N.J. Stat. § 18A:71A-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71A / Section 71A-25
Capital Reserve Fund; use; investment.
Status: in_force

18A:71A-25. Capital Reserve Fund; Use; Investment. a. The authority shall establish and maintain a special fund called the "New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Capital Reserve Fund" in which there shall be deposited: (1) all moneys appropriated by the State for the purpose of the fund; (2) all proceeds of bonds required to be deposited therein by terms of any contract between the authority and its bondholders or any resolution of the authority with respect to the proceeds or bonds; and (3) any other moneys or funds of the authority which it determines to deposit therein. Moneys in the capital reserve fund shall be held and applied solely to the payment of the interest on and principal of bonds of the authority as the same shall become due and payable and for the retirement of bonds, and shall not be withdrawn therefrom if the withdrawal would reduce the amount in the capital reserve fund to an amount equal to less than the maximum debt service reserve, except for payment of interest then due and payable on bonds and the principal of bonds then maturing and payable and for the retirement of bonds in accordance with the terms of any contract between the authority and its bondholders and for the payments on account of which interest or principal or retirement of bonds other moneys of the authority are not then available in accordance with the terms of the contract. As used in this section, "maximum debt service reserve" means, as of any date of computation, the lesser of: the largest amount of money required by the terms of all contracts between the authority and its bondholders to be raised in any succeeding calendar year for the payment of interest on and maturing principal of outstanding bonds and payments required by the terms of the contracts to sinking funds established for the payment or redemption of the bonds, all calculated on the assumption that bonds will cease to be outstanding after the date of the computation by reason of the payment of bonds at their respective maturities and the payments of the required moneys to sinking funds and the application thereof in accordance with the terms of the contracts to the retirement of bonds; or the amount of money required by the terms of all contracts between the authority and its bondholders to be maintained in the fund. b. Moneys in the fund at any time in excess of the maximum debt service reserve, whether by reason of investment or otherwise, may be withdrawn at any time by the authority and transferred to any other fund or account of the authority. c. Moneys at any time in the fund may be invested in any direct obligations of, or obligations as to which the principal and interest thereof is guaranteed by, the United States of America or such other obligations as the authority may approve. d. For purposes of valuation, investments in the capital reserve fund shall be valued at the lowest of the par value, cost to the authority or market value of the investments. Valuation on any particular date shall include the amount of interest then earned or accrued to the date on any moneys or investments in the reserve fund. e. Notwithstanding any other provisions contained in this act, no bonds shall be issued by the authority unless there is in the capital reserve fund the maximum debt service reserve for all bonds then issued and outstanding and the bonds about to be issued; provided that nothing herein shall prevent or preclude the authority from satisfying the foregoing requirement by depositing so much of the proceeds of the bonds about to be issued, upon their issuance, as is needed to achieve the maximum debt service reserve. The authority may at any time issue its bonds, notes or other obligations for the purpose of providing any amount necessary to increase the amount in the capital reserve fund to the maximum debt service reserve, or to meet such higher or additional reserve as may be fixed by the authority with respect to the fund. f. In order to assure the maintenance of the maximum debt service reserve in the capital reserve fund, there shall be appropriated annually and paid to the authority for deposit in the fund, such sum, if any, as shall be certified by the chairperson of the Board of Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to the Governor as necessary to restore the fund to an amount equal to the maximum debt service reserve. The chairperson shall annually, on or before December 1, make and deliver to the Governor a certificate stating the sums, if any, required to restore the fund to the amount equal to the maximum debt service reserve, and the sum or sums so certified shall be appropriated and paid to the authority during the then current State fiscal year. g. The capital reserve fund shall be kept separate from any other reserve fund established by the authority and shall not be subject to the provisions of N.J.S.18A:71A-24. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-5
Maintenance of physical training courses; features
Status: in_force

Each board of education shall conduct as a part of the instruction in the public schools courses in health, safety and physical education, which courses shall be adapted to the ages and capabilities of the pupils in the several grades and departments. To promote the aims of these courses any additional requirements or rules as to medical inspection of school children may be imposed.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-13.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-13.1
Disabled students, certain, participation in interscholastic athletic programs.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a pupil who is disabled and who is placed by the parents or guardians at their own expense in a nonpublic school for treatment of the disability shall be eligible to participate in the interscholastic athletic program of the student's resident school district, provided the student otherwise meets the eligibility requirements of the program and the student's participation has the written approval of the board of education of the school district where the program is located. L.2005,c.260,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-17
Right to administer oaths and examine witnesses; false swearing
Status: in_force

The state board by its presiding officer and each of its committees by its chairman, may administer oaths and examine witnesses under oath in any part of the state in regard to any matter pertaining to the schools, under its jurisdiction, supervision or control, and may cause the examination to be reduced to writing. Any person willfully giving false testimony upon being sworn or affirmed to tell the truth by the presiding officer of the state board or by the chairman of any of its committees, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-14
Establishment in second-class counties by board of chosen freeholders
Status: in_force

In any second-class county of this state in which there does not presently exist a vocational school established under the laws of the state, the board of chosen freeholders of such county may, by a majority vote, establish a vocational school to be known as the "vocational school in the county of " (here insert the name of the county in which the school is to be located).
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-1.1
Burden of proof, production on school district relative to special education due process hearings.
Status: in_force

1. Whenever a due process hearing is held pursuant to the provisions of the "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act," 20 U.S.C. s.1400 et seq., chapter 46 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, or regulations promulgated thereto, regarding the identification, evaluation, reevaluation, classification, educational placement, the provision of a free, appropriate public education, or disciplinary action, of a child with a disability, the school district shall have the burden of proof and the burden of production. L.2007, c.331, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-62 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-62
Laws affecting students
Status: in_force

Students enrolled in courses conducted by the university in the divisions thereof established in the state colleges pursuant to this article shall not be subject to the provisions of law affecting students enrolled in courses for the training of teachers for the public schools conducted by such colleges.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-28
Boards' powers, rights, etc., incident to their responsibilities
Status: in_force

The boards shall have and exercise the powers, rights and privileges that are incident to their respective responsibilities for the government, conduct and management of the corporation, and the control of its properties and funds, and of the university, and the powers granted to the corporation or the boards or reasonably implied, may be exercised without recourse or reference to any department or agency of the state, except as otherwise expressly provided by this chapter or other applicable statutes. The provisions of sections 11 and 13 of chapter 20 of the Laws of 1944 shall not be deemed or construed to be applicable to the corporation or the university.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-35
Employee status unaffected.
Status: in_force

12. a. Nothing in this act shall be construed to deprive any officers or employees of the School of Osteopathic Medicine of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey of their rights, privileges, obligations or status with respect to any pension, retirement, or health benefits system. The employees shall, upon transfer to Rowan University, retain all of their rights and benefits under existing collective negotiations agreements or contracts until such time as new or revised agreements or contracts are agreed to. Notwithstanding the limitations on the number of Statewide negotiations units set forth in section 1 of P.L.2005, c.142 (C.34:13A-5.10), employees shall continue to be represented by the majority representative that represented them as employees of the School of Osteopathic Medicine of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, unless the employees choose to change their majority representative pursuant to law. Rowan University shall assume all obligations under existing or expired collective negotiations agreements that covered employees of the School of Osteopathic Medicine of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey on the effective date of this act. Employees in an existing University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey negotiations unit employed at the School of Osteopathic Medicine on the effective date of this act, who are transferred to or become employees of Rowan University shall be deemed to constitute an appropriate collective negotiations unit under the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.). Nothing in this act shall affect the civil service status, if any, of those officers or employees. Nothing in this act shall affect the tenure, rank, or academic track of any of those employees holding a faculty position. b. The employees shall, upon transfer to Rowan University, not be considered new employees for any purpose and shall retain any accrued seniority, rank, and tenure, which shall be applied when determining eligibility for all benefits, including all paid leave time, longevity increases, and promotions. L.2012, c.45, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:29-5.6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 29 / Section 29-5.6
Determination of teacher base salary.
Status: in_force

7. a. The actual salary paid to each teacher under each district's or educational services commission's 1984-85 approved salary guide shall be considered a base salary for purposes of this act. b. In addition to all other funds to which the local district or educational services commission is entitled under the provisions of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-43 et al.) and other pertinent statutes, each board of education or board of directors of an educational services commission shall receive from the State during the 1985-86 academic year and for two years thereafter an amount equal to the sum of the amounts by which the actual salary prescribed for each current full-time teaching staff member under the salary schedule adopted by the local board of education or board of directors for the 1984-85 academic year in the manner prescribed by law is less than $18,500.00, provided that the teaching staff member has been certified by the local board of education or board of directors as performing his duties in an acceptable manner for the 1984-85 school year pursuant to N.J.A.C.6:3-1.19 and 6:3-1.21. Each local board of education or board of directors shall receive from the State on behalf of the newly employed full-time teaching staff members for the 1985-86 academic year and for two years thereafter an amount equal to the sum of the amounts by which the actual salary prescribed for each newly employed full-time teaching staff member under the salary schedule adopted by the local board of education or board of directors for the 1984-85 academic year is less than $18,500.00. All adjustments for teachers who are hired or who leave employment during the school year and who make less than $18,500.00 shall be made in the school year following the year in which they were hired or left employment. c. For the 1988-89 academic year and thereafter, this act shall be funded in accordance with the recommendations of the State and Local Expenditure and Revenue Policy Commission created pursuant to P.L.1984, c.213. If the commission's recommendations for funding this program are not enacted into law, this act shall be funded in accordance with subsection d. of this section and sections 9 and 10 of P.L.1985, c.321 (C.18A:29-5.8 and C.18A:29-5.9). d. For the purpose of funding this act in the 1988-89 academic year as determined pursuant to this section, each teacher's salary based on the 1984-85 salary guide shall be increased by the product of the base salary multiplied by 21%. e. In each subsequent year the product of the base salary times 7% shall be cumulatively added to each teacher's salary as calculated in subsection d. of this section in determining the aid payable. In any year subsequent to the 1987-88 academic year in which the base salary plus the cumulative increases under this section exceed $18,500.00, aid will no longer be payable. L.1985, c.321, s.7; amended 1986, c.9, s.3; 1990, c.52, s.48; 1996, c.138, s.62; 2007, c.260, s.56.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-34 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-34
Conversion or reconversion of unmatured bonds; lost, defaced or destroyed bonds; reissuance
Status: in_force

The provisions of this section shall apply to all unmatured bonds (other than temporary loan bonds) heretofore or hereafter issued by the board of education of any school district, under this title or any other law. a. Bonds containing provisions for registration or conversion or reconversion shall from time to time be registered or converted or reconverted in accordance with such provisions. b. Bonds issued in coupon form without provision for registration as to both principal and interest shall be converted at the request of the holder into bonds registered as to both principal and interest, by removing and cancelling all the unmatured coupons and by executing conversion certificates written or stamped on the back of the bonds. c. Bonds issued in coupon form and subsequently converted into bonds registered as to both principal and interest shall be reconverted into bonds in coupon form at the written request of the registered owner or his authorized attorney or legal representative, who shall pay the reasonable costs of such reconversion. Such reconversion shall be effected by the preparation and substitution of new bonds bearing the same rate of interest and being otherwise of the same tenor as the original bonds, or shall be effected by attaching to such bonds, when registered to bearer, new coupons for the unmatured interest of the same form and tenor as those originally authorized. Bonds reconverted as herein provided may again be converted into fully registered bonds and when so converted may again be reconverted into bonds in coupon form, from time to time, in the manner hereinabove provided. d. Bonds originally issued in fully registered form without the privilege of conversion into coupon form shall at the written request of the registered owner or his authorized attorney or legal representative be converted into bonds in coupon form of the same or different denominations, by the preparation and substitution of new bonds with all privileges of registration, conversion and reconversion and bearing the same rate of interest and being otherwise of the same tenor as the original bonds. e. If lost or completely destroyed, bonds shall be reissued in the form and tenor of the lost or destroyed bonds upon the owner furnishing, to the satisfaction of the board of education, (1) proof of ownership, (2) proof of loss or destruction, (3) an adequate surety bond, and (4) payment of the cost of preparing the new bonds. f. If defaced or partially destroyed, bonds shall be reissued in the form and tenor of the defaced or partially destroyed bonds, to the bearer (or, if registered, to the registered owner) on surrender of the defaced or partially destroyed bonds and upon proof of ownership and payment of the cost of preparing the new bonds. g. In the case of conversion or reconversion pursuant to subsection c. or d. of this section, the resolution of the board of education providing for the conversion or reconversion shall set forth the written request of the registered owner or his authorized attorney or legal representative, and the date, maturities, interest rate, denomination and numbers of the old and the new bonds. In the case of the issuance of bonds in substitution for lost, defaced or destroyed bonds, pursuant to subsection e. or f. of this section, the resolution of the board of education, providing for the reissuance, shall set forth the name of the holder or owner, and the date, maturities, interest rate, denomination and numbers of the old and the new bonds, the amounts and terms of the surety bonds, and any other conditions imposed by the board of education. The new bonds shall be signed by the president of the board of education and attested by the secretary in office at the time of such conversion, reconversion or reissuance, and the new coupons shall be authenticated by the facsimile signature of such secretary. Upon effecting such conversion, reconversion or reissuance, the officer effecting the same shall execute a certificate identifying the bonds and coupons, and shall file such certificate in the office of the secretary or other officer having custody of the minutes of the board of education.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:51-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 51 / Section 51-17
Termination of participation
Status: in_force

Any board which has become a participant in any educational television organization may terminate its participation therein at the end of any school year by giving to such organization not less than 30 days' written notice of the board's withdrawal therefrom.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:74-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 74 / Section 74-9
Application of benefits to library services
Status: in_force

Benefits received pursuant to this chapter shall not be applied to any other purpose than library services maintained pursuant to chapters 33 and 54 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes and pursuant to this chapter.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-4.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-4.4
Contract provision for payment of prevailing wage rate; necessity
Status: in_force

Every contract in excess of $2,000.00 for any public work contracted for by a private party acting under an express agreement for subsequent lease by a board of education shall contain a provision stating the prevailing wage rate which can be paid (as determined pursuant to the applicable provisions of the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act" (P.L. 1963, c. 150) ) to the workmen employed in the performance of the contract, and the contract shall contain a stipulation that such workmen shall be paid not less than such prevailing wage rate. No board of education shall enter into any such agreement or understanding except upon the condition that such provision and stipulation shall be included in the contract; and no such agreement or understanding shall be valid or shall be honored by any board of education if such provision and stipulation are not included in the contract. L.1968, c. 175, s. 3, eff. July 19, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-47 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-47
Establishment of one board of education for county special services, vocational school district.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding any provisions of law 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. This board of education shall be known as "The Board of Education of the Special Services School District and the Vocational School District of the county of...." This board shall have all the powers, functions and duties provided to a board of education of a county special services school district pursuant to article 8 of chapter 46 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes and a board of education of a county vocational school district pursuant to article 3 of chapter 54 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. b. The consolidated board of education established pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall consist of the county superintendent of schools, ex officio, and six persons to be appointed by the chief elected executive officer of the county, or the director of the board of chosen freeholders, with the advice and consent of the remaining members of the board of chosen freeholders, as appropriate to the appointment procedures established by the form of government of the county. In any county having a county mental health board, the chairman thereof, or his designee, shall also serve as an ex-officio, nonvoting member of the board. At least three of the appointed members shall have an interest in children with an educational disability or in the field of mental health and at least three of the appointed members shall have an interest in the field of vocational education. The appointed members shall serve for terms of three years and shall continue to serve until their successors are appointed and qualify. A vacancy in the board shall be deemed to exist, and shall be filled, in the manner prescribed in P.L.1979, c.302 (C.40A:9-12.1). Each appointed member shall be a citizen and resident of the county and shall have been a citizen and resident for at least two years immediately preceding becoming a member of the board. If an appointed member ceases to be a resident of the county, membership on the board shall cease. c. Of the initial members appointed to the board of education established pursuant to subsection a. of this section, two shall serve a one-year term, two shall serve a two-year term, and two shall serve a three-year term. Thereafter when a term of one of the appointed members expires, the vacancy shall be filled as provided pursuant to this section and the member shall serve a three-year term from November 1 next succeeding the date of his appointment. L.2007, c.222, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-6
Applicability of C.18A:7G-5 to demonstration projects; exceptions.
Status: in_force

6. The provisions of section 5 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-5) shall pertain to school facilities projects designated to be demonstration projects except as otherwise provided in this section. a. For the initial three full fiscal years following the effective date of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.), the State Treasurer may designate up to six school facilities projects which the State Treasurer determines to be in the best interests of the State and of the districts to be demonstration projects pursuant to the provisions of this section. As used in this section, "authority" means the New Jersey Economic Development Authority which was designated as both the financing and construction agency for school facilities projects prior to the enactment of P.L.2007, c.137 (C.52:18A-235 et al.); except that in the event that any actions required to be taken pursuant to this section by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority or its subsidiary, the New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation, have not been taken prior to the effective date of P.L.2007, c.137 (C.52:18A-235 et al.), authority shall mean the New Jersey Schools Development Authority. b. A district and municipality may apply to the authority for the designation of a school facilities project contained in a long-range facilities plan submitted to the commissioner pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-4) to be a demonstration project to provide for the coordination of local economic development, redevelopment or community development with a school facilities project. The application shall be accompanied by resolutions requesting the designation adopted by the board of education of the district and the governing body of the municipality. The application shall set forth: (1) a plan for carrying out the redevelopment project as a whole, including the construction of the school facilities project; (2) the name of the redevelopment entity to undertake the project under the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law," P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-1 et al.); (3) a description of how the project fits into a redevelopment plan adopted or to be adopted by the municipal governing body pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-7); and (4) a description of the community design features to be included in the school facilities project. c. The authority shall evaluate the request to determine whether the school facilities project is suitable for designation as a demonstration project and whether the proposed redevelopment entity is suitable for designation as the entity to construct the demonstration project based upon consideration of the following factors: (1) whether the demonstration project furthers definite local objectives as to appropriate land uses, density of population, and improved traffic and public transportation, public utilities, recreational and community facilities and other public improvements; (2) whether the demonstration project provides significant social and economic benefits to the municipality, its neighborhoods and residents; (3) whether the development of the school facilities project is consistent with the local development plan; (4) the extent to which the school facilities project contains community design features which can be used by the community; (5) whether the redevelopment entity has the current capacity to construct the demonstration project; (6) whether the redevelopment entity has the appropriate prior experience in developing similar types of projects; and (7) whether there exist donations from private entities for the purpose of the demonstration project. d. The authority's review of the proposed school facilities project for designation as a demonstration project under this section shall commence upon approval by the commissioner of the school facilities project pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-5). Upon approval by the commissioner of the school facilities project, and recommendation by the authority that the school facilities project be a demonstration project, the recommendation of the authority shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer who shall determine whether the school facilities project should be designated as a demonstration project. At the same time as the authority forwards its recommendation to the State Treasurer, the authority shall forward its recommendation to the Urban Coordinating Council for review pursuant to subsection i. of this section. e. In addition to the requirements set forth in section 5 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-5), a demonstration project may request inclusion in the final eligible costs of the school facilities project, of all or any portion of the cost of any community design features including any area, rooms, equipment, recreational area or playground included in the school facilities project which are to be used in common by students of the district and by residents of the community, but there shall not be included in the final eligible costs any portion of the cost of any features which are not an integral part of the school building and grounds or exceed the facilities efficiency standards. The commissioner shall approve the inclusion of the community design features as part of the school facilities project if he finds that the inclusion of the community design features as part of the school facilities project would be conducive to the usefulness and success of the project for both the students of the district and the residents of the community. The commissioner may condition his approval upon the adoption by the district of policies suitable for assuring continuing community or educational access to the community design features. f. The cost of the community design features approved by the commissioner shall be reviewed by the authority. The district shall submit the documentation required by the authority for the authority to make its determination. The authority shall, in its recommendation to the commissioner pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-5), include its recommendation with respect to the cost of the community design features. The commissioner shall make the final determination with respect to the inclusion of the cost of community design features in the final eligible costs. g. The authority shall provide funding for the State's share of the final eligible costs of a school facilities project to be constructed as part of a demonstration project pursuant to an agreement among the authority, the redevelopment entity and the district which shall, in addition to any other terms and conditions, set forth the terms for disbursement of the State share and provide for the monitoring of construction by the authority. h. Upon completion of a demonstration project by a redevelopment entity, the district shall submit to the commissioner a plan to provide for the maintenance of the project and shall enter into a contract which provides for that maintenance. i. The Urban Coordinating Council shall review the recommendations of the authority with respect to the demonstration projects and shall advise the authority, redevelopment entity and the district regarding the potential availability of funding for the demonstration project, including, but not limited to, sources of funds for acquisition, clearance, site remediation, and assemblage of land and the development, redevelopment, construction or rehabilitation of any structure or improvement included in the project. j. Any district may consult with the Urban Coordinating Council with respect to the potential availability of funding for aspects of the school facilities project, including, but not limited to, sources of funds for acquisition, clearance, site remediation, and assemblage of land and the development, redevelopment, construction or rehabilitation of any structure or improvement included in the project. L.2000, c.72, s.6; amended 2007, c.137, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-51 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-51
Definitions
Status: in_force

Definitions: (a) "Educational Services Commission" means an agency established or to be established in one or more counties for the purpose of carrying on programs of educational research and development and providing to public school districts such educational and administrative services as may be authorized pursuant to rules of the State Board of Education. (b) "Commission" means educational services commission. (c) "State board" means the State Board of Education. (d) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Education. (e) "Commission expenses" means those funds devoted to or required for the regular or ordinary operating expenses of the commission, including administrative, maintenance and salary expenses, and purchase or rental of real and personal property necessary for the operation of the commission, but excluding program or service expenses. (f) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1989, c.254.) (g) "Member district" means a public school district which by local board resolution joins the original petition to the State Board of Education for approval to establish an educational services commission, or subsequently becomes a member district by local board resolution and upon approval of the Board of Directors of the commission. (h) "School administrator" means the superintendent or chief school administrator. (i) "Board of Directors" means those members elected by the representative assembly to act on commission business on behalf of the assembly. (j) "Program or service expenses" means those funds devoted to or required for the provision of a program or service by the commission, including but not limited to the administrative, maintenance and salary expenses and the purchase or rental of real or personal property necessary for the provision of the program or service. (k) "Representative assembly" means a governing body of the educational services commission composed of an elected representative from each member district. L.1968, c.243, s.1; amended 1979, c.356, s.1; 1989,c.254,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-42.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-42.2
Payment of normal contribution for increased benefits under N.J.S.18A:66-41 and N.J.S.18A:66-42 for active members.
Status: in_force

5. The normal contribution for the increased benefits for active members under N.J.S.18A:66-41 and N.J.S.18A:66-42 as amended by sections 1 and 3 of P.L.2001, c.353 shall be paid from the benefit enhancement fund established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:66-16. If there are excess valuation assets after reductions in normal contributions and member contributions, the amount of excess valuation assets credited to the benefit enhancement fund shall include the present value of the expected additional normal contributions attributable to the provisions of N.J.S.18A:66-41 and N.J.S.18A:66-42 as amended by sections 1 and 3 of P.L.2001, c.353 payable on behalf of the active members over the expected working lives of the active members in accordance with the tables of actuarial assumptions for the valuation period. No additional excess valuation assets shall be credited to the benefit enhancement fund after the maximum amount is attained. Interest shall be credited to the benefit enhancement fund as provided under N.J.S.18A:66-25. If assets in the benefit enhancement fund are insufficient to pay the normal contribution for the increased benefits for a valuation period, the State shall pay the amount of normal contribution for the increased benefits not covered by assets from the benefit enhancement fund. L.2001,c.353,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-149 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-149
Professional development program established, literacy instruction, Department of Education.
Status: in_force

8. a. The Department of Education shall establish a professional development program regarding evidence-based foundational literacy instruction, which shall be available to all school districts at no cost. The program shall be made available to: teaching staff members serving students in preschool through grade six, including school library media specialists serving students in kindergarten through grade six; individuals serving multilingual learners and students with disabilities; and individuals holding an educational services certificate with a reading specialist endorsement, individuals holding an educational services certificate with an early literacy specialist endorsement, and individuals holding an educational services certificate with a speech-language specialist endorsement; and school administrators. b. The program shall be differentiated by grade band. The program shall include, but is not limited to: (1) for teaching staff members serving students in preschool through grade three: (a) orthography; (b) phonological and phonemic awareness; (c) phonics; (d) fluency; and (e) vocabulary and comprehension; (2) for teaching staff members serving students in grades four through six: (a) the neurobiology of reading; (b) advanced word study; (c) fluency; and (d) comprehension; and (3) for school administrators: the design and implementation of high-quality literacy instruction in preschool through grade six. L.2024, c.52, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-58 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-58
Board of governors; authority and responsibility
Status: in_force

The board of governors shall: a. Act in an overall advisory capacity; b. Control properties, funds and trusts vested as of the effective date of this act in the private institution, in its possession, or remainder, or expectancy, including properties now held and continuing to be held as security by the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority and properties, funds and trusts received by the private institution on or after the effective date of this act by private gift, donation, bequest or transfer under the terms of any applicable trusts, gifts, bequests or donations dated or delivered prior to the effective date or on or after the effective date of this act, unless otherwise designated and make available to the board of trustees, after meeting all expenses of its administration, the income from funds and the use of or income from property subject to the provisions of section 10 of this act; c. Have sole authority over the investment of funds under its control; d. Have the power to maintain administrative staff and incur expenses it deems reasonable and necessary to the effective exercise of its functions and responsibilities under this act or by reason of any other fiduciary responsibilities to which it is subject. L.1982, c. 42, s. 9, eff. July 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-40.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-40.1
Partial payments.
Status: in_force

1. Any contract, the total price of which exceeds $100,000.00, entered into by a board of education involving the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or maintenance of any building, structure, facility or other improvement to real property, shall provide for partial payments to be made at least once each month as the work progresses, unless the contractor shall agree to deposit bonds with the board of education pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1987, c.343 (C.18A:18A-40.2). L.1987,c.343,s.1; amended 1999, c.440, s.75.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-62 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-62
Conditions for designation.
Status: in_force

3. In order to be designated as a hunger-free campus, the institution shall: a. establish a Campus Hunger Task Force that meets a minimum of three times per academic year to set at least two goals with action plans; b. designate a staff member responsible for assisting students with enrollment in the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); c. provide options for students to utilize SNAP benefits at campus stores that meet the federal standards set by the Food and Nutrition Service in the United States Department of Agriculture; d. participate in an awareness day campaign activity and plan a campus awareness event during the National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week; e. provide at least one physical food pantry on campus, or enable students to receive food through a separate, stigma-free arrangement; f. develop a "Swipe Out Hunger" student meal credit sharing program, or designate a certain amount of funds for free meal vouchers that might otherwise be raised through a "Swipe Out Hunger" program; and g. annually conduct a student survey on hunger, developed by the Secretary of Higher Education, and submit the results of the survey and a best practices campus profile to the secretary at a time prescribed by the secretary for inclusion in a comparative profile of each campus designated as a hunger-free campus. In the development of the survey, the secretary may utilize any existing surveys designed to collect information on food insecurity among students enrolled in public institutions of higher education. L.2019, c.89, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64H-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64H / Section 64H-2
Advisory graduate medical education council; establishment; purpose and functions
Status: in_force

2. There is hereby established the Advisory Graduate Medical Education Council of New Jersey, which shall be responsible to the Commission on Higher Education. The purpose of this council shall be to make recommendations for the support, through federal, State and private funds, of graduate medical education programs in private nonprofit and public hospitals in the State, and to make recommendations for the development and implementation of new graduate medical education programs which will meet the needs of the citizens of the State. The functions of the council shall include, but not be limited to: a. Obtaining and evaluating information concerning the graduate medical manpower needs of the citizens of the State; b. Recommending standards and criteria for participation by private nonprofit and public hospitals in the State; c. Reviewing individual institutional applications and recommending awards of support to particular institutions based on conformance with the identified needs of the citizens of the State and the standards and criteria recommended by the council; d. Annually reviewing the educational programs provided by participating hospitals; e. Annually reporting to the Governor and the Education Committees of the New Jersey Legislature on the council's activities pursuant to the provisions of this act. L.1977,c.390,s.2; amended 1994,c.48,s.171.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-8
Organization of board; officers; vacancies
Status: in_force

The state board shall organize at its first regular meeting following June 30 of each year by the election of a president and a vice president from its own number who shall serve for one year and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Vacancies in such offices shall be filled in like manner for the unexpired terms only.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:23-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 23 / Section 23-7
Report signed by auditor, not to employ nonlicensed auditors
Status: in_force

All reports of audit of accounts of school districts shall be signed by the auditor or accountant making the audit or in charge of the same, holding a license as herein provided, whether such audit or statement of account is made by any person employing such auditor or accountant, or otherwise, and the licensing or the revocation of the license of any such auditor shall not be construed to affect the contracting with any school district by any person employing auditors or accountants; but upon the revocation of the license of an auditor or accountant, for the purposes herein specified and authorized, such person shall not employ in such work such auditors or accountants but only such persons as may be licensed as herein required, except that the auditor or accountant whose license may have been revoked may be employed in a subordinate capacity. If any person shall willfully employ any person not holding a license in full force and effect as auditor or accountant in school district work within the purview of this chapter, the commissioner may direct the school districts to refuse to employ such person in such work during the continuance of such violation.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-23
Acceptance of students residing in other counties; required certificates; charges to home counties
Status: in_force

18A:64A-23. a. Each county college shall, to the extent its facilities will permit accept students who are residents of any other county in the State. b. Any person desiring to enroll in a county college as a nonresident student shall apply to the chief fiscal officer of his county of residence for a certificate of residence showing that said person is a resident of said county. The chief fiscal officer of each county shall, upon application and submission to him of satisfactory evidence of such residence, issue said certificate provided that (1) the county does not sponsor a county college or contribute to the support of a county assisted college, or (2) the local county or county assisted college certifies that it does not offer the particular course or program of study desired by the applicant, or (3) the local county or county assisted college certifies that it cannot admit the applicant into a particular course or the desired program of study, pursuant to criteria established by the Commission on Higher Education. If the chief fiscal officer of a county refuses to issue such a certificate, the applicant may appeal to the board of chosen freeholders of the county within 10 days of the receipt of notice of such refusal. The board of chosen freeholders shall make a determination after a hearing, upon 10 days' notice to such chief fiscal officer and the applicant, and such determination shall be final and binding on the county. Upon his registration for each college year, the nonresident student shall file with the college such a certificate of residence issued not earlier than two months prior thereto and such certificate of residence shall be valid for the current or next academic year succeeding the date of issuance, as the case may be. c. Any county college so admitting nonresident students shall charge to and collect from each county within the State which has issued a certificate or certificates of residence pursuant to subsection b. and on the basis of which such nonresident students are attending such college, the sending county's share of the operating expenses of such county college, as certified by the board of school estimate and as paid by the receiving county for resident students, computed on a per full-time equated (FTE) student basis and multiplied by cost ratios as determined by the State Treasurer pursuant to N.J.S.18A:64A-22 for various instructional categories. Any county college shall additionally charge and collect the sum of $1.00 per credit hour for each student so enrolled to compensate for minor capital costs of the college. d. Within 10 days after the commencement of each college term, the county college shall charge the county's per FTE student share of operating expenses of such college for that term as aforesaid to each county which has issued a certificate or certificates of residence pursuant to subsection b., on the basis of which nonresident students are attending such county college. The amount so charged to the county issuing the certificate or certificates shall be paid within 30 days of the date of the billing. L.1967, c.271; amended 1968,c.179,s.1; 1981,c.329,s.6; 1994,c.48,s.137.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-35
State district superintendent.
Status: in_force

2. a. The schools of a school district under full State intervention may be conducted by and under the supervision of a State district superintendent of schools appointed by the State board upon recommendation of the commissioner. The individual selected shall be qualified by training and experience for the particular district and shall work collaboratively with any highly skilled professionals appointed by the commissioner, in consultation with the local board of education. The State board may, upon the recommendation of the commissioner, choose to retain the person who holds the position of superintendent of schools in the school district at the time the State board issues the administrative order pursuant to section 15 of P.L.1975, c.212 (C.18A:7A-15). If the State board chooses to retain the superintendent of schools, the person shall have the powers and duties of a State district superintendent of schools and shall comply with the directives of the commissioner or his designee, including any highly skilled professional appointed by the commissioner. b. If the State board appoints a State district superintendent the appointment shall be for an initial term not to exceed three years. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person so appointed shall acquire tenure nor shall the commissioner, with approval of the State board, be precluded from terminating the superintendent's services pursuant to the terms of the superintendent's individual contract of employment. For the purpose of the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq., the State district superintendent shall be considered a State officer. c. The salary of the State district superintendent shall be fixed by the commissioner and adjusted from time to time as the commissioner deems appropriate. The cost for said salary and for the salaries of all persons appointed pursuant to this amendatory and supplementary act, except the highly skilled professionals, shall be an expense of the local school district. d. The State district superintendent shall perform such duties and possess such powers as deemed appropriate by the commissioner. e. Except as otherwise provided in this amendatory and supplementary act, the State district superintendent shall have the power to perform all acts and do all things that the commissioner deems necessary for the proper conduct, maintenance and supervision of the schools in the district. f. The State district superintendent may, if deemed appropriate by the commissioner, make, amend and repeal district rules, policies and guidelines, not inconsistent with law for the proper conduct, maintenance and supervision of the schools in the district. g. The State district superintendent shall provide in each school a mechanism for parent, teacher and community involvement. In addition, the State district superintendent shall provide for at least one public meeting in both the fall and the spring semesters to advise parents and members of the community on the activities within the district and to provide an opportunity for those parents, teachers and community members who wish to be heard. The meetings shall be at such times and places as to ensure maximum public participation. h. The State district superintendent shall ensure that the district is in compliance with all federal and State laws, rules and regulations relating to equal employment opportunities, affirmative action and minority business opportunities. L.1987,c.399,s.2; amended 1995, c.179, s.1; 2005, c.235, s.10; 2007, c.16, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-65 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-65
Agreement on social security
Status: in_force

The authorization and direction of the state agency, with the approval of the governor, to enter on behalf of the state into an agreement with the secretary of the United States department of health, education and welfare for the purposes of extending the provisions of the federal old-age and survivors insurance system to service performed by employees in positions covered by the provisions of sections 24 to 110, inclusive, of chapter 13 of Title 18 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey or by this article; provided, however, (a) That such employees are members of a retirement system coverage group within the meaning of the social security act as amended; (b) That the agreement shall not be made applicable to services in such positions so long as said positions are barred from coverage by the provisions of the social security act as amended; (c) That the agreement shall be consistent with the terms and provisions of this article. It shall cover all employment in positions covered by the teachers' pension and annuity fund on June 1, 1955 and each board of education or other employer in the state shall be deemed to have submitted a plan in accordance with the provisions of section 5 of chapter 253, of the laws of 1951; and (d) That the effective date of said social security agreement shall be January 1, 1955; is continued and action heretofore taken pursuant thereto is ratified and confirmed.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-28
Construction of act
Status: in_force

28. This act is a revision law and the provisions hereof not inconsistent with prior laws shall be construed as a continuation of such prior laws and its enactment shall not: a. affect the tenure, compensation and pension rights, if any, of the lawful holder thereof, in any position not specifically abolished herein, upon the effective date of this act; b. alter the term of any member of any board, commission or public body, not specifically abolished herein, lawfully in office as of the effective date of this act, or require the reappointment thereof; c. require the resubmission to the voters of any proposal adopted by such voters prior to the effective date of this act. L.1994,c.48,s.28.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36C-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36C / Section 36C-13
Regulations.
Status: in_force

13. The Commissioner of Education, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) shall adopt regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act; except that, notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the commissioner may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, such regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement the provisions of this act, which regulations shall be effective for a period not to exceed 12 months and may, thereafter, be amended, adopted, or readopted by the commissioner in accordance with the requirements of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2011, c.176, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-78 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-78
Application to issue of other bonds
Status: in_force

No authorization to issue bonds pursuant to this act shall in any way preclude the issuing board from issuing other bonds under any other applicable law, at any time and from time to time, during the period for which bonds might have been issued in the absence of such authorization. L.1971, c. 36, s. 13, eff. March 4, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-4.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-4.1
Findings, declarations relative to core curriculum content standards and cross-content workplace readiness standards.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. the five cross-content workplace readiness standards, which are a part of the core curriculum content standards, apply to all areas of instruction and are concepts which are designed to be integrated by teachers into all programs in content-specific and grade-appropriate ways; b. one of the cross-content workplace readiness standards is the requirement that all students use technology; c. with the growing importance of technology to our society, it is vital that students receive an education that emphasizes technological literacy; d. rather than being one component of the cross-content workplace readiness standards, technology, given its importance in our knowledge-based economy, should rightfully be one of the core fields of study in school, along with mathematics, science, social studies, world languages, visual and performing arts, comprehensive health and physical education and language arts/literacy that currently comprise the core curriculum content areas. L.2003,c.68,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-89 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-89
Program eligibility.
Status: in_force

3. a. To be eligible to participate in the program, an applicant shall: (1) be a resident of the State; (2) be employed, or plan to be employed, as an eligible behavioral healthcare provider at an approved site; and (3) submit an application in accordance with such procedures and requirements as are established by the executive director. b. The executive director, or the executive director's designee, shall select the program participants from among those applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, subject to available funds. c. A program participant shall enter into a written contract with the authority to participate in the program. The contract shall specify the duration of the applicant's required service and the total amount of eligible student loan expenses to be redeemed by the State in return for service. d. The redemption of loans under the program shall not exceed $50,000 of principal and interest of eligible student loan expenses following the completion of two full years of service satisfactorily completed by the program participant. A program participant who completes four full years of service satisfactorily shall be eligible to receive a second redemption amount of $50,000 at the completion of the fourth year. A program participant who completes six full years of service satisfactorily shall be eligible to receive a third and final redemption amount of $50,000 at the completion of the sixth year. The total loan redemption amount for a program participant, for six years of service, shall not exceed $150,000. e. The period of service shall commence on or after the date of enactment of this act. L.2022, c.34, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-33 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-33
Primary care practitioner loan redemption program established.
Status: in_force

18A:71C-33. There is established a Health Care Professional Loan Redemption Program within the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. The program shall provide for the redemption of a portion of the eligible qualifying loan expenses of program participants for each year of service at an approved site. Amended 2009, c.145, s.2; 2025, c.345, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75 / Section 75-5
Article IV. Powers
Status: in_force

In addition to authority conferred on the commission by other provisions of the compact, the commission shall have authority to: 1. Collect, correlate, analyze and interpret information and data concerning educational needs and resources. 2. Encourage and foster research in all aspects of education, but with special reference to the desirable scope of instruction, organization, administration, and instructional methods and standards employed or suitable for employment in public educational systems. 3. Develop proposals for adequate financing of education as a whole and at each of its many levels. 4. Conduct or participate in research of the types referred to in this article in any instance where the commission finds that such research is necessary for the advancement of the purposes and policies of this compact, utilizing fully the resources of national associations, regional compact organizations for higher education, and other agencies and institutions, both public and private. 5. Formulate suggested policies and plans for the improvement of public education as a whole, or for any segment thereof, and make recommendations with respect thereto available to the appropriate government units, agencies and public officials. 6. Do such other things as may be necessary or incidental to the administration of any of its authority or functions pursuant to this compact.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-58.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-58.1
Annuity values; determination without reference to sex
Status: in_force

Annuity values, including actuarial equivalents under optional selections, for all members of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund shall be determined without reference to sex; provided, however, that this amendatory and supplementary act shall not limit the actuary from using sex as a factor in the actuarial valuation required pursuant to N.J.S. 18A:66-68. L.1979, c. 106, s. 9, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-88 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-88
Qualified bonds; issuance; resolution by local board of education or municipality; application to commissioner; resolution of approval by state board; endorsement of proposal or ordinance
Status: in_force

a. Bonds issued by any school district or municipality pursuant to the provisions of this act shall be "qualified bonds" and shall be entitled to the benefit of the provisions of this act. b. Whenever a local board of education or the governing body of a municipality determines by resolution to issue bonds for the construction, reconstruction, development, extension, improvement or acquisition of physical facilities, it may file an application with the commissioner to qualify the bonds pursuant to the provisions of this act. Upon receipt of any such application, the commissioner shall cause an investigation to be made, taking into consideration such factors as the conditions in the school district, any applicable educational goals, objectives and standards established by the State or local board of education, the need for the facilities to be financed from the proceeds of such proposed qualified bonds, the ability of the school district or municipality to maintain a thorough and efficient system of education after issuing qualified bonds, and such other factors as the commissioner may deem necessary. c. If such investigation shows to the satisfaction of the commissioner that such school district or municipality should be entitled to issue qualified bonds pursuant to the provisions of this act, he shall so recommend to the State board which may by resolution determine that such school district or municipality is entitled to issue qualified bonds. d. At any time within 1 year after the adoption by the State board of the resolution referred to in subsection c. with respect to a particular issue of bonds, the school district or municipality may submit to the commissioner a copy of a proposal or ordinance authorizing the issuance of qualified bonds entitled to the benefits of this act in accordance with said resolution. The commissioner shall be and is hereby authorized to endorse upon any copy of such proposal or ordinance a certification thereof as being the proposal or ordinance as to which a determination of the State board has been made as aforesaid. Such endorsement shall be made in such form or manner as the commissioner shall determine. If no such proposal or ordinance is submitted within 1 year of the adoption of the resolution, the resolution shall be of no further force and effect and the commissioner shall so notify said school district or municipality. L.1976, c. 39, s. 3, eff. June 28, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-1.1
Substandard facility; approval; inspection; abandonment
Status: in_force

No substandard facility shall be approved for more than two consecutive years unless it is inspected by the Bureau of Facility Planning Services in the Division of Finance to insure that the buildings meet health, safety and educational standards for temporary facilities and that utilization of the facilities is of a temporary and limited nature. Any facility which is determined to be inadequate shall be ordered abandoned pursuant to N.J.S. 18A:20-36. L.1983, c. 373, s. 1, eff. Oct. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:48-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 48 / Section 48-2
Expenses; how paid
Status: in_force

18A:48-2. The expenses of the evening schools shall be paid out of money available for the general fund expenses of the schools, in the same manner and under the same restrictions as the expenses of day schools are paid. L.1967, c.271; amended 1993,c.83,s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:51-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 51 / Section 51-7
Assessment for maintenance of audiovisual aids center
Status: in_force

18A:51-7. The commission shall assess against the participating school districts a sum which, together with any anticipated State aid and private donations, shall be required for the establishment and maintenance of the county educational audiovisual aids center during the first year and for the maintenance and operation of the same, during each year thereafter, which total annual assessment shall be apportioned among the participating school districts in the proportion which the resident enrollment of the pupils for the prebudget year of each such district shall bear to the total resident enrollment of the pupils for the prebudget year of all of the participating school districts as determined by the commissioner. L.1967, c.271; amended 1968, c.294; 1990, c.52, s.70; 1996, c.138, s.79.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-38
Powers supplemental and not derogatory
Status: in_force

The foregoing sections of this chapter shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized thereby, and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws, and shall not be regarded as in derogation of any powers now existing; provided, however, that the issuance of bonds or refunding bonds under the provisions of this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the issuance of bonds.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-54 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-54
Regulations requiring plan to establish stability in special education programming.
Status: in_force

1. The State Board of Education shall promulgate regulations to require school districts to develop a plan to establish stability in special education programming. The plan shall take into account the consistency of the location, curriculum, and staffing in the provision of special education programs and services. The State board regulations shall also require that when developing an individualized education program (IEP) with the parent or guardian of a student who is prone to regression due to frequent changes in location including, but not limited to, students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, the IEP team shall consider, among other factors, the consistency of the location of services when determining in-district special education placements. L.2013, c.19, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-110.5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-110.5
Public schools, no-fee option for making direct payments for services.
Status: in_force

4. a. A public school shall offer students, parents, and guardians a no-fee option for making direct payments for school meals, field trips, activity fees, or other goods or services provided by or distributed through the public school, or any school, group, or club thereof. The option shall be provided at a time and place that is convenient for student, parent, and guardian use. b. Any communication from the board of education or board of trustees, or any school, group, or club thereof, requesting payment for school meals, field trips, activity fees, or other goods or services shall include information on: (1) the direct payment option required pursuant to subsection a. of this section; and (2) the fees associated with use of any payment processing platform that may be used to make the payment. L.2025, c.94, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-8.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-8.2
Certain transfers not allowed
Status: in_force

3. No transfer may be made under this section from appropriations or surplus accounts for: a. Interest and debt redemption charges; b. Capital reserve account; c. Items classified as general fund expenses except to other items so classified, or to the capital projects fund to supplement the proceeds from a bond authorization or lease purchase agreement upon application to and a formal finding by the commissioner that the transfer is in the best interests of both the students and taxpayers of the district after consideration of alternative corrective actions. L.1979,c.294,s.3; amended 1990, c.52, s.44; 1991, c.62, s.22; 1993, c.83, s.5; 1996, c.138, s.54.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 50 / Section 50-8
Joint adult education programs; agreement, etc.
Status: in_force

The boards of education of two or more school districts may provide jointly by agreement for maintaining a program of adult education and utilizing buildings, equipment and other school facilities of the participating boards for such purposes. Such agreement shall be adopted by resolution of each of the participating boards of education and shall set forth the courses which are to be offered, subject to the approval of the department; the tuition, if any, to be charged to residents of the participating districts and to persons received from other districts; provided that such tuition shall not exceed the actual cost per pupil; the personnel to be employed to administer the program; and other matters deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of the agreement.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-32 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-32
Organization of board
Status: in_force

The board shall organize annually in the manner prescribed for other type II districts.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-40 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-40
R.S. 18:5-19
Status: in_force

Bonds issued prior to 1903 by consolidated district. Where any school district issued bonds prior to October nineteenth, one thousand nine hundred and three, for the erection of a graded or high school building therein, and at the time of the issuance of the bonds and the erection of the building, the district comprised the territory of two adjoining municipalities the voters of which joined or participated in the election authorizing the issuance of the bonds, and the district was governed as a consolidated district on that date, such school district shall continue to be governed as a consolidated district in the same manner as though the consolidation had been effected in the manner provided by section 18:5-14 of this title, and the bonds so issued shall be deemed to have been and shall continue to be a lien upon the inhabitants and property of the municipalities comprising the school district at the time of the issuance thereof, notwithstanding any other provision of this title.R.S. 18:5-19 is saved from repeal. [This act provides that bonds issued prior to October 19, 1903, for the erection of a grade or high school building, by a school district comprised of the territories of two adjoining municipalities, by authority of the voters of both municipalities, shall continue to be liens and the district shall be governed as a consolidated district in the same manner as though the consolidation had been effected under R.S. 18:5-14.]
L.1967, c.271
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-39 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-39
Layoffs of certain employees prohibited.
Status: in_force

138. On and between the enactment date of this act and July 1, 2014, there shall be no layoff of any employee represented by a majority representative, who was employed as of the enactment date of this act, at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, University Hospital, Rutgers, the State University or Rowan University as a result of any reorganization, restructuring, transfer or acquisition of any school, facility, hospital, entity, function or operation of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Rutgers, the State University or Rowan University that occurs pursuant to or as a result of the implementation of this act. L.2012, c.45, s.138.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36C-18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36C / Section 36C-18
Establishment of residency.
Status: in_force

9. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S.52:14-7 or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the Commissioner of Education may permit an individual employed by any renaissance school project or charter school located within a renaissance school district to establish New Jersey residency within five years of the date of his initial employment. L.2013, c.149, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-4.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-4.3
Application by policeman; approval; issuance of commission
Status: in_force

All applications shall, in the first instance, be made to the chief of police of the municipality in which the institution is located, except that where the municipality does not have an organized full time police department or where the institution is located within more than one municipality, application shall be made to the Superintendent of State Police. The chief of police or the superintendent, as the case may be, shall investigate and determine the character, competency, integrity and fitness of the person or persons designated in the application. If the application is approved by the chief of police or the superintendent, the approved application shall be returned to the institution which shall issue a commission to the person appointed, a copy of which shall be filed in the office of the superintendent and with the chief of police of the municipality or municipalities in which such institution is located. L.1970, c. 211, s. 2, eff. Oct. 8, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-43 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-43
Rejection of proposals
Status: in_force

All bids received may be rejected, and any bid not complying with the terms of such notice may be rejected.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-14
Board of governors, membership, classification, terms, succession.
Status: in_force

18A:65-14. The membership of the board of governors shall be classified as follows and consist of: a. the president of the corporation, serving as an ex officio non-voting member; and b. 15 voting members, i. seven of whom shall be appointed by the Governor of the State, with the advice and consent of the Senate, with one of these members being a resident of Camden County, and one of whom shall be appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly and who shall be a resident of Essex County, and ii. seven of whom shall be appointed by the board of trustees, from among their members, one of whom shall be a resident of Essex County and one of whom shall be a resident of Middlesex County, elected and serving under the provisions of subsection I.c. or I.d. of 18A:65-15. The first additional appointments made by the Governor pursuant to P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.), shall not require the advice and consent of the Senate, but thereafter such advice and consent shall be required. All members shall serve for terms of six years, except that the terms of those initially appointed by the Governor which began on September 1, 1956, shall expire respectively (as designated by him) one, two, three, four, five and six years after June 30, 1956, and terms of those initially appointed by the board of trustees which began on September 1, 1956, shall expire respectively (as designated by the board) two, three, four, five and six years after June 30, 1956; all of whose respective successors shall be appointed to serve six-year terms. Governors may succeed themselves for not more than one additional term after having served one full six-year term (including an initial term beginning on September 1, 1956, and expiring on June 30, 1962). amended 1994, c.48, s.177; 2012, c.45, s.87.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-60 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-60
Nominations and governance committee.
Status: in_force

15. a. The governing board of a public research university or a State college shall establish a nominations and governance committee. The nominations and governance committee shall have a written charter that defines the committee's purpose and responsibilities which shall include, but need not be limited to: (1) overseeing matters directly affecting the governance of the institution; (2) periodically reviewing and updating board by-laws; (3) identifying and screening candidates for membership on the governing board; and (4) referring candidates to the governing board for the consideration of the board in making its recommendations to the Governor on potential new members. b. In identifying candidates for appointment to the governing board, the committee shall seek individuals with skills that are appropriate to the mission of the institution and which complement the range of expertise contributed to the governing board by its existing members. The committee shall seek candidates of diverse background and experience, as well as those with ties to the institution. The recommendations of the nominations and governance committee shall be voted upon by the committee. The committee shall keep minutes of its meetings. c. The governing board of a public research university or a State college shall establish criteria for the identification, qualification, and recommendation of prospective candidates for appointment to the board. The criteria shall include qualification criteria that are consistent with the statutory responsibilities of the board and tailored to the institution. L.2009, c.308, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-38 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-38
Death benefits; contribution not required when leave is due to illness
Status: in_force

Upon the receipt of proper proofs of the death of a member in service on account of which no accidental death benefit is payable under section 18A:66-46, there shall be paid to such member's beneficiary: (a) The member's accumulated deductions at the time of death together with regular interest after January 1, 1956; and (b) An amount equal to 1 1/2 times the compensation upon which contributions by the member to the annuity savings fund were based in the last year of creditable service. For the purpose of this section, section 18A:66-46e and section 18A:66-53, a member of the retirement system shall be deemed to be an active member (1) while he is disabled due to sickness or injury arising out of or in the course of his employment as a teacher to whom this article applies, is not engaged in any gainful occupation, and is receiving or entitled to receive periodic benefits (including any commutation of, or substitute for, such benefits) for loss of time on account of such disability under or by reason of workmen's compensation law, occupational disease law or similar legislation and has not retired or terminated his membership; or (2) for a period of no more than two years while on official leave of absence without pay if satisfactory evidence is presented to the retirement system that such leave of absence without pay is due to the member's personal illness other than an illness to which (1) above applies. For the purpose of this section, section 18A:66-46e and section 18A:66-53, a member of the retirement system shall be deemed to be an active member for a period of not more than one year in the event of an official leave (1) due to the member's maternity or (2) to fulfill a residency requirement for an advanced degree or (3) as a full-time student at an institution of higher education, and for a period of not more than 93 days while on official leave of absence without pay when such leave of absence is due to any reason other than illness. In order for a member to be covered for the optional death benefits provided by section 18A:66-53, he shall continue to make contributions for same during the period such member is on official leave of absence without pay, except that when such official leave of absence without pay is due to illness, no contributions shall be required of the member during the period he is deemed to be an active member while on such leave of absence. If a member dies within 30 days after the date of retirement or the date of board approval, whichever is later, a death benefit shall be payable only if he is deemed to be an active member in accordance with this section; provided, however, a member applying for disability benefits shall be deemed an active member if he was covered by the death benefit provisions of the act at the termination of employment, filed the application for disability retirement with the retirement system within 30 days following such termination of employment and dies within 30 days after the date of retirement or the date of board approval, whichever is later. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1968, c. 228, s. 6, eff. July 31, 1968; L.1971, c. 121, s. 20, eff. April 29, 1971; L.1984, c. 132, s. 1, eff. Aug. 23, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-91 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-91
Identification of unemployed and underemployed residents to benefit from county college enrollment.
Status: in_force

4. Each county college and local workforce development board shall establish a partnership to jointly engage with workforce training providers, economic development organizations, and community-based and other non-profit organizations to assist the entities in identifying populations of unemployed and underemployed residents who may benefit from enrollment in a county college if a partnership consistent with the provisions of this section does not currently exist. The partnerships shall facilitate enrollment in county colleges to provide career pathways. L.2025, c.312, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-56 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-56
"Tony Pompelio Commemorative Scholarship Fund"
Status: in_force

4. a. There is hereby created and established in the authority a scholarship fund which shall be known as the "Tony Pompelio Commemorative Scholarship Fund." The fund shall consist of all funds appropriated by the Legislature or otherwise made available for the Tony Pompelio Commemorative Scholarship Fund program. b. The fund shall be administered by a board of trustees which shall consist of the executive director or a designee of the executive director, the chairman or a designee of the chairman and eight citizens of this State who have been crime victims or are family members of a crime victim. Citizen members of the board shall be selected by the chairman in consultation with the executive director, and without regard to political affiliation and, on the basis of their experience as crime victims or family members of a crime victim. c. Each citizen member of the board shall serve for a term of four years and until a successor shall have been appointed and qualified. Any vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. d. Members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. e. The executive director or a designee of the executive director in conjunction with the chairman or a designee of the chairman shall serve as the chief executive officers of the fund and shall organize the work of the fund as deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2000,c.163,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3A-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3A / Section 3A-6
Advisory board
Status: in_force

6. To assist him in the organization of the Institute, and in fulfilling his other duties and responsibilities under P.L.1984, c.149 (C.18A:3A-1 et seq.), the secretary shall appoint an advisory board, which shall be broadly representative of those organizations and individuals having active interest in, and academic or practical knowledge and experience in, the methods and techniques of conflict resolution and the peaceful settlement of disputes; including, without limitation, representatives of religious, cultural and academic organizations, and persons actively engaged in the promotion of international and intercultural understanding, the study or conduct of foreign relations, and the advancement of world peace. L.1984,c.149,s.3; amended 1994,c.48,s.43.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.22
Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the "Additional State School Building Aid Act." L.1978, c. 74, s. 1, eff. July 13, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-68 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-68
Provision of surety company bond, other security.
Status: in_force

17. a. In addition to or independently of the guaranty which may be required pursuant to this article, the State college may require that the successful bidder provide a surety company bond or other security acceptable to the State college: (1) For the faithful performance of all provisions of the advertisement for bids, the specifications and any other documents issued to bidders or a repair or maintenance bond; and (2) In a form which may be required in the specifications or other documents issued to bidders. b. In every case in which a performance bond is required, the requirement shall be set forth in the specifications or other documents issued to all bidders. c. The State college shall require that all performance bonds be issued by a surety which meets the following standards: (1) The surety shall have the minimum surplus and capital stock or net cash assets required by R.S.17:17-6 or R.S.17:17-7, whichever is appropriate, at the time the invitation to bid is issued; and (2) With respect to all payment and performance bonds in the amount of $850,000 or more, (a) if the amount of the bond is at least $850,000 but not more than $3.5 million, the surety shall hold a current certificate of authority, issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to 31 U.S.C.s.9305, that is valid in the State of New Jersey as listed annually in the United States Treasury Circular 570, except that if the surety has been operational for a period in excess of five years, the surety shall be deemed to meet the requirements of this subparagraph if it is rated in one of the three highest categories by an independent, nationally recognized United States rating company that determines the financial stability of insurance companies, which rating company or companies shall be determined pursuant to standards promulgated by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance by regulation adopted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), and (b) if the amount of the bond is more than $3.5 million, then the surety shall hold a current certificate of authority, issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to 31 U.S.C.s.9305, that is valid in the State of New Jersey as listed annually in the United States Treasury Circular 570 and, if the surety has been operational for a period in excess of five years, shall be rated in one of the three highest categories by an independent, nationally recognized United States rating company that determines the financial stability of insurance companies, which rating company or companies shall be determined pursuant to standards promulgated by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance by regulation adopted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). A surety subject to the provisions of subparagraph (b) of this paragraph which does not hold a certificate of authority issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury shall be exempt from the requirement to hold such a certificate if the surety meets an equivalent set of standards developed by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance through regulation which is at least equal, and may exceed, the general criteria required for issuance of a certificate of authority by the United States Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to 31 U.S.C.s.9305. A surety company seeking such an exemption shall, not later than the 180th day following the effective date of P.L.1995, c.384 (N.J.S.2A:44-143 et al.), certify to the appropriate State college that it meets that equivalent set of standards set forth by the commissioner as promulgated. d. A State college shall not accept more than one payment and performance bond to cover a single construction contract. The State college may accept a single bond executed by more than one surety to cover a single construction contract only if the combined underwriting limitations of all the named sureties, as set forth in the most current annual revision of United States Treasury Circular 570, or as determined by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance pursuant to R.S.17:18-9, meet or exceed the amount of the contract to be performed. e. A board, officer or agent contracting on behalf of a State college shall not accept a payment or performance bond unless there is attached thereto a Surety Disclosure Statement and Certification to which each surety executing the bond shall have subscribed. This statement and certification shall be complete in all respects and duly acknowledged according to law, and shall have substantially the following form: SURETY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND CERTIFICATION , surety(ies) on the attached bond, hereby certifies(y) the following: (1) The surety meets the applicable capital and surplus requirements of R.S.17:17-6 or R.S.17:17-7 as of the surety's most current annual filing with the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. (2) The capital (where applicable) and surplus, as determined in accordance with the applicable laws of this State, of the surety(ies) participating in the issuance of the attached bond is (are) in the following amount(s) as of the calendar year ended December 31, (most recent calendar year for which capital and surplus amounts are available), which amounts have been certified as indicated by certified public accountants (indicating separately for each surety that surety's capital and surplus amounts, together with the name and address of the firm of certified public accounts that shall have certified those amounts): . (3) (a) With respect to each surety participating in the issuance of the attached bond that has received from the United States Secretary of the Treasury a certificate of authority pursuant to 31 U.S.C.s.9305, the underwriting limitation established therein and the date as of which that limitation was effective is as follows (indicating for each such surety that surety's underwriting limitation and the effective date thereof): . (b) With respect to each surety participating in the issuance of the attached bond that has not received such a certificate of authority from the United States Secretary of the Treasury, the underwriting limitation of that surety as established pursuant to R.S.17:18-9 as of (date on which such limitation was so established) is as follows (indicating for each such surety that surety's underwriting limitation and the date on which that limitation was established): . (4) The amount of the bond to which this statement and certification is attached is $ . (5) If, by virtue of one or more contracts of reinsurance, the amount of the bond indicated under item (4) above exceeds the total underwriting limitation of all sureties on the bond as set forth in item (3)(a) or (3)(b) above, or both, then for each such contract of reinsurance: (a) The name and address of each such reinsurer under that contract and the amount of that reinsurer's participation in the contract is as follows: ; and (b) Each surety that is party to any such contract of reinsurance certifies that each reinsurer listed under item (5)(a) satisfies the credit for the reinsurance requirement established under P.L.1993, c.243 (C.17:51B-1 et seq.) and any applicable regulations in effect as of the date on which the bond to which this statement and certification is attached shall have been filed with the appropriate public agency. CERTIFICATE (to be completed by an authorized certifying agent for each surety on the bond) I (name of agent), as (title of agent) for (name of surety), a corporation/mutual insurance company/other (indicating type of business organization) (circle one) domiciled in (state of domicile), DO HEREBY CERTIFY that, to the best of my knowledge, the foregoing statements made by me are true, and ACKNOWLEDGE that, if any of those statements are false, this bond is VOID. (Signature of certifying agent) (Printed name of certifying agent) (Title of certifying agent) L.1986,c.43,s.17; amended 1995, c.384, s.4; 2005, c.369, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-42 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-42
Definitions relative to Work and Learn Consortiums.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Guided pathway" means a set map of courses that are clearly identified and aligned with further education and career advancement. A guided pathway shows a student the entire program of study from its beginning to its end. "Program" means a program operated by a Work and Learn Consortium established pursuant to section 2 of this act. "Stackable credentials" means industry-recognized, short-term credentials and certificates that count toward a higher-level certificate or degree so that individuals may advance in employment and training over the course of their careers. "Stop-out point" means a point at which a student may exit a program with an industry-valued credential, with the opportunity to re-enter the program without penalty or loss of progress. L.2019, c.403, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-11.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-11.2
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall make such rules and regulations as are necessary for the implementation of this act. L.1977, c. 72, s. 2, eff. April 21, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-45 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-45
Corporate existence and name; assumption of indebtedness
Status: in_force

The corporate existence of an enlarged regional district shall be continued without interruption from the date of its original creation notwithstanding its enlargement and its corporate name shall remain unchanged unless another corporate name, approved by the state board, shall be adopted by resolution of the regional board of education and shall be certified to the secretary of state. Each new constituent district shall become responsible, for the indebtedness of the regional district then outstanding or authorized but unissued, as if it had originally constituted a part of the regional district.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-12
Application for services assumed by the office of the superintendent.
Status: in_force

54. A local school district may apply to the executive county superintendent of schools to have school district services including, but not limited to, transportation, personnel, purchasing, payroll, and accounting, assumed by the office of the superintendent. If the executive county superintendent determines to assume a service, a fee may be assessed the school district for the service. The executive county superintendent of schools may utilize county special services school districts, jointure commissions, and educational services commissions to provide services to local school boards. L.2007, c.63, s.54
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-33.11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-33.11
Community participation
Status: in_force

An effective school plan developed pursuant to this act shall provide mechanisms to encourage participation of parents and community members in the educational process. L. 1985, c. 372, s. 5, eff. Nov. 26, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-39 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-39
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. For the purposes of this act: a. "Advanced technology center" means one or more outstanding programs or departments at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education, which are provided substantial and concentrated financial support to promote their development into national-level bases for innovative technology research; b. "Business incubation facilities" means low-cost, short-term occupancy rental spaces wherein assistance is granted to a targeted network of new companies employing selected technologies congruent with the strengths of the State's public and private institutions of higher education; c. "Commission" means the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology as created by P.L.1985, c.102 (C.52:9X-1 et seq.); d. "Innovation partnership grants" means matching grants to academic researchers performing applied research in emerging technologies at any of the State's public and private institutions of higher education, which are of strategic importance to the New Jersey economy, under regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.); e. "Private institutions of higher education" means independent colleges or universities incorporated and located in New Jersey, which by virtue of law or character or license are nonprofit educational institutions authorized to grant academic degrees and provide a level of education which is equivalent to the education provided by the State's public institutions of higher education as attested by the receipt of and continuation of regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and which are eligible to receive State aid under the provisions of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, but does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the education or training of ministers, priests, rabbis or other professional persons in the field of religion; f. "Public institutions of higher education" means Rutgers, The State University, the State colleges, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, the county colleges and any other public university or college now or hereafter established or authorized by law; g. "Technology extension services" means programs that not only accelerate the application and transfer of technological innovations by the State's public and private institutions of higher education to existing industry, but also adapt these innovations to the requirements of individual business operations. L.1985, c.397, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.86; 2017, c.178, s.49; 2021, c.282, s.49.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-48 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-48
Annual report to Legislature.
Status: in_force

3. a. The Commissioner of Education shall each year submit a report to the Education Committees of the Senate and General Assembly detailing the extent of violence, vandalism, and harassment, intimidation, or bullying in the public schools and documenting steps taken to verify and validate school district reporting. The report shall be made available annually to the public no later than October 1, and shall be posted on the department's website. b. The Commissioner of Education shall each year compile the information reported by each school district to the Department of Education pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1982, c.163 (C.18A:17-46) into a Statewide database. The database shall be posted on the department's Internet website. At a minimum, the database shall provide school level totals for each category of student disciplinary actions, including in-school suspensions, out-of-school suspensions, expulsions, use of physical restraint or seclusion techniques, referrals to law enforcement, and arrests, as well as demographic information of the students who received the disciplinary action. L.1982, c.163, s.3; amended 2010, c.122, s.8; 2021, c.387, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-44 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-44
Service retirement allowances.
Status: in_force

18A:66-44. A member, upon retirement for service, shall receive a retirement allowance consisting of: (a) an annuity which shall be the actuarial equivalent of his accumulated deductions, together with interest after January 1, 1956, less any excess contributions as provided in N.J.S.18A:66-20; and (b) 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. Upon the receipt of proper proofs of the death of a member who has retired on a service retirement allowance, there shall be paid to the member's beneficiary, an amount equal to 3/16 of the compensation upon which contributions by the member to the annuity savings fund were based in the last year of creditable service or in the year of the member's highest contractual salary, whichever is higher. amended 1971, c.121, s.25; 1995, c.410, s.4; 2001, c.133, s.6; 2010, c.1, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-4.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-4.3
Construction, alteration or repair work upon premises to be leased to board of education; public work
Status: in_force

Any construction, reconstruction, demolition, alteration or repair work, or maintenance work, including painting and decorating, done under private contract for any person, firm, corporation or association acting under an express agreement or understanding with any board of education that, upon completion of the work contracted for the site, structure or premises upon which such work was done will be leased by said board of education for public school purposes under the provisions of section 18A:20-4.2 of the New Jersey Statutes shall be deemed a "public work" for the purposes of the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act" (P.L. 1963, c. 150) and subject to the applicable provisions of that act, excepting only such provisions as can be applicable only in cases where a public body is a direct party to a contract for a public work. L.1968, c. 175, s. 2, eff. July 19, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-78 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-78
Issuance of bonds, notes, other obligations.
Status: in_force

7. a. The authority shall from time to time issue bonds, notes or other obligations in an amount sufficient to finance the grants provided under this act and to finance the administrative costs associated with the approval process and the issuance of the bonds, notes, or other obligations, provided that the total outstanding principal amount of the bonds, notes or other obligations shall not exceed $550,000,000, except that all administrative costs associated with the approval process and the issuance of bonds shall not be included within the total aggregate principal amount of bonds issued, and the term of any bond, note, or other obligation issued shall not exceed 30 years. In computing the foregoing limitation as to amount, there shall be excluded all bonds, notes or other obligations which have been retired or which shall be issued for refunding purposes, provided that the refunding is determined by the authority to result in a debt service savings. The authority shall issue the bonds, notes or other obligations in such manner as it shall determine in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1999, c.217 (C.18A:72A-72 et al.) and the "New Jersey educational facilities law," N.J.S.18A:72A-1 et seq., provided that no bonds, notes or other obligations shall be issued pursuant to this section without the prior written consent of the State Treasurer. b. The State Treasurer is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the authority pursuant to which the State Treasurer, subject to available appropriations, shall pay the amount necessary to pay the principal and interest on bonds, notes and other obligations of the authority issued pursuant to this act plus any amounts payable in connection with an agreement authorized under subsection e. of this section. The authority shall enter into a contractual agreement with each institution receiving a capital improvement fund grant, and the agreements shall be approved by a resolution of the authority. All agreements with the four-year public institutions of higher education shall include provisions as may be necessary to insure that each institution pays an amount equal to one-third of the amount necessary to pay the principal and interest on the bonds, notes and other obligations of the authority issued pursuant to this section to finance the projects approved at the institution plus its share of any amounts payable in connection with an agreement authorized under subsection e. of this section. All agreements with the four-year private institutions of higher education shall include provisions as may be necessary to insure that each institution pays an amount equal to one-half of the amount necessary to pay the principal and interest on the bonds, notes and other obligations of the authority issued pursuant to this section to finance the projects approved at the institution plus its share of any amounts payable in connection with an agreement authorized under subsection e. of this section. Upon receipt of the moneys from the public or private institutions of higher education, the authority shall apply the moneys in a manner specified in the contract with the State Treasurer. c. Bonds, notes or other obligations issued pursuant to this act shall not be in any way a debt or liability of the State or of any political subdivision thereof other than the authority and shall not create or constitute any indebtedness, liability or obligation of the State or of any political subdivision thereof, or be or constitute a pledge of the faith and credit of the State or of any political subdivision thereof, but all bonds, notes or other obligations, unless funded or refunded by the bonds, notes or other obligations of the authority, shall be payable solely from revenues of funds pledged or available for their payment as authorized by this act. Each bond, note or other obligation shall contain on its face a statement to the effect that the authority is obligated to pay the principal thereof, redemption premium, if any, or the interest thereon only from revenue or funds of the authority, and that neither the State nor any political subdivision thereof is obligated to pay the principal thereof, redemption premium, if any, or interest thereon, and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the State or of any political subdivision thereof is pledged to the payment of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, or the interest on the bonds, notes or other obligations. d. The State of New Jersey does hereby pledge to and covenant and agree with the holders of any bonds, notes or other obligations issued pursuant to the authorization of P.L.1999, c.217 (C.18A:72A-72 et al.) that the State shall not limit or alter the rights or powers hereby vested in the authority to perform and fulfill the terms of any agreement made with the holders of the bonds, notes or other obligations, or to fix, establish, charge and collect such rents, fees, rates, payments, or other charges as may be convenient or necessary to produce sufficient revenues to meet all expenses of the authority and to fulfill the terms of any agreement made with the holders of the bonds, notes and other obligations together with interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceedings by or on behalf of the holders, until the bonds, notes and other obligations, together with interest thereon, are fully met and discharged or provided for. e. In connection with any bonds or refunding of bonds issued pursuant to this section, the authority may also enter into any revolving credit agreement; agreement establishing a line of credit or letter of credit; reimbursement agreement; interest rate exchange agreement; currency exchange agreement; interest rate floor cap, option, put or call to hedge payment, currency, rate, spread or similar exposure, or similar agreement; float agreement; forward agreement; insurance contract; surety bond; commitment to purchase or sell bonds; purchase or sale agreement; or commitment or other contract or agreement or other security agreement approved by the authority. L.1999, c.217, s.7; amended 2009, c.308, s.45.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-28 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-28
Truants; return to parents or school
Status: in_force

Any attendance officer who shall find any child between six and 16 years of age who is a truant from school, shall take the child and deliver him to the parent, guardian or other person having charge and control of the child, or to the teacher of the school which such child is lawfully required to attend.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72F-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72F / Section 72F-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Minority Faculty Advancement Program Act." L.1984,c.189,s.1; amended 1999, c.46, s.52.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-2.1
Eligibility for State student financial assistance programs.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:71B-2 or any other law or regulation to the contrary, a student who meets the requirements of P.L.2013, c.170 (C.18A:62-4.4), or in the case of a student enrolled in an independent institution of higher education meets all of the requirements of P.L.2013, c.170 (C.18A:62-4.4) except for the requirement to enroll in a public institution of higher education, is eligible to apply for, and participate in, any student financial aid program administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority or the Secretary of Higher Education to the full extent permitted by federal law. The Legislature finds and declares that this section is a state law within the meaning of section 411(d) of the "Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996" (8 U.S.C. s.1621(d)). b. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority and the Secretary of Higher Education shall establish procedures and forms that enable students who meet the requirements of subsection a. of this section to apply for, and participate in, all student financial aid programs administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority and the Secretary of Higher Education to the full extent permitted by federal law. The procedures and forms shall be posted on the websites of the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. c. The procedures and forms established by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority and the Secretary of Higher Education pursuant to this section shall not discriminate against eligible students based on the immigration status or national origin of the student or the student's parent or guardian. d. Except as required by State or federal law, the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority and the Secretary of Higher Education shall not request information from any student about the citizenship or immigration status of the student or the student's parent or guardian. e. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority and the Secretary of Higher 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.2018, c.12, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-73.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-73.2
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, provision of contact information.
Status: in_force

3. An institution of higher education that issues student identification cards may, in addition to the telephone number for mental health and suicide crisis resources, provide contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, an on-campus crisis center, or any other mental health support service. L.2021, c.261, s.3; amended 2025, c.112, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-37 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-37
Allocation and distribution of federal and state funds
Status: in_force

Said combined funds shall be allocated and distributed pursuant to applicable federal and state statutes and rules and regulations thereunder, including rules and regulations of the state board; provided, however, that, to the extent said combined funds are sufficient, and insofar as same is permitted by federal law, the allocation of said combined state and federal funds shall be made in such amounts and over such periods of time so as to pay for, or reimburse, one half of the total cost incurred by county vocational school districts or by a local school district in constructing and equipping or either thereof of area vocational school facilities.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.21a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.21a
Type 1 diabetes, informational materials, available to parents, guardians of enrolled students.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Education, shall develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes. The materials shall be posted on the Department of Education's Internet website. Each school district shall make the informational materials available to the parents or guardians of the students enrolled in the districts. b. The informational materials shall include, at minimum: (1) a description of type 1 diabetes; (2) a description of risk factors and warning signs associated with type 1 diabetes; (3) a recommendation that the parents or guardians of students displaying warning signs associated with type 1 diabetes should consult with the student's primary care provider to determine if immediate screening for type 1 diabetes is appropriate; (4) a description of the screening process for type 1 diabetes and the implications of test results; (5) a recommendation that, following a type 1 diagnosis, parents or guardians should consult with the student's primary care provider to develop an appropriate treatment plan, which may include consultation with and examination by a specialty care provider, including, but not limited to, a properly qualified endocrinologist; and (6) information on the provision of diabetes care in school following a type 1 diagnosis pursuant to P.L.2009. c.131 (C.18A:40-12.11 et seq.) L.2024, c.103.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36B-21 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36B / Section 36B-21
Enrollment restrictions.
Status: in_force

8. a. (1) The school board of a sending district may adopt a resolution to restrict enrollment of its students in a choice district to a maximum of 10% of the number of students per grade level per year limited by any resolution adopted pursuant to this paragraph and 15% of the total number of students enrolled in the sending district, provided that the resolution shall be subject to approval by the commissioner upon a determination that the resolution is in the best interest of the district's students and that it will not adversely affect the district's programs, services, operations, or fiscal conditions, and that the resolution will not adversely affect or limit the diversity of the remainder of the student population in the district who do not participate in the choice program. (2) Enrollment restriction percentages adopted by any resolution pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not be compounded from year to year and shall be based upon the enrollment counts for the year preceding the sending district's initial year of participation in the choice program, except that in any year of the program in which there is an increase in enrollment, the percentage enrollment restriction may be applied to the increase and the result added to the preceding year's count of students eligible to attend a choice district. If there is a decrease in enrollment at any time during the duration of the program, the number of students eligible to attend a choice district shall be the number of students enrolled in the choice program in the initial year of the district's participation in the program, provided that a student attending a choice district school shall be entitled to remain enrolled in that school until graduation. (3) The calculation of the enrollment of a sending district shall be based on the enrollment count as reported on the Application for State School Aid in October preceding the school year during which the restriction on enrollment shall be applicable. b. A choice district shall not be eligible to enroll students on a tuition basis pursuant to N.J.S.18A:38-3 while participating in the interdistrict public school choice program. Any student enrolled on a tuition basis prior to the establishment of the choice program shall be entitled to remain enrolled in the choice district as a choice student. L.2010, c.65, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-66 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-66
Investigation of advisability of withdrawal
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality constituting a part of an all purpose regional district may, by resolution, apply to the county superintendent of schools to investigate the advisability of the withdrawal of the municipality from the all purpose regional district. L.1989,c.90,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:10-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-3
Annual organization.
Status: in_force

18A:10-3. Each board of education shall organize annually at a regular meeting held not later than at 8 p.m. at which time new members shall be sworn into office: a. In Type I districts on May 16, or on the following day if that day be Sunday. b. In all Type II districts with an April school election on any day from May 1 through May 7, inclusive. c. In all Type II districts with a November school election on any day from January 1 through January 7, inclusive. If the organization meeting cannot take place on that day by reason of lack of a quorum or for any other reason, said meeting shall be held within three days thereafter. In all Type II districts with an April school election, member terms shall begin on May 1st and end on April 30th. In all Type II districts with a November school election, member terms shall begin on January 1st and end on December 31st. A board shall not conduct a meeting, except for the organization meeting, between January 1 and the organization date for Type II districts with a November school election and May 1 and the organization date for Type II districts with an April school election, respectively, unless a meeting is needed in order to deal with a matter of such urgency and importance as set forth in section 4 of P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-9). If such a meeting is needed, a board shall ensure that all newly elected members present are sworn into office prior to conducting business. In the event that a district opts to move its annual election date from November to April, member terms shall be shortened accordingly. amended 1970, c.3, s.1; 1974, c.105, s.1; 1978, c.136, s.27; 1979, c.23, s.11; 1980, c.140; 1987, c.289, s.2; 2011, c.202, s.7; 2023, c.289, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-8.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-8.3
Nonapplicability of act
Status: in_force

3. The provisions of this act shall not apply to sending and receiving relationships which are established exclusively for the purposes of special education. L.1995,c.8,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-27 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-27
Voting information.
Status: in_force

1. The board of education of each school district and the appropriate school officials in each nonpublic school shall provide a voter registration form, a summary of voter registration eligibility requirements, and material describing the role of a citizen and the importance of voting to each eligible high school pupil prior to the graduation date for the school year. This material shall be nonpartisan and conform to the provisions of N.J.S.18A:42-4. L.1985, c.41, s.1; amended 2009, c.281.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-4
School lunch, availability to all children; report to the Governor, Legislature; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

1. a. (1) Each school district shall make school lunch available to all students enrolled in the district, except at those schools that are exempt from the requirements of this section, as provided by section 2 of P.L.1974, c.53 (C.18A:33-5), within one year after the effective date of P.L.1974, c.53 (C.18A:33-4 et seq.). Each nonpublic school participating in the National School Lunch Program shall make school lunch available to all students enrolled at the nonpublic school within one year after the effective date of P.L.2023, c.336 (C.18A:33-14.2 et al.). (2) School lunches offered to students, pursuant to this section, shall meet minimum nutritional standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture. (3) School lunches offered, pursuant to this section, shall be made available, free of charge, to all students enrolled in the district or in the nonpublic school, as the case may be, who are determined to be federally eligible for free or reduced price meals. As provided by section 1 of P.L.2019, c.445 (C.18A:33-21.1), the unreimbursed costs of free lunches being made available, pursuant to this paragraph, to students who are eligible for reduced price lunch, shall be borne by the State. (4) Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, school lunches offered to students, pursuant to this section, shall also be made available, free of charge, to those students enrolled in the participating school district or nonpublic school, who are federally ineligible for free or reduced price meals, in accordance with the following schedule: (a) during the 2023-2024 school year, to each enrolled student who is federally ineligible for free or reduced price meals, but who has an annual household income that is not less than 186 percent, and not more than 199 percent, of the federal poverty level, as determined pursuant to section 16 of P.L.2022, c.104 (C.18A:33-21b1); and (b) during the 2024-2025 school year, to each enrolled student who is federally ineligible for free or reduced price meals, but who has an annual household income that is not less than 186 percent, and not more than 224 percent, of the federal poverty level, as determined pursuant to section 16 of P.L.2022, c.104 (C.18A:33-21b1). b. The State shall provide funding to each participating school district and nonpublic school, as may be necessary to reimburse the cost of free lunches being served thereby to federally ineligible students, pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection a. of this section. c. The Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Education, shall annually prepare and submit, to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature, a written report that identifies, for each participating school district and nonpublic school in the State: (1) the methods that are being used thereby to facilitate the prompt identification and subsidized meals certification of students who are, respectively, categorically eligible or income-eligible for free or reduced price lunch under the National School Lunch Program; (2) the total number and percentage of students receiving subsidized school lunches in the preceding school year who have been determined to be, respectively, federally eligible for free school lunch, federally eligible for reduced price lunch, income-eligible for free school lunch on the basis of State-level income eligibility requirements, or neither categorically eligible nor income-eligible for free or reduced price school lunch; and (3) the number and percentage of all students, identified pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, who are, respectively, from low-income families and from middle-income families. d. The Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Education, shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to implement the provisions of this section, including, but not limited to, rules and regulations establishing a schedule for, and identifying the manner in which, State-level reimbursements are to be made pursuant to subsection b. of this section. L.1974, c. 53, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1974; amended 2022, c.104, s.2; 2023, c.336, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61A-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61A / Section 61A-4
Employment of coordinators, professional staff.
Status: in_force

4. The school shall employ northern, central and southern coordinators and hire appropriate professional staff to implement programs in music, dance, visual arts and creative writing in each of the 21 counties of the State. L.1969, c.95, s.4; amended 1983, c.244; 2000, c.115, s.4; 2010, c.87, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-2.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-2.2
Use of school district surplus funds for joint acquisition of land for recreation, conservation purposes.
Status: in_force

2. a. A school district may expend any of its surplus funds for the joint acquisition of land for recreation and conservation purposes with a municipality, notwithstanding the participation of any other public entity in the purchase, provided that the transaction does not violate any federal or State law and has a direct nexus to, and substantially furthers the core mission of, the school district. b. Nothing in this section shall interfere with or limit the oversight authority of any State agency over a school district. c. For the purposes of this section, "recreation and conservation purposes" means the use of lands for beaches, biological or ecological study, boating, camping, fishing, forests, greenways, hunting, natural areas, parks, playgrounds, protecting historic properties, water reserves, watershed protection, wildlife preserves, active sports, or a similar use for either public outdoor recreation or conservation of natural resources, or both. L.2001,c.283,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-55 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-55
Powers and privileges of a public corporation
Status: in_force

The teachers' pension and annuity fund shall for purposes of this article possess the powers and privileges of a public corporation, and any real property held by it as an investment and occupied by the state or any agency thereof shall be deemed for all purposes to be equivalent to and to have the same status as real property owned by the state.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71A-20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71A / Section 71A-20
Refunding bonds.
Status: in_force

18A:71A-20. Refunding Bonds. a. The authority shall have power to issue bonds for the purposes of refunding any of its bonds then outstanding, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the earliest or subsequent date of redemption, purchase or maturity of the bonds. b. The proceeds of bonds issued for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds may, in the discretion of the authority, be applied to the purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption of outstanding bonds either on their earliest or any subsequent redemption date or upon the purchase or at the maturity thereof and may, pending such application, be placed in escrow to be applied to the purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption on such date as may be determined by the authority. Any escrowed proceeds, pending such use, may be invested and reinvested in obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America, or in certificates of deposit or time deposits secured by obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America, maturing at such time or times as shall be appropriate to assure the prompt payment, as to principal, interest and redemption premium, if any, of the outstanding bonds to be so refunded. The interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on any such investment may also be applied to the payment of the outstanding bonds to be so refunded. After the terms of the escrow have been fully satisfied and carried out, any balance of the proceeds and interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on the investments thereof may be returned to the authority for use by it in any lawful manner. All such bonds shall be subject to the provisions of this act in the same manner and to the same extent as other bonds issued pursuant to this act and N.J.S.18A:71A-8. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-101 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-101
"School of Biomedical and Health Sciences."
Status: in_force

144. a. The schools, institutes, and centers of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, other than the School of Osteopathic Medicine, the entire Stratford campus, the remaining facilities in Camden, and University Hospital, that are transferred to Rutgers, The State University pursuant to section 3 of this act shall comprise a university-wide "School of Biomedical and Health Sciences" within Rutgers, The State University. The School of Biomedical and Health Sciences shall also include the Rutgers University School of Nursing, the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, the Institute of Health, Health Policy, and Aging Research, and University Behavioral Healthcare. Any other schools, institutes, or centers may also be included in the School of Biomedical and Health Sciences as deemed appropriate by the president of Rutgers, The State University. As provided pursuant to section 14 of this act, University Hospital shall continue to serve as the principal teaching hospital for all of the Newark-based schools. b. The president of Rutgers, The State University, with the consent of the board of governors, shall appoint a chancellor, who shall be a physician, to lead the School of Biomedical and Health Sciences. The chancellor shall be based at Rutgers University-Newark and shall report directly to the president of Rutgers, The State University. There shall be a provost for Rutgers University-Newark responsible for biomedical and health sciences programs located in Newark and a provost, appointed by the president of Rutgers, The State University, for Rutgers University-New Brunswick responsible for biomedical and health sciences programs located in Middlesex County to report to the chancellor. c. The School of Biomedical and Health Sciences shall be supported through a separate line item in the annual appropriations act. L.2012, c.45, s.144.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-24.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-24.4
Annual appropriation
Status: in_force

7. There shall be annually appropriated to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority such sums as shall be necessary to administer the provisions of sections 5 and 6 of P.L.2001, 41 (C.18A:71B-24.2 and 18A:71B-24.3). L.2001,c.41,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:74-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 74 / Section 74-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: "Annual expenditure for library services" shall mean the sum expended during the last completed fiscal year by a municipality or county for library services, as certified by the governing body of the municipality or county to the commissioner, excluding any sum paid to the municipality or county under the provisions of this chapter. "Equalized valuation" shall mean the equalized valuation of the municipality, as certified by the director of the State Division of Taxation for the year preceding that in which the calculation of State aid hereunder is made. "Per capita" shall mean for each of the number of inhabitants of a municipality or county, as shown by the latest federal census effective in this State; provided that upon application by a municipality or county to the commissioner, any special census of population taken by the United States Bureau of the Census subsequent to its latest effective census shall determine such number of inhabitants. L.1967, c.271; amended by L. 1986, c. 174, s. 7, eff. Dec. 8, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71-78.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71 / Section 71-78.1
Tuition-free enrollment in postsecondary program for certain volunteers, family members.
Status: in_force

1. A person who is an active member of a volunteer fire company or volunteer first aid or rescue squad or association in good standing and the dependent children and spouse of a volunteer shall be allowed to enroll in a postsecondary program on a tuition-free basis in a county college, county vocational school or county technical institute and be eligible to receive tuition credit in an amount not to exceed a maximum of $2,400 for the member, children and spouse; provided that available classroom space permits and that tuition paying students constitute the minimum number required for the course. Nothing herein shall preclude a county college, county vocational school or county technical institute from requiring registration and lab fees for individuals attending courses pursuant to this act. L.1998,c.145,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54G-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54G / Section 54G-6
Evaluation component included within ACES program
Status: in_force

6. a. The commissioner shall provide for the inclusion of an evaluation component within the ACES program which shall be both formative and summative in nature. The assessment methods designed to evaluate the model schools shall be appropriate for assessing student educational outcomes and teacher development and shall place emphasis on student progress in problem solving, comprehension, critical thinking and reasoning. b. During the initial four years of the ACES program each model school shall undergo an annual evaluation conducted by the Department of Education pursuant to subsection a. of this section. After the program's fourth year, the commissioner shall submit to the Governor and Legislature an evaluation of the ACES program and a recommendation on the advisability of its continuation and expansion to other schools within the State. L.1996,c.117,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3B-73 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-73
Institution of higher education required to provide access to suicide prevention services; training for faculty and staff provided.
Status: in_force

2. a. An institution of higher education shall have individuals with training and experience in mental health issues who focus on reducing student suicides and attempted suicides available on campus or remotely by telephone or other means for students 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Individuals with training and experience in mental health issues shall also work with, and annually train, faculty and staff on ways to recognize the signs of depression and the warning signs and risk factors associated with student suicide, and on the referral of students to crisis hotlines and mental health screenings. b. No later than 15 days following the beginning of each semester, an institution of higher education shall transmit to each student via electronic mail the contact information of the individuals required pursuant to subsection a. of this section. An institution of higher education may satisfy this requirement by providing each student with the hotline number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the NJ Hopeline, or any 24/7 mental health hotline deemed appropriate by the Secretary of Higher Education. In addition to providing students with the hotline numbers, the institution shall post the hotline numbers in each dormitory, library, and student center, and any other facility or area on campus that the institution determines to be appropriate. c. A four-year institution of higher education shall require all students who serve as resident assistants to receive annual training on the signs of depression, the warning signs and risk factors associated with college student suicide, the referral of students to campus mental health resources, and responding to students in crisis. The training shall be developed by a licensed mental health professional with experience in treating depression in college students. d. An institution of higher education shall annually conduct a mental health public awareness campaign on campus designed to: (1) provide students with information on depression and suicide; (2) raise awareness about the mental health services available on and off campus; and (3) reduce the stigma associated with seeking mental health services. e. The president of an institution of higher education, or a designee, shall establish a mental health crisis assessment and response plan. The purpose of the plan shall be to act as the official protocol to be used by campus staff, faculty, and resident assistants in the case of four-year institutions, to identify, assess, and respond to a student who is experiencing a mental health crisis. The plan shall include an assessment, every five years, of elements of the campus environment that might be used in a suicide attempt including, but not limited to: access to building rooftops, balconies, windows, and bridges; access to toxic substances including chemicals in campus laboratories; and access to drugs, alcohol, controlled dangerous substances, and firearms. f. No campus staff member, faculty member, or resident assistant at an institution of higher education shall be held liable for any good faith act or omission consistent with the provisions of this section. For purposes of this section, good faith shall not include willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness. L.2016, c.18, s.2; amended 2023, c.168.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36A-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36A / Section 36A-2
Findings, declarations relative to establishment of charter schools
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that the establishment of charter schools as part of this State's program of public education can assist in promoting comprehensive educational reform by providing a mechanism for the implementation of a variety of educational approaches which may not be available in the traditional public school classroom. Specifically, charter schools offer the potential to improve pupil learning; increase for students and parents the educational choices available when selecting the learning environment which they feel may be the most appropriate; encourage the use of different and innovative learning methods; establish a new form of accountability for schools; require the measurement of learning outcomes; make the school the unit for educational improvement; and establish new professional opportunities for teachers. The Legislature further finds that the establishment of a charter school program is in the best interests of the students of this State and it is therefore the public policy of the State to encourage and facilitate the development of charter schools. L.1995,c.426,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-78 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-78
Adoption of act; resolution
Status: in_force

This act shall become operative only after acceptance and adoption by the board of trustees of the private institution, which shall be by resolution which shall: a. Impress the property and funds remaining under the board of governors with a public trust for the use and benefit of the higher education of the citizens of the county; and b. Effectuate the changes in the bylaws of the private institution which are necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.1982, c. 42, s. 29, eff. July 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-47.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-47.2
Election of death benefit or retirement allowance
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the beneficiary of a member who has more than 37 years of service credit and who dies on or after the 24th day after filing an application for retirement and two days before the effective date of the retirement may elect to receive the death benefit payable to the member's beneficiary if the member had died in active service or the retirement allowance elected by the member and payable to the beneficiary pursuant to section 18A:66-47. L.1989, c.272, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-22
Quorums.
Status: in_force

18A:65-22. a. Eight members of the board of governors shall constitute a quorum. b. Such number, not less than 12, of the board of trustees as shall be determined by the board, and until so determined, 12 members, shall constitute a quorum. c. A quorum of a joint meeting of the boards shall be present if eight governors and not less than a majority of the trustees then in office (other than those who are governors), are present. amended 2013, c.218.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-126 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-126
Conflicts with collective bargaining agreements.
Status: in_force

21. No collective bargaining agreement or other contract entered into by a school district after July 1, 2013 shall conflict with the educator evaluation system established pursuant to P.L.2012, c.26 (C.18A:6-117 et al.). A district with an existing collective bargaining agreement on July 1, 2013 which conflicts in whole or in part with the educator evaluation system established pursuant to that act, shall implement in accordance with that act those provisions not in conflict with the collective bargaining agreement. Notwithstanding the provisions of this act, aspects of evaluation not superseded by statute or regulation shall continue to be mandatory subjects of collective negotiations. L.2012, c.26, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36-34.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36 / Section 36-34.1
Voluntary survey for students with prior parental, guardian written notification.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding section 1 of P.L.2001, c.364 (C.18A:36-34), or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a school district that sends prior written notification to a parent or legal guardian of a student may administer an anonymous, voluntary survey, assessment, analysis or evaluation to the student which reveals information concerning any of the following issues: (1) use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and vaping; (2) sexual behavior and attitudes; (3) behaviors that may contribute to intentional or unintentional injuries or violence; or (4) physical activity and nutrition-related behaviors. b. Written notification provided by a school district to the parent or legal guardian of a student shall be delivered to the parent or legal guardian by regular mail, electronic mail, or a written acknowledgement form to be delivered by the student at least two weeks prior to administration of the survey, assessment, analysis or evaluation. Written notification shall contain, at minimum, the following information: (1) a description of the survey, assessment, analysis, or evaluation; (2) the purpose for which the survey, assessment, analysis, or evaluation is needed; (3) the entities and persons that will have access to the information generated by the survey, assessment, analysis, or evaluation; (4) specific instruction as to when and where the survey, assessment, analysis, or evaluation will be available for parental or legal guardian review prior to its administration; (5) the method by which the parent or legal guardian can deny permission to administer the survey, assessment, analysis, or evaluation to the student; a form specifically providing for such denial shall be included with this notice; (6) the names and contact information of persons to whom questions can be directed; and (7) a statement advising that failure to respond indicates approval of participation in the survey, assessment, analysis, or evaluation. c. Information obtained through a survey, assessment, analysis or evaluation administered to a student in accordance with this section shall be submitted to the Department of Education and the Department of Health. Information may be used to develop public health initiatives and prevention programs. Information shall not be used for marketing or other commercial purposes that are not related to student health. d. A school district that violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to such monetary penalties as determined by the commissioner. L.2021, c.156.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:19-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 19 / Section 19-2
Requirements for payment of claims; audit of; claims in general.
Status: in_force

18A:19-2. Except as provided in subsection b. of N.J.S.18A:19-4, a claim or demand against a school district shall not be paid by the secretary or treasurer of school moneys, as appropriate, unless the claim or demand is authorized by law and the rules of the board of education of the district, is fully itemized and verified, has been duly audited as required by law, has been presented to, and approved by, the board of education at a meeting thereof, or presented to, and approved by, a person designated by the board of education for that purpose, and the amount required to pay the claim or demand is available for that purpose. amended 1981, c.174, s.11; 1982, c.196, s.2; 2010, c.39, s.15; 2015, c.177, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-62 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-62
Use of technology fund.
Status: in_force

4. The technology fund shall be used to develop technology infrastructure within and among New Jersey's institutions of higher education in order to provide access effectively and efficiently to information, educational opportunities, and workforce training. Funds may also be used to enhance the connectivity of higher education institutions to libraries and elementary and secondary schools. As used in this act, "technology infrastructure" means video, voice, and data telecommunications equipment and linkages, including transport services and network interconnections. L.1997,c.238,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-63.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-63.1
Food waste reduction program at public institutions of higher education.
Status: in_force

1. a. Each public institution of higher education shall develop and implement a food waste reduction program on each campus of the institution. It shall be the purpose of the program to redirect unused, excess food prepared or distributed at campus dining halls, facilities, and events to local food security programs, including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and community nonprofits. The program shall ensure that all necessary and applicable food safety standards are met throughout the selection, packaging, and transfer of food through the program. b. Each public institution of higher education shall submit an annual report to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), on its contributions to local food security programs and post the report on its website. L.2025, c.309.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.13
Evaluation of agricultural science courses, programs
Status: in_force

The Department of Education shall establish a standardized process for the evaluation of agricultural science courses and programs offered by local school districts for the purpose of identifying the science skills that are taught in the course or program. Any student who satisfactorily completes an agricultural science course or program which is determined to contain appropriate science skills shall receive credit toward meeting high school graduation requirements for science established by statute or regulation. L.1991,c.114,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-26
Board of trustees; control of properties, funds, trusts, investments, etc.; committee memberships
Status: in_force

The board of trustees: (1) Shall act in an overall advisory capacity; (2) Shall (a) control (i) properties, funds and trusts vested, as of August 31, 1956, in the corporation in possession or remainder or expectancy (other than and expressly excluding properties and funds owned by or title to which is in the state of New Jersey or which are held upon an express trust for the use of the state, or which have been acquired by the use of moneys appropriated by the state or by the federal government to the use of the corporation or the land grant college of New Jersey, including but not limited to real estate, buildings, improvements, fixtures, and appurtenances thereto, and tangible personal property); and (ii) properties, funds and trusts received by the corporation on or after September 1, 1956, by private gift, donation, bequest or transfer, in any manner, under the terms of any applicable trust, gift, bequest or donation dated or delivered (aa) prior to September 1, 1956, unless otherwise designated, or (bb) on or after September 1, 1956, if so designated; provided, however, that all property, educational facilities, rights and privileges which are impressed with a public trust for higher education of the people of the state of New Jersey shall continue to be so impressed; and (b) make available (after meeting all expenses of its administration) to the board of governors the income from such funds and the use of or income from such properties, subject to the provisions stated hereinafter in section 18A:65-27; (3) Shall have sole authority over the investment of funds under its control; (4) Shall have power to maintain such administrative staff and incur and pay such expenses as it deems reasonably necessary to the effective exercise of its functions and responsibilities under this chapter or by reason of any other fiduciary responsibilities to which it is subject; and (5) Shall be represented on the membership of the committees of the several colleges.
L.1967, c.271
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-76.12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-76.12
Regulations.
Status: in_force

17. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the Secretary of Higher Education shall adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, regulations that the Secretary of Higher Education deems necessary to implement the provisions of sections 10 through 17 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64-76.5 through C.18A:64-76.12), which regulations shall be effective for a period not to exceed 180 days from the date of the filing. The Secretary of Higher Education shall thereafter amend, adopt, or readopt the regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2021, c.71, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-61.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-61.4
Supplemental debt statement, adoption of refunding bond ordinance; provisions.
Status: in_force

4. A supplemental debt statement shall be prepared and filed with respect to a Type II school district, in accordance with N.J.S.18A:24-17, that reflects either new and unissued debt or the amount of the refunding debt in excess of the debt to be refunded prior to the adoption of a bond ordinance by the board of education of a Type II school district. Thereafter a refunding bond ordinance may be enacted by the board of education of any Type II school district after the approval thereof by resolution of such board of education, and by subsequent adoption thereof after advertised public hearing, notice of which shall be given by publication of such proposed refunding bond ordinance and notice of hearing once at least 7 days prior to date of such hearing, in a newspaper circulating in the school district. Following the holding of such public hearing, at which all interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard, such refunding bond ordinance may thereupon be adopted by the recorded affirmative vote of 2/3 of the full membership of such board of education or at such other time and place to which such hearing or further consideration thereof shall have been adjourned. The refunding bond ordinance in the case of a Type II school district shall contain in substance: (a) an authorization of the issuance of the refunding bonds, stating in brief and general terms sufficient for reasonable identification the refunded bonds to be funded or refunded, and the amount of the cost of issuing the refunding bonds which is included in the authorized principal amount of the refunding bonds; (b) the principal amount of refunding bonds authorized; and (c) in either the refunding bond ordinance or a resolution adopted prior to the issuance of the refunding bonds such further provisions as the Local Finance Board in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey may require or approve as to deposit, securing, regulation, investment, reinvestment, disposition or application of the proceeds of such refunding bonds, and matters in connection therewith, including the officer or officers of the school district to be responsible therefor, and amortization or other provision for premiums or other losses incurred. Such refunding bond ordinance or resolution may also contain provisions, which shall be a part of the contract with the holders of the refunding bonds, as to the establishment of, and the making of appropriations for, reserves or sinking funds and the amount, source, securing, regulation and disposition thereof. Any matter relating to refunding bonds and not required to be contained in the refunding bond ordinance may be performed or determined by subsequent resolution of the board of education, or the performance or determination thereof delegated by resolution to a financial officer of the school district. L.1969,c.130,s.4; amended 1978, c.75, s.3; 2003, c.264, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-7
Cessation of membership.
Status: in_force

18A:66-7. Membership of any person shall cease: (a) if, except as provided in N.J.S.18A:66-8, he shall discontinue his service for more than 10 consecutive years; (b) upon the withdrawal by a member of his accumulated deductions as provided in this article; (c) upon resignation and election to receive, in lieu of the return of his accumulated deductions, the benefits provided in N.J.S.18A:66-36 and N.J.S.18A:66-37; (d) upon retirement; (e) at death; but not otherwise except as provided in this article. The pension fund shall send written notice in care of the last employer of a member at least 60 days in advance of the date on which his inactive membership shall expire as provided in subsection (a) of this section.
L.1967, c.271; amended 2025, c.147, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.12
Definitions relative to the care of students with diabetes.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Individualized emergency health care plan" means a document developed by the school nurse, in consultation with the parent or guardian of a student with diabetes and other appropriate medical professionals, which is consistent with the recommendations of the student's health care providers and which outlines a set of procedural guidelines that provide specific directions about what to do in a particular emergency situation and is signed by the parent or guardian and the school nurse. "Individualized health care plan" means a document developed by the school nurse, in consultation with the parent or guardian of a student with diabetes and other appropriate medical professionals who may be providing diabetes care to the student, which is consistent with the recommendations of the student's health care providers and which sets out the health services needed by the student at school and is signed by the parent or guardian and the school nurse. "School" means an elementary or secondary public school located within this State. "School employee" means a person employed by a school district. L.2009, c.131, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-1.1
Certain students permitted to remain enrolled in current school district.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:38-1 or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a child who moves out of a school district as a result of domestic violence, sexual abuse or other family crises shall be permitted to remain enrolled in that district for the remainder of the school year. If the child remains enrolled in the district for the remainder of the school year, the school district shall provide transportation services to the child, provided the child lives remote from school, and the State shall reimburse the school district for the cost of the transportation services. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the rights of homeless students pursuant to section 19 of P.L.1979, c.207 (C.18A:7B-12), section 3 of P.L.1989, c.290 (C.18A:7B-12.1), or any other applicable State or federal law. L.2013, c.231, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-85.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-85.1
State college, compliance; report of false certification.
Status: in_force

4. a. A State college as defined in and subject to the provisions of the "State College Contracts Law," P.L.1986, c.43 (C.18A:64-52 et seq.), shall implement and comply with the provisions of P.L.2022, c.3 (C.52:32-60.1 et al.), except that the State college shall rely on the list developed by the Department of the Treasury pursuant to subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2022, c.3 (C.52:32-60.1). b. If the State college determines that a person has submitted a false certification concerning its engagement in prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2022, c.3 (C.52:32-60.1), the State college shall report to the New Jersey Attorney General the name of that person, and the Attorney General shall determine whether to bring a civil action against the person to collect the penalty prescribed in subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.2022, c.3 (C.52:32-60.1). c. The State college may also report to the State college attorney the name of that person, together with its information as to the false certification, and the State college attorney may determine to bring such civil action against the person to collect such penalty. L.2022, c.3, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-21.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-21.4
Employer-Employee Relations Act unaffected
Status: in_force

Nothing in this amendatory and supplementary act shall be construed or interpreted to contravene or modify the provisions of the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L. 1941, c. 100 (C. 34:13A-1 et seq.) or to limit or restrict the scope of negotiations as provided pursuant to that law. L. 1986, c. 42, s. 15, eff. July 9, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-10
Suspension of certificate for wrongful cessation of performance of duties; "approved private school for the disabled" defined.
Status: in_force

18A:26-10. Any teaching staff member employed by a board of education or an approved private school for the disabled, who shall, without the consent of the board or, in the case of an approved private school for the disabled, the board of directors of the school, cease to perform his duties before the expiration of the term of his employment, shall be deemed guilty of unprofessional conduct, and the commissioner may, upon receiving notice thereof, suspend his certificate for a period not exceeding one year. As used in this section, "approved private school for the disabled" means a private entity approved by the Department of Education to provide special education and related services to students with disabilities who have been placed by the district board of education or charter school responsible for providing their education. L.1967, c.271; amended 2005, c.74.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-36 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-36
Publications from custodian of State House
Status: in_force

The State Librarian shall annually receive from the custodian of the State House for reference use and for deposit and exchange purposes not less than 75 bound copies and not less than 75 unbound copies of all pamphlet laws, compilations and similar publications, published by or under the authority of this State or the Legislature thereof, or of which the State has become a purchaser, and 75 bound copies each of the journals of the Senate and the minutes of the General Assembly. L.1969, c. 158, s. 21, eff. Sept. 9, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:11-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-11
Public notice required for alteration of contract terms of certain employees.
Status: in_force

5. A board of education shall not renegotiate, extend, amend, or otherwise alter the terms of a contract with a superintendent of schools, assistant superintendent of schools, 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.2007, c.53, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-12
Approval of clinics
Status: in_force

The commissioner with the approval of the state board and of the state board of control of the department of institutions and agencies, shall prescribe suitable standards for the approval by him of any clinic or agency furnishing services, pursuant to this chapter.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-16
Attendance at evening high school in another district
Status: in_force

Any board of education not furnishing instruction in approved evening high school courses, which any pupil in the district may desire to pursue, may, in its discretion, pay the tuition of such pupil in an approved evening high school in another district.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-17
Identification and classification of children of limited English-speaking ability
Status: in_force

Each school district shall identify and ascertain, according to rules prescribed by the Commissioner of Education with the approval of the State board, the children attending the schools of the district who are of limited English-speaking ability and, also, those not in attendance but resident within the district, and shall classify them according to the language of which such children possess a primary speaking ability. L.1974, c. 197, s. 3, eff. Jan. 8, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64M-38.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64M / Section 64M-38.1
Additional powers, duties.
Status: in_force

5. In addition to the authority and responsibility of the Rowan University-Rutgers Camden Board of Governors pursuant to section 34 of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-38), the board shall have the power and the duty, subject to the limitations set forth in that section including the appropriations limit applicable to Rowan University and Rutgers, The State University set forth therein, and consistent with the provisions of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.), to: a. Enter into contracts and agreements with the State or any of its political subdivisions or with the United States, or with any public body, department, or other agency of the State or the United States or with any individual, firm, or corporation, which are deemed necessary or advisable by the board for carrying out the provisions of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.); b. Exercise the right of eminent domain, pursuant to the provisions of the "Eminent Domain Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.361 (C.20:3-1 et seq.), to acquire any property or interest therein, provided that this right shall be exercised only in a municipality that has been under rehabilitation and economic recovery pursuant to the "Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act," P.L.2002, c.43 (C.52:27BBB-1 et al.); c. Accept from any government or governmental department, agency, or other public or private body or from any source grants or contributions of money or property which the board may use for or in aid of any of its purposes; and d. Acquire, by gift, purchase, condemnation or otherwise, own, lease, dispose of, use and operate property, whether real, personal or mixed, or any interest therein, which is necessary or desirable for its purposes. L.2013, c.227, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-4.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-4.3
Biennial examination for scoliosis.
Status: in_force

1. Every board of education shall provide for the biennial examination of every pupil between the ages of 10 and 18 for the condition known as scoliosis in accordance with standards jointly established and promulgated by the Departments of Health and Senior Services and Education. Such examination shall be carried out by a school physician, school nurse, physical education instructor or other school personnel properly trained in the screening process for scoliosis. Every board of education shall further provide for the notification of the parents or guardian of any pupil suspected of having scoliosis. Such notification shall include an explanation of scoliosis, the significance of treating it at an early stage, and the public services available, after diagnosis, for such treatment. L.1978,c.97,s.1; amended by 2000, c.126, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-7.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-7.1
Copies of chapter 46 of title 18A, guidelines, distributed annually to parents of children with disabilities.
Status: in_force

1. In every school district having children who have been classified as children with disabilities pursuant to the provisions of chapter 46 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, the board of education of the district shall, annually, cause copies of chapter 46, as amended and supplemented, together with all current rules and regulations of the commissioner relating thereto, to be prepared for distribution to parents of children classified as children with disabilities or the persons having control or custody of such children who request copies thereof. Persons requesting copies shall be required to pay a reasonable fee as fixed by the board, to cover the cost of preparing the copies. L.1973, c.3, s.1; amended 2017, c.131, s.44.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-22
Pension fund
Status: in_force

The pension fund of the retirement system is the fund in which shall be accumulated the reserves for the payment of pensions to present-entrant members other than veterans, and from it shall be paid all retirement allowances of such present-entrant members and of all beneficiaries of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund who, as of January 1, 1956, were receiving pensions from the pension fund. All reserves for the payment of annuities to persons receiving pensions from the pension fund, as of January 1, 1956 are hereby transferred from the former annuity reserve fund to the pension fund. Upon the retirement of a present-entrant member, the accumulated deductions of the member shall be transferred from the annuity savings fund to the pension fund. The retirement system shall annually transfer from the contingent reserve fund to the pension fund the annual State and employer contributions on account of present-entrant members as computed in accordance with section 18A:66-18. Any surplus or deficit developing in the pension fund shall be adjusted from time to time by transfer to or from the contingent reserve fund by the appropriate action of the retirement system upon the advice of the actuary. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1971, c. 121, s. 12, eff. April 29, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-35 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-35
Certification and determination of the result of referendum to create regional district
Status: in_force

The secretary of each local district, so proposed to be included in the proposed regional district, shall certify to the county superintendent of the county, in which such district is situate, within 5 days after such election, the results of the election held therein for the creation of a regional district, showing the number of votes cast for, and the number cast against, the adoption of the proposal to create such a regional district submitted therein, in each municipality in his district and each county superintendent of a county, in which any such municipality or municipalities are situate, shall canvass the vote cast in each such municipality and if such county superintendent or superintendents shall determine from such certificates that a majority of the votes cast for and against the proposal submitted at said election were cast for its adoption in a consolidated district or in each such municipality other than a constituent of a consolidated district, he or they shall immediately certify to the board of education of each such local district, the result of such vote as so determined and the regional school district shall be created and any other provisions included in such proposal in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall become effective on the twentieth day following the day of such election. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1968, c. 240, s. 2, eff. July 31, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:44-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-12
Report to Legislature.
Status: in_force

8. The Department of Education, the Department of Children and Families, and the Department of Human Services shall, in consultation with school districts, licensed child care providers, Head Start program providers, and other stakeholders identified by the Commissioner of Education, submit a report to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1) no later than March 1 next following the date of enactment of P.L.2025, c.100 (C.18A:44-7 et al.) and each March 1 annually thereafter on the status of preschool education in the State and the efficacy of the mixed delivery method of preschool education. The Department of Education may utilize up to $250,000 of any appropriation for preschool education aid to contract temporary staff to assist with the preparation of the report issued pursuant to this section. L.2025, c.100, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-60 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-60
Cancellation and disposition of paid obligations
Status: in_force

On the taking up or payment of outstanding obligations of a Type II district the board of education of the district shall cancel the same and hold them for inspection by the public school accountant. After such inspection they may be destroyed as authorized by the Bureau of Archives and History, Division of the State Library, Archives and History, State Department of Education. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1971, c. 440, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36C-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36C / Section 36C-9
Employees of renaissance school project.
Status: in_force

9. a. The employees of a renaissance school project shall not be deemed to be members of the bargaining unit of the renaissance school district. b. In hiring its employees for a renaissance school project, a nonprofit entity shall be subject to the provisions of the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.). A nonprofit entity shall not set a teacher salary lower than the minimum teacher salary specified pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1985, c.321 (C.18A:29-5.6). c. All principals, administrators, classroom teachers, and professional support staff hired by a nonprofit entity to work in a renaissance school project shall hold appropriate New Jersey certifications and shall possess all the tenure rights as employees of a board of education of a school district as provided in Title 18A and other laws and regulations. L.2011, c.176, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18B-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18B / Section 18B-6
Trustees; compensation
Status: in_force

No trustee shall be paid a salary, except that the written trust instrument may provide for reimbursement for actual expenses incurred on behalf of the trust fund and for compensation not to exceed $200.00 for any day or portion of a day spent at a meeting of the trustees. Except as otherwise provided in this act, no trustee shall enter into any contract with the group or receive any moneys or other compensation or thing of value whatsoever from the group for services performed for or on behalf of the group. L.1983, c. 108, s. 6, eff. March 15, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-14
Additional powers, duties.
Status: in_force

14. The board of trustees, in addition to the other powers and duties provided herein, shall be vested with the right of perpetual succession and shall have and exercise all the powers, rights, and privileges that are incident to the proper governance, conduct, and management of the university and the control of its properties and funds and such powers granted to the university or the board or reasonably implied, may be exercised without recourse or reference to any department or agency of the State, except as otherwise provided by this act. L.2021, c.282, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:29-4.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 29 / Section 29-4.2
Payment of school nurse according to teachers' salary guide
Status: in_force

Any teaching staff member employed as a school nurse and holding a standard school nurse certificate shall be paid according to the provisions of the teachers' salary guide in effect in that school district including the full use of the same experience steps and training levels that apply to teachers. L.1972, c. 64, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-14
Powers of financing authority; powers of development authority.
Status: in_force

14. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary: a. The financing authority shall have the power, pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.), P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-1 et seq.) and P.L.2007, c.137 (C.52:18A-235 et al.), to issue bonds and refunding bonds, incur indebtedness and borrow money secured, in whole or in part, by moneys received pursuant to sections 17, 18, and 19 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-17, C.18A:7G-18, and C.18A:7G-19) for the purposes of: financing all or a portion of the costs of school facilities projects and any costs related to the issuance thereof, including, but not limited to, the administrative, insurance, operating and other expenses of the financing authority to undertake the financing, and the development authority to undertake the planning, design, and construction of school facilities projects; lending moneys to local units to pay the costs of all or a portion of school facilities projects and any costs related to the issuance thereof; funding the grants to be made pursuant to section 15 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-15); and financing the acquisition of school facilities projects to permit the refinancing of debt by the district pursuant to section 16 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-16). Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, if financial support is provided to the development authority following a budget request made directly to the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury for State support pursuant to subsection k. of this section, bonds and refunding bonds, or any indebtedness or other borrowed moneys, secured, in whole or in part, by moneys received pursuant to sections 17, 18, and 19 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-17, C.18A:7G-18, and C.18A:7G-19) or pursuant to this section after the effective date of P.L.2023, c.311 (C.18A:7G-5b et al.) shall not be issued for the purposes of financing costs related to the issuance of the bonds, indebtedness, or other borrowed moneys, including, but not limited to, the administrative expenses (other than retained professional services related to the issuance of the bonds, indebtedness, or other borrowed moneys), non-project insurance expenses, operating and other expenses of the financing authority to undertake the financing. If financial support is provided to the development authority following a budget request pursuant to subsection k. of this section, bonds, indebtedness, or other borrowed moneys issued pursuant to this section shall also not be issued for the purposes of financing any costs related to the issuance of moneys lent to local units to pay the costs of all or a portion of school facilities projects. The administrative expenses (other than retained professional services related to the issuance of the bonds, indebtedness, or other borrowed moneys), non-project insurance expenses, operating and other expenses of the financing authority related to undertaking the financing of school facilities projects pursuant to this section shall be supported by State appropriations when financial support is made available following a budget request pursuant to subsection k. of this section. The administrative, non-project insurance, operating, and other expenses of the development authority shall be funded by State appropriations pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection o. of section 4 of P.L.2007, c.137, (C.52:18A-238) when financial support is made available following a budget request pursuant to subsection k. of this section. If financial support is provided to the development authority following a budget request pursuant to subsection k. of this section, bonds and refunding bonds, or any indebtedness or other borrowed moneys issued pursuant to this section after the effective date of P.L.2023, c.311 (C.18A:7G-5b et al.) shall only be issued for the purposes of: financing all or a portion of the costs of school facilities projects; lending moneys to local units to pay the costs of all or a portion of school facilities projects; funding the grants to be made pursuant to section 15 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-15); financing the acquisition of school facilities projects to permit the refinancing of debt by the district pursuant to section 16 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-16); and paying for the administrative expenses of the financing authority that are in connection with retained professional services related to the issuance of the bonds, indebtedness, or other borrowed moneys. The aggregate principal amount of the bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the financing authority as authorized pursuant to P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.) shall not exceed: $100,000,000 for the State share of costs for county vocational school district school facilities projects; $6,000,000,000 for the State share of costs for Abbott district school facilities projects; and $2,500,000,000 for the State share of costs for school facilities projects in all other districts. The aggregate principal amount of the bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the financing authority as authorized pursuant to P.L.2008, c.39 (C.18A:7G-14.1 et al.) shall not exceed: $2,900,000,000 for the State share of costs of SDA district school facilities projects and $1,000,000,000 for the State share of costs for school facilities projects in all other districts, $50,000,000 of which shall be allocated for the State share of costs for county vocational school district school facilities projects. This limitation shall not include any bonds, notes, or other obligations issued for refunding purposes. The financing authority may establish reserve funds to further secure bonds and refunding bonds issued pursuant to this section and may issue bonds to pay for the administrative, insurance, and operating costs of the financing authority and the development authority in carrying out the provisions of this act. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, the proceeds of bonds issued pursuant to this section after the effective date of P.L.2023, c.311 (C.18A:7G-5b et al.) shall not pay for any costs related to the issuance of the bonds, including the administrative expenses (other than retained professional services related to the issuance of the bonds, indebtedness, or other borrowed moneys), non-project insurance, and operating costs of the financing authority and the development authority in carrying out the provisions of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.). Such costs of the financing authority shall be supported by State appropriations when financial support is made available following a budget request pursuant to subsection k. of this section. Such costs of the development authority shall be funded by State appropriations pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection o. of section 4 of P.L.2007, c.137, (C.52:18A-238) when financial support is made available following a budget request pursuant to subsection k. of this section. In addition to its bonds and refunding bonds, the financing authority shall have the power to issue subordinated indebtedness, which shall be subordinate in lien to the lien of any or all of its bonds or refunding bonds as the financing authority may determine. b. The financing authority shall issue the bonds or refunding bonds in such manner as it shall determine in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.), P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-1 et seq.), and P.L.2007, c.137 (C.52:18A-235 et al.); provided that notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no resolution adopted by the financing authority authorizing the issuance of bonds or refunding bonds pursuant to this section shall be adopted or otherwise made effective without the approval in writing of the State Treasurer; and refunding bonds issued to refund bonds issued pursuant to this section shall be issued on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the financing authority and the State Treasurer. The financing authority may, in any resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds or refunding bonds issued pursuant to this section, pledge the contract with the State Treasurer provided for pursuant to section 18 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-18), or any part thereof, or may pledge all or any part of the repayments of loans made to local units pursuant to section 19 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-19) for the payment or redemption of the bonds or refunding bonds, and covenant as to the use and disposition of money available to the financing authority for payment of the bonds and refunding bonds. All costs associated with the issuance of bonds and refunding bonds by the financing authority for the purposes set forth in this act may be paid by the financing authority from amounts it receives from the proceeds of the bonds or refunding bonds, and from amounts it receives pursuant to sections 17, 18, and 19 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-17, C.18A:7G-18 and C.18A:7G-19). The costs may include, but shall not be limited to, any costs relating to the issuance of the bonds or refunding bonds, administrative costs of the financing authority attributable to the making and administering of loans and grants to fund school facilities projects, and costs attributable to the agreements entered into pursuant to subsection d. of this section. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, if financial support is provided to the development authority following a budget request made directly to the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury for State support pursuant to subsection k. of this section, the proceeds of bonds and refunding bonds that are issued pursuant to this section after the effective date of P.L.2023, c.311 (C.18A:7G-5b et al.) shall not pay for the administrative costs of the financing authority associated with the issuance of the bonds and refunding bonds, including, but not limited to, administrative costs (other than retained professional services related to the issuance of the bonds, indebtedness, or other borrowed moneys) of the financing authority attributable to the making and administering of loans and grants to fund school facilities projects and costs attributable to the agreements entered into pursuant to subsection d. of this section. Such costs of the financing authority shall be supported by State appropriations when financial support is made available following a budget request pursuant to subsection k. of this section. c. Each issue of bonds or refunding bonds of the financing authority shall be special obligations of the financing authority payable out of particular revenues, receipts or funds, subject only to any agreements with the holders of bonds or refunding bonds, and may be secured by other sources of revenue, including, but not limited to, one or more of the following: (1) Pledge of the revenues and other receipts to be derived from the payment of local unit obligations and any other payment made to the financing authority pursuant to agreements with any local unit, or a pledge or assignment of any local unit obligations, and the rights and interest of the financing authority therein; (2) Pledge of rentals, receipts and other revenues to be derived from leases or other contractual arrangements with any person or entity, public or private, including one or more local units, or a pledge or assignment of those leases or other contractual arrangements and the rights and interests of the financing authority therein; (3) Pledge of all moneys, funds, accounts, securities and other funds, including the proceeds of the bonds; (4) Pledge of the receipts to be derived from payments of State aid to the financing authority pursuant to section 21 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-21); (5) Pledge of the contract or contracts with the State Treasurer pursuant to section 18 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-18); (6) Pledge of any sums remitted to the local unit by donation from any person or entity, public or private, subject to the approval of the State Treasurer; (7) A mortgage on all or any part of the property, real or personal, comprising a school facilities project then owned or thereafter to be acquired, or a pledge or assignment of mortgages made to the financing authority by any person or entity, public or private, including one or more local units and rights and interests of the financing authority therein; and (8) The receipt of any grants, reimbursements or other payments from the federal government. d. The resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds or refunding bonds pursuant to this section may also provide for the financing authority to enter into any revolving credit agreement, agreement establishing a line of credit or letter of credit, reimbursement agreement, interest rate exchange agreement, currency exchange agreement, interest rate floor or cap, options, puts or calls to hedge payment, currency, rate, spread or similar exposure or similar agreements, float agreements, forward agreements, insurance contracts, surety bonds, commitments to purchase or sell bonds, purchase or sale agreements, or commitments or other contracts or agreements and other security agreements approved by the financing authority in connection with the issuance of the bonds or refunding bonds pursuant to this section. In addition, the financing authority may, in anticipation of the issuance of the bonds or the receipt of appropriations, grants, reimbursements or other funds, including, without limitation, grants from the federal government for school facilities projects, issue notes, the principal of or interest on which, or both, shall be payable out of the proceeds of notes, bonds or other obligations of the financing authority or appropriations, grants, reimbursements or other funds or revenues of the financing authority. e. The financing authority is authorized to engage, subject to the approval of the State Treasurer and in such manner as the State Treasurer shall determine, the services of financial advisors and experts, placement agents, underwriters, appraisers, and other advisors, consultants and agents as may be necessary to effectuate the financing of school facilities projects. f. Bonds and refunding bonds issued by the financing authority pursuant to this section shall be special and limited obligations of the financing authority payable from, and secured by, funds and moneys determined by the financing authority in accordance with this section. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or agreement to the contrary, any bonds and refunding bonds issued by the financing authority pursuant to this section shall not be secured by the same property as bonds and refunding bonds issued by the financing authority to finance projects other than school facilities projects. Neither the members of the financing authority nor any other person executing the bonds or refunding bonds shall be personally liable with respect to payment of interest and principal on these bonds or refunding bonds. Bonds or refunding bonds issued pursuant to this section shall not be a debt or liability of the State or any agency or instrumentality thereof, except as otherwise provided by this subsection, either legal, moral or otherwise, and nothing contained in this act shall be construed to authorize the financing authority to incur any indebtedness on behalf of or in any way to obligate the State or any political subdivision thereof, and all bonds and refunding bonds issued by the financing authority shall contain a statement to that effect on their face. g. The State hereby pledges and covenants with the holders of any bonds or refunding bonds issued pursuant to this act that it will not limit or alter the rights or powers vested in the financing authority by this act, nor limit or alter the rights or powers of the State Treasurer in any manner which would jeopardize the interest of the holders or any trustee of the holders, or inhibit or prevent performance or fulfillment by the financing authority or the State Treasurer with respect to the terms of any agreement made with the holders of the bonds or refunding bonds or agreements made pursuant to subsection d. of this section; except that the failure of the Legislature to appropriate moneys for any purpose of this act shall not be deemed a violation of this section. h. The financing authority and the development authority may charge to and collect from local units, districts, the State and any other person, any fees and charges in connection with the financing authority's or development authority's actions undertaken with respect to school facilities projects, including, but not limited to, fees and charges for the financing authority's administrative, organization, insurance, operating and other expenses incident to the financing of school facilities projects, and the development authority's administrative, organization, insurance, operating, planning, design, construction management, acquisition, construction, completion and placing into service and maintenance of school facilities projects. Notwithstanding any provision of this act to the contrary, no SDA district shall be responsible for the payment of any fees and charges related to the development authority's operating expenses. i. Upon the issuance by the financing authority of bonds pursuant to this section, other than refunding bonds, the net proceeds of the bonds shall be transferred to the development authority. The development authority shall establish three funds in which the net proceeds of the bonds issued pursuant to this section, and any State appropriations for school facilities projects, shall be deposited. The three funds shall be as follows: (1) the SDA District Project Fund, in which shall be deposited any funds made available for the State share of costs for SDA district school facilities projects, which funds shall include, but not be limited to, the proceeds of bonds issued pursuant to subsection a. of this section for the State share of costs for SDA district school facilities projects, the proceeds of any general obligation or other bonds that may be authorized for SDA district school facilities projects, and any State appropriations for SDA district school facilities projects; (2) the Regular Operating District Construction and Maintenance Grants Fund, in which shall be deposited any funds made available for the State share of costs for school facilities projects in districts other than SDA districts, which funds shall include, but not be limited to, the proceeds of bonds issued pursuant to subsection a. of this section for the State share of costs for school facilities projects in districts other than SDA districts, the proceeds of any general obligation or other bonds that may be authorized for school facilities projects in districts other than SDA districts, and any State appropriations for school facilities projects in districts other than SDA districts; and (3) (a) the SDA District Emergent Project Fund, in which shall be deposited any funds made available for emergent projects in SDA districts under the "Emergent Condition Remediation Program" established pursuant to section 20 of P.L.2023, c.311 (C.18A:7G-47.1), which funds shall include, but not be limited to, the proceeds of bonds issued pursuant to subsection a. of this section for the State share of costs for SDA district emergent projects, the proceeds of any general obligation or other bonds that may be authorized for SDA district emergent projects, and any State appropriations for SDA district emergent projects; (b) as used in this paragraph, "emergent project" means a school facilities project or other capital project eligible for State funding that would alleviate a condition that, if not corrected on an expedited basis, would render a building or facility so potentially injurious or hazardous that it causes an imminent peril to the health and safety of students or staff. j. In the event that the annual appropriations act provides for direct funding for school facilities projects, or in the event that a separate act appropriates direct funding of school facilities projects from the "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund" established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2021 c.125 (C.52:9H-2.2), no less than 70 percent of the direct funding shall be appropriated to the SDA District Project Fund and the SDA District Emergent Project Fund. The remaining funds for school facilities projects shall be disbursed to the Regular Operating District Construction and Maintenance Grants Fund. k. In the event that the financing authority issues bonds or incurs indebtedness pursuant to this section for the purpose of financing all or a portion of the costs of school facilities projects and for the purpose of providing funding to the development authority to undertake school facilities projects, the development authority may submit a budget request directly to the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury, for State support to provide supplemental financing for the development authority's operations in carrying out the provisions of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.). L.2000, c.72, s.14; amended 2005, c.235, s.33; 2007, c.137, s.25; 2007, c.260, s.45; 2008, c. 39, s.4; 2023, c.311, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-12.6c — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-12.6c
Training protocols for volunteer designees to administer epinephrine.
Status: in_force

6. a. In an effort to assist the certified school nurse in a public school district and the school nurse in a nonpublic school in recruiting and training additional school employees as volunteer designees to administer epinephrine for anaphylaxis when the school nurse is not physically present, the Department of Education and the Department of Health shall jointly develop training protocols, in consultation with the New Jersey School Nurses Association. b. The certified school nurse in consultation with the board of education, or the school nurse in consultation with the chief school administrator of a nonpublic school, shall recruit and train volunteer designees who are determined acceptable candidates by the school nurse within each school building as deemed necessary by the nursing service plan. L.2007, c.57, s.6; amended 2007, c.229; 2012, c.17, s.76.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54B-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54B / Section 54B-2
Tuition; rules and regulations
Status: in_force

For the purpose of providing enrichment programs in public schools boards of education may charge tuition for students to attend such noncredit courses subject to rules and regulations promulgated by the State board. L.1979, c. 104, s. 2, eff. May 31, 1979.