I districts, the secretary may appoint clerks in his office to such number and at such salaries as shall be determined by the board and remove them, subject to the provisions of this title and of any other law.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-102 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-102
Employees; tenure; pensions
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, all employees of the educational information and resource center shall serve at the pleasure of the board of directors. Certificated professional full-time employees shall be eligible for membership in the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund established pursuant to N.J.S. 18A:66-1 et seq., and all other employees shall be members of the Public Employees' Retirement System established pursuant to P.L.1954, c. 84 (C. 43:15A-1 et seq.). Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, such persons shall be entitled to supplemental compensation upon retirement, as set forth in section 1 of P.L.1973, c. 130 (C. 11:14-9). L.1978, c. 58, s. 8, eff. June 29, 1978. Amended by L.1983, c. 186, s. 11, eff. July 1, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-31.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-31.5
Tenure, seniority rights
Status: in_force

3. Whenever a new school district is created, the tenure and seniority rights of all employees from the affected, constituent, replaced or displaced districts which form or are a part of, or are affected, replaced or displaced by the new school district, except for employees who are superintendents, shall be recognized and preserved by the new school district and all periods of employment in any of the school districts shall count toward acquisition of tenure and seniority in the new school district. All statutory and contractual rights to tenure, seniority, accumulated sick leave, leave of absence, and pension of an employee, other than an employee who is a superintendent, which have been acquired through employment in any of the districts shall be recognized by the new school district. L.1995,c.294,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61E-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61E / Section 61E-3
Implementation of bill of rights
Status: in_force

3. In developing the "Campus Sexual Assault Victim's Bill of Rights," established by P.L.1994, c.160 (C.18A:61E-1 et seq.), the committee created pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1994, c.160 (C.18A:61E-2) shall review existing policies and procedures of public and independent institutions of higher education within the State and shall, as appropriate, incorporate those policies into a proposed bill of rights. The committee shall make a recommendation to the commission which incorporates a proposed "Campus Sexual Assault Victim's Bill of Rights." The commission following consultation with the New Jersey Presidents' Council, established pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-7), shall adopt a "Campus Sexual Assault Victim's Bill of Rights." The commission shall make the "Campus Sexual Assault Victim's Bill of Rights " available to each institution of higher education within the State. The governing boards of the institutions shall examine the resources dedicated to services required on each campus to guarantee that this bill of rights is implemented, and shall make appropriate requests to increase or reallocate resources where necessary to ensure implementation. L.1994,c.160,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-48 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-48
Members, no compensation except for expenses
Status: in_force

The members of the board of managers shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for actual expenditures incurred in the performance of their duties.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-3.1
Regional consultants for children who are deaf or have a hearing impairment.
Status: in_force

1. The Commissioner of Education shall appoint four regional consultants for children who are deaf or have a hearing impairment. The duties of these consultants shall include assisting the child study teams in the educational evaluation and placement of children who are deaf or have a hearing impairment and the development of appropriate individual educational programs, for each child with a disability and significant hearing loss. L.1981, c.350, s.1; amended 2017, c.131, s.39.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:30-3.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 30 / Section 30-3.4
Accumulation of sick leave credited; use; accumulation; leave irrevocable
Status: in_force

The accumulation of sick leave days from another district, when granted in accordance with this chapter, shall be credited upon receipt of the certificate of the prior employer. The days of sick leave so credited may be used immediately or if not so used shall be accumulative for additional leave thereafter as may be needed. The number of such days when granted shall be irrevocable by the board of education of the district.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-7
Meetings
Status: in_force

The state board shall hold public meetings at least once in each month at such times as its rules may prescribe and at such other times and such places within the state as in its judgment may be necessary, but no meeting shall commence later than eight P.M.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-4.3d — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-4.3d
Readmission, higher education, uniformed service.
Status: in_force

1. a. A public institution of higher education shall readmit an undergraduate student who withdrew from the institution due to the student's service in the uniformed services, including service in the Armed Forces, or as a member of the National Guard or Reserve, on active duty, active duty for training, or full-time National Guard duty under federal or State authority. The institution shall readmit the student with the same academic status as the student had when the student last attended the institution. b. Readmission shall be granted upon written request by the student for the next academic semester beginning after the date of the request. An institution shall not charge an application or other fee for a readmission request made pursuant to the provisions of this section. L.2025, c.33.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-18
Joint sponsorship of literacy tutoring program
Status: in_force

3. The governing body of each public institution of higher education may jointly sponsor the literacy tutoring program with a local agency or organization which would: a. Link students to the various literacy programs in their communities and throughout the State. b. Coordinate the training of student tutors; and c. Monitor the performance of a student providing literacy tutoring. L.1992,c.49,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-13.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-13.1
Attorneys; compensation; services on issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

No school district shall compensate an attorney for services rendered in connection with the issuance of bonds other than at a reasonable rate agreed on prior to the rendering of the services. L.1973, c. 114, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-2
Appointment of county medical inspector
Status: in_force

Whenever the county superintendent shall certify to the commissioner that there has been subscribed or donated a sum not less than $4,000.00 for the purpose of paying the salary of a person to be known as county medical inspector of a county, the commissioner shall appoint, by and with the approval of the state board, a physician, licensed to practice medicine and surgery within the state, of at least two years practical experience, to be known as county medical inspector for such county. He shall perform such duties as shall be prescribed by rules adopted by the state board. His term of office shall be one year. No person shall be appointed as a county medical inspector in any year until there has been certified to the commissioner that a sum sufficient to pay the salary of such officer, but not less than $4,000.00, has been subscribed or donated as aforesaid.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-20a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-20a
Summer tuition aid grants.
Status: in_force

2. a. The authority shall annually award summer tuition aid grants for eligible students pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71B-20. A summer tuition aid grant shall be applied toward the tuition costs outside of the academic year, as defined in N.J.S.18A:71B-4. The receipt of a summer tuition aid grant shall not: (1) reduce the amount of a tuition aid grant awarded to the student during the academic year; (2) be included when determining the student's maximum tuition aid grant awards pursuant to subsection b. of this section; or (3) otherwise adversely affect the student's eligibility for an award under this chapter. b. A summer tuition aid grant shall be prorated against the full-time tuition aid grant awarded in the preceding semester as follows: an eligible student enrolled with six to eight credits shall receive one-half of the value of a full-time award, and an eligible student enrolled with nine to 11 credits shall receive three-quarters of a full-time award. c. Summer tuition aid grants awarded for the summer 2023 semester pursuant to this section shall be funded by the appropriation made to the authority pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2023, c.34 and any additional amounts as may be required from the unexpended balance of funds previously awarded for tuition aid grants as of the effective date of P.L.2023, c.34 (C.18A:71B-20 et al.). The Legislature may award funds in addition to those appropriated to the authority pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2023, c.34 by a separate line item. d. Summer tuition aid grants awarded for the summer 2024 semester pursuant to this section shall be funded by any amounts as may be required from the unexpended balance of funds appropriated in fiscal year 2024 for the purpose of providing tuition aid grants in the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters. The Legislature may appropriate additional funds to the authority as may be necessary to fund summer tuition aid grants awarded for the summer 2024 semester pursuant to this section by a separate line item. e. Beginning with the summer 2025 semester, summer tuition aid grants awarded pursuant to this section shall be funded by a separate line item in the annual appropriations act. L.2023, c.34, s.2; amended 2023, c.283, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75A-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75A / Section 75A-4
Applicability.
Status: in_force

4. Article III: Applicability a. Except as otherwise provided in subsection b. of this section, this compact shall apply to the children of: (1) active duty members of the uniformed services as defined in this compact, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders pursuant to 10 U.S.C. ss.1209 and 1211; (2) members or veterans of the uniformed services who are severely injured and medically discharged or retired for a period of one year after medical discharge or retirement; and (3) members of the uniformed services who die on active duty or as a result of injuries sustained on active duty for a period of one year after death. b. The provisions of this interstate compact shall only apply to local education agencies as defined in this compact. c. The provisions of this compact shall not apply to the children of: (1) inactive members of the national guard and military reserves; (2) members of the uniformed services now retired, except as provided in subsection a. of this section; (3) veterans of the uniformed services, except as provided in subsection a. of this section; and (4) other U.S. Dept. of Defense personnel and other federal agency civilian and contract employees not defined as active duty members of the uniformed services. L.2009, c.279, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-83 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-83
Report.
Status: in_force

3. The Secretary of Higher Education shall submit a report by July 1 of each academic year to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), that provides information on which institutions of higher education are offering open textbooks. L.2019, c.77, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-58 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-58
Actuary's report
Status: in_force

The actuary shall recommend, and the Division of Pensions shall keep in convenient form, such data as shall be necessary for actuarial valuation of the various funds created by this article. At least once in every 3-year period the actuary shall make an actuarial investigation into the mortality, service and compensation or salary experience of the members and beneficiaries as defined in this article and shall make a valuation of the assets and liabilities of the various funds created by this article. Upon the basis of such investigation and valuation, with the advice of the actuary, the board shall: (a) Adopt for the retirement system such mortality, service and other tables as shall be deemed necessary; and (b) Certify the rates of contribution, expressed as a proportion of the compensation of members, which shall be made by the State to the contingent reserve fund. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1971, c. 121, s. 31, eff. April 29, 1971; L.1972, c. 157, s. 1; L.1979, c. 106, s. 7, s. eff. July 1, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-22
Title to vest in district board of education.
Status: in_force

18A:8-22. Upon the creation of the new district, title to all school grounds and buildings and the furnishings and equipment thereof situate therein shall vest in the board of education of that district, and such board shall thereupon assume such amount of the indebtedness of the original school district as shall have been determined upon by the Commissioner of Education and shall pay to the board of the remaining district, at least five days before the same shall become due, the amount of the principal and interest of the indebtedness so assumed, and said principal and interest shall be paid by the board of the remaining district as and when the same becomes due and payable. amended 2015, c.95, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-45 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-45
Legislative findings and determinations
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby finds and determines that it is in the interest of the citizens of the State of New Jersey to encourage the development of public and nonprofit museums and the loan and contribution of museum collections within the State to help preserve the heritage of the people of this State as well as of this nation and the world and that worthwhile endeavors of such sort, including related activities such as educational and scientific research, library, workshops, museum shops, data collection and museum promotion, should be encouraged. The Legislature further finds and determines that the Department of Education and the Division of the State Museum should be authorized to cooperate and assist, within the limits of available appropriations and resources, public and nonprofit groups in the pursuit of this objective. L.1977, c. 399, s. 2, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-5
Upon approval, establishment of college in several counties
Status: in_force

18A:64A-5. If at said election the proposal for the establishment of the county college is approved by a majority of all the votes cast both for and against said question in the county, then the board of chosen freeholders shall proceed to establish a county college. Where the county college is to be established by more than one county, then the boards of chosen freeholders of the participating counties shall not establish a county college until the commission notifies said boards that a similar resolution of the board of chosen freeholders in each participating county has become effective upon the elapse of the 45-day period or the proposal for the establishment of a county college has been approved by a majority of the registered voters of said county at a general election. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994,c.48,s.123.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-96 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-96
Control, management, etc. by board of directors
Status: in_force

The government, control, conduct, management and administration of the educational information and resource center shall be vested in the board of directors. L.1978, c. 58, s. 2, eff. June 29, 1978. Amended by L.1983, c. 186, s. 5, eff. July 1, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-10
Center at Cook College
Status: in_force

There is established the Advanced Technology Center in Food Technology located at Cook College of Rutgers, The State University, hereinafter referred to as the center. Other public and private institutions of higher education and their faculties may be considered for participation in the center in the future by the commission. L. 1985, c. 104, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-69 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-69
Criteria for approval, specific information in grant application.
Status: in_force

11. In order to ensure the most effective utilization of the moneys in the technology fund and to guide governing boards which elect to apply for a grant, the Secretary of Higher Education shall establish criteria for approval and shall specify the information to be included in a grant application. L.1997, c.238, s.11; amended 2012, c.42, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:60-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 60 / Section 60-17
Tenure for previously-employed faculty members.
Status: in_force

3. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2 of P.L.2013, c.235 (C.18A:60-16), to the contrary, in the case of a faculty member who is employed at a State college prior to the effective date of P.L.2013, c.235 (C.18A:60-16 et al.), tenure shall be granted in accordance with the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1973, c.163 (C.18A:60-8) as it read prior to the effective date of P.L.2013, c.235 (C.18A:60-16 et al.). L.2013, c.235, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-14
Submission of question at special election
Status: in_force

If the application be granted, the county superintendent shall, within 30 days thereafter, fix a day, between the first day of April next ensuing and the first day of December next occurring after said first day of April, and a time on said day for holding a special school election, at which time the question whether or not the municipality shall be constituted a separate school district shall be submitted to the legal voters of the municipality.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61E-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61E / Section 61E-9
Provision of assistance.
Status: in_force

3. The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education shall provide such stenographic, clerical, and other administrative assistants, and such professional staff as the commission requires to carry out its work. The commission also shall be entitled to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of the employees of any State, county, or municipal department, board, bureau, commission, or agency as it may require and as may be available for its purposes. L.2019, c.299, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36B-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36B / Section 36B-16
Interdistrict public school choice program.
Status: in_force

3. The Commissioner of Education shall establish an interdistrict public school choice program which shall provide for the creation of choice districts. A choice district may enroll students across district lines in designated schools of the choice district. L.2010, c.65, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-41e — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-41e
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. Sections 2 through 5 of P.L.2013, c.209 (C.18A:40-41f through C.18A:40-41i) and P.L.2007, c.125 (C.18A:40-41) shall be known and may be cited as the "Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act." L.2013, c.209, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:34-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 34 / Section 34-2
Care and keeping of textbooks and accounting
Status: in_force

Every board of education shall make rules for the safekeeping and proper care of textbooks, and shall keep an account of all moneys expended by it for textbooks and supplies, in accordance with bookkeeping directions prescribed by the state board.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-56 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-56
Withdrawal of designation
Status: in_force

a. If the board of education determines that two bids from small businesses, minority or women's businesses cannot be obtained, the board may withdraw the designation of the set-aside contract and resolicit bids on an unrestricted basis pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:18A-1 et seq. The cancelled designation shall not be considered in determining whether or not the board attained its goal established pursuant to section 2 of this act. b. If the board of education determines that the acceptance of the lowest responsible bid will result in the payment of an unreasonable price, the board shall reject all bids and withdraw the designation of the set-aside contract. Small business enterprises, minority business enterprises or women's business enterprises, as appropriate, shall be notified in writing of the set-aside cancellation, the reasons for the rejection and the board's intent to resolicit bids on an unrestricted basis pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:18A-1 et seq. The cancelled bid solicitation shall not be considered in determining whether or not the board attained its goal established pursuant to section 2 of this act. P.L. 1985, c. 490, s. 6; amended 1988,c.37,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-25.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-25.7
Contracts not to be divided
Status: in_force

18A:64A-25.7. Contracts not to be divided 7. No purchase, contract or agreement which is single in character or which necessarily or by reason of the quantities required to effectuate the purpose of the purchase, contract or agreement includes the furnishing of additional services or equipment or buying materials or supplies or the doing of additional work, shall be subdivided so as to bring it or any of the parts thereof under the maximum price or cost limitation set forth in section 3 of P.L.1982, c.189 (C.18A:64A-25.3), thus dispensing with the requirement of public advertising and bidding therefor. Where the doing of any work is included in or incident to the performance or completion of any project which is single in character or inclusive of the furnishing of additional work, materials or supplies or which requires the furnishing of more than one article of materials or supplies, all of the work, materials or supplies requisite for the completion of such project shall be included in one purchase, contract or agreement. L.1982,c.189,s.7; amended 1994,c.48,s.143.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-44.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-44.1
Findings, declarations.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that school counselors are vital to the effort to ensure that school districts, charter schools, and renaissance school projects are able to adequately address student needs and to implement appropriate programming. L.2025, c.133, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-13
Assistant and acting secretaries; appointment, powers and duties
Status: in_force

The board may, by a recorded roll call majority vote of its full membership appoint an assistant secretary who may be chosen from among its members and may fix his term of employment and compensation. An assistant secretary shall assist the secretary in the performance of his duties and perform such other duties as the board may from time to time prescribe. An assistant secretary shall act as secretary of the board and perform all duties and be subject to all of the obligations of the secretary during the secretary's absence or inability to act or during a vacancy in the office of secretary, unless or until the board shall, by a like vote, designate another person to act as secretary during such time. An assistant secretary or an acting secretary shall, if so required by the board, give bond for his faithful performance of his duties as secretary in the same manner and in the same amount as is required of the secretary and the payment of the premium thereon may be paid by the board as in the case of a secretary. No assistant secretary or acting secretary shall acquire tenure of office, position or employment as secretary.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-7
Sale at fixed minimum prices; rejection of bids
Status: in_force

a. In the case of public sales the board may by resolution fix a minimum price with or without the reservation of the right, upon the completion of said public sale, to accept or reject the highest bid made thereat, a statement whereof shall be included in the advertisement of sale of the lands and public notice thereof shall be given at the time of sale, or it may by resolution provide without fixing a minimum price, that upon the completion of the public sale, the highest bid made thereat shall be subject to acceptance or rejection by the board, but the acceptance or rejection thereof shall be made not later than the second regular meeting of the board following the sale, and, if the board shall fail or refuse to accept or reject any such highest bid, as aforesaid, the said bill shall be deemed to have been rejected. b. If no bid is received or if the bids which are received are rejected by the board, the board may enter into negotiations with any interested party or parties for the sale or other disposal of the property. The acceptance or rejection of the price arrived at through negotiations shall be by recorded roll call majority vote of the full membership of the board at a regularly scheduled meeting. The board may reject any bid if it determines it to be in the public interest to do so, but shall afford the bidder a hearing upon his request before entering into negotiations as provided in this subsection. L.1983, c. 555, s. 1, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-46 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-46
Accidental death benefits.
Status: in_force

18A:66-46. a. Upon the death of a member in active service as a result of: (1) an accident met in the actual performance of duty at some definite time and place, or (2) service in the reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard in a federal active duty status, and not as the result of his willful negligence, an accidental death benefit shall be payable, if a report of the accident is filed in the office of the retirement system within 60 days next following the accident, but the board of trustees may waive such time limit, for a reasonable period, if in the judgment of the board the circumstances warrant such action. No such application shall be valid or acted upon unless it is filed in the office of the retirement system within five years of the date of such death. b. Upon the receipt of proper proofs of the death of a member on account of which an accidental death benefit is payable, there shall be paid to his widow or widower a pension of 50% of the compensation, upon which contributions by the member to the annuity savings fund were based in the last year of creditable service, for the use of herself or himself and the children of the deceased member, to continue during her or his widowhood; if there is no surviving widow or widower or in the case the widow or widower dies or remarries, 20% of such compensation will be payable to one surviving child, 35% of such compensation to two surviving children in equal shares and if there be three or more children, 50% of such compensation will be payable to such children in equal shares. If there is no surviving widow, widower or child, 25% of the compensation upon which contributions by the member to the annuity savings fund were based in the last year of creditable service, will be payable to one surviving parent or 40% of such compensation will be payable to two surviving parents in equal shares. In the event of accidental death occurring in the first year of creditable service, the benefits, payable pursuant to this subsection, shall be computed at the annual rate of compensation. c. If there is no surviving widow, widower, child or parent, there shall be paid to any other beneficiary of the deceased member his accumulated deductions at the time of death. d. In no case shall the death benefit provided in subsection b. be less than that provided under subsection c. e. In addition to the foregoing benefits payable under subsection b. or c., there shall also be paid in one sum to such member's beneficiary an amount equal to 1 1/2 times the compensation upon which contributions by the member to the annuity savings fund were based in the last year of creditable service. Amended 1968, c.228, s.8; 1971, c.121, s.26; 1984, c.132, s.2; 2009, c.23, s.4.