N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-65 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-65
Inclusions in solicitations for design-build contracts.
Status: in_force

38. a. Solicitations for each design-build contract shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) The identity of the contracting unit which shall award the design-build contract; (2) The procedures to be followed for submitting proposals, the criteria for evaluation of proposals and their relative weight, and the procedures for making awards, including a reference to the requirements of sections 34 through 41 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:18A-61 through C.18A:18A-68) and the regulations of the contracting unit; (3) The proposed terms and conditions for the design-build contract; (4) A description of the drawings, specifications, or other submittals to be submitted with the proposal, with guidance as to the form and level of completeness of the drawings, specifications, or submittals that shall be acceptable; (5) A schedule for planned commencement and completion of the design-build contract; (6) Budget limits for the design-build contract, if any; (7) Affirmative action, disadvantaged business or set-aside goals or requirements for the design-build contract, in accordance with the requirements of all rules, regulations, standards, or policies adopted by the contracting unit; (8) The required qualifications of the design-builder; (9) Requirements for contractors and the design professional to have performance bonds, payment bonds, and insurance, and to meet all the qualifications of the Division of Property Management and Construction in the Department of the Treasury or the Department of Transportation where applicable; and (10) A statement that the prospective design-builder is in compliance with all applicable laws, including the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act," P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.25 et seq.), "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act," P.L.1999, c.238 (C.34:11-56.48 et seq.), and the "Construction Industry Independent Contractor Act," P.L.2007, c.114 (C.34:20-1 et seq.). b. The solicitation may include any other information which the contracting unit in its discretion chooses to supply, including without limitation, surveys, soils reports, drawings or models of existing structures, environmental studies, photographs or references to public records. c. Notice of solicitations shall be advertised in the same manner in which proposals generally are solicited for public projects. L.2021, c.71, s.38.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-70.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-70.1
Disqualification of bidder, criteria.
Status: in_force

10. a. A board of trustees of a State college may, by resolution approved by a majority of the board and subject to subsections b. and c. of this section, disqualify a bidder who would otherwise be determined to be the lowest responsible bidder or the responsible bidder whose bid would otherwise be determined to be most advantageous to the State college as applicable, if the board finds that a board of an institution of higher education in the State has had prior negative experience with the bidder within the past 15 years. b. As used in this section, "prior negative experience" means any of the following: (1) the bidder has been found, through either court adjudication, arbitration, mediation, or other contractually stipulated alternate dispute resolution mechanism, to have: failed to provide or perform goods or services; or failed to complete the contract in a timely manner; or otherwise performed unsatisfactorily under a prior contract with a State college; (2) the bidder defaulted on a contract, thereby requiring a State college to utilize the services of another contractor to provide the goods or perform the services or to correct or complete the contract; (3) the bidder defaulted on a contract, thereby requiring a State college to look to the bidder's surety for completion of the contract or tender of the costs of completion; or (4) the bidder is debarred or suspended from contracting with any of the agencies or departments of the executive branch of the State of New Jersey at the time of the contract award, whether or not the action was based on experience with a State college. c. The following conditions shall apply if the State college is contemplating a disqualification based on prior negative experience: (1) The existence of any of the indicators of prior negative experience set forth in this section shall not require that a bidder be disqualified. In each instance, the decision to disqualify shall be made within the discretion of the State college and shall be rendered in the best interests of the State college. (2) All mitigating factors shall be considered in determining the seriousness of the prior negative experience and in deciding whether disqualification is warranted. (3) The bidder shall be furnished by the State college with a written notice (a) stating that a disqualification is being considered; (b) setting forth the reason for the disqualification; and (c) indicating that the bidder shall be accorded an opportunity for a hearing before the State college if the bidder so requests within a stated period of time. At the hearing, the bidder shall show good cause why the bidder should not be disqualified by presenting documents and testimony. If the State college determines that good cause has not been shown by the bidder, it may vote to find the bidder lacking in responsibility and, thus, disqualified. (4) Disqualification shall be for a reasonable, defined period of time which shall not exceed five years. (5) A disqualification, other than a disqualification pursuant to which a State college is prohibited by law from entering into a contract with a bidder, may be voided or the period thereof may be reduced, in the discretion of the State college, upon the submission of a good faith application under oath, supported by documentary evidence, setting forth substantial and appropriate grounds for the granting of relief, such as reversal of a judgment, or actual change of ownership, management or control of the bidder. (6) An opportunity for a hearing need not be offered to a bidder whose disqualification is based on its suspension or debarment by an agency or department of the executive branch of the State of New Jersey. The term of such a disqualification shall be concurrent with the term of the suspension or debarment by the State agency or department. L.2021, c.417, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-22
Assistant superintendent; duties
Status: in_force

Each assistant superintendent of schools shall perform such duties as shall be prescribed by the superintendent of schools with the approval of the board or boards of education employing such superintendent.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.28
Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, use of automated external defibrillator for certain students.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the board of education of a public school district that includes grades 9 through 12, or the board of trustees of a charter school that includes grades 9 through 12, shall provide instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator to each student prior to graduation as part of the district's implementation of the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. The board of education, or board of trustees, may select a no-cost, non-certification instructional program to meet this requirement. b. The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall first be effective with the 2014-2015 grade nine class. L.2014, c.36, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-12.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-12.1
Establishment of one board of education.
Status: in_force

8. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, a board of chosen freeholders may, by resolution, establish one board of education for the county special services school district established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1971, c.271 (C.18A:46-29) and the county vocational school district established pursuant to chapter 54 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, according to the provisions of sections 1 through 6 of P.L.2007, c.222 (C.18A:46-47 through C.18A:46-52). L.2007, c.222, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-74 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-74
Institution of higher education prohibited from pregnancy discrimination; written policy.
Status: in_force

1. a. An institution of higher education offering associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree programs shall be prohibited from requiring a student to take a leave of absence, withdraw from an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate program, or limit the student's studies solely due to pregnancy or pregnancy-related issues. b. An institution of higher education offering associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree programs shall provide reasonable accommodations to a pregnant student to enable the student to complete coursework and research. Reasonable accommodations to a pregnant student shall include, but need not be limited to, allowances for the student's health and safety, such as allowing the student to maintain a safe distance from hazardous substances, allowing the student to make up tests and assignments that are missed for pregnancy-related reasons, allowing a student to take a leave of absence, and excusing medically-necessary absences. c. An institution of higher education offering associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree programs shall develop and adopt a written policy for students on pregnancy discrimination and procedures for addressing pregnancy discrimination complaints under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. s.1681 et seq. or under P.L.2016, c.88 (C.18A:3B-74 et seq.). A copy of the policy shall annually be made available to all faculty, staff, and employees. The policy shall be distributed to all students attending orientation sessions at the institution. L.2016, c.88, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-25
Board of public utility commissioners; regulation or jurisdiction of school buses used under this act
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule or regulation of this State to the contrary, the use of school buses or the recovery of costs as herein authorized, shall not subject such school buses to regulation by or the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners. L.1977, c. 5, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-16.8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-16.8
Counties of third class of 110,000 to 125,000; board of education; members; appointment
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of chapter 54 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, in all counties of the third class with a population greater than 110,000 but less than 125,000 as of the latest federal decennial census the board of education of the county vocational-technical school shall consist of five members to be appointed by the appointing authority of the county. L.1983, c. 396, s. 1, eff. Dec. 21, 1983. Amended by L.1984, c. 8, s. 1, eff. Feb. 22, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-4.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-4.3
Competitive contracting initiated by board of education resolution; process administration.
Status: in_force

47. a. In order to initiate competitive contracting, the board of education shall pass a resolution authorizing the use of competitive contracting each time specialized goods or services enumerated in section 45 of P.L.1999, c.440 (C.18A:18A-4.1) are desired to be contracted. If the desired goods or services have previously been contracted for using the competitive contracting process then the original resolution of the board of education shall suffice. b. The competitive contracting process shall be administered by a purchasing agent qualified pursuant to subsection b. of section 9 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-9) or by legal counsel of the board of education, or by the school business administrator of the board of education. Any contracts awarded under this process shall be made by resolution of the board of education subject to the provisions of subsection e. of section 49 of P.L.1999, c.440 (C.18A:18A-4.5). L.1999,c.440,s.47.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46A-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46A / Section 46A-7
Contract with certain agencies for provision of auxiliary services.
Status: in_force

7. Any board of education may contract with an educational improvement center, an educational services commission or other public or private agency, other than a church or sectarian school, approved by the commissioner for the provision of auxiliary services. Prior to any change in the provision of these services, the board shall provide timely and meaningful consultation with appropriate nonpublic school representatives, including parents. L.1977,c.192,s.7; amended 1990, c.52, s.64; 1999, c.364, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-54 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-54
Application for renewal of authorization.
Status: in_force

3. a. A certified educational facilities manager shall apply to the Department of Education for renewal of the authorization issued pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2013, c.47 (C.18A:17-53). The renewal application shall include a certified statement, upon a form prescribed by the department, that the applicant completed at least 20 hours of training or continuing education in the prior three years in fields of study related to school facilities in the State and approved by the department. b. In the case of an authorization issued by the department more than three years prior to the effective date of P.L.2013, c.47 (C.18A:17-53 et al.), the department shall establish a schedule for the submission of renewal applications for those authorizations. L.2013, c.47, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-50 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-50
Purposes of association.
Status: in_force

6. The association shall encourage and aid all movements for the improvement of education at the member institutions and shall make recommendations to the Governor, Legislature, Commission on Higher Education and Presidents' Council regarding the coordination of the member institutions on matters of mutual interest and concern. L.1985,c.161,s.6; amended 1994, c.48, s.109; 1999, c.46, s.39.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72H-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72H / Section 72H-6
Duties of commission.
Status: in_force

6. The Commission on Higher Education shall: a. Enter into agreements with any individual, agency, or public or independent institution of higher education in this State, under which the individual, agency, or institution shall undertake to provide direct support services to eligible students, provided these services do not duplicate or replace any services for which these students are currently eligible. b. Enter into contractual agreements with any public or independent institution of higher education to establish and maintain within that institution offices to facilitate the provision and coordination of support services to eligible students. c. Authorize the payment to those individuals, agencies, and institutions as set forth in subsections a. and b. of this section of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the department under this act or any other law, or from any other lawful source. d. Assess, evaluate, and review the extent of the visual or auditory impairments or the learning disabilities which shall qualify students for eligibility for services pursuant to the regulations promulgated under this act. e. Develop and coordinate a comprehensive support plan for eligible students specifying the needs of the eligible students. f. Provide the supportive services outlined in the support plan, directly or through contractual agreements with individuals, institutions, agencies, and others, as appropriate. g. Foster awareness of, and sensitivity to, the students' disabilities through seminars, presentations, bulletins, and other activities for instructional, administrative and other staff of public and independent higher educational institutions. h. Encourage and facilitate the use of a variety of instructional materials and methods by disseminating to professional staff of public and independent institutions of higher education information on techniques, materials, and sources relating to curricular specialities. i. Annually review and report to the Governor and the State Legislature on the services and activities funded by the department each year under this act.
L.1985, c.493, s.6; amended 1994, c.48, s.284; 2017, c.131, s.59.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-64 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-64
False statements to defraud, misdemeanors
Status: in_force

A person who knowingly makes a false statement, or falsifies or permits to be falsified any record of the retirement system, in an attempt to defraud the system as a result of such act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-37 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-37
Informative materials accessible to legislature
Status: in_force

The State Librarian shall collect and keep up to date and readily accessible to the Legislature, and to other persons within proper regulations, such materials as will furnish the fullest information practicable pertaining to current or proposed legislation or any legislative or administrative problems, and he shall prepare and submit digests of such informative materials upon the request of any member or committee of the Legislature. L.1969, c. 158, s. 22, eff. Sept. 9, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-48 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-48
Powers, responsibilities of association.
Status: in_force

4. The association shall have perpetual succession and shall have the following powers and responsibilities: a. To make, amend and repeal rules, regulations and bylaws for its own governance and guidance, not inconsistent with the purposes of the association; b. To adopt an official seal and alter the same at pleasure; c. To maintain an office at such place or places in the State as it may designate; d. To sue and be sued in its own name; e. To borrow money, to issue bonds or notes therefor, and to secure the same by pledge or mortgage of its real and personal property, but it shall not in any manner, directly or indirectly, pledge the credit of the State; and f. To acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under this article. All this property shall be exempt from taxation under chapter 4 of Title 54 of the Revised Statutes. L.1985,c.161,s.4; amended 1999, c.46, s.37.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:28-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 28 / Section 28-1
Definition of "position"
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter the word "position" includes any office, position or employment.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64L-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64L / Section 64L-2
Appointment, compensation of director
Status: in_force

2. The CPTAS shall be headed by a director to be appointed by the President of the Stevens Institute of Technology, after consultation with the governing bodies of the counties and municipalities in the coastal area of the State. The director shall receive such compensation as shall be determined by the President of the Stevens Institute of Technology. L.1993,c.176,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75 / Section 75-4
Article III. The commission
Status: in_force

A. The Education Commission of the states, hereinafter called "the commission," is hereby established. The commission shall consist of seven members representing each party state. One of such members shall be the governor; two shall be members of the state legislature selected by its respective houses and serving in such manner as the legislature may determine; and four shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor, unless the laws of the state otherwise provide. If the laws of a state prevent legislators from serving on the commission, six members shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor, unless the laws of the state otherwise provide. In addition to any other principles or requirements which a state may establish for the appointment and service of its members of the commission, the guiding principle for the composition of the membership on the commission from each party state shall be that the members representing such state shall, by virtue of their training, experience, knowledge or affiliations be in a position collectively to reflect broadly the interests of the state government, higher education, the state education system, local education, lay and professional, public and nonpublic educational leadership. Of those appointees, one shall be the head of a state agency or institution, designated by the governor, having responsibility for one or more programs of public education. In addition to the members of the commission representing the party states, there may be not to exceed 10 nonvoting commissioners selected by the steering committee for terms of one year. Such commissioners shall represent leading national organizations of professional educators or persons concerned with educational administration. B. The members of the commission shall be entitled to one vote each on the commission. No action of the commission shall be binding unless taken at a meeting at which a majority of the total number of votes on the commission are cast in favor thereof. Action of the commission shall be only at a meeting at which a majority of the commissioners are present. The commission shall meet at least once a year. In its bylaws, and subject to such directions and limitations as may be contained therein, the commission may delegate the exercise of any of its powers to the steering committee or the executive director, except for the power to approve budgets or requests for appropriations, the power to make policy recommendations pursuant to article IV and adoption of the annual report pursuant to article III(j). C. The commission shall have a seal. D. The commission shall elect annually, from among its members a chairman, who shall be a governor, a vice chairman and a treasurer. The commission shall provide for the appointment of an executive director. Such executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the commission, and together with the treasurer and such other personnel as the commission may deem appropriate shall be bonded in such amount as the commission shall determine. The executive director shall be secretary. E. Irrespective of the civil service, personnel or other merit system laws of any of the party states, the executive director subject to the approval of the steering committee shall appoint, remove or discharge such personnel as may be necessary for the performance of the functions of the commission, and shall fix the duties and compensation of such personnel. The commission in its bylaws shall provide for the personnel policies and programs of the commission. F. The commission may borrow, accept or contract for the services of personnel from any party jurisdiction, the United States, or any subdivision or agency of the aforementioned governments, or from any agency of two or more of the party jurisdictions or their subdivisions. G. The commission may accept for any of its purposes and functions under this compact any and all donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, conditional or otherwise, from any state, the United States, or any other governmental agency, or from any person, firm, association, foundation, or corporation, and may receive, utilize and dispose of the same. Any donation or grant accepted by the commission pursuant to this paragraph or services borrowed pursuant to paragraph (f) of this article shall be reported in the annual report of the commissioner. Such report shall include the nature, amount and conditions, if any, of the donation, grant, or services borrowed, and the identity of the donor or lender. H. The commission may establish and maintain such facilities as may be necessary for the transacting of its business. The commission may acquire, hold, and convey real and personal property and any interest therein. I. The commission shall adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business and shall have the power to amend and rescind these bylaws. The commission shall publish its bylaws in convenient form and shall file a copy thereof and a copy of any amendment thereto, with the appropriate agency or officer in each of the party states. J. The commission annually shall make to the governor and legislature of each party state a report covering the activities of the commission for the preceding year. The commission may make such additional reports as it may deem desirable.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-38
Probationary period.
Status: in_force

18A:71C-38. Each program participant shall serve a six-month probationary period upon initial placement at an approved site. During that period, the supervisory staff of the approved site, or in the case of a clinic which is part of the extramural network of dental clinics established by the New Jersey Dental School of Rutgers, The State University, the director of the clinics and the vice-dean of the dental school, together with the program participant and the executive director or a designee, shall evaluate the suitability of the placement for the program participant. At the end of the probationary period, the supervisory staff shall recommend the continuation of the program participant's present placement, a change in placement, or its determination that the program participant is an unsuitable candidate for the program. If the supervisory staff of the approved site recommends a change in placement, the executive director or a designee shall approve an alternate placement at an approved site. If the supervisory staff determines that the program participant is not a suitable candidate for the program, the executive director or a designee shall take this recommendation into consideration in regard to the program participant's final acceptance into the program. No loan redemption payment shall be made during the six-month probationary period; however, a program participant shall receive credit for the six-month period in calculating the first year of required service under the loan redemption contract. amended 2009, c.145, s.7; 2012, c.45, s.102; 2025, c.345, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-93 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-93
Interim responsibility
Status: in_force

5. Until such time as the members of the board are appointed, the New Jersey Colleagues in Caring collaborative shall be responsible for establishing the center and implementing the purposes of this act. L.2002,c.116,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3-27.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.3
Program for enforcement of policy against hazing.
Status: in_force

3. a. Each public and independent institution of higher education shall provide a program for the enforcement of the policy against hazing required under section 2 of P.L.2021, c.208 (C.18A:3-27.2) and shall adopt appropriate penalties for violations of the policy to be administered by the individual or agency at the institution responsible for the sanctioning or recognition of the organization covered by the policy or by such other individual or agency deemed appropriate by the institution. b. The penalties for violations of the policy may include: (1) imposition of fines; (2) the withholding of diplomas or transcripts pending compliance with the rules or payment of fines; (3) the rescission of permission for the organization to operate on campus or to otherwise operate under the sanction or recognition of the institution; and (4) the imposition of probation, suspension, dismissal, or expulsion. c. A penalty imposed under this section shall be in addition to a penalty imposed for a violation of any other institutional rule to which the violator may be subject. d. A policy adopted under section 2 of P.L.2021, c.208 (C.18A:3-27.2) shall apply to each act conducted on or off campus if the acts are deemed to constitute hazing. L.2021, c.208, s.3.2. In the event that a board of education is provided a written directive by either the New Jersey Department of Health or the health officer of the jurisdiction to institute a public health-related closure due to the COVID-19 epidemic, and the school district is unable to provide school meals pursuant to section 1 of this act to a student who is eligible for a free and reduced price meal, the school district shall establish a food voucher system for these students, in accordance with criteria promulgated by the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services. The food voucher system shall provide funds to enable these students to access nutritious food at food retail stores. L.2020, c.6, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-36 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-36
Vesting of TPAF members.
Status: in_force

18A:66-36. Should a member of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund, after having completed 10 years of service, be separated voluntarily or involuntarily from the service, before reaching service retirement age, and not by removal for conduct unbecoming a teacher or other just cause under the provisions of N.J.S.18A:28-4 to N.J.S.18A:28-5 and N.J.S.18A:28-9 to N.J.S.18A:28-13 inclusive, such person may elect to receive, in lieu of the payment provided in N.J.S.18A:66-34: a. The payments provided for in N.J.S.18A:66-37, if he so qualified under said section; or b. A deferred retirement allowance beginning at age 60, or for a person who becomes a member of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2008, c.89 beginning at age 62, which shall be made up of an annuity derived from the member's accumulated deductions at the time of his severance from the service, and a pension in the amount which, when added to the member's annuity, will provide a total retirement allowance of 1/64 of final compensation for each year of service credited as Class A service and 1/55 of final compensation for each year of service credited as class B service or for a person who becomes a member of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.1, 1/60 of final compensation for each year of service credited as class B service, calculated in accordance with N.J.S.18A:66-44, with optional privileges provided for in N.J.S.18A:66-47 if he exercises such optional privilege at least 30 days before his attainment of the normal retirement age, provided that such election is communicated by such member to the retirement system in writing stating at what time subsequent to the execution and filing thereof he desires to be retired and provided, further, that such member may later elect: (1) to receive the payments provided for in N.J.S.18A:66-37, if he had qualified under that section at the time of leaving service, except that in order to avail himself of the optional privileges pursuant to N.J.S.18A:66-47, he must exercise such optional privilege at least 30 days before the effective date of his retirement; or (2) to withdraw his accumulated deductions with interest as provided in N.J.S.18A:66-34. If such member shall die before attaining service retirement age, then his accumulated deductions, plus regular interest after January 1, 1956, shall be paid in accordance with N.J.S.18A:66-38, and, in addition, if such member shall die after attaining service retirement age and has not withdrawn his accumulated deductions, an amount equal to 3/16 of the compensation upon which contributions by the member to the annuity savings fund were based in the last year of creditable service shall be paid to such member's beneficiary. Any member who, having elected to receive a deferred retirement allowance, again becomes an employee covered by the retirement system while under the age of 60 or, if that person became a member of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2008, c.89, while under the age of 62, shall thereupon be reenrolled. If he had discontinued his service for more than 10 consecutive years, subsequent contributions shall be at a rate applicable to the age resulting from the subtraction of his years of creditable service at the time of his last discontinuance of contributing membership from his age at the time of his return to service. He shall be credited with all service as a member standing to his credit at the time of his election to receive a deferred retirement allowance. amended 1968, c.228, s.5; 1981, c.177, s.1; 2001, c.133, s.4; 2008, c.89, s.19; 2010, c.1, s.8; 2025, c.147, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-66 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-66
Authorization
Status: in_force

Any board of education of this State, upon complying with the provisions of this act, shall be authorized, for any purpose for which it is permitted by law to issue any bonds, to issue some part or all of the same in the form, type and manner provided for herein. L.1971, c. 36, s. 1, eff. March 4, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-8
Posting of drinking water test reports by nonpublic schools.
Status: in_force

7. a. The chief administrative officer of every nonpublic school required to prepare a Consumer Confidence Report pursuant to the "Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996,"42 U.S.C.s.300f et al., or who receives a Consumer Confidence Report from the owner or operator of a public community water system, shall post each Consumer Confidence Report the chief administrative officer prepares or receives in a conspicuous location near each major entrance to the nonpublic school. b. The chief administrative officer of every nonpublic school which is a supplier of water but is not required to prepare a Consumer Confidence Report pursuant to the "Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996," and who is required to conduct tests of its drinking water by the Department of Environmental Protection, shall post a chart setting forth the results of the water tests, including the level of detection and, as appropriate for each contaminant, the maximum contaminant level, highest level allowed, action level, treatment technique, or other expression of an acceptable level, for each contaminant, in a conspicuous location near each major entrance to the nonpublic school. The chart also shall include in bold print the statement required to be included in a Consumer Confidence Report pursuant to 40 CFR s.141.154(a). The chart shall not include contaminants that are not detected. c. The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the Department of Education. The Department of Education shall not be required to conduct on-site inspections to determine compliance with this section more frequently than any on-site inspections of nonpublic schools are conducted by the department pursuant to any other law. L.1999,c.362,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54E-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54E / Section 54E-3
"Adopt a School Programs"
Status: in_force

3. The board or council shall encourage and coordinate local business partnership "Adopt a School Programs" which may be instituted at public secondary schools, other than schools established under the provisions of chapter 54 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. The business partnership programs may include, but are not limited to, supplying materials, funding, offering work based learning opportunities including apprenticeships to students and providing volunteers for the classroom. Businesses entering into the "Adopt a School Program" pursuant to this act shall not seek reimbursement for any donation of time, money, materials or personnel from the State, a local school district or a community college. L.1993,c.314,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-8a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-8a
Return to service, eligibility, enrollment in the fund.
Status: in_force

6. a. A person who returns to service with an employer within the time period set forth in N.J.S.18A:66-7 or N.J.S.18A:66-8 shall be eligible for enrollment in the fund based on the eligibility requirements for enrollment set forth in N.J.S.18A:66-4 for the member’s tier at the time of the member’s termination of service prior to the return. b. A person who returned to service with an employer prior to the effective date of P.L.2025, c.147 (C.18A:66-8a et al.) within the time period set forth in N.J.S.18A-66-7, as amended, or N.J.S.18A:66-8, as amended, shall be enrolled in the fund in accordance with subsection a. of this section by the Division of Pensions and Benefits and shall be placed in the member’s tier at the time of the member’s termination of service prior to the return. There shall be no additional contributions imposed on the member or the member’s employer. The division shall make such adjustments and transfers as shall be necessary to ensure the enrollment of the member in the fund and placement in the same tier pursuant to this subsection. L.2025, c.147, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75 / Section 75-1
Compact; preamble
Status: in_force

The Compact for Education is hereby enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: COMPACT FOR EDUCATION Preamble Whereas, The proper education of all citizens is one of the most important responsibilities of the states to preserve a free and open society in the United States; and, Whereas, The increasing demands of our whole national life for improving and expanding educational services require a board exchange of research data and information concerning the problems and practices of education; and, Whereas, There is a vital need for strengthening the voices of the states in the formulation of alternative nationwide educational policies, The states affirm the need for close and continuing consultation among our several states on all matters of education, and do hereby establish this Compact for Education.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-54 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-54
Commission authority, data access.
Status: in_force

4. a. The commission is authorized to call upon any department, office, division, or agency of the State, or of any county, municipality, or school district of the State, to supply such data, program reports and other information, personnel, and assistance as it deems necessary to discharge its responsibilities under this act. b. These departments, offices, divisions, and agencies shall, to the extent possible, and not inconsistent with any other law of this State, cooperate with the commission and shall furnish it with such information, personnel, and assistance as may be necessary or helpful to accomplish the purposes of this act. L.2021, c.410, s.4
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64E-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64E / Section 64E-17
Membership of board of trustees; organization.
Status: in_force

6. a. Membership of the board of trustees shall consist of the Governor, or his designee, and the Mayor of Newark, as ex officio nonvoting members, and, as voting members, up to 15 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The board shall recommend potential new members to the Governor. The composition and size of the board of trustees shall be determined by the board. The terms of office of appointed members shall be for four years which shall commence on July 1 and expire on June 30. All trustees shall serve after the expiration of their terms until their successors shall have been appointed and qualified. Trustees appointed by the Governor may be removed from the office by the Governor, for cause, after notice and opportunity to be heard. Any vacancy that may occur in the board of trustees shall be filled by appointment in like manner for the unexpired term only. b. Members of the board as of the effective date of this act shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and the qualification in office of their successors. c. All voting members of the board of trustees, before undertaking the duties of their office, shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of the State of New Jersey and of the United States, to bear allegiance to the government of the State, and to perform the duties of their office faithfully, impartially and justly, to the best of their ability. d. Members of the board of trustees shall not receive compensation for their services. Each trustee shall be reimbursed for actual expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties or in rendering service as a member of or on behalf of the board or any committee of the board. e. The board of trustees shall elect its chairperson from among its voting members annually in July. The board shall select such other officers from among its members as shall be deemed necessary. f. No voting member of the board of trustees shall be a salaried official of the State of New Jersey, or shall receive remuneration for services from the university. If any member of the board shall become ineligible by reason of the foregoing, a vacancy in his office as trustee shall thereby occur. g. The board of trustees shall have the power to appoint and regulate the duties, functions, powers and procedures of committees, standing or special, from its members and such advisory committees or bodies as it may deem necessary or conducive to the efficient management and operation of the university, consistent with this act and other applicable statutes. L.1995, c.400, s.6; amended 2009, c.308, s.28.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-13.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-13.2
County college board of trustees, notices of certain layoffs; required.
Status: in_force

1. The board of trustees of a county college shall provide to a member of the non-academic support staff who has been employed for at least one year a notice not less than 30 days prior to the date of the layoff of the member which is necessary for reasons of financial exigency or enrollment decline. If the member has been employed for less than one year, the board shall provide a notice of not less than 14 days prior to the date of the layoff of the member which is necessary for reasons of financial exigency or enrollment decline. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a negotiated agreement in which the deadlines for such notices exceed the applicable 30 days or 14 days. L.2005,c.253,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:68-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 68 / Section 68-14
Granting license
Status: in_force

The board shall issue its license to every school or college applying therefor which complies with the requirements adopted by the state board of medical examiners for class A medical colleges in force at the time the application is made.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-38
Definitions relative to restorative justice.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Adverse childhood experiences" means severe childhood stressors that, when experienced prenatal to three years old, affect brain development and which are proven to be powerful determinants of physical, mental, social, and behavioral health across a lifespan. Adverse childhood experiences may include, but are not limited to, child physical or sexual abuse, child emotional abuse, child physical or emotional neglect, substance use disorder in the home, mental illness or suicidal behaviors in the home, incarceration of a family member, exposure to violence in the home or community, and parental divorce or separation. "Restorative justice" means a system of dispute resolution tools that allow all parties of a dispute to be involved in defining the harm and devising remedies while giving the necessary attention to community safety, victims' needs, and the need for offender accountability. Restorative justice practices shall include, but need not be limited to, student or community court, restorative circles, mediation, and conferencing. "Trauma-informed approach" means an approach that recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma in students, families, staff, and others, and which responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices for the purposes of promoting resiliency and healing, resisting the recurrence of trauma, and improving educational outcomes. L.2019, c.412, s.1; amended 2023, c.177, s.31.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:16-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-6
Indemnity of officers and employees against action, proceeding; exceptions.
Status: in_force

18A:16-6. Whenever any civil or administrative action or other legal proceeding has been or shall be brought against any person holding any office, position or employment under the jurisdiction of any board of education, including any student teacher or person assigned to other professional pre-teaching field experience, for any act or omission arising out of and in the course of the performance of the duties of such office, position, employment or student teaching or other assignment to professional field experience, the board shall defray all costs of defending such action, including reasonable counsel fees and expenses, together with costs of appeal, if any, and shall save harmless and protect such person from any financial loss resulting therefrom; provided that a. no employee shall be entitled to be held harmless or have his defense costs defrayed in a disciplinary proceeding instituted against him by the board or when the employee is appealing an action taken by the board; and b. indemnification for exemplary or punitive damages shall not be mandated and shall be governed by the standards and procedures set forth in N.J.S.59:10-4. Any board of education may arrange for and maintain appropriate insurance to cover all such damages, losses and expenses. L.1967, c.271; amended 1977, c.216; 2001, c.178, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64E-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64E / Section 64E-12
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Institute of Technology Act of 1995." L.1995,c.400,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:16-18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-18
Coverage after retirement
Status: in_force

The continuance of coverage after retirement of any employee shall be provided at such rates and under the conditions as shall be prescribed in the contract subject, however, to the requirements set forth in section 8 of P.L. 1979, c. 391 (C. 18A:16-19). The contribution required of any retired employee toward the cost of such coverage may be paid by the employee to the local board of education or in such other manner as the local board of education shall direct. 1979, c.391, s.7; amended 1987,c.386,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-8
Duty to receive pupils from other districts
Status: in_force

The board of education of any school district having the necessary accommodations may receive, or may be required to receive by order of the state board, pupils from another district not having sufficient accommodations, at rates of tuition fixed as in this article provided.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-28.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-28.3
Executive director
Status: in_force

The council shall employ an executive director, who shall be responsible for the administration of all the activities of the council including staff services and shall promote the educational quality of the county community colleges. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the council. The salary of the executive director and all other personnel shall be determined by the council. L.1989,c.141,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:59-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 59 / Section 59-2
Federal funds as trust funds; distribution
Status: in_force

18A:59-2. All moneys mentioned in N.J.S.18A:59-1 shall be considered trust funds and shall be distributed by the commissioner or by the Commission on Higher Education, as the case may be, in conformity with said plans. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994,c.48,s.72.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-53 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-53
Reference to consolidated board.
Status: in_force

7. If a board of chosen freeholders establishes a board of education pursuant to subsection a. of section 1 of this act, whenever in any law, rule, regulation, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the board of education of the county special services school district, the same shall mean and refer to the consolidated board. L.2007, c.222, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-32 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-32
Bond of treasurer
Status: in_force

If the treasurer is an officer of the municipality constituting the district, and the bond given by him for the faithful performance of his duties as such municipal officer covers and secures the faithful performance of his duties as treasurer of school moneys, and it shall be so certified to the board by a certificate of such coverage by the bondsman thereon and the amount thereof is sufficient to cover both the original and the additional liability he shall not be required to give additional bond but otherwise or if he is not such an officer he shall give bond for the faithful performance of his duties as treasurer of school moneys in such amount, and with such surety, as the board shall direct. In each case the board in its determination of the amount shall be guided by a schedule of minimum limits to be promulgated by the State board. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1968, c. 295, s. 4, eff. Sept. 9, 1968; L.1981, c. 174, s. 5, eff. June 19, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72C-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72C / Section 72C-1
Creation; location
Status: in_force

There are hereby created three distinguished chairs which shall be known as Albert Einstein Chairs for Scholarly Studies. One chair shall be located at the Institute for Advanced Study; one shall be located at Rutgers, The State University and one shall be located at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. L.1979, c. 39, s. 1, eff. March 14, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-3
Designation as public research university.
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act "Kean University," hereinafter referred to as "university," shall, unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, include and mean the public urban research university herein designated "Kean University" as presently and hereafter constituted, including all departments, colleges, schools, centers, branches, educational and other units and extensions thereof, extension and cooperative education programs, continuing education programs and all other departments of higher education maintained by the educational entity of the university. L.2021, c.282, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-55 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-55
Designation of contracts
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, a board of education which has established a small business enterprise set-aside program, a minority business enterprise set-aside program or a women's business enterprise set-aside program shall designate that a contract, subcontract or other means of procurement of goods, services, equipment, or construction shall be awarded to a small business enterprise, a minority business enterprise or a women's business enterprise, if the board is likely to receive bids from at least two small business enterprises, minority business enterprises or women's business enterprises, as appropriate, at a fair and reasonable price. The designations shall be made prior to any advertisement for bids, if required. Once designated, the advertisement for bids, if necessary, shall indicate that the contract to be awarded is a small business enterprise set-aside contract, a minority business enterprise set-aside contract or a women's business enterprise set-aside contract, as appropriate. All advertisements for bids shall be published in at least one newspaper which will best provide notice thereof to small business enterprises, minority business enterprises or to women's business enterprises, as appropriate, sufficiently in advance of the date fixed for receiving the bids to promote competitive bidding, but shall not be published less than 10 days prior to that date. P.L. 1985, c. 490, s. 5; amended 1988,c.37,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-140 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-140
Report.
Status: in_force

4. At the conclusion of each school year, a nonpublic school participating in the grant program established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2019, c.256 (C.18A:6-138) shall submit a report to the Commissioner of Education containing information on the school's implementation of the program. The report shall include, but need not be limited to, information regarding: (1) the days and classroom hours that the participating eligible teacher taught in the nonpublic school; (2) any scheduling obstacles that were encountered and how they were addressed; (3) any recommendations to improve the program and its effectiveness; and (4) any observational information pertinent to the program. L.2019, c.256, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-35
Salaries and expenses of county attendance officers
Status: in_force

The salary of each county attendance officer shall be paid as other state salaries are paid. The director of the division of budget and accounting shall on order of the commissioner draw his warrant for such salary on the state treasurer. All claims for the expenses of a county attendance officer shall be paid after being audited by the county superintendent on orders issued by the county superintendent and drawn on the county treasurer. The expenses for each such officer shall not exceed in any one year the sum of $700.00.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-60 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-60
Tuition reimbursement for certain psychiatrists.
Status: in_force

2. a. There is established in the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority a tuition reimbursement program for psychiatrists who provide mental health care services in a State underserved area or in a State psychiatric hospital. The program shall provide reimbursement to program participants for a portion of the eligible tuition expenses incurred by the participant in attending medical school. b. A program participant shall enter into a contract with the authority for a specified number of one-year periods of service, up to four years, in which the participant agrees to engage in the full-time practice of psychiatry in a State underserved area or in a State psychiatric hospital. The agreement shall specify the program participant's dates of required service and the total amount of reimbursement of eligible tuition expenses to be received by the participant in return for service. c. The tuition reimbursement for a participant under the program shall equal 25 percent of the participant's eligible tuition expenses for the one academic year of medical school attendance in which tuition was the lowest, in return for each full year of service satisfactorily completed by the participant under the program. The total tuition reimbursement amount for a program participant, for four full years of service, shall not exceed 100 percent of the participant's eligible tuition expenses for the one academic year of medical school attendance in which tuition was the lowest. L.2017, c.126, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17A-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17A / Section 17A-1
Districts in cities of first class over 325,000; unit control organizational structure; executive superintendent; appointment; term; compensation
Status: in_force

Districts in cities of the first class with a population over 325,000 shall have a unit control organizational structure. The board of education shall appoint, for a first term not to exceed 3 years and for any subsequent term for said person not to exceed 5 years, an executive superintendent by the recorded roll call majority vote of the full membership of the board. The executive superintendent shall receive such salary as the board shall determine. The salary of the executive superintendent shall not be reduced during his term of office. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no executive superintendent shall acquire tenure. L.1975, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Aug. 4, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-6
Office; location; school records.
Status: in_force

18A:7-6. The executive county superintendent shall maintain an office at a suitable location within the county which shall be open to the public as are other county offices and which shall be supplied to him, and shall be suitably furnished and equipped, by the board of chosen freeholders of the county, and the school records of the county for the use of the county and State Departments of Education, the United States Office of Education and the United States Commissioner of Education shall be kept at such office. Amended 1968, c.470; 2007, c.63, s.47.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-56 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-56
Exceptions.
Status: in_force

5. Any purchase, contract or agreement of the character described in section 4 of P.L.1986, c.43 (C.18A:64-55) may be made, negotiated or awarded by the State college by resolution at a public meeting of its board of trustees without public advertising for bids or bidding therefor if: a. The subject matter thereof consists of: (1) Professional services; or (2) Extraordinary unspecifiable services and products which cannot reasonably be described by written specifications, subject, however, to procedures consistent with open public bidding whenever possible; or (3) Materials or supplies which are not available from more than one potential bidder, including without limitation materials or supplies which are patented or copyrighted; or (4) The doing of any work by employees of the State college; or (5) The printing of all legal notices and legal briefs, records and appendices to be used in any legal proceeding to which the State college may be a party and the use of electronic data or media services, including the internet, for the printing of these legal notices and legal briefs, records and appendices; or (6) Textbooks, copyrighted materials, student-produced publications and services incidental thereto, library materials including without limitation books, periodicals, newspapers, documents, pamphlets, photographs, reproductions, microfilms, pictorial or graphic works, musical scores, maps, charts, globes, sound recordings, slides, films, filmstrips, video and magnetic tapes, other printed or published matter and audiovisual and other materials of a similar nature, necessary binding or rebinding of library materials and specialized library services, including electronic databases and digital formats; or (7) Food supplies and services, including food supplies and management contracts for student centers, dining rooms and cafeterias; or (8) The supplying of any product or the rendering of any service by the public utility which is subject to the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities, in accordance with tariffs and schedules of charges made, charged and exacted, filed with that board; or (9) Equipment repair service if in the nature of an extraordinary unspecifiable service and necessary parts furnished in connection with the services; or (10) Specialized machinery or equipment of a technical nature which will not reasonably permit the drawing of specifications, and the procurement thereof without advertising is in the public interest; or (11) Insurance, including the purchase of insurance coverage and consulting services, which exceptions shall be in accordance with the requirements for extraordinary unspecifiable services; or (12) Publishing of legal notices in newspapers as required by law and the use of electronic data or media services, including the internet, for the publication of the legal notices; or (13) The acquisition of artifacts or other items of unique intrinsic, artistic or historic character; or (14) The collection of amounts due on student loans, including without limitation loans guaranteed by or made with funds of the United States of America, and amounts due on other financial obligations to the State college, including but not limited to, the amounts due on tuition and fees and room and board; or (15) Professional consulting services; or (16) Entertainment, including without limitation theatrical presentations, band and other concerts, movies and other audiovisual productions; or (17) Contracts employing funds created by student activities fees charged to students or otherwise raised by students and expended by student organizations; or (18) Printing, including without limitation catalogs, yearbooks and course announcements and the production and reproduction of such material in electronic and digital formats, including compact discs; or (19) Information technology; or (20) Personnel recruitment and advertising, including without limitation advertising seeking student enrollment; or (21) Educational supplies, books, articles of clothing and other miscellaneous articles purchased by a State college for resale to college students and employees; or (22) Purchase or rental of graduation caps and gowns, and award certificates or plaques, or the rental of space and equipment used for graduation and other events and ceremonies; or (23) Items available from vendors at costs below State contract pricing for the same product or service, which meets or exceeds the State contract terms or conditions; or (24) Management contracts for bookstores, performing arts centers, residence halls, parking facilities and building operations; or (25) Consulting services involving information technology, curricular or programmatic review, fund raising, transportation, safety or security; or (26) Construction management services for construction, alteration or repair of any building or improvement; or (27) Purchase or rental of equipment of a technical nature when the procurement thereof without advertising is necessary in order to assure standardization of equipment and interchangeability of parts in the public interest; or (28) Banking and investment services; or (29) Energy supply, such as electric and gas, from a third-party supplier; or (30) Hazardous waste collection and disposal services; or (31) Supplies and services for the administration of study abroad or remote programs; or (32) Transportation services; or (33) Vehicle maintenance; or (34) Vending services; or (35) Medical testing. b. It is to be made or entered into with the United States of America, the State of New Jersey, a county or municipality or any board, body, or officer, agency or authority or any other state or subdivision thereof. c. The State college has advertised for bids pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1986, c.43 (C.18A:64-55) on two occasions and (i) has received no bids on both occasions in response to its advertisement, or (ii) has rejected the bids on two occasions because the State college has determined that they are not reasonable as to price, on the basis of cost estimates prepared for or by the State college prior to the advertising therefor, or have not been independently arrived at in open competition, or (iii) on one occasion no bids were received pursuant to (i) and on one occasion all bids were rejected pursuant to (ii), in whatever sequence; any contract or agreement may then be negotiated by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the authorized membership of the board of trustees authorizing the contract or agreement; provided that: (1) A reasonable effort is just made by the contracting agent to determine that the same or equivalent materials or supplies at a cost which is lower than the negotiated price are not available from any agency or authority of the United States, the State of New Jersey or of the county in which the State college is located, or any municipality in close proximity to the State college; (2) The terms, conditions, restrictions and specifications set forth in the negotiated contract or agreement are not substantially different from those which were the subject of competitive bidding pursuant to section 4 of this article; and (3) Any minor amendment or modification of any of the terms, conditions, restrictions and specifications, which were the subject of competitive bidding pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1986, c.43 (C.18A:64-55), shall be stated in the resolution awarding the contract or agreement; except that if on the second occasion the bids received are rejected as unreasonable as to price, the State college shall notify each responsible bidder submitting bids on the second occasion of its intention to negotiate and afford each bidder a reasonable opportunity to negotiate, but the State college shall not award the contract or agreement unless the negotiated price is lower than the lowest rejected bid price submitted on the second occasion by a responsible bidder, is the lowest negotiated price offered by any reasonable vendor, and is a reasonable price for the work, materials, supplies or services. Whenever a State college shall determine that a bid was not arrived at independently in open competition pursuant to subsection c. (ii) of this section, it shall thereupon notify the Attorney General of the facts upon which its determination is based and, when appropriate, it may institute appropriate proceedings in any State or federal court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of any State or federal antitrust law or laws relating to the unlawful restraint of trade. d. It is to be awarded through a reverse auction for the purchase of utilities and other commodities. L.1986,c.43,s.5; amended 1994, c.48, s.111; 2005, c.369, s.5; 2021, c.417, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-2.28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2.28
Health and physical education endorsement.
Status: in_force

1. a. In addition to any other eligibility requirements prescribed by the State Board of Education, in order to be appointed by a board of education to teach health and physical education in grades kindergarten through six, a person shall possess a health and physical education endorsement to the instructional certificate. b. In addition to any other eligibility requirements prescribed by the State Board of Education, in order to be appointed by a board of education to teach physical education in grades kindergarten through six, a person shall possess a physical education endorsement to the instructional certificate. c. In addition to any other eligibility requirements prescribed by the State Board of Education, in order to be appointed by a board of education to teach health in grades kindergarten through six, a person shall possess a health endorsement to the instructional certificate or a school nurse endorsement to the educational services certificate. d. The provisions of subsections a., b., and c. of this section shall not be applicable to a person who teaches SDA district kindergarten students pursuant to a contract between the SDA district and a licensed child care center or other provider. As used in this subsection, "SDA district" means an SDA district as defined in section 3 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-3). e. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, a person who holds an elementary school endorsement to the instructional certificate prior to the effective date of this act, may be appointed by a board of education to teach health and physical education, physical education, or health in grades kindergarten through six, in accordance with any other requirements established by the State board. L.2019, c.171, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46A-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46A / Section 46A-9.1
Process for reimbursement.
Status: in_force

9. a. The commissioner shall establish a process by which school districts are reimbursed for costs, within the limits of available appropriations and the applicable maximum per service aid amounts established pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-9), that are incurred to provide services for eligible nonpublic school students pursuant to P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.). The process to be established by the commissioner shall permit school districts to apply for reimbursement payments on a quarterly basis in a manner to be determined by the commissioner. School districts seeking reimbursement for services pursuant to this section shall submit applications for reimbursement on a quarterly basis and adhere to all submission guidelines, accounting and budgeting guidance, documentation requirements, and defined timelines for reimbursement as determined by the commissioner. b. No later than July 15 of each school year, the commissioner shall notify school districts and nonpublic schools of the details concerning the reimbursement process established pursuant to subsection a. of this section, which details shall include submission guidelines, accounting and budgeting guidance, documentation requirements, and defined timelines for reimbursement. School districts shall be able to first apply for reimbursement beginning on September 1. Notwithstanding the reimbursement process first opening on September 1, a district shall be able to apply for reimbursement for costs incurred prior to September 1, provided that the costs are within the applicable maximum per service aid amounts established pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-9). Reimbursements shall be made to school districts throughout the school year until the amount annually appropriated as State aid for services provided pursuant to P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.) has been fully expended in the school year for which the appropriation has been made. L.2025, c.252, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-3.1
Children of certain military members permitted to remain in prior school district.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:38-1 or any other section of law to the contrary, a child who is domiciled within a school district and resides with a parent or guardian who is a member of the New Jersey National Guard or a member of the reserve component of the armed forces of the United States who is ordered into active military service in any of the armed forces of the United States in a time of war or national emergency, shall be permitted to remain enrolled in the school district in which the child is domiciled at the time of the parent or guardian being ordered into active military service, regardless of where the child resides during the period of active duty. The school district shall not be responsible for providing transportation for the child if the child lives outside of the district. Following the return of the child's parent or guardian from active military service, the child's eligibility to remain enrolled in the school district pursuant to this section shall cease at the end of the current school year unless the child is domiciled in the school district. L.2015, c.269, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-23.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-23.5
Direct assistance to students; access to social service supports.
Status: in_force

2. Each county college shall work with a representative of the county board of social services designated pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.2025, c.312 (C.18A:64A-29.1) to provide direct assistance to students and to help students to access social services supports. L.2025, c.312, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36A-18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36A / Section 36A-18
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

18. The State Board of Education shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act. L.1995,c.426,s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-48 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-48
Audit committee.
Status: in_force

3. a. The governing board of a public research university or a State college shall establish an audit committee. The chairman of the committee shall have accounting or related financial management expertise and the governing board shall make efforts to ensure that a majority of the members of the committee have such expertise. b. The audit committee shall have a written charter that addresses the committee's purpose and responsibilities which shall include, but not be limited to: (1) assisting the board in ensuring and safeguarding the integrity of the institution's financial statements; (2) assisting the board in overseeing and evaluating the performance of outside auditors retained by the institution; (3) assisting the board in overseeing and evaluating the performance of the institution's internal audit function; (4) ensuring that allegations of misconduct or conflict of interest are evaluated and investigated; and (5) ensuring the institution's compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements. c. The audit committee shall prepare an annual audit committee report for submission to the institution's governing board. d. The committee shall keep minutes of its meetings. L.2009, c.308, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-6
Identification of children with disabilities.
Status: in_force

18A:46-6. Each board of education, according to uniform rules prescribed by the commissioner with the approval of the State board, shall provide for the identification of any children between the ages of five and 21 residing in the district and enrolled in the public schools of the State or in a nonpublic school located in the district, who cannot be properly accommodated through the school facilities usually provided, because of disabilities. For the purposes of N.J.S.18A:46-1 et seq., a child who boards at a school in a district in which the child's parents do not maintain a residence shall not be considered a resident of the district. In addition, each board of education shall also identify and ascertain, according to rules promulgated by the commissioner with the approval of the State board, those children between the ages of three and five years who require and who would be benefited by special education programs and services, which may prevent their disabilities from becoming more debilitating. Each board of education shall provide information to parents of children with disabilities who are below the age of three regarding available services and programs provided by other State, county, or local agencies, which may prevent their disabilities from becoming more debilitating. amended 1977, c.193, s.3; 1981, c.415, s.1; 1984, c.123, s.1; 2017, c.131, s.41.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-85.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-85.2
Option to take fewer credits; eligibility for NJ STARS scholarship.
Status: in_force

3. a. A student who receives an NJ STARS scholarship shall be eligible to take less than 12 credits in the final semester if the county college determines that the student needs to complete less than 12 credits in that semester to complete the degree program. b. In the case of a student who is enrolled in an associate degree program regularly requiring six semesters, the student shall not receive an NJ STARS scholarship for the sixth semester but shall maintain eligibility for the New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship II (NJ STARS II) Program established pursuant to P.L.2005, c.359 (C.18A:71B-86.1 et seq.), provided that the student meets the requirements for receipt of an NJ STARS II scholarship. c. Beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year, a student shall be eligible to participate in the NJ STARS program and take less than 12 credits in a semester if: the student provides to the county college a written note from a physician or other licensed health care professional indicating the student's need to take a reduced number of credits due to a physical or mental health condition; or the student provides to the county college, in such form as determined by the authority, verification of the recent death of the student's parent or spouse. To receive an NJ STARS payment for the semester, a student who receives a medical exemption or an exemption due to the recent death of the student's parent or spouse from the full-time course of study requirement pursuant to this subsection shall enroll for a minimum of six credits in the semester. A student shall receive an additional semester of NJ STARS eligibility for each semester the student receives an exemption from the full-time course of study requirement pursuant to this subsection, not to exceed five additional semesters. L.2008, c.124, s.3; amended 2017, c.360, s.2; 2019, c.232, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-13
Appointment of executive county superintendent of schools.
Status: in_force

55. a. When the office of county superintendent is vacated through the completion of a current term or for any other reason, the Governor, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Education, shall appoint an executive county superintendent of schools pursuant to N.J.S.18A:7-1. b. When the position of executive county business official is vacated through the completion of a current term or for any other reason, the commissioner shall appoint an executive county business official pursuant to section 53 of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.18A:7-11). L.2007, c.63, s.55.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72B-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72B / Section 72B-16
Legislative findings and determinations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and determines that: a. This State remains committed by law and public policy to the development and preservation of a planned and diverse system of higher education which encompasses both public and independent institutions. Independent institutions make an important contribution to higher education in the State and it is in the public interest to assist these institutions in the provision and maintenance of quality academic programs. b. The provisions of this act will serve the cause of higher education in this State by assuring maximum educational choice among colleges and universities through the preservation of the vitality and quality of independent institutions of higher education in this State. L.1979, c. 132, s. 2, eff. July 6, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-64 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-64
Withdrawal of membership
Status: in_force

Except as provided in section 13 of this act, a school district which is a member of a commission may withdraw from membership by adopting a resolution setting forth its intention to withdraw and the reason or reasons for the withdrawal, and filing with the county superintendent or superintendents, as the case may be, and secretary of the board of directors a certified copy of such resolution. The withdrawal shall be effective at the conclusion of the third full school year after the filing of such resolution with the secretary of the board of directors. L.1968, c.243, s.14; amended 1989,c.254,s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-3.1
Assumption of indebtedness for money or property upon annexation
Status: in_force

When a municipality or a part thereof is annexed to another municipality and there is within the limits of the municipality or part thereof which is annexed, a schoolhouse or property formerly belonging to the board of education of the school district situated in such municipality, any indebtedness of such board of education for the erection, purchase, furnishing or repair of such schoolhouse or property shall be assumed by and become the obligation of the board of education of the school district of the annexing municipality.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-23.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-23.3
Modification of apportionment of appropriations
Status: in_force

5. A regional district may modify the manner in which the amounts to be raised for annual or special appropriations for the district, including the amounts to be raised for interest upon, and the redemption of, bonds payable by the district, are apportioned pursuant to N.J.S.18A:13-23 only upon the occurrence of one of the following events: a. Ten years have elapsed since the last school election in which the apportionment of costs was approved by the voters; b. A school year in which the equalized valuations of any constituent municipality when divided by the total equalized valuations of all the constituent municipalities is either greater than .10 plus or less than .10 minus the result expressed as a decimal of the equalized valuations of the constituent municipality divided by the total equalized valuations of all the constituent municipalities in the school year of the last school election in which the apportionment of costs was approved by the voters; c. A school year in which the pupil population of any constituent municipality when divided by the total pupil population of the regional district is either greater than .10 plus or less than .10 minus the result expressed as a decimal of the pupil population of the constituent municipality divided by the total pupil population of the regional district in the school year of the last school election in which the apportionment of costs was approved by the voters; d. A school year in which the regional district is enlarged by the admission of one or more districts; e. During any school year if the regional district was formed prior to the effective date of P.L.1993, c.67 (C.18A:7D-37 et al.) and has never revised its cost apportionment basis. L.1993,c.67,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-8
When appointed; commencement of terms
Status: in_force

In districts, other than those in cities of the first class, the members of the board shall be appointed between April 1 and April 15 and their terms of office shall begin on May 16, next succeeding, and in districts in cities of the first class they shall be appointed during the month of June and their terms of office shall begin on July 1, next succeeding. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1969, c. 304, s. 1, eff. Jan. 19, 1970; L.1979, c. 23, s. 7, eff. Feb. 8, 1979; L.1979, c. 284, s. 1, eff. Jan. 10, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-2.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2.6
Instructional certificate; technology education endorsement; industrial arts endorsement
Status: in_force

1. a. The State Board of Education shall authorize a technology education endorsement to the instructional certificate. The endorsement shall authorize the holder to teach technology education in all public schools. Technology education shall include content which is aligned to the core curriculum content standards and which reflects the standards for technology literacy published by the International Technology Education Association. b. The State board shall issue an endorsement for industrial arts after the effective date of this act. This endorsement shall authorize the holder to teach industrial arts which includes: graphic arts, drafting, woodworking, metal working, arts and power mechanics. c. Teachers holding an industrial arts endorsement prior to the effective date of this act and who are employed in a school district teaching technology education or courses as described in subsection a. of this section prior to that date or who have passed the Educational Testing Service Praxis test in technology education or any other test of subject matter knowledge designated by the State board shall, upon application to the State Board of Examiners, be issued a technology education endorsement. A teacher issued a technology education endorsement pursuant to this subsection shall have all of his service teaching technology education or courses as described in subsection a. of this section under the industrial arts endorsement credited toward tenure and seniority as if rendered under the technology education endorsement. d. Nothing in this act shall be construed to preclude an individual from holding both a technology education endorsement and an endorsement for industrial arts. L.2004,c.7,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72G-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72G / Section 72G-3
Use of funds
Status: in_force

Saint Peter's College may utilize funds appropriated for the purposes of this act for the provision of equipment, supplies, clerical and research assistants and such other appropriate support as is necessary for the research conducted by the holder of the Durant Chair. L. 1985, c. 365, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-95 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-95
Application to projects commenced prior to effective date of act
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act shall not be construed to prohibit any school district or municipality from applying for authorization to issue qualified bonds pursuant to the terms of this act in connection with the construction, reconstruction, development, extension, improvement or acquisition of any educational facility notwithstanding that the construction, reconstruction, development, extension, improvement or acquisition of such facility was authorized, approved or commenced prior to the effective date of this act. L.1976, c. 39, s. 10, eff. June 28, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-15
Adoption of policy concerning harassment, intimidating or bullying by each school district.
Status: in_force

3. a. Each school district shall adopt a policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying on school property, at a school-sponsored function or on a school bus. The school district shall adopt the policy through a process that includes representation of parents or guardians, school employees, volunteers, students, administrators, and community representatives. b. A school district shall have local control over the content of the policy, except that the policy shall contain, at a minimum, the following components: (1) a statement prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying of a student; (2) a definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying no less inclusive than that set forth in section 2 of P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-14); (3) a description of the type of behavior expected from each student; (4) consequences and appropriate remedial action for a person who commits an act of harassment, intimidation or bullying. The consequences for a student who commits an act of harassment, intimidation, or bullying may include: for the first act of harassment, intimidation, or bullying committed by a student, a copy of the results of the investigation shall be placed in the student's record and the student may be subject to remedial actions, including the provision of counseling or behavioral intervention services, or discipline, or both, as determined by the principal in consultation with appropriate school staff; for the second act, a copy of the results of the investigation shall be placed in the student's record and the student may be subject to remedial actions, including the provision of counseling or behavioral intervention services, or discipline, or both, as determined by the principal, in consultation with appropriate school staff; and for the third and each subsequent act, a copy of the results of the investigation shall be placed in the student's record, and the principal, in consultation with appropriate school staff, shall develop an individual student intervention plan which shall be approved by the superintendent of schools or the superintendent's designee, and may include remedial actions including counseling or behavioral intervention services, or progressive discipline, or both, and may require the student, accompanied by a parent or guardian, to complete in a satisfactory manner a class or training program to reduce harassment, intimidation or bullying behavior. The superintendent of schools or the superintendent's designee and the principal shall consult law enforcement, as appropriate, pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials, if the student's behavior may constitute a possible violation of the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice; (5) a procedure for reporting an act of harassment, intimidation or bullying, including a provision that permits a person to report an act of harassment, intimidation or bullying anonymously; however, this shall not be construed to permit formal disciplinary action solely on the basis of an anonymous report. All acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying shall be reported verbally to the school principal on the same day when the school employee or contracted service provider witnessed or received reliable information regarding any such incident. The principal shall inform the parents or guardians of all students involved in the alleged incident, and may discuss, as appropriate, the availability of counseling and other intervention services. The principal shall keep a written record of the date, time, and manner of notification to the parents or guardians. All acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying shall be reported in writing to the school principal within two school days of when the school employee or contracted service provider witnessed or received reliable information that a student had been subject to harassment, intimidation, or bullying. The written report shall be on a numbered form developed by the Department of Education. A copy of the form shall be submitted promptly by the principal to the superintendent of schools. The form shall be completed even if a preliminary determination is made under the school district's policy that the reported incident or complaint is a report outside the scope of the definition of harassment, intimidation, or bullying pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-14), and shall be kept on file at the school but shall not be included in any student record, unless the incident results in disciplinary action or is otherwise required to be contained in a student's record under State or federal law. A redacted copy of the form that removes all student identification information shall be confidentially shared with the board of education after the conclusion of the investigation, if a hearing is requested by a parent or guardian pursuant to subparagraph (d) of paragraph (6) of this subsection. The school district shall provide a means for a parent or guardian to complete an online numbered form developed by the Department of Education to confidentially report an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. The principal shall report to the superintendent if a preliminary determination is made under the school district's policy that the reported incident or complaint is a report outside the scope of the definition of harassment, intimidation, or bullying, and the superintendent may require the principal to conduct an investigation of the incident, if the superintendent determines that an investigation is necessary because the incident is within the scope of the definition of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. The superintendent shall notify the principal of this determination in writing; (6) a procedure for prompt investigation of reports of violations and complaints, which procedure shall at a minimum provide that: (a) the investigation shall be initiated by the principal or the principal's designee within one school day of the report of the incident and shall be conducted by a school anti-bullying specialist. The principal may appoint additional personnel who are not school anti-bullying specialists to assist in the investigation. The investigation shall be completed as soon as possible, but not later than 10 school days from the date of the written report of the incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying or from the date of the written notification from the superintendent to the principal to initiate an investigation pursuant to paragraph (5) of this subsection. In the event that there is information relative to the investigation that is anticipated but not yet received by the end of the 10-day period, the school anti-bullying specialist may amend the original report of the results of the investigation to reflect the information; (b) the results of the investigation shall be reported to the superintendent of schools within two school days of the completion of the investigation, and in accordance with regulations promulgated by the State Board of Education pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the superintendent may decide to provide intervention services, establish training programs to reduce harassment, intimidation, or bullying and enhance school climate, impose discipline, order counseling as a result of the findings of the investigation, or take or recommend other appropriate action including seeking further information; (c) the results of each investigation shall be reported to the board of education no later than the date of the board of education meeting next following the completion of the investigation, along with information on any services provided, training established, discipline imposed, or other action taken or recommended by the superintendent; (d) parents or guardians of the students who are parties to the investigation shall be entitled to receive information about the investigation, in accordance with federal and State law and regulation, including the nature of the investigation, whether the district found evidence of harassment, intimidation, or bullying, or whether discipline was imposed or services provided to address the incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. This information shall be provided in writing within 5 school days after the results of the investigation are reported to the board. A parent or guardian may request a hearing before the board after receiving the information, and the hearing shall be held within 10 days of the request. The board shall meet in executive session for the hearing to protect the confidentiality of the students. At the hearing the board may hear from the school anti-bullying specialist about the incident, recommendations for discipline or services, and any programs instituted to reduce such incidents; (e) at the next board of education meeting following its receipt of the report pursuant to subparagraph (c) of paragraph (6) of this subsection, the board shall issue a decision, in writing, to affirm, reject, or modify the superintendent's decision. The board's decision may be appealed to the Commissioner of Education, in accordance with the procedures set forth in law and regulation, no later than 90 days after the issuance of the board's decision; and (f) a parent, student, guardian, or organization may file a complaint with the Division on Civil Rights within 180 days of the occurrence of any incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying based on membership in a protected group as enumerated in the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.); (7) the range of ways in which a school will respond once an incident of harassment, intimidation or bullying is identified, which shall be defined by the principal in conjunction with the school anti-bullying specialist, but shall include an appropriate combination of services that are available within the district such as counseling, support services, intervention services, and other programs, as defined by the commissioner. In the event that the necessary programs and services are not available within the district, the district may apply to the Department of Education for a grant from the "Bullying Prevention Fund" established pursuant to section 25 of P.L.2010, c.122 (C.18A:37-28) to support the provision of out-of-district programs and services; (8) a statement that prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any person who reports an act of harassment, intimidation or bullying and the consequence and appropriate remedial action for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation; (9) consequences and appropriate remedial action for a person found to have falsely accused another as a means of retaliation or as a means of harassment, intimidation or bullying; (10) a statement of how the policy is to be publicized, including notice that the policy applies to participation in school-sponsored functions; (11) a requirement that a link to the policy be prominently posted on the home page of the school district's website and distributed annually to parents and guardians who have children enrolled in a school in the school district; (12) a requirement that the name, school phone number, school address and school email address of the district anti-bullying coordinator be listed on the home page of the school district's website and that on the home page of each school's website the name, school phone number, school address and school email address of the school anti-bullying specialist and the district anti-bullying coordinator be listed. The information concerning the district anti-bullying coordinator and the school anti-bullying specialists shall also be maintained on the department's website; and (13) a requirement that the school district and each school in the district with a website post on its homepage the current version of the document, Guidance for Parents on the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, developed by the Department of Education. The School Climate State Coordinator shall ensure that this document is updated as needed and then promptly disseminated to all school districts. c. A school district shall adopt a policy and transmit a copy of its policy to the appropriate executive county superintendent of schools by September 1, 2003. A school district shall annually conduct a re-evaluation, reassessment, and review of its policy, making any necessary revisions and additions. The board shall include input from the school anti-bullying specialists in conducting its re-evaluation, reassessment, and review. The district shall transmit a copy of the revised policy to the appropriate executive county superintendent of schools within 30 school days of the revision. The first revised policy following the effective date of P.L.2010, c.122 (C.18A:37-13.1 et al.) shall be transmitted to the executive county superintendent of schools by September 1, 2011. d. (1) To assist school districts in developing policies for the prevention of harassment, intimidation, or bullying, the Commissioner of Education shall develop a model policy applicable to grades kindergarten through 12. This model policy shall be issued no later than December 1, 2002. (2) The commissioner shall adopt amendments to the model policy which reflect the provisions of P.L.2010, c.122 (C.18A:37-13.1 et al.) no later than 90 days after the effective date of that act and shall subsequently update the model policy as the commissioner deems necessary. e. Notice of the school district's policy shall appear in any publication of the school district that sets forth the comprehensive rules, procedures and standards of conduct for schools within the school district, and in any student handbook. f. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a school district from adopting a policy that includes components that are more stringent than the components set forth in this section. L.2002, c.83, s.3; amended 2007, c.303, s.7; 2010, c.122, s.12; 2012, c.1, s.1; 2021, c.338, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-41 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-41
Nullification of agreement.
Status: in_force

18A:71C-41. A program participant who has previously entered into a contract with the authority may nullify the agreement by notifying the authority in writing and reassuming full responsibility for the remaining outstanding balance of the loan debt. In no event shall service for less than the full calendar year of each period of service entitle the program participant to any benefits under the program. A program participant seeking to nullify the contract before completing a second full year of service shall be required to pay 50 percent of the redeemed portion of indebtedness in not more than one year following nullification of the agreement. Amended 2009, c.145, s.11; 2025, c.345, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-101 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-101
Dispersing of information regarding income-contingent student loan repayment programs.
Status: in_force

1. a. During the academic semester in which a student is scheduled to graduate, an institution of higher education shall provide each student who has outstanding student loan debt with information on federal and State of New Jersey income-contingent student loan repayment programs. The institution shall provide the student with the information in either: (1) an in-person exit interview, which may include a remote or virtual interview; or (2) a document sent to the student both electronically and by regular mail. The Secretary of Higher Education shall prescribe a model format for the document required by this subsection. b. In addition to information on federal and State income-contingent student loan repayment programs as required pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the institution, during the exit interview or in the document, shall provide each student with information on the following: (1) an estimate of the total amount of the student's loan debt; (2) an estimate of the potential total payoff amount of the student loans incurred or a range of the total payoff amount; and (3) an estimate of monthly repayment amounts that a similarly situated borrower may incur, including principal and interest, for that amount of student loan debt. The information provided pursuant to paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection shall only pertain to the debt, payoff amount, and monthly repayment amounts certified while the student attended the institution and may include a statement that the estimates and ranges provided are general in nature and not meant as a guarantee or promise of the actual projected amount. An institution shall not incur liability for any representations made pursuant to this subsection. L. 2021, c.357.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-128 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-128
Ongoing professional development.
Status: in_force

15. a. A board of education, principal, or superintendent shall provide its teaching staff members with ongoing professional development that supports student achievement and with an individual professional development plan. To the greatest extent feasible, professional development opportunities shall be developed in consultation with the school improvement panels established pursuant to section 12 of P.L.2012, c.26 (C.18A:6-120) in order to be responsive to the unique needs of different instructional staff members in different instructional settings. b. A board of education, principal, or superintendent shall provide additional professional development for any teaching staff member who fails or is struggling to meet the performance standards established by the board, as documented in the teaching staff member's annual summative evaluation. The additional professional development shall be designed to correct the needs identified in the annual summative evaluation. A corrective action plan shall be developed by the teaching staff member and a teaching staff member serving in a supervisory capacity to address deficiencies outlined in the evaluation when the employee is rated ineffective or partially effective. The corrective action plan shall include timelines for corrective action and responsibilities of the teaching staff member and the school district for implementation of the plan. c. All funds budgeted by a school district for professional development shall be used primarily to provide the professional development required pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2012, c.26 (C.18A:6-117 et al.). L.2012, c.26, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-137 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-137
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. As used in sections 2 through 5 of P.L.2019, c.256 (C.18A:6-138 through C.18A:6-141): "Eligible teacher" means an individual who is employed as a teacher in a public school and who meets one of the following criteria: (1) holds a valid and effective provisional or standard instructional certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners with an endorsement in a science field, mathematics, technology education, computer science education, or other STEM subject or area; (2) is currently enrolled in a degree program or a coherent sequence of courses in science, mathematics, technology, computer science, or other STEM subject or area; (3) will enroll in a degree program or a coherent sequence of courses in science, mathematics, technology, computer science, or other STEM subject or area within two years of the effective date of P.L.2019, c.256 (C.18A:6-137 et seq.) or within two years of participating in the grant program established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2019, c.256 (C.18A:6-138); or (4) is currently employed by a public school district to teach in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computer science field, or other STEM subject or area and will teach a subject and a grade level in the nonpublic school for which the teacher holds appropriate certification, including certification without a specific subject matter endorsement where permitted by N.J.S.18A:26-1 et seq. “Eligible retired teacher” means an individual who was previously employed as a teacher in a public school and is receiving a retirement allowance under the Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund for reasons other than disability and who holds a valid and effective standard instructional certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners with an endorsement in a science field, mathematics, technology education, computer science education, or other STEM subject or area. “Eligible county college faculty member” means an individual who is currently employed as a faculty member at a county college teaching a course in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or other STEM subject or area and who participates in a collective bargaining agreement. "Nonpublic school" means an elementary or secondary school within the State, other than a public school, offering education for grades kindergarten through 12, or any combination of them, wherein any child may legally fulfill compulsory school attendance requirements and which complies with the requirements of Title VI of the "Civil Rights Act of 1964," Pub.L.88-352 (42 U.S.C. s.2000d et seq.). "Valid objection" means an explanation of why a school district disapproves of an eligible teacher currently employed by the school district from entering into a partnership with a participating nonpublic school. A school district with a valid objection shall cite, with sufficient supporting proof, as determined by the Commissioner of Education, one or more of the following reasons: the proposed teaching hours at the nonpublic school conflict with the teacher's public school work responsibilities and no resolution could be found after consulting with the teacher and nonpublic school; or approval of a proposed partnership between the nonpublic school and teacher would otherwise substantially impact the quality of student instruction in the school district. L.2019, c.256, s.1; amended 2022, c.119, s.1; 2025, c.317, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-92 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-92
Duties of board.
Status: in_force

4. The board shall: a. determine global policies for the center; b. implement the primary goals of the center as established in this act; c. appoint a multidisciplinary advisory council to provide input and advice on policy matters. The advisory council shall include representatives from all of the organizations represented in the collaborative of New Jersey Colleagues in Caring; d. appoint a full-time executive director who shall serve at the pleasure of the board and shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office. The board shall authorize the executive director to employ such other staff as the executive director deems necessary and within the limits of funds available to the center. All policies and procedures concerning the hiring of center employees shall be the same as and consistent with the applicable policies and procedures of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; e. apply for and accept grants of money available for carrying out the policies and activities of the center from the federal government, and accept gifts, grants and bequests of funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, governmental agencies and other organizations and institutions to carry out the purposes of this act; f. establish policies for the appointment of members of the board; and g. submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature one year after the center is established, and every two years thereafter, on its activities and findings. The report may include such recommendations for legislative action as the board deems appropriate. The board shall make its annual report available to members of the public, upon request. L.2002, c.116, s.4; amended 2009, c.47, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-37.9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-37.9
Definitions relative to security aid for nonpublic school students.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Nonpublic school" means an elementary or secondary school within the State, other than a public school, offering education for grades kindergarten through 12, or any combination of them, wherein any child may legally fulfill compulsory school attendance requirements and which complies with the requirements of Title VI of the "Civil Rights Act of 1964," Pub.L.88-352, (42 U.S.C. s.2000d et seq.). "Support limit" means the maximum amount which may be appropriated each year for the purposes of this act for each student enrolled full-time in nonpublic schools of the State. L.2016, c.49, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-13
Joint transportation; laws and rules governing
Status: in_force

Any such joint transportation shall be subject to all the provisions of law and rules of the state board governing the transportation of school pupils.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-51 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-51
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

9. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit an executive county superintendent from including a former non-operating district in the consolidation plan submitted by the executive county superintendent to the commissioner pursuant to subsection h. of N.J.S.18A:7-8. L.2009, c.78, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:51-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 51 / Section 51-12
Withdrawal of districts from, and dissolution of, audiovisual aids center
Status: in_force

Any board of education of any participating school district may withdraw as a participating district pursuant to resolution duly adopted by said board and notice of intention to withdraw given to the secretary of the commission on or before August 1 in any year and in event that all participating boards of education, or all of said participating boards of education except one, shall determine to withdraw from any such county educational audiovisual center, the same shall be dissolved and the property of such center shall be disposed of at a public or private sale and one half of the amount realized therefrom, together with one half of any unexpended balances remaining in the treasury of such center, shall be paid to the state treasurer to be devoted to the maintenance and support of the public schools and the remainder thereof shall be apportioned among the board of education participating in said center at the time of its dissolution on the basis of the total average daily enrollment of the pupils of said district ascertained as hereinbefore provided.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.2
Application for additional state building aid; investigation
Status: in_force

Whenever a local board of education determines by resolution that it is unable to comply with the provisions of section 18A:33-1 of the New Jersey Statutes, it may file an application for additional State building aid with the Commissioner of Education and the State Board of Education. Upon the receipt of any such application, the Commissioner of Education and the State Board of Education shall cause an investigation of the conditions to be made in the district, taking into consideration the unhoused pupils, rate of pupil population increase, total tax rate of the municipality or municipalities of the district, school tax rate of the district, the net debt of the municipality or municipalities and the school debt, the density of population, the apportionment valuation in support of each child, the number of children on welfare rolls, and such other factors as the commissioner and State board may deem necessary. L.1968, c. 177, s. 1, eff. July 19, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-74 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-74
Vested rights and privileges; effect of act
Status: in_force

This act shall not impair, annul or affect any vested rights, grants, charter rights, privileges, exemptions, immunities, powers, prerogatives, franchises or advantages heretofore obtained or enjoyed by the college or any constituent unit thereof, under authority of its charter or any act of this State or county or under any grant, deed, conveyance, transfer, lease, estate, remainder, expectancy, trust, gift, donation, legacy, devise, endowment or fund, all of which are ratified and confirmed except insofar as the same may have expired or have been repealed or altered or may be inconsistent with this act. L.1982, c. 42, s. 25, eff. July 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-19 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-19
Salaries
Status: in_force

The board or boards of education employing a superintendent or assistant superintendent of schools shall fix the salaries of the superintendent and assistant superintendent of schools and the salary of a superintendent shall not be reduced during his term of office.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:21-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 21 / Section 21-1
Capital projects; description
Status: in_force

The capital projects which may be undertaken by a board of education, for any lawful purposes, the cost whereof may be provided for from taxes, or by the issuance of bonds, as provided by this chapter, are as follows: 1. The acquisition by purchase or condemnation of lands; 2. The grading, draining and landscaping of lands owned or to be acquired by the board and the improvement thereof in any like manner; 3. The acquisition, construction, reconstruction, remodeling, alteration, enlargement or major repair of buildings; and 4. The purchase of the original furniture, equipment and apparatus, or of major renewals of furniture, equipment and apparatus, for any building used or to be used for such purposes.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-40 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-40
Report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

6. No later than June 30 of the third school year following the enactment of the pilot program, the commissioner shall submit to the Governor and the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1) a report that evaluates the effectiveness of the pilot program in reducing the number of students classified as in need of special education programs and services. The report shall include a recommendation on the advisability of the program's continuation and extension to additional school districts. L.2007,c.122,c.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-4.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-4.1
Security officers of public and nonprofit educational institutions; training courses
Status: in_force

Upon application to, and approval by, the Superintendent of State Police security officers of public and nonprofit educational institutions of this State may be admitted to training courses conducted by the Division of State Police for State, county and municipal law enforcement officers, provided that the costs of such training as determined by the superintendent shall be paid to the State Treasurer by the private nonprofit institutions sending security officers to such training courses. L.1968, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 19, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-17
Advice to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

17. The board of trustees shall advise the Governor and Legislature, in consultation with the Secretary of Higher Education and the President's Council and successor bodies, on the manner in which the facilities and services of the university may be utilized so as to increase the efficiency of the public education system and provide, maintain, and improve upon the quality of higher education for the people of the State. The board of trustees shall make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature respecting the needs for the facilities and services of the university as an educational instrumentality of the State for that purpose. L.2021, c.282, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-27 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-27
Membership; alternates; compensation
Status: in_force

18A:64A-27. The council shall consist of the presidents and chairmen of the boards of trustees of the several county community colleges and of the county college commissions. A trustee board chairman may designate another member of the board as an alternate to attend and to vote at council meetings in the chairman's absence. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses. L.1967, c.271; amended 1985,c.173,s.2; 1989,c.141,s.4; 1994,c.48,s.146.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-13
Bondholders; enforcement of rights
Status: in_force

Any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee or trustees under any trust agreement, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by any resolution authorizing the issuance of, or any such trust agreement securing, such bonds, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the state or granted hereunder or under such resolution or trust agreement, and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this chapter or by such resolution or trust agreement to be performed by the authority or by any officer, employee or agent thereof, including the fixing, charging and collecting of the rates, rents, fees and charges herein authorized and required by the provisions of such resolution or trust agreement to be fixed, established and collected.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-7
Posting of drinking water test reports by public schools.
Status: in_force

6. a. The principal of every public school who is required to prepare a Consumer Confidence Report pursuant to the "Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996,"42 U.S.C.s.300f et al., or who receives a Consumer Confidence Report from the owner or operator of a public community water system, shall post each Consumer Confidence Report the principal prepares or receives in a conspicuous location near each major entrance to the public school. b. The principal of every public school who is a supplier of water but is not required to prepare a Consumer Confidence Report pursuant to the "Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996," and who is required to conduct tests of its drinking water by the Department of Environmental Protection, shall post a chart setting forth the results of the water tests, including the level of detection and, as appropriate for each contaminant, the maximum contaminant level, highest level allowed, action level, treatment technique, or other expression of an acceptable level, for each contaminant, in a conspicuous location near each major entrance to the public school. The chart also shall include in bold print the statement required to be included in a Consumer Confidence Report pursuant to 40 CFR s.141.154(a). The chart shall not include contaminants that are not detected. c. The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the Department of Education. The Department of Education shall not be required to conduct on-site inspections to determine compliance with this section more frequently than any on-site inspections of public schools are conducted by the department pursuant to any other law. L.1999,c.362,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-46 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-46
"Restorative Justice Education Fund."
Status: in_force

9. There is established within the Department of Education a fund to be known as the "Restorative Justice Education Fund." The fund shall be used to provide grants to participating schools pursuant to subsection c. of section 4 of this act. The fund shall be annually credited with the moneys appropriated by the Legislature. L.2019, c.412, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-48 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-48
Calculation of equalization aid.
Status: in_force

6. Beginning in the 2009-2010 school year and for each school year thereafter, the amount of equalization aid for the budget year shall equal the total Statewide equalization aid calculated pursuant to section 11 of this act for the prebudget year and prior to the application of section 5 of this act indexed by the sum of 1.0, the CPI, and the State average enrollment growth percentage between the prebudget year and the budget year as projected by the commissioner. L.2007, c.260, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-37.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-37.6
Expenditure of aid for textbooks.
Status: in_force

6. State aid provided pursuant to P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-43 et al.) may be expended for the purchase and loan of textbooks for public school pupils in an amount which shall not exceed the State average budgeted textbook expense for the prebudget year per pupil in resident enrollment. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit a board of education in any district from purchasing textbooks in excess of the amounts provided pursuant to this act. L.1974, c.79, s.6; amended 1979, c.194, s.2; 1990, c.52, s.77; 1996, c.138, s.83; 2007, c.260, s.76.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-13.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-13.2
Excused absence for certain pupils on Veterans Day.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, any pupil of a public school who is absent from school on November 11, Veterans Day, attending a ceremony honoring a veteran or a member of the United States Armed Forces or the New Jersey National Guard returning from overseas deployments, or assisting a veteran at a hospital, food shelter, or any similar facility, shall have the absence for those reasons recorded as an excused absence on the pupil's attendance record or on that of any group or class of which he is a member. Any transcript, application, employment form, or any similar form on which information concerning a pupil's attendance record is requested shall show, with respect to absences, only absences other than excused absences authorized pursuant to this subsection. In making a determination on whether or not a student has a perfect attendance record for the school year, a school district shall not consider as an absence an excused absence authorized pursuant to this subsection. b. A pupil shall provide such documentation as the superintendent or administrative principal of the school district deems necessary to prove the pupil meets the requirements for the excused absence under subsection a. of this section. c. As used in this section, "veteran" means a person who has served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable. L.2015, c.297, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-20
New Jersey State Museum under control of the Division of the State Museum.
Status: in_force

18A:73-20. The New Jersey State Museum, including all of its collections and exhibits, shall be under the control and management of the Division of the State Museum in the Department of State, established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2015, c.81 (C.52:16A-113).
amended 1999, c.437, s.13; 2015, c.81, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-90 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-90
New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing; establishment, goals.
Status: in_force

2. There is established the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing in the College of Nursing of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, to address issues of supply and demand of the nursing workforce, including education, recruitment, retention and utilization of adequately prepared nursing personnel. The center shall be administered by an executive director under the direction of the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing board established pursuant to this act. The primary goals of the center shall be to: a. develop a strategic plan for the continuing development of an adequate nursing workforce, in number and in education and training, to meet the needs of New Jersey residents by: (1) collecting and analyzing information about and maintaining a database of the current and projected supply and demand of the nursing workforce, including home health aides, nursing assistants, unlicensed assistive personnel, registered nurses, practical nurses, advanced practice nurses and doctorally prepared faculty; and (2) determining priorities to be addressed from the plan; b. continue the collaborative approach originating from New Jersey Colleagues in Caring by convening representative groups of health care stakeholders to: (1) review and comment on the data analysis conducted by the center; (2) recommend systemic changes in the State's health care system, including strategies for the implementation of the changes; and (3) disseminate the results of the reviews and recommendations to the Legislature, health care stakeholders and consumers; c. acknowledge the valued contribution of the nursing work force to the health of the State by: (1) promoting positive image-building efforts in nursing; (2) supporting existing mechanisms for rewarding outstanding nurses; and (3) reporting with evidence-based data the relationship of nursing care to the positive outcomes of the health of consumers; d. provide consultation, technical assistance and information related to nursing resources within and outside of the State and serve as a clearinghouse for data related to nursing resources; e. foster collaboration among members of the health care community to achieve policy consensus, promote diversity and enhance the knowledge of nurses and others in health policy and health services research; and f. seek competitive funding to support specific research endeavors or model programs to enhance the resources available in supporting innovative projects. L.2002, c.116, s.2; amended 2009, c.47, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-8
State's credit not pledged
Status: in_force

No provision in this chapter contained shall be deemed or construed to create or constitute a debt, liability, or a loan or pledge of the credit, of the state of New Jersey.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64G-6.1i — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64G / Section 64G-6.1i
Liberal construction relative to certain contracts, agreements.
Status: in_force

151. a. The provisions of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.) and the authorization pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2006, c.95 (C.18A:64G-6.1) for the board of directors of University Hospital to enter into a contract or other agreement with a nonprofit corporation for the operation and management of University Hospital is to be liberally construed to promote the purposes of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.) and to permit the contracted manager to operate University Hospital and exercise the powers described herein notwithstanding that its actions might be deemed anti-competitive or a restraint of trade under any state or federal antitrust laws. b. In the event that the board of directors of University Hospital enters into a contract or other agreement with a nonprofit corporation for the operation and management of University Hospital, the contracted manager may, in addition to any other authorized duties: (1) make and execute contracts, and any other instruments including agreements in furtherance of the purposes of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.) with any health systems and providers of health care services, private payors, or other parties; and (2) form and operate networks of hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers, arrange for the provision of health care services through such networks, and enter into such agreements, joint ventures, and affiliations directly related to the management of University Hospital. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections a. and b. of this section, University Hospital shall continue to be the principal teaching hospital of the New Jersey Medical School, the New Jersey Dental School, and any other Newark-based medical education program. University Hospital clinicians shall continue to have faculty appointments in a Newark-based school. Bargaining unit employees employed at University Hospital shall retain their status as public employees within the meaning of the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.), and such employees shall continue to provide the services they were providing prior to University Hospital entering into a management contract. There shall be no substantive changes that result in the diminution, deterioration, or reduction to essential health care services currently provided by University Hospital for a period of five years after the effective date of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.) without review by the University Hospital Community Oversight Board and approval by the Department of Health and Senior Services, and any management contract shall conform to all other requirements of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.). L.2012, c.45, s.151.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36A-14.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36A / Section 36A-14.3
Public notice of amending, altering contract terms, lead person, business administrator, charter schools.
Status: in_force

18. A board of trustees of a charter school shall not renegotiate, extend, amend, or otherwise alter the terms of a contract with a lead person or school business administrator unless notice is provided to 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 public with at least 10 days’ notice of the public hearing. L.2025, c.277, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-37 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-37
Alternate opportunity to take test, examination, attend or register for class due to religious observance.
Status: in_force

1. a. An institution of higher education shall provide any student who, for reason of a religious observance, cannot attend a test or examination at its regular administration with an alternative opportunity to take an equivalent test or examination. The alternative opportunity shall be offered as soon after or before the regular administration of the test as is possible, and at comparable times, places, and costs. The institution may request that the student provide a written explanation of the religious conflict signed by a clergyman of the student's place of worship. b. An institution of higher education shall provide any student who, for reason of a religious observance, cannot attend class on a day when any type of assignment is due including, but not limited to, papers, presentations, or group assignments, with an alternative opportunity to complete the assignment. The alternative opportunity shall be offered as soon after or before the regular due date of the assignment as is possible, and at comparable times, places, and costs. The institution may request that the student provide a written explanation of the religious conflict signed by a clergyman of the student's place of worship. The institution shall not impose any type of penalty on a student who is unable to attend class for reason of a religious observance. c. An institution of higher education shall provide any student who, for reason of a religious observance, is unable to register for courses on a day when students are eligible to participate in course registration with an alternative opportunity to register for courses. The alternative opportunity shall be offered as soon after or before the regular date of course registration as is possible, and at comparable times, places, and costs. The institution may request that the student provide a written explanation of the religious conflict signed by a clergyman of the student's place of worship. L.2008, c.10, s.1; amended 2018, c.148, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-25.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-25.2
Annual review.
Status: in_force

3. The Commissioner of Education shall annually review the chronic absenteeism rates of each school and school district, as included on the School Report Cards issued pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.235 (C.18A:7E-2), and report on the rates to the State Board of Education. L.2018, c.23, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-2.18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2.18
Teacher leader endorsement.
Status: in_force

1. The State Board of Education shall authorize a teacher leader endorsement to the instructional certificate. To be eligible for the teacher leader endorsement an applicant shall complete a program of study with an approved provider for the teacher leader endorsement. L.2015, c.111, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-37 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-37
Existing programs continued
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed or utilized to replace or reduce the programs conducted by Cook College of Rutgers, The State University, the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station or the New Jersey Cooperative Extension Service. L. 1985, c. 366, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-7
Amount of indebtedness to be assumed by proposed new district
Status: in_force

The amount of indebtedness so to be assumed shall be calculated on the basis of the proportion which the original cost of the buildings, grounds, furnishings, equipment, and additions thereto, situate in the proposed new district, bears to the original cost of the buildings, grounds, furnishings, equipment and additions thereto, situated in the original district. Said original cost shall be determined according to rules prescribed by the commissioner with the approval of the state board and in accordance with recognized accounting practices.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:59-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 59 / Section 59-3
Custody of federal funds; disbursement
Status: in_force

The state treasurer is hereby appointed custodian of all moneys made available to the state of New Jersey under the provisions of section 18A:59-1. He shall receive and provide for the proper custody thereof. He shall disburse such moneys upon the warrant of the director of the division of budget and accounting in the department of the treasury when such disbursement has been certified to said director by the officer authorized to distribute the same.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:68-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 68 / Section 68-7
Withdrawal of approval; record of approvals and revocations
Status: in_force

18A:68-7. The approval given by the Commission on Higher Education of the basis or conditions for the admission to the grade of a degree may be revoked for proper cause by the commission after hearing upon 20 days' notice of the time and place of such hearing given to any such school, corporation, association or institution of learning by service upon any officer or member thereof, and proof made at such hearing to the satisfaction of the commission, that the standards presented for admission to such grade of a degree or for the conferring of such degree are not being satisfactorily complied with by such school, corporation, association or institution of learning, or by the officers or members thereof. The commission shall keep a record of such approvals and revocations in a book to be provided and used solely for that purpose, which book shall be kept at its office in Trenton and may be inspected by any person upon request. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994,c.48,s.199.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-2.12
Development of parent resource guide.
Status: in_force

3. a. The Department of Education, in an effort to assist deaf and hard of hearing children in becoming linguistically ready for kindergarten and in consultation with the Department of Health, shall develop a parent resource guide for use by parents of deaf and hard of hearing children. The parent resource guide shall: (1) help parents monitor and track deaf and hard of hearing children's expressive and receptive language acquisition and developmental stages toward English literacy by presenting language developmental milestones; (2) be appropriate for use, in both content and administration, with deaf and hard of hearing children from birth to five years of age, who use both or one of the languages of American Sign Language and English; (3) be written for clarity and ease of use by parents; (4) be aligned to existing instruments used by school districts to assess the development of children with disabilities pursuant to federal and State law; (5) include a statement that the parent resource guide is not a formal assessment of language and literacy development, and that a parent's observations of his child may differ from formal assessment data collected as part of a professional evaluation; and (6) include a statement that a parent may bring the parent resource guide to a child study team meeting for purposes of sharing observations about the child's development. b. The department shall incorporate the recommendations provided by the working group established pursuant to section 1 of this act into the parent resource guide. c. The department shall make the parent resource guide developed pursuant to this section publicly available on its website. L.2019, c.205, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-119 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-119
Definitions relative to the TEACHNJ Act.
Status: in_force

3. As used in sections 12 through 17, 19 through 21, and 24 of P.L.2012, c.26 (C.18A:6-117 et al.): "Corrective action plan" means a written plan developed by a teaching staff member serving in a supervisory capacity in collaboration with the teaching staff member to address deficiencies as outlined in an evaluation. The corrective action plan shall include timelines for corrective action, responsibilities of the individual teaching staff member and the school district for implementing the plan, and specific support that the district shall provide. "Evaluation" means a process based on the individual's job description, professional standards and Statewide evaluation criteria that incorporates analysis of multiple measures of student progress and multiple data sources. Such evaluation shall include formal observations, as well as post conferences, conducted and prepared by an individual employed in the district in a supervisory role and capacity and possessing a school administrator certificate, principal certificate, or supervisor certificate. "Individual professional development plan" means a written statement of goals developed by a teaching staff member serving in a supervisory capacity in collaboration with a teaching staff member, that: aligns with professional standards for teachers set forth in N.J.A.C.6A:9-3.3 and the New Jersey Professional Development Standards; derives from the annual evaluation process; identifies professional goals that address specific individual, district or school needs, or both; and grounds professional development activities in objectives related to improving teaching, learning, and student achievement. The individual professional development plan shall include timelines for implementation, responsibilities of the employee and the school district for implementing the plan, and specific support and periodic feedback that the district shall provide. "Ineffective" or "partially effective" means the employee receives an annual summative evaluation rating of "ineffective" or "partially effective" based on the performance standards for his position established through the evaluation rubric adopted by the board of education and approved by the commissioner. "Multiple objective measures of student learning" means the results of formal and informal assessments of students. Such measures may include a combination of, but are not limited to: teacher-set goals for student learning; student performance assessments, including portfolio projects, problem-solving protocols, and internships; teacher-developed assessments; standardized assessments; and district-established assessments. "Professional standards" means the New Jersey Professional Standards for Teachers and the New Jersey Professional Standards for School Leaders recommended by the commissioner and adopted by the State Board of Education. "Teaching staff member" means a member of the professional staff of any district or regional board of education, or any board of education of a county vocational school, holding office, position or employment of such character that the qualifications, for such office, position or employment, require him to hold a valid and effective standard, provisional or emergency certificate, appropriate to his office, position or employment, issued by the State Board of Examiners and includes a school nurse and a school athletic trainer. L.2012, c.26, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-41 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-41
Pledge, covenant with bond holders.
Status: in_force

140. The State of New Jersey does hereby pledge to and covenant and agree with the holders of any bonds heretofore issued and outstanding pursuant to a bond resolution of Rutgers, The State University or Rowan University that the entities established pursuant to this act shall abide by and otherwise fulfill the terms of any agreement, covenant, or indenture made by Rutgers, The State University to its bond holders and Rowan University to its bond holders, and will not in any way impair the rights or remedies of such holders. L.2012, c.45, s.140.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-5.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-5.5
Proposals for additional funds.
Status: in_force

42. In the case of a school district in which the annual school election has been moved to November pursuant to subsection a. of section 1 of P.L.2011, c.202 (C.19:60-1.1), if the voters authorize the proposal or proposals for additional funds for that budget year pursuant to paragraph (9) of subsection d. of section 5 of P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-5), the district shall submit the resulting final budget to the commissioner within 15 days of the action of the voters. If the voters fail to authorize the proposal or proposals for additional funds for that budget year, the temporary budget shall be the final budget for the district for that school year. L.2011, c.202, s.42; amended 2025, c.234, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:28-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 28 / Section 28-5
Requirements for tenure.
Status: in_force

18A:28-5. a. The services of all teaching staff members employed prior to the effective date of P.L.2012, c.26 (C.18A:6-117 et al.) in the positions of teacher, principal, other than administrative principal, assistant principal, vice-principal, assistant superintendent, and all school nurses including school nurse supervisors, head school nurses, chief school nurses, school nurse coordinators, and any other nurse performing school nursing services, school athletic trainer and such other employees as are in positions which require them to hold appropriate certificates issued by the board of examiners, serving in any school district or under any board of education, excepting those who are not the holders of proper certificates in full force and effect and school business administrators shared by two or more school districts, shall be under tenure during good behavior and efficiency and they shall not be dismissed or reduced in compensation except for inefficiency, incapacity, or conduct unbecoming such a teaching staff member or other just cause and then only in the manner prescribed by subarticle B of article 2 of chapter 6 of this Title, after employment in such district or by such board for: (1) Three consecutive calendar years, or any shorter period which may be fixed by the employing board for such purpose; or (2) Three consecutive academic years, together with employment at the beginning of the next succeeding academic year; or (3) The equivalent of more than three academic years within a period of any four consecutive academic years. b. The services of all teaching staff members employed on or after the effective date of P.L.2012, c.26 (C.18A:6-117 et al.) in the position of teacher, principal, other than administrative principal, assistant principal, vice-principal, assistant superintendent, and all school nurses, including school nurse supervisors, head school nurses, chief school nurses, school nurse coordinators, and any other nurse performing school nursing services, school athletic trainer and such other employees as are in positions which require them to hold appropriate certificates issued by the board of examiners, serving in any school district or under any board of education, excepting those who are not the holders of proper certificates in full force and effect, and school business administrators shared by two or more school districts, shall be under tenure during good behavior and efficiency and they shall not be dismissed or reduced in compensation except for inefficiency, incapacity, or conduct unbecoming such a teaching staff member or other just cause and then only in the manner prescribed by subarticle B of article 2 of chapter 6 of this Title, after employment in such district or by such board for: (1) Four consecutive calendar years; or (2) Four consecutive academic years, together with employment at the beginning of the next succeeding academic year; or (3) The equivalent of more than four academic years within a period of any five consecutive academic years. In order to achieve tenure pursuant to this subsection, a teacher shall also complete a district mentorship program during the initial year of employment and receive a rating of effective or highly effective in two annual summative evaluations within the first three years of employment after the initial year of employment in which the teacher completes the district mentorship program. In order to achieve tenure pursuant to this subsection, a principal, assistant principal, and vice-principal shall also receive a rating of effective or highly effective in two annual summative evaluations within the first three years of employment with the first effective rating being received on or after the completion of the second year of employment. For purposes of this subsection, "effective" or "highly effective" means the employee has received an annual summative evaluation rating of "effective" or "highly effective" based on the performance standards for his position established through the evaluation rubric adopted by the board of education and approved by the commissioner. c. For purposes of this chapter, tenure in any of the administrative or supervisory positions enumerated herein shall accrue only by employment in that administrative or supervisory position. Tenure so accrued shall not extend to any other administrative or supervisory position and nothing herein shall limit or restrict tenure rights which were or may be acquired pursuant to N.J.S.18A:28-6 in a position in which the individual actually served. amended 1991, c.267, s.3; 1996, c.58, ss.2,1,3; 1996, c.111, s.3; 1999, c.87, s.3; 2012, c.26, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36C-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36C / Section 36C-15
Local education agency designation for application for certain funds.
Status: in_force

6. A renaissance school project shall be a local education agency only for the purpose of applying for federal entitlement and discretionary funds. L.2013, c.149, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-4
Acceptance and use of gifts
Status: in_force

The board of education may accept any gift or grant of land with or without improvement, and of money or other personal property, without additional authorization or authority, and may: a. Expend any such money or use any such personal property, without any additional authorization or authority, in the equipment of any building for school purposes; or b. Expend such moneys in the construction of a building for school purposes, or addition thereto, and the equipment thereof but only if such expenditure and the expenditures of any additional moneys required to be expended in connection with such construction shall be authorized in the manner prescribed by law for the construction of buildings for school purposes or additions thereto.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-25.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-25.7
Application process; vendors; registry; notification program.
Status: in_force

3. a. The New Jersey Historical Commission shall develop an application process to be followed by local government units, nonprofit charitable organizations, and civic organizations to identify and propose sites for inclusion in the program. An application shall include but is not limited to the location of the proposed site and evidence to support its historical or cultural significance, and the proposed text for the roadside marker. If an application submitted by a local government unit, nonprofit charitable organization, or civic organization is approved by the commission and by the appropriate entity having jurisdiction over the roadway along which the marker is to be placed, the requesting local government unit, nonprofit charitable organization, or civic organization, as appropriate, may purchase, through an approved vendor, and erect a marker bearing the State seal, designating that the site has been approved by the commission and that the marker meets standards for historical accuracy. b. The commission shall compile and maintain a listing of approved vendors and shall negotiate, to the extent practicable and feasible, a volume discounted rate for the purchase of markers by local government units, nonprofit charitable organizations, or civic organizations. c. The commission shall compile and maintain a registry of approved sites and an inventory of markers erected pursuant to this act. d. The commission shall conduct a notification program designed to inform local government units, nonprofit charitable organizations, and civic organizations of the existence of the program, through both printed materials and an Internet site. L.2009, c.264, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71-35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71 / Section 71-35
Prerequisites necessary for awarding grant.
Status: in_force

(a) No opportunity grant shall be awarded to any applicant therefor unless such applicant shall have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the board that he or she: (1) Is and has been a resident of the State for at least 12 months prior to receiving the grant; (2) Will be or is attending a full-time or other program leading to a degree, or other organized program of study approved by the institution which he or she is or will be attending; (3) Has demonstrated financial need for such grant, as determined by standards and procedures to be established by the board, in accordance with the provisions of this and the preceding article; and (4) Has complied with all rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act by the board for the award, regulation and administration of opportunity grants. (b) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the board is hereby authorized to require the satisfaction of such other requirements as it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1968,c.142,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-91.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-91.4
Inter-agency Work Group created
Status: in_force

4. There is created an Inter-agency Work Group, which shall consist of the commissioner or secretary, or his designee, of each of the principal departments. This work group shall meet periodically to coordinate the environmental education efforts of the various departments and agencies in the State. L.1995,c.409,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-38
Officers and employees; civil service
Status: in_force

As may be necessary for its operation, an auxiliary organization may appoint, retain and employ officers, agents, employees and experts, who shall be within the unclassified service of the Civil Service; except that, officers, agents, employees and experts of an auxiliary organization established by a county college shall not be subject to the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes. L.1982, c. 16, s. 13, eff. April 1, 1982. Amended by L.1983, c. 23, s. 2, eff. Jan. 22, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:12-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-16
Application of subarticle
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subarticle shall apply to type II school districts in towns having a population of more than 10,000, in which the members of the board of education are now appointed by the mayor or other chief executive officer of the municipality.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72M-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72M / Section 72M-7
Use of Minority Faculty Advancement Program funding.
Status: in_force

7. The commission may utilize funding received under the "Minority Faculty Advancement Program Act," P.L.1984, c.189 (C.18A:72F-1 et seq.) in making payments under this act. L.1991,c.485,s.7; amended 1994, c.48, s.294; 1999, c.46, s.69.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:51-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 51 / Section 51-2
County educational audiovisual aids commission
Status: in_force

The supervision, management and control of such center shall be vested in a county educational audiovisual aids commission which shall consist of seven members who shall serve without compensation. Three members of the commission, who shall be known as members of the first class, shall be chosen from the membership of the boards of education of the participating school districts, three members of the commission, who shall be known as members of the second class, shall be chosen from the membership of the professional staffs of said boards of education whose offices, positions or employments are such as to require them to hold appropriate certificates in full force and effect in this state, and one member of the commission, who shall be known as the librarian member, shall be the county librarian if there be a county library in the county, who shall hold office ex officio, and if there be no county library in the county, then such member shall be chosen from among the librarians of the libraries in the county supported in whole or in part by public funds.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:68-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 68 / Section 68-1
Right of colleges to give diplomas and confer degrees
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of this chapter, any college in this state founded or hereafter to be founded under and by virtue of the provisions of a general act of the legislature, may, from time to time, give diplomas and confer degrees upon those who shall successfully complete prescribed courses of study, and confer honorary degrees upon such others as shall be recommended therefor by its board of trustees. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a college to confer any degree or diploma authorizing the practice of medicine, dentistry, or law.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-114 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-114
Comprehensive program of after school activities in certain districts.
Status: in_force

1. a. In counties in which there is located a municipality that had a population of 60,000 persons or more, as reported in the latest federal decennial census published prior to the enactment of this act, the board of education of each district that is a district factor group A or B school district that also is a kindergarten through grade 12 district with a concentration of at-risk pupils greater than 40%, in conjunction with the local governing body of the municipality in which the district is located, shall develop a plan for a comprehensive program of after school activities for students enrolled in the district. b. The plan shall include, but need not be limited to, the following: (1) the goals and objectives of the program and the ways in which it will serve the needs and interests of the students in the district; (2) a detailed description of the recreational, academic and civic enrichment activities that will be offered pursuant to the program; (3) the background and qualifications of personnel who will direct and supervise the program; (4) a schedule of the days and hours during which the program will operate; (5) the criteria which will be utilized to determine eligibility for student participation in the program; (6) an estimate of the number of students who will be served by the program; (7) an estimate of the overall cost of the program and the amount of general fund tax levy required to be raised by the district to support the program; and (8) any other information which the board determines to be necessary. c. After the plan has been developed, the board of education, in conjunction with the local governing body, shall conduct two public hearings to receive community input on the plan. d. After the plan for the comprehensive program of after school activities has been adopted by resolution of the board of education, the amount of any additional general fund tax levy required to be raised by the district to implement the program required pursuant to this act shall be submitted to the voters of the district or the board of school estimate, as appropriate; except that the amount of any additional general fund tax levy shall not exceed $2,000,000. If approved by the voters or the board of school estimate, the amount so approved shall be assessed, levied and collected in the manner provided by law. If the voters or the board of school estimate does not approve the additional general fund tax levy, the district shall not be required to implement the plan developed pursuant to this act. e. Any additional general fund tax levy raised to implement the comprehensive program of after school activities established pursuant to this act shall not be used to supplant State or local funds allocated to support after school programs operated by the district as of the effective date of this act. f. Amounts raised for the comprehensive program of after school activities established pursuant to this act shall be accounted for in a special revenue fund and used solely for the purposes of the program. g. The amount of any additional general fund tax levy raised in any budget year pursuant to subsection d. of this section shall be an adjustment to the district's tax levy growth limitation as calculated pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2007, c.62 (C.18A:7F-38). L.2009, c.80, s.1; amended 2010, c.44, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-22
"Nourishing Young Minds Initiative Fund."
Status: in_force

1. a. There is hereby created in the Department of Agriculture a non-lapsing revolving fund to be known as the "Nourishing Young Minds Initiative Fund," which shall be held separate and apart from all other funds of the State. All monies appropriated annually by the Legislature, federal and other grants received by the State, and any other monies made available for the purposes of the fund shall be deposited in the fund. Monies deposited in the fund shall be held in interest-bearing accounts in public depositories, as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1970, c.236 (C.17:9-41), and may be invested or reinvested in such securities as are approved by the State Treasurer. Interest or other income earned on monies deposited in the fund shall be credited to the fund for use as set forth in subsection b. of this section for other monies in the fund. b. Monies in the "Nourishing Young Minds Initiative Fund" shall be used by the Department of Agriculture to provide support and funding to child food and nutrition programs in the State, which may include: (1) funding outreach and programmatic support by the Department of Agriculture, Department of Education, or community-based organizations; (2) providing small grants to fund one-time startup or expansion costs of "breakfast after the bell" programs; and (3) providing small grants to fund one-time startup or expansion costs of summer nutrition programs. c. Funding shall be prioritized for award to districts or schools with the highest number of eligible students and lowest participation in the school breakfast program. d. The Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Education, may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this act. L.2017, c.132, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-113 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-113
Deferred retirement allowance.
Status: in_force

18A:66-113. A member of the pension fund who has 10 years of service credit in the pension fund and who separates voluntarily or involuntarily before attaining the age of 60 years, and not by removal for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency, may elect to receive a deferred retirement allowance beginning at the age of 60 years, equal to one-forty-fifth of the average annual compensation received by him during any three years of creditable service providing the largest possible benefit multiplied by the number of years of credited service, with optional privileges as provided for in subsection d. of section 18A:66-110. Such member shall advise the board of trustees of his election of such a deferred retirement allowance in writing, and shall complete such forms as shall be specified by the board of trustees in its administration of this section. Subsequent to making such an election, but prior to attaining age 60, a member may later elect to withdraw all payments which he has made to the pension fund together with simple interest at the rate of 4% per annum figured on such employee contributions. Upon such withdrawal of contributions, no further benefits shall be payable on behalf of said employee by the pension fund. If such a member should die before attaining the age of 60 years, all payments which he has made, together with simple interest at the rate of 4% per annum figured on such employee's contributions to the fund from the date of membership, shall be paid to such person, if living, as he shall have nominated by written designation duly executed and filed with the board of trustees, otherwise to the executor or administrator of the member's estate. Any member who, having elected to receive a deferred retirement allowance, again becomes an employee covered by the retirement system while under the age of 60 shall thereupon be reenrolled. He shall be credited with all service as a member standing to his credit at the time of his election to receive a deferred retirement allowance. L.1967, c.271; amended 1971, c.382, s.3; 1983, c.216, s.7; 1995, c.240, s.6; 1999, c.333, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-17
Power to mortgage
Status: in_force

The authority shall not have power to mortgage any of its real property or projects.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-6.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-6.1
Contracts; warranty; violation
Status: in_force

Every contract or agreement negotiated, awarded or made pursuant to this act shall contain a suitable warranty by the contractor that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure such contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, except bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the contractor for the purpose of securing business, for the breach or violation of which warranty the State college shall have the right to annul such contract without liability or in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee. L.1969, c. 145, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-109 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-109
Annual report.
Status: in_force

6. Each research university that participates in the ACES Program shall annually submit a report on the program to the Secretary of Higher Education in a time and manner as determined by the secretary. The report shall include, but not be limited to: a. the number of eligible underrepresented students who were nominated for the pre-college summer program and who applied for admission to the university; b. the number of eligible underrepresented students who participated in the pre-college summer program and who enrolled in the university; c. the number and percentage of pre-college summer program students who participated in the undergraduate ACES Scholar program; d. the number and percentage of pre-college summer program students who enrolled in a STEM undergraduate degree program; e. the annual retention rate of undergraduate students who enrolled in the university after participating in the pre-college summer program; f. the graduation rate and employment data for students who participated in the undergraduate ACES Scholar program, including the corporations and companies employing the students; and g. the amount of private funding secured by the university from the State's private sector, including from corporations and companies representative of the STEM industry. L.2019, c.431, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-46 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-46
Amounts to be used in reduction of taxes; when required
Status: in_force

When the governing body or bodies of the municipality or municipalities have imposed a condition upon such transfer that said funds shall be credited on account of the amount of the school tax due or to become due in such municipality or municipalities in any year, the board shall give credit accordingly and the moneys so transferred shall be used as and when the moneys credited on said school tax could have been used and the secretary in certifying the amount to be raised by local tax for school purposes shall reduce the amount or amounts to be raised in such municipality or municipalities accordingly.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7C-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7C / Section 7C-2
Establishment of standards for graduation from secondary schools
Status: in_force

2. Pursuant to guidelines established by the Commissioner of Education, each board of education shall establish standards for graduation from its secondary schools. The standards shall include, but need not be limited to: a. Satisfactory performance on the Statewide assessment test as provided for in section 1 of P.L.1979, c.241 (C.18A:7C-1); b. Demonstration of proficiencies in those subject areas and skills identified by the board as necessary for graduation other than those assessed by the Statewide assessment tests. The Commissioner of Education shall monitor local plans for the assessment of proficiencies required for graduation including techniques and instruments to be used to determine pupil proficiency; required programs designed to provide the opportunity for pupils to progress toward the mastery of proficiencies required for graduation; and remediation programs for pupils who fail to meet graduation proficiency standards in order to assure compliance with the requirement of P.L.1979, c.241 (C.18A:7C-1 et seq.). The Commissioner of Education shall, upon request of the local board, provide such technical assistance as may be necessary to aid a district in the planning, implementation and evaluation of graduation standards. L.1979,c.241,s.2; amended 1996, c.138, s.46.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-38
Classroom placement of twins, higher multiples, selection by parent, guardian.
Status: in_force

1. a. (1) A parent or guardian of twins or higher order multiples enrolled in the same K through 8grade level at the same public school may request that the children be placed in the same classroom or in separate classrooms. The school principal may recommend a classroom placement to the parent or guardian and may provide the parent or guardian with professional education advice that will assist the parent or guardian in making the best decision for the children's education. The parent or guardian shall request the classroom placement in writing no later than 14 days after the first day of each school year. The school principal shall provide the classroom placement requested by the parent or guardian and the students shall remain in this initial placement for the duration of the school year unless the board of education makes a different classroom placement determination pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of this section. In the event that the twins or higher order multiples enroll in the school after the school year commences, the parent or guardian shall request the classroom placement in writing no later than 14 days after the first day of attendance. The school principal shall provide the classroom placement requested by the parent or guardian if space is available in accordance with written local district class size requirements and the students shall remain in this initial placement for the duration of the school year unless the board of education makes a different classroom placement determination pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of this section. (2) A parent or guardian of twins or higher order multiples enrolled in the same 9 through 12 grade level at the same public school may request that the children be placed in the same classroom or in separate classrooms. The placement decision shall be made at the discretion of the school principal in the best interests of the school and its students. The parent or guardian may appeal the school principal's decision to the board of education, which shall make a final determination on the placement. b. A school principal may, after consultation with the students' parent or guardian and teachers at the end of the initial grading period, request that the board of education make a different classroom placement determination for the twins or higher order multiples if the initial classroom placement is determined to be disruptive to any of the students in the class or classes in which the students are enrolled or if the principal concludes that the initial placement does not sufficiently support the students' academic or social development. Upon receiving the request, the board of education shall make a final classroom placement determination. c. As used in this section, "higher order multiples" means triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets, or larger group of siblings born at one birth. d. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a school district which maintains only a single classroom for the grade level in which the twins or higher order multiples are enrolled. e. The parent or guardian shall be responsible for any additional pupil transportation costs that are incurred by the school district as a result of providing the requested classroom placement, unless the school district is in agreement with the placement. f. In the event that one of the twins or higher order multiples receives special education services, the requested classroom placement shall not be accommodated if the placement is inconsistent with a student's Individualized Education Plan. L.2008, c.70, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72B-21 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72B / Section 72B-21
Inapplicability of prohibition on disbursements to denominational schools
Status: in_force

The provisions of N.J.S. 18A:62-2 shall not be applicable to this act. L.1979, c. 132, s. 7, eff. July 6, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:34A-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 34A / Section 34A-3
Definitions regarding public libraries.
Status: in_force

3. As used in sections 4 through 7 of this act: "Board of education" means a board of education as defined in N.J.S.18A:18A-2, the board of directors of an educational services commission, a board of trustees of a charter school, a board of trustees of a renaissance school project, or any other local education agency. "Censorship" means to block, suppress, or remove library material based on disagreement with a viewpoint, idea, or concept or solely because an individual finds certain content offensive, but does not include limiting or restricting access to any library material deemed developmentally inappropriate for certain students. "Diverse and inclusive material" means any material that reflects any protected class as enumerated in the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.); material produced by an author who is a member of a protected class as enumerated in the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.); and material that contains the author's points of view concerning contemporary problems and issues, whether international, national, or local; but excludes content that is inappropriate for grades served by the school library. "Individual with a vested interest" means any teaching staff member employed by the board of education, any parent or guardian of a student enrolled in the school district at the time the removal form required pursuant to section 5 of this act is filed, and any student enrolled in the district at the time the removal form required pursuant to section 5 of this act is filed. "Library material" means any material including, but not limited to, nonfiction and fiction books, magazines, reference books, supplementary titles, multimedia and digital material, software and instructional material and other material not required as part of classroom instruction belonging to, on loan to, or otherwise in the custody of a school library. "School library staff member" means a school library media specialist, school librarian, any certificated or non-certificated staff member assigned to duties in a school library, or any individual carrying out or assisting with the functions of a school library media specialist or school librarian. L.2024, c.96, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-2.6
Annual report.
Status: in_force

3. The Special Education Ombudsman shall make an annual report to the State Board of Education and the Commissioner of Education, which includes a summary of the services the ombudsman provided during the year, and any specific recommendations the ombudsman deems appropriate and necessary concerning the State's implementation of special education procedures and services. L.2015, c.219, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-5
Purposes and maturities for which bonds may be issued
Status: in_force

The projects for which bonds may be issued under this chapter and the periods of maturity thereof, shall be as follows: a. The acquisition or construction of buildings for any lawful purposes and the improvement of the sites thereof, with or without the original furniture, equipment and apparatus required therefor, if such buildings be of-- 1. Type A--frame construction--that is, a building or structure of which the structural members, exterior walls, or a portion thereof, are constructed of wood, or other combustible material, or a building sheathed with combustible material and partially or entirely covered with four inches or less masonry or other noncombustible material, at maturities of or within 20 years; 2. Type B--noncombustible construction--that is, a building or structure of which the outer walls, columns, piers, beams, lintels, girders and interior bearing partitions are of noncombustible materials (laminated wood beams, columns or trusses of not less than six inches by 10 inches nominal dimensions shall be permitted), at maturities of or within 30 years; 3. Type C--fire resistive construction--that is, a building or structure of which all structural members including walls, partitions, columns, piers, beams, lintels, girders, trusses and floors are of noncombustible materials, and in which the floors, stair towers and all places of assembly are built entirely of noncombustible materials, and in which no woodwork, supporting material or other combustible material is used in any of the partitions, floorings or ceilings; but this definition shall include a building in which there is used, elsewhere than in the stair towers and corridors, wooden floorings and sleepers laid directly on top of a fire resistive floor, or having wooden doors, window sash, wooden jambs, frames, casing or trim in other than stair towers, corridors and exit passages, or wooden rafters, at maturities of or within 40 years; b. The reconstruction, remodeling, alteration, enlargement, or additions to or major repair of buildings for any lawful purposes and the improvement of the sites thereof, with or without the furniture, equipment and apparatus required therefor, if the original building or buildings are of-- 1. Type A construction--at maturities of or within 15 years; 2. Type B construction--at maturities of or within 20 years; 3. Type C construction--at maturities of or within 30 years. c. The acquisition by purchase or condemnation of lands for school purposes and the grading, draining and landscaping or the improvement in any like manner thereof, at maturities of or within 40 years; d. The purchase of furniture, equipment and apparatus for any building used or to be used for school purposes, or any major renewal of furniture, equipment and apparatus for such use, except such as may be included in an issue of bonds for the purposes described in subsections a. and b. of this section, at maturities of or within 10 years. When bonds are issued for more than one of such projects, they shall mature within such a period not exceeding the average of the different periods hereinbefore assigned to the several projects for which they are to be issued, as shall be determined by the governing body of the municipality, by which the bonds are to be issued or the board of education of the district, by taking into consideration the amount of bonds to be issued on account of each, and such determination shall be conclusive in any action or proceeding involving the validity of the bonds.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-33.8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-33.8
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. It is the policy of the State of New Jersey to provide a thorough and efficient education to all students. Other factors notwithstanding, the quality of schools makes a difference in student achievement and all our schools can improve. b. A growing body of research suggests means by which we can make our schools and classrooms more effective. While specific tactics may vary from school to school, the general strategy rests on collaborative planning and collegial efforts to affect the quantity and quality of academic work, expectations and standards established for students, the monitoring of academic progress and the recognition of superior achievement and performance by staff and students. c. Efforts to improve the effectiveness of schools and classrooms require the commitment of the teachers, administrators, support staff, and school board members. The State can and should provide financial and technical support, but success depends on that commitment. L. 1985, c. 372, s. 2, eff. Nov. 26, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64N-30 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64N / Section 64N-30
Construction.
Status: in_force

30. No provision of this act shall be deemed or construed to create or constitute a debt, liability, or a loan or pledge of the credit, of the State of New Jersey. L.2017, c.178, s.30.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-25
Appointment of director
Status: in_force

As soon as may be practicable, the participating institution or institutions, in consultation with and under regulations adopted by the commission, shall appoint a director of the center. L. 1985, c. 106, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-4.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-4.2
Adoption of core curriculum content standards for technology.
Status: in_force

2. a. Within one year of the effective date of this act, the State Board of Education shall adopt core curriculum content standards in the area of technology. b. The State board shall convene a committee comprised of educators, business persons, information technology professionals, parents and Department of Education personnel to develop a set of core curriculum content standards in the area of technology. In developing the standards the committee shall review the Standards for Technological Literacy set forth by the International Technology Education Association, other states' standards and any other information deemed relevant by the committee. The committee shall engage experts to review the standards it develops. c. Prior to adopting the core curriculum content standards in the area of technology, the State board shall conduct at least one public hearing in the northern part of the State, at least one public hearing in the central part of the State, and at least one public hearing in the southern part of the State for the purpose of permitting the public to comment on the rigor, clarity and reasonableness of the standards developed by the committee. L.2003,c.68,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-79 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-79
Eligibility for certain grants.
Status: in_force

2. a. Notwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary, a student who is otherwise eligible for a State tuition aid grant and who is participating in a three plus one degree program established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2018, c.144 (C.18A:3B-78) shall be eligible for a State tuition aid grant while enrolled in a county college for the third academic year of the program. b. Notwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary, a student who is otherwise eligible for an Educational Opportunity Fund grant and who is participating in a three plus one degree program established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2018, c.144 (C.18A:3B-78) shall be eligible for an Educational Opportunity Fund grant while enrolled in a county college for the third academic year of the program. L.2018, c.144, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75 / Section 75-8
Article VII. Finance
Status: in_force

A. The commission shall advise the governor or designated officer or officers of each party state of its budget and estimated expenditures for such period as may be required by the laws of that party state. Each of the commission's budgets of estimated expenditures shall contain specific recommendations of the amount or amounts to be appropriated by each of the party states. B. The total amount of appropriation requests under any budget shall be apportioned among the party states. In making such apportionment, the commission shall devise and employ a formula which takes equitable account of the populations and per capita income levels of the party states. C. The commission shall not pledge the credit of any party states. The commission may meet any of its obligations in whole or in part with funds available to it pursuant to article III(g) of this compact, provided that the commission takes specific action setting aside such funds prior to incurring an obligation to be met in whole or in part in such manner. Except where the commission makes use of funds available to it pursuant to article III(g) thereof, the commission shall not incur any obligation prior to the allotment of funds by the party states adequate to meet the same. D. The commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established by its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the commission shall be audited yearly by a qualified public accountant, and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual reports of the commission. E. The accounts of the commission shall be open at any reasonable time for inspection by duly constituted officers of the party states and by any persons authorized by the commission. F. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent commission compliance with laws relating to audit or inspection of accounts by or on behalf of any government contributing to the support of the commission.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-95 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-95
Filing of certain records.
Status: in_force

11. a. Before any institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees ceases educational instruction or administrative operation, the institution shall file with the eligible transfer institution or a third-party approved by the secretary copies of all essential records of the current or former students of the institution. The obligation of an institution under this section shall not be discharged in bankruptcy. b. If an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees does not file all essential records in accordance with this section, the Office of the Attorney General may: (1) require the institution to refund all tuition and fees paid by a student whose records are not filed in accordance with this section; and (2) seek an injunction or other judicial remedy against the institution or school. L.2021, c.27, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-6c — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-6c
Financial aid award letter, consistent with financial aid shopping sheet, higher education.
Status: in_force

1. a. In the event that a public or independent institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees provides a financial aid award letter to a student, the financial aid award letter shall: (1) be presented in a manner, and in such language, that is substantially similar to that which is used in, and uses terms as defined in, the financial aid shopping sheet provided to students pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2019, c.201 (C.18A:3B-6b); (2) clearly display the estimated net cost to attend the institution; (3) clearly differentiate a student's eligibility for loans from a student's eligibility for other forms of financial aid, including grants and scholarships; and (4) include a clear statement that the acceptance or declination of one or more loan offers shall not impact a student's eligibility for any other grants or scholarships detailed in the student's financial aid award letter. b. A student enrolled in a public or independent institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees shall be ineligible to receive any form of student assistance from the State, including grants, scholarships, and loans, in the event that the institution or school fails to meet the requirements established pursuant to subsection a. of this section, as determined by the Secretary of Higher Education. Prior to revoking eligibility for student assistance from the State to a student enrolled in an institution that fails to meet the requirements established pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the secretary shall provide that institution with an opportunity to come into compliance with the requirements. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit a student from receiving any form of student assistance from the State for which the student is eligible at a different institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees. L.2022, c.127.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:30-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 30 / Section 30-2
Sick leave allowable
Status: in_force

All persons holding any office, position, or employment in all local school districts, regional school districts or county vocational schools of the state who are steadily employed by the board of education or who are protected by tenure in their office, position, or employment under the provisions of this or any other law, except persons in the classified service of the civil service under Title 11, Civil Service, of the Revised Statutes, shall be allowed sick leave with full pay for a minimum of 10 school days in any school year.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-34 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-34
Principals, teachers and employees of constituent districts; tenure, etc.
Status: in_force

All principals, teachers and employees in the public schools of the consolidating school districts and of any regional district or districts abolished by the consolidation shall, when the consolidation became effective, be principals, teachers and employees, respectively, in the public schools of the consolidated district, and their tenure, pension and accumulative sick leave rights under the state laws shall not be affected by consolidation or abolition or by any of the provisions of this chapter.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-58 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-58
Contract subdivision prohibited
Status: in_force

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 P.L.1986, c.43 (C.18A:64-52 et seq.), 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 the project shall be included in one purchase, contract or agreement. L.1986,c.43,s.7; amended 1994,c.48,s.112.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:68-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 68 / Section 68-17
Schools for midwifery, podiatric medicine excepted.
Status: in_force

18A:68-17. This article shall not apply to a school conducted for the sole purpose of training persons to practice midwifery or podiatric medicine. L.1967, c.271; amended 2005, c.259, s.30.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-65 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-65
Commercial valuation stabilization aid.
Status: in_force

1. a. In addition to any other State school aid provided pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-43 et al.), a school district may receive, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Education, commercial valuation stabilization aid if the school district is situated in a municipality in which: (1) in 2008, the assessed value of commercial property accounted for at least 75 percent of the municipality's total assessed property valuation; and (2) between 2008 and 2013, the assessed value of commercial property decreased by at least 25 percent. b. Upon identifying a school district that meets the criteria of subsection a. of this section, the commissioner shall conduct a needs assessment of the school district to determine if the district should receive commercial valuation stabilization aid. The needs assessment shall consider, at a minimum: (1) the breadth of educational programming offered by the district; (2) whether the district's expenditures are consistent with the efficiency standards established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-46); and (3) in consultation with the Commissioner of Community Affairs, the district's capacity to raise a general fund tax levy that is adequate to support the district's expenditures. In the event that the Commissioner of Education determines that the district should be awarded commercial valuation stabilization aid, the commissioner shall determine the amount of the award. The commissioner shall perform the needs assessment in each subsequent school year and determine the amount of aid, if any. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of section 5 of P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-5) to the contrary, in the first year that a school district receives commercial valuation stabilization aid, the district shall reduce its general fund tax levy by an amount equal to the amount of the aid received. In the subsequent school year, for the purpose of calculating a school district's tax levy growth limitation pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2007, c.62 (C.18A:7F-38), a school district's prebudget year adjusted tax levy shall reflect this reduction. d. A school district shall be ineligible to receive commercial valuation stabilization aid in the first school year in which the total assessed property valuation in the municipality in which the school district is situated is greater than or equal to the municipality's total assessed property valuation in 2008. For the purposes of this subsection, the municipality's total assessed property valuation shall include the value of any property exempt from taxation pursuant to the provisions of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as Senate Bill No............). The municipal tax assessor shall annually determine the value of the exempt property, and the Commissioner of Community Affairs shall review the assessment for reasonability and completeness. e. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2007, c.62 (C.18A:7F-38) to the contrary, a school district's tax levy growth limitation shall be increased by an amount equal to any reduction in the amount of commercial valuation stabilization aid that the district received in the prior budget year. L.2015, c.143, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-33.12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-33.12
Selection criteria
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall select grant proposals from those submitted for funding for a period not to exceed three years. When selecting proposals for funding, the commissioner shall consider the quality of the proposal, the commitment of the board of education, building principal, teachers and other educational personnel, and the relative need of the school for the program. L. 1985, c. 372, s. 6, eff. Nov. 26, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-25
School year
Status: in_force

The school year for a county vocational school shall begin on July 1 and end June 30.
L.1967, c.271.