N.J. Stat. § 18A:58-33.25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 58 / Section 58-33.25
Resolution of need; application by board of education; investigation; report.
Status: in_force

4. a. Whenever the board of education of a local school district shall determine by resolution that it is unable to provide suitable general purpose educational facilities to comply with the provisions of N.J.S.18A:33-1, it may file an application with the Commissioner of Education for additional State school building aid under this act. Upon the receipt of such application, the Commissioner of Education shall cause an investigation to be made of the conditions in the district, taking into consideration the number of unhoused pupils, number of years on split or curtailed sessions, the rate of pupil population increase, the total tax rate of the municipalities in the district, the school tax rate of the district, the net debt of such municipalities and the school debt, the density of population, the equalized valuations allocable with respect to each child in the school district, the number of children on welfare rolls, effects of judicial determinations prior to the enactment hereof concerning constitutional requirements of equal educational opportunity, existing and proposed educational facilities and all such other factors as said commissioner or the State Board of Education may deem necessary for the purpose of P.L.1978, c.74 (C.18A:58-33.22 et seq.). The Commissioner of Education shall report the results of such investigation to the State Board of Education and may include therein an evaluation of the ability of such school district to provide suitable educational facilities to comply with the provisions of N.J.S.18A:33-1, and of the need of such school district for additional State school building aid under P.L.1978, c.74 (C.18A:58-33.22 et seq.), advice as to the resident enrollment in such school district as of September 30, 1976 as shown by records with respect thereto on file in the commissioner's office, recommendation as to the amount (if any) of entitlement (as hereinafter defined) proposed with respect to said school district, and such further information with respect to such school district as requested or required by said board. b. Whenever the board of education of a local school district, county special services school district, or county vocational school district shall determine by resolution that there are students with disabilities between the ages of 13 and 21 who would benefit from vocational education but are not enrolled in such a program and that the board is unable to provide suitable facilities for such pupils, the board may file an application with the Commissioner of Education for additional State school building aid under P.L.1978, c.74 (C.18A:58-33.22 et seq.) and forward its plan to provide secondary vocational facilities for pupils with disabilities to the County Career Education Coordinating Council. Upon the receipt of such application, the County Career Education Coordinating Council shall review the facilities plan as soon as possible and forward its recommendations to the Commissioner of Education forthwith. Upon the receipt of such application from a local school district, the Commissioner of Education shall cause an investigation to be made of the conditions of the district, taking into consideration the number of pupils with disabilities between the ages of 13 and 21 who would benefit from such a program and are not presently enrolled in vocational programs due to the lack of facilities, the projected increase or decrease of such pupils in future years, the total tax rate of the municipalities in the district, the school tax rate of the district, the net debt of such municipalities and the school debt, the equalized valuations allocable with respect to each child in the school district, effects of judicial determinations prior to the enactment hereof concerning constitutional requirements of equal educational opportunity, existing and proposed education facilities, the recommendations of the County Career Education Coordinating Council, and all such other factors as said commissioner or State Board of Education may deem necessary for the purpose of P.L.1978, c.74 (C.18A:58-33.22 et seq.). Upon the receipt of such application from a county special services school district or a county vocational school district, the Commissioner of Education shall cause an investigation to be made of the conditions of the district, taking into consideration the number of pupils with disabilities between the ages of 13 and 21 who would benefit from such a program and are not presently enrolled in vocational programs due to the lack of facilities, the projected increase of such pupils in future years, the county vocational school debt, the county debt, the total tax rate of the county, the county average equalized valuations per pupil, existing and proposed educational facilities, the recommendations of the County Career Education Coordinating Council, and all such factors as said commissioner or State Board of Education may deem necessary for the purpose of P.L.1978, c.74 (C.18A:58-33.22 et seq.). The Commissioner of Education shall report the results of such investigations to the State Board of Education and may include therein an evaluation of the ability of such school district to provide suitable secondary vocational educational facilities for pupils with disabilities, and of the need of such school district for additional State school building aid under this act, advice as to the enrollment of pupils with disabilities in such school as of the effective date of this act as shown by records with respect thereto on file in the commissioner's office, recommendation as to the amount (if any) of entitlement (as hereinafter defined) proposed with respect to said school district, and such further information with respect to such school district as requested or required by said board. L.1978, c.74, s.4; amended 2017, c.131, s.56.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-16
Boards of education of county vocational schools.
Status: in_force

18A:54-16. For each county system of vocational schools established in accordance with this chapter, there shall be a board of education consisting of the county superintendent of schools and four persons to be appointed; provided, however, that a county of the first class which has adopted a form of government pursuant to the provisions of the "Optional County Charter Law" (P.L.1972, c.154; C.40:41A-1 et seq.) may, by ordinance, establish a board of education consisting of six, seven, or nine persons to be appointed and any other county may, by ordinance, establish a board of education consisting of six persons to be appointed. In counties of the first class which, by ordinance, have established a board consisting of six, seven, or nine persons to be appointed, the appointive members shall be appointed by the chief elected executive officer of the county with the advice and consent of the board of chosen freeholders. In all other counties, the appointive members of the board shall 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 that board, as appropriate to the appointment procedures established by the form of government of the county. On a board with four appointive members, not more than two members, or in the case of a board with six appointive members, not more than three members, appointed in any such county of the second, third, fifth or sixth class shall be members of the same political party, but no changes for adjustment of party representation shall be made in a board except as vacancies occur. In making the first appointments to a board with four appointive members, one person shall be appointed to serve for one year, one for two years, one for three years and one for four years from November 1 next succeeding the date of their respective appointments. In a county of the first class which, by ordinance, has established a board with seven appointive members, the chief elected executive officer shall make the first appointments to the board in the following manner: two shall be appointed to serve for one year, two for two years, two for three years, and one for four years from November 1 next succeeding the date of their respective appointments. The persons so appointed shall also serve from the date of their respective appointments until November 1 next ensuing. In the case of a board of education with four appointive members on the effective date of P.L.2005, c.299 (C.18A:54-16.14 et al.) in a county of the first class or any other county which determines by ordinance to appoint a board with six appointive members, in making the initial appointment of the two additional members, one person shall be appointed to serve for two years and one person shall be appointed to serve for four years from November 1 next succeeding the date of their respective appointments. In the case of a board of education with four appointive members on the effective date of P.L.2005, c.299 (C.18A:54-16.14 et al.) in a county of the first class which determines by ordinance to appoint a board with seven appointive members, in making the initial appointment of the three additional members, one person shall be appointed to serve for two years, one person shall be appointed to serve for three years, and one person shall be appointed to serve for four years from November 1 next succeeding the date of their respective appointments. In the case of a board of education with four appointive members on the effective date of P.L.2005, c.299 (C.18A:54-16.14 et al.) in a county of the first class which determines by ordinance to appoint a board with nine appointive members, in making the initial appointment of the five additional members, one person shall be appointed to serve for one year, one person shall be appointed to serve for two years, one person shall be appointed to serve for three years, and two persons shall be appointed to serve for four years from November 1 next succeeding the date of their respective appointments. In the case of a board of education with seven appointive members on the effective date of P.L.2005, c.299 (C.18A:54-16.14 et al.) in a county of the first class which determines by ordinance to appoint a board with nine appointive members, in making the initial appointment of the two additional members, one person shall be appointed to serve for two years and one person shall be appointed to serve for four years from November 1 next succeeding the date of their respective appointments. Annually during the month of October a member or members, as the case may be, of the board shall be appointed to serve for a term of four years, and thereafter until the appointment and qualification of his respective successor, to take the place of the member or members, as the case may be, whose term or terms shall expire on November 1 then next ensuing. 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). L.1967, c.271; amended 1975, c.357; 1980, c.168; 1981, c.462, s.18; 1987, c.163; 2005, c.299, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-70.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-70.1
Permission for member to cancel purchase of credit
Status: in_force

7. If, following application by a member of the retirement system to purchase credit therein under any provision of article 1 of chapter 66 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, as amended and supplemented, the member attains qualification as a veteran member pursuant to the enactment of a law, the adoption of a rule or regulation, the revision of an administrative interpretation or application of such a rule or regulation, or any other official act, the member shall be permitted, upon written application to the retirement system within two years following the effective date of that law, rule, regulation, revision, or other act or within two years of the effective date of P.L.1995, c.406 (C.43:15A-60.2 et al.), whichever is later, to terminate any remaining obligation to complete the purchase and to receive a return of all contributions deducted or other payments made on or after the effective date of the law, rule, regulation, revision, or other act in connection with the purchase. If any service has been credited under the retirement system to the member in connection with the purchase, the amount of that service so credited shall be reduced in proportion to the return to the member hereunder of any contributions or other payments. L.1995,c.406,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-22 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-22
Powers of financing and development authorities relative to acceptance and use of funds.
Status: in_force

22. a. The financing authority and the development authority shall have the power to accept and use any funds appropriated and paid by the State to the financing authority and the development authority for the purposes for which the appropriations are made. The financing authority and the development authority shall have the power to apply for and receive and accept appropriations or grants of property, money, services or reimbursements for money previously spent and other assistance offered or made available to it by or from any person, government agency, public authority or any public or private entity whatever for any lawful corporate purpose of the financing authority or the development authority, including, without limitation, grants, appropriations or reimbursements from the federal government, and to apply and negotiate for the same upon such terms and conditions as may be required by any person, government agency, authority or entity as the financing authority or the development authority may determine to be necessary, convenient or desirable. b. The development authority and the State Treasurer may establish a financial incentive program for the purpose of promoting donations to school facilities projects. Any entity which makes a donation approved by the State Treasurer to the preliminary eligible costs of a school facilities project shall receive an incentive payment pursuant to the provisions of this subsection. The amount of the incentive payment shall equal 50% of the fair market value of the donation but shall not in any one year exceed one-half of the amount of taxes paid or otherwise due from the donor pursuant to the provisions of the "New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act," P.L.1976, c.47 (C.54A:1-1 et seq.), or the "Corporation Business Tax Act," P.L.1945, c.162 (C.54:10A-1 et seq.), as applicable, for the tax year in which the donation is made. The fair market value of a non-cash donation shall be determined by the State Treasurer. The carry-forward for incentive payments shall not be inconsistent with that allowed by P.L.1976, c.47 (C.54A:1-1 et seq.) in the case of a donation by an individual, or P.L.1945, c.162 (C.54:10A-1 et seq.) in the case of a donation by a corporation. All incentive payments made pursuant to this section shall be funded by and shall be subject to annual appropriations for this purpose, and shall in no way rely upon funds raised by the issuance of bonds for school facilities projects. L.2000, c.72, s.22; amended 2007, c.137, s.33.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 22 / Section 22-5
Majority of all members
Status: in_force

When it is required by law that any action shall be taken by at least a majority of the full membership of the board of school estimate, such majority must include a majority of the members, representing the respective municipal governing bodies and the action shall be certified accordingly.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-9.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-9.2
Special election
Status: in_force

In the event that such a resolution is adopted and approved, the terms of the present members of the regional board whose terms would terminate in the year of said election shall be continued until the organization meeting which shall be held during the first or second week after said special election at which time the board shall organize pursuant to section 18A:13-12 of the New Jersey Statutes and the terms of the members elected in said election shall commence. The powers of the present board shall continue unaltered until said organization meeting after said special election. Each such new member shall serve for the unexpired term only. L. 1970, c. 305, s. 2; amended by L. 1987, c. 289, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:74-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 74 / Section 74-15
Public policy
Status: in_force

It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of New Jersey to encourage, promote and support the extension of public library services by aiding in the construction and expansion of public library buildings. L.1973, c. 381, s. 2, eff. July 1, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-36 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-36
Construction of chapter
Status: in_force

This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-2
Findings, declarations relative to construction, financing of public school facilities.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The Constitution of the State of New Jersey requires the Legislature to provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools and this legislative responsibility includes ensuring that students are educated in physical facilities that are safe, healthy, and conducive to learning. b. Inadequacies in the quality, utility, and safety of educational facilities have arisen among local school districts of this State. In order to ensure that the Legislature's constitutional responsibility for adequate educational facilities is met, there is a need to establish an efficiency standard for educational facilities at the elementary, middle, and secondary school levels which will assure that the core curriculum content standards are taught to all of the children of the State in a setting which facilitates and promotes that learning. c. Educational infrastructure inadequacies are greatest in the SDA districts where maintenance has been deferred and new construction has not been initiated due to concerns about cost. To remedy the facilities inadequacies of the SDA districts, the State must promptly engage in a facilities needs assessment and fund the entire cost of repairing, renovating, and constructing the new school facilities determined by the Commissioner of Education to be required to meet the school facilities efficiency standards in the SDA districts. In other districts, the State must also identify need in view of anticipated growth in school population, and must contribute to the cost of the renovation and construction of new facilities to ensure the provision of a thorough and efficient education in those districts. d. While providing that the educational infrastructure meets the requirements of a thorough and efficient education, the State must also protect the interests of taxpayers who will bear the burden of this obligation. Design of school facilities should incorporate maximum operating efficiencies and new technologies to advance the energy efficiency of school facilities and the efficiency of other school building systems, construction should be achieved in as efficient a manner as possible while also ensuring that public funds spent on the construction of school facilities support a skilled workforce compensated at dignified wages, and a mechanism to assure proper maintenance of new facilities should be established and implemented, in order to reduce the overall cost of the program and to preserve this infrastructure investment. L.2000, c.72, s.2; amended 2007, c.260, s.38; 2023, c.311, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-37 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-37
State matching funds for donations to four-year public institutions
Status: in_force

9. With respect to a fiscal year in which at least one person, corporation or other business entity, or foundation shall have made a donation to a four-year public institution of higher education, or to a foundation institutionally related to such a public institution, in the amount of $1,000,000 or more, the recipient institution or foundation shall be eligible to receive State matching funds under this section. In the fiscal year next following the donation year, the institution or foundation may apply to the State Treasurer for State matching funds in an amount equal to 10% of the amount of each such donation received in the donation year. There shall be no limit on the number of such donations from single donors in that donation year in the amount of $1,000,000 or more each for which such application may be made. Any such application shall be made only with respect to the entire donation year and may be submitted at any time after the close of that donation year up until the application deadline established by the State Treasurer. Following the receipt of all applications, but not later than the 90th day following the application deadline, the State Treasurer shall determine the amount of State matching funds to which the applicant institution or foundation is entitled under this subsection and shall pay that amount from the grant fund to the institution or foundation, including with that payment an explanation of the denial, if any, of any claim of entitlement to matching funds for which the institution or foundation had applied. An institution or foundation that shall have received payment of State matching funds under this section with respect to a donation year shall not thereafter receive additional State matching funds with respect to the same donation year. L.1999,c.226, s.9; amended 1999, c.368, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-92 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-92
Application for loan redemption.
Status: in_force

6. An eligible direct care professional may apply to the authority for a loan redemption in such a manner as the authority prescribes and shall include all information and documentation required by the authority. a. 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. b. The redemption of loans under the program shall not exceed $5,000 of principal and interest of eligible student loan expenses for each full year of service satisfactorily completed by the program participant. The total loan redemption amount for a program participant, for four years of service, shall not exceed $20,000. No amount of loan redemption shall be provided for service performed for less than a full year. c. The period of service shall commence on or after the date of enactment of this act. L.2005,c.157,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-31.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-31.1
Discharge of student loan in case of death of borrower.
Status: in_force

1. a. In the event of the death of an eligible student borrower under the NJCLASS Loan Program, the authority shall fully discharge the obligation of the student borrower and a parent or guardian who cosigned the loan. b. The executor or administrator of the student borrower's estate shall provide written notification to the authority of the student borrower's death and shall provide the authority with a certified copy of the death certificate within 120 days of the student borrower's death. L.2016, c.71, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64N-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64N / Section 64N-5
Public policy.
Status: in_force

5. It is declared to be the public policy of the State that the university shall be given a high degree of self-government and that the governance and conduct of the university shall be free of partisanship. L.2017, c.178, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-9.1
Conveyance of certain sewer lines to a municipality
Status: in_force

Upon the request or with the concurrence of the governing body of a municipality the board of education of any district is authorized to convey and transfer, without consideration, its right, title and interest in and to any trunk or other sewer line to the municipality in which it is situated subject to the continued right of the district to use the same together with such other use as may be authorized by the governing body of the municipality.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-5.9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-5.9
Referral to professional counseling for students.
Status: in_force

1. A student assistance coordinator, school counselor, or school psychologist or other mental health professional working in a school district may refer, or help facilitate the referral of, a student to an individual or practice licensed to provide professional counseling under Title 45 of the Revised Statutes, for mental health assessments and services. A student assistance coordinator, school counselor, or school psychologist or other mental health professional working in a school district shall not refer a student to an individual or practice licensed to provide professional counseling if the student assistance coordinator, school counselor, or school psychologist or other mental health professional, or that individual’s immediate family, or that individual in combination with the individual’s immediate family has a significant beneficial interest in or with the individual or practice licensed to provide professional counseling. If a student is not legally permitted to consent to the mental health assessments and services, the student’s parent or guardian shall be notified of, and consent to, the referral or the facilitation of a referral prior to the provision of any assessment or service by the licensed individual or practice. A licensed individual or practice shall be required to obtain consent from a student, or from the parent or guardian in the case of a student who is not legally permitted to consent, before providing mental health assessments or services. In the case of a referral or a facilitation of a referral pursuant to this section, neither the school district nor the individual referring or facilitating the referral shall bear the cost of the assessments or services provided to the student, unless otherwise provided by law. This section shall not be construed to limit a school district’s authority to provide mental health assessments and services to a student prior to or after a referral or the facilitation of a referral has been made to an individual or practice licensed to provide professional counseling under Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. L.2025, c.225.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-6.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-6.1
Membership required as condition of employment; delayed filing; contribution; payment.
Status: in_force

39. a. In the case of any person who was required to become a member of the retirement system as a condition of employment, and whose application for enrollment in the retirement system or whose application for transfer from one employer to another within the system was filed beyond the effective date for his compulsory enrollment in the system or his transfer within the system, such person shall be required to purchase membership credit for his compulsory coverage by paying into the annuity savings fund the amount required by applying, in accordance with N.J.S.18A:66-29, his rate of contribution on his current base salary subject to the retirement system for each year of previous service during which he was required to have been a member. b. If more than 1 year has elapsed from the time that contributions would have been required from such person, 1/2 of the employee's cost established by the computation provided by subsection a. of this section, will be required of his employer and shall be included in the next budget subsequent to the certification of this special liability by the retirement system. The amount certified by the system shall be payable by the employer to the contingent reserve fund and shall be due and owing to the system even if the employee is no longer in the employ of the employer by the date such moneys are to be paid to the system. c. The employee's obligation may be satisfied by regular installments, equal to at least 1/2 of the normal contribution to the retirement system, over a maximum period of 10 years, but not more than 2 years in the case of any employee who has attained or will attain age 60 within the 2-year period or, for a person who became a member of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2008, c.89, has attained or will attain age 62 within the 2-year period. d. In the case of any person coming under the provisions of this section, full pension credit for the period of employment for which arrears are being paid by the employee shall be given upon the payment of at least 1/2 of the total employee's arrearage obligation and the completion of 1 year of membership and the making of such arrears payments, except that in the case of retirement pursuant to N.J.S.18A:66-36, 18A:66-37, 18A:66-44 and 18A:66-71, the total membership credit for such service shall be in direct proportion as the amount paid bears to the total amount of the arrearage obligation of the employee. L.1971, c.121, s.39; amended 2008, c.89, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. Sections 1 through 30 and 57 through 71 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.), sections 14 through 17 of P.L.2007, c.137 (C.18A:7G-45 through C.18A:7G-48), and sections 8 through 11 of P.L.2008, c.39 (C.18A:7G-14.1 et al.) shall be known and may be cited as the "Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act." L.2000, c.72, s.1; amended 2008, c.39, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64E-18.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64E / Section 64E-18.1
New Jersey Institute of Technology authorized to participate in cooperative pricing system.
Status: in_force

3. a. The New Jersey Institute of Technology is authorized to be a participating contracting unit in a cooperative pricing system established pursuant to the laws of this State. b. The university may make purchases and contract for services through the use of a nationally-recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing agreement, including a cooperative purchasing agreement in existence as of the effective date of P.L.2016, c.50 (C.18A:64-63.1 et al.), in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (3) of subsection b. of section 7 of P.L.1996, c.16 (C.52:34-6.2). c. The State Treasurer may promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), which are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section. L.2016, c.50, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:39-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 39 / Section 39-16
Disputes; determination; appeal
Status: in_force

In the event that any controversy or dispute shall arise among the parties to any such agreement for joint transportation, the same shall be referred to the county superintendent of the county in which the districts are situate for determination and his determination thereon shall be binding, subject to appeal to the commissioner. In the event that the districts are in more than one county, the controversy or dispute shall be referred to the county superintendents of the counties for joint determination, and if they shall be unable to agree upon a joint determination within 30 days, the controversy or dispute shall be referred to the commissioner for determination.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-21 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-21
Future professors, etc., to have similar tenure rights, etc.
Status: in_force

All professors, associate professors, assistant professors, instructors, supervisors, registrars, teachers, and other persons employed by the board of trustees of the state colleges shall have the same rights of tenure, seniority, pension, protection from liability, rights to legal counsel and all other rights and privileges of similar employees of the state board of education or the commissioner of education on July 1, 1967 in the existing state colleges.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72M-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72M / Section 72M-3
Procedures to select fellows in the program, advisor duties.
Status: in_force

3. The Commission on Higher Education shall establish policies and procedures for the nomination and selection as program fellows of academically talented minority undergraduate students who are in their junior year of study at a public or independent college or university within the State. Upon the selection of program fellows, the institution in which each student who is selected is enrolled shall assign to the student a faculty advisor who shall do the following: a. Supervise a research project conducted by the fellow during the junior year or actively involve the student in a project which the advisor is conducting; b. Supervise the fellow as an undergraduate teaching assistant in the fellow's senior year of study; c. Accompany the fellow to the annual meeting of the professional association of the fellow's academic discipline; and d. Assist the fellow in the selection of a graduate or professional school. L.1991,c.485,s.3; amended 1994, c.48, s.291; 1999, c.46, s.65.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:16-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-4
Sick leave; dismissal
Status: in_force

If the result of any such examination indicates mental abnormality or communicable disease, the employee shall be ineligible for further service until proof of recovery, satisfactory to the board, is furnished, but if the employee is under contract or has tenure, he may be granted sick leave with compensation as provided by law and shall, upon satisfactory recovery, be permitted to complete the term of his contract, if he is under contract, or be reemployed with the same tenure as he possessed at the time his services were discontinued, if he has tenure, unless his absence shall exceed a period of two years.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-50 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-50
Authority of commission.
Status: in_force

4. a. The commission is authorized to call upon any department, office, division, or agency of the State, or of any county, municipality, or school district of the State, to supply such data, program reports and other information, personnel, and assistance as it deems necessary to discharge its responsibilities under this act. b. These departments, offices, divisions, and agencies shall, to the extent possible, and not inconsistent with any other law of this State, cooperate with the commission and shall furnish it with such information, personnel, and assistance as may be necessary or helpful to accomplish the purposes of this act. L.2019, c.321, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-61 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-61
Renewal or refunding of obligations prohibited; exceptions
Status: in_force

No obligations issued after July 1, 1917 for school purposes shall be renewed or refunded, except such as are authorized by law to be renewed or refunded and except temporary loan bonds issued or to be issued in anticipation of the sale of permanent bonds pursuant to this chapter or to Title 18 of the Revised Statutes but this section shall not invalidate any bonds heretofore renewed or refunded pursuant to law.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-20
Annual budget request
Status: in_force

The center shall submit its annual budget request to the commission for approvaL. L. 1985, c. 105, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-5
Extension and refinancing of federal loans.
Status: in_force

18A:71C-5. Extension and Refinancing of Federal Loans. Any loan made under this article may be extended or refinanced at the discretion of the lender without affecting the obligation of the authority hereunder for such period and under such terms as permitted under 20 U.S.C.s.1071 et seq. and implementing rules and regulations, and any loan may be reduced at any time at the option of the borrower. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-12
Duties of director
Status: in_force

The participating institution or institutions through the director shall: a. Administer and operate the center; b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel; c. Establish programs in the center to promote food technology research and food technology industries; and d. Take all action necessary and proper for the operation of the center. L. 1985, c. 104, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-1
Appointment; qualifications; term of executive county superintendent.
Status: in_force

18A:7-1. a. The Governor, upon the recommendation of the commissioner and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint for each county, a suitable person, who holds an appropriate certificate issued pursuant to this title and who has been a resident of the State for at least three years immediately preceding the appointment, to be the executive county superintendent of schools, who shall serve, unless sooner removed pursuant to law, for a term of three years. The superintendent may be re-appointed by the Governor on the basis of a satisfactory performance assessment required pursuant to subsection b. of this section. A person who is serving as a county superintendent of schools on the effective date of sections 42 to 58 of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.18A:7-11 et al.), shall be eligible for appointment as the executive county superintendent of schools. The executive county superintendent of schools shall report to the Commissioner of Education or to a person designated by the commissioner. b. An executive county superintendent shall be subject to at least one performance assessment during the three-year term. The performance of the superintendent shall be assessed by the Commissioner of Education based on the ability of the superintendent to monitor and promote administrative and operational efficiencies and cost savings within the school districts located in the county, while enhancing the effectiveness of the districts in providing a thorough and efficient system of education, and on their monitoring of the school districts in the five key components of school district effectiveness under the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum: instruction and program; personnel; fiscal management; operations; and governance. In establishing the standards for assessing the performance of the superintendent in facilitating administrative efficiencies, the commissioner shall include such factors as administrator-to-teacher ratios, administrator-to-student ratios, per-pupil administrative expenditures, and improved student educational outcomes. Amended 2007, c.63, s.42.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-31.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-31.4
Terms, conditions of employment
Status: in_force

2. Whenever a new school district is created, the terms and conditions of employment, whether established through a collective bargaining agreement or past practice, of the largest constituent school district which is affected, replaced or displaced by, or forms part of the new school district, shall apply until a successor agreement is negotiated with the majority representative of the new school district. As used in this section, the term largest constituent school district means that school district which employs the largest number of teaching staff members. In the event that there is an employee bargaining unit in a constituent school district with the next largest number of employees and with a majority representative of the unit, which is not so represented in the largest school district, the terms and conditions of employment for all employees holding positions in that unit in the new school district shall apply provided that the terms and conditions of employment shall only apply to the new school district's employees in that bargaining unit. L.1995,c.294,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-112 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-112
Public school teaching staff, school employee, contracted service provider employee, regular, direct contact with students, suicide prevention instruction, required.
Status: in_force

2. a. The State Board of Education, in consultation with the New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council established in the Department of Children and Families pursuant to P.L.2003, c.214 (C.30:9A-22 et seq.), shall, as part of the professional development requirement established by the State board for public school teaching staff members, require each public school teaching staff member to complete at least two hours of instruction in suicide prevention, to be provided by a licensed health care professional with training and experience in mental health issues, in each professional development period. The instruction in suicide prevention shall include information on the relationship between the risk of suicide and incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying and information on reducing the risk of suicide in students who are members of communities identified as having members at high risk of suicide. b. Not including teaching staff members subject to the requirements of subsection a. of this section and not including licensed mental health care professionals, a school employee or an employee of a contracted service provider who has regular and direct contact with students, as determined by the board of education, shall complete a one-time training program in suicide prevention, awareness, and response identified by the Department of Education pursuant to subsection c. of this section. A person subject to the requirements of this subsection shall complete the required training program not less than 12 months from the date of the identification by the department of training programs or 12 months from the person's date of hire, whichever occurs later. c. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Human Services, the New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council, suicide prevention experts, and interested stakeholders in the education community, shall identify training programs on suicide prevention, awareness, and response that persons subject to the requirements of subsection b. of this section may access and complete, free of charge, to fulfill the requirements. The department may enter into an agreement with one or more private entities to make a training program available, free of charge, to persons subject to the requirements of subsection b. of this section. d. Not less than 12 months following the date of the identification by the department of the training programs or not less than 12 months from the person's date of hire, and annually thereafter, each school district and contracted service provider shall provide to their employees who are subject to the requirements of subsection a. or b. of this section, in a hard copy paper form or in an electronic form guidelines on the school district's reporting and suicide prevention, awareness, and response protocols including, but not limited to, contact information for each school's designated staff who should be notified whenever an employee believes a student may be at risk for suicide. e. A school district shall provide information concerning its compliance with the requirements of this section in the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum Statement of Assurance submitted by the district to the executive county superintendent of schools. A contracted service provider shall annually provide a statement of assurance to the school district concerning its compliance with the provisions of subsections b. and d. of this section. f. Each person who is required pursuant to subsection a. or subsection b. of this section to complete a suicide prevention training program shall have a duty to warn and protect when the following conditions exist: (1) a student has communicated to that person a clearly identifiable threat of imminent, serious physical violence against oneself and the circumstances are such that a reasonable person would believe the student intended to carry out the threat; or (2) the circumstances are such that a reasonable person would believe the student intended to carry out an act of imminent, serious physical violence against oneself. A person acting in good faith and who takes reasonable steps to discharge a duty to warn and protect shall be immune from civil and criminal liability in regard to that disclosure. L.2005, c.310, s.2; amended 2006, c.47, s.80; 2010, c.122, s.4; 2023, c.111.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:20-21 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-21
Supervisors and other employees
Status: in_force

The board shall appoint such supervisors, instructors, teachers, custodians, and employees as it shall think necessary for the proper maintenance, control, and management of such public playgrounds and recreation places, and shall fix their compensation and terms of employment.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.36 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.36
Policies, procedures pertaining to inclusive instructional materials
Status: in_force

2. A board of education shall have policies and procedures in place pertaining to the selection of instructional materials to implement the requirements of section 1 of this act. When adopting instructional materials for use in the schools of the district, a board of education shall adopt inclusive instructional materials that portray the cultural and economic diversity of society including the political, economic, and social contributions of persons with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, where appropriate. L.2019, c.6, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.18.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.18.1
American Sign Language recognized as world language for meeting high school graduation requirements.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, American Sign Language shall be recognized as a world language for the purpose of meeting any State or local world language requirement for high school graduation. L.2015, c.87, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-68 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-68
Regulations.
Status: in_force

41. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Education, shall adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, regulations that the Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Education, deems necessary to implement the provisions of sections 34 through 41 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:18A-61 through C.18A:18A-68), which regulations shall be effective for a period not to exceed 180 days from the date of the filing. The Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Department of 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.41.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72A-64 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A-64
Application for grant, conditions.
Status: in_force

6. a. The governing board of a public or private institution of higher education may determine, by resolution, to apply for a grant from the technology fund. Upon adoption of the resolution, the board shall file an application with the Secretary of Higher Education, which application shall include a complete description of the technology infrastructure to be acquired and an identification of the sources of revenue to be used for the required institutional match. b. The secretary shall review the application and approve or disapprove the grant. For each grant which is approved, the secretary shall establish the amount and shall send written certification of the approval of the grant including the approved amount to the authority. c. Each grant awarded under this act shall be contingent upon the recipient governing board entering into a contract or contracts for the acquisition of technology infrastructure within one year of the date on which the funds of the grant are made available to the institution. L.1997, c.238, s.6; amended 2012, c.42, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-3
Board of trustees.
Status: in_force

18A:64-3. The composition and size of the board of trustees shall be determined by the board; however, each board shall have not less than seven nor more than 15 members. The members shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Each board of trustees shall recommend potential new members to the Governor. The terms of office of appointed members shall be for six years beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30. Each member shall serve until his successor shall have been appointed and qualified and vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments for the remainders of the unexpired terms. Any member of a board of trustees may be removed by the Governor for cause upon notice and opportunity to be heard. amended 1986, c.42, s.3; 1994, c.48, s.94; 1999, c.324; 2009, c.308, s.27.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-9.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-9.2
Authority of State BOE to consider appeal terminated.
Status: in_force

4. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law or regulation to the contrary, on and after the effective date of this act the State Board of Education shall have no authority to consider an appeal from any commissioner determination. L.2008, c.36, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-4.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-4.4
Certain students to qualify for in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law or regulation to the contrary, a student, other than a nonimmigrant alien within the meaning of section 101 (a)(15) of the "Immigration and Nationality Act" (8 U.S.C. s.1101(a)(15)), shall be exempt from paying out-of-State tuition at a public institution of higher education if the student: (1) attended high school in this State for three or more years; (2) graduated from a high school in this State or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in this State; (3) registers as an entering student or is currently enrolled in a public institution of higher education not earlier than the fall semester of the 2013-2014 academic year; and (4) in the case of a person without lawful immigration status, files an affidavit with the institution of higher education stating that the student has filed an application to legalize his immigration status or will file an application as soon as he is eligible to do so. b. Student information obtained in the implementation of this section shall be confidential. c. 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 section. L.2013, c.170, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-15.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-15.1
Meningococcal disease immunizations for certain students.
Status: in_force

2. a. Beginning in September 2004, a new student enrolling in a public or private institution of higher education in this State shall have received immunization for meningococcal disease as recommended by the Department of Health, which shall consider the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the federal Department of Health and Human Services and, as appropriate, the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American College of Physicians, as a condition of attendance at that institution, except as provided in section 3 of P.L.2003, c.284 (C.18A:62-15.2). b. A student shall present evidence of the vaccination required pursuant to subsection a. of this section to the institution in a manner prescribed by the institution. c. The Department of Health shall require each public or private institution of higher education in this State to offer the immunization required pursuant to subsection a. of this section to its students through the institution's student health services program or through a contractual agreement with a community health care provider. d. The Commissioner of Health shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to carry out the purposes of subsections a., b., and c. of this section and section 3 of P.L.2003, c.284 (C.18A:62-15.2). L.2003, c.284, s.2; amended 2019, c.332; 2025, c.283, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:68-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 68 / Section 68-11
Disposition of moneys recovered
Status: in_force

18A:68-11. All moneys recovered under the provisions of this article shall be payable to the State Treasurer. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994,c.48,s.201.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-34.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-34.1
Designation of additional health care fields.
Status: in_force

16. The Commissioner of Health, after consultation with the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, may designate additional health care fields experiencing critical Statewide labor shortages for inclusion in the program. L.2025, c.345, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-29 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-29
Joint sessions of boards
Status: in_force

a. The boards may meet in joint session for the purpose of consultation and discussion, or to act upon any matter which requires joint or concurrent action of both boards. b. The boards by joint or concurrent action may adopt, and from time to time amend, bylaws, ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations and orders applicable to such matters as require or are subject to the exercise of joint responsibility or action, and each board may adopt, and from time to time amend, bylaws, ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations and orders applicable to such matters as require or are subject to the exercise of its responsibility or its action, subject, in either case, to the provisions of this chapter and other applicable statutes.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-33.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-33.2
Aim and purpose of act
Status: in_force

The aim and purpose of this act is to give State encouragement, support and incentive to creative and innovative classroom teachers in order to better meet the educational needs of the students in this State. The aim of this act is also to attract and hold high-quality and qualified teaching personnel to the profession in New Jersey by demonstrating the State's recognition of the importance of rewarding individual initiative and creativity. L.1968, c. 93, s. 2, eff. June 21, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-2a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2a
Definitions relative to employment of novice teachers; registration with DOE.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this section: "Certificate of eligibility" means a certificate with lifetime validity issued by the State Board of Examiners to candidates who meet degree, academic, and applicable test requirements for teacher certification; "Certificate of eligibility with advanced standing" means a certificate with lifetime validity issued by the State Board of Examiners to candidates who meet degree, academic and test requirements for teacher certification and complete a State-approved college professional education preparation program; "Novice teacher" means any teacher working under a valid certificate of eligibility, certificate of eligibility with advanced standing, or provisional certificate who has not yet been issued a standard instructional certificate; "Provisional certificate" means a certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners to candidates who hold either a certificate of eligibility or a certificate of eligibility with advanced standing and are employed as part of a State-approved district training program or residency leading to standard certification; "Provisional teacher program" means the school-based training and evaluation program provided to all novice teachers during the first year of teaching in the State; "Standard instructional certificate" means a permanent certificate issued to a person who has met all teacher certification requirements. b. A board of education may employ a person who holds a valid certificate of eligibility or certificate of eligibility with advanced standing to teach as a novice teacher in the public schools of the district. Upon the employment of a novice teacher, the board of education shall immediately register the employment with the Department of Education and request issuance of a provisional certificate. When the provisional certificate is issued by the department, its effective date for all purposes shall be the date on which the novice teacher began employment with the board of education. The board of education shall also enroll the novice teacher in the provisional teacher program and comply with all responsibilities assigned to the district by the department. L.2005,c.144,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-115 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-115
Payment of pensions in semimonthly installments
Status: in_force

All pensions paid by a pension fund established under article 16 of chapter 5, Title 18 of the Revised Statutes or this article, shall be paid in equal semimonthly installments and shall not be decreased, revoked or repealed, except as otherwise provided in this article.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-25.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-25.3
Activities
Status: in_force

The program shall include such activities as the commission deems desirable and practicable and shall include: a. Conducting, sponsoring and assisting scholarly research and publication; b. Conducting, sponsoring and assisting such public programs as conferences, symposia, seminars, workshops, exhibitions and performing arts programs; c. Conducting and assisting oral history projects; d. Producing student and teacher resource materials for use in teaching Afro-American history in the public schools of this State pursuant to N.J.S. 18A:35-1 and serving as a repository for these materials; e. Assisting New Jersey libraries, museums and historical agencies in their efforts to collect materials relative to the history of Afro-Americans in this State; f. Assisting historic preservation agencies and organizations in their efforts to preserve and interpret significant sites associated with Afro-American history in New Jersey; and g. Serving as an information center and liaison among the various organizations and institutions in New Jersey concerned with Afro-American history. L.1983, c. 339, s. 3, eff. Sept. 6, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-5.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-5.3
Additional supporting documents for budget submissions relative to certain school employees.
Status: in_force

4. a. In addition to other items prescribed by the Commissioner of Education pursuant to subsection c. of section 5 of P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-5), the Commissioner of Education shall require a school district to submit annually with the budget, the following items as supporting documentation in regard to the superintendent of schools, the assistant superintendent of schools, the school business administrator, and any employee with an annual salary that exceeds $75,000 who is not a member of a collective bargaining unit: (1) a detailed statement of the employment contract terms for these school employees, including, but not limited to, the duration of the contract and all forms of compensation provided for under the contract; (2) the annualized cost of all benefits provided to these school employees, including, but not limited to, all allowances, bonuses and stipends, and all contributions made by the school district towards the costs of health, dental, life and other types of insurance, medical and reimbursement plans, and retirement plans which exceed the contributions for the costs of these items made on behalf of a teaching staff member under a collective bargaining agreement with the board; (3) a detailed statement of any benefits provided for in the employment contract with these school employees which are to be conferred after or upon the separation from the school district; and (4) a detailed statement of any form of in-kind or other form of remuneration provided to these school employees which is not otherwise included in the employee's salary or benefits. b. The items required to be submitted pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be provided for public inspection on the school district's Internet site, if one exists, in a "user-friendly" format using plain language, and on the Department of Education's Internet site in an easily accessible location. The Commissioner of Education shall promulgate a "user-friendly," plain language format for the use of local districts for this purpose. L.2007, c.53, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-3.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-3.4
Employment payment for retirees
Status: in_force

In providing for the continuance of coverage after retirement of employees and their dependents as authorized by section 2 of this act and notwithstanding any of the provisions of section 2 to the contrary, the employer may assume the entire cost of the coverage and pay all the premiums for employees who have retired after 25 years or more of service with the employer, including the premiums for their dependents, if any, under uniform conditions as the school district shall prescribe. L. 1986, c. 73, s. 3, eff. Aug. 5, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:41-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 41 / Section 41-4
Posting copies of chapter
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall prepare and have printed in proper form copies of this chapter and cause them to be posted in each school building.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-4.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-4.7
Effective date; adopted standards, concurrent.
Status: in_force

4. This act shall take effect immediately. The standards adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2022, c.138 (C.18A:7F-4.4) shall occur concurrent with each update to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards required pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-46). L.2022, c.138, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-11.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-11.1
County vocational school districts, when to include cities
Status: in_force

Any county vocational school district created or organized subsequent to July 1, 1962 in a county of the second class having a population of not less than 375,000 nor more than 425,000 inhabitants, shall include the territory within the boundaries of any city referred to in section 18A:54-11 after the date of filing in the office of the commissioner of a certified copy of a resolution adopted by the board of chosen freeholders of such county subsequent to the organization of such county vocational school district and of a resolution adopted by the board of education of such city (with the concurrence expressed by resolution of the board of school estimate of such city and of the board or body having charge of the finances of such city), setting forth the finding and determination that it is in the best interests of such county vocational school district and of such city and its school district, that such county vocational school district shall include the territory within the school district boundaries of such city.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:76-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 76 / Section 76-2
Provisions severable
Status: in_force

If any provision of any section, article, subarticle, chapter or title of this law shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be ineffective, such determination shall not affect or impair the remaining provisions thereof but shall be confined in its operation to the provisions directly involved in a controversy in which said determination shall have been rendered.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72F-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72F / Section 72F-6
Loan redemption.
Status: in_force

6. Nonfederal direct loans obtained pursuant to section 5 of this act and Federal Family Education Loans together with interest thereon secured after admission to the Minority Advancement Program may be redeemed by program participants who entered the program prior to the effective date of P.L.1999, c.46 (N.J.S.18A:71A-1 et al.), upon execution of a contract between the participant and the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. The maximum loan redemption for program participants shall amount to cancellation of repayment for one-quarter of the eligible loan indebtedness in return for each full academic year of service as a faculty member in a New Jersey college or university for total cancellation of loan indebtedness for up to, but not to exceed, a maximum of $40,000.00 per student. In no event shall faculty service for less than the full academic year of each period of service entitle the participant to any benefits under the loan redemption conditions of the program. Prior to the annual redemption of loan indebtedness, participants in the program shall submit proof of faculty service to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. L.1984,c.189,s.6; amended 1994, c.48, s.275 1999, c.46, s.57.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:24-86 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 24 / Section 24-86
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Provision of adequately equipped, sanitary and secure physical facilities is an integral part of the maintenance of a thorough and efficient system of free public education; b. Maintenance of strong financial credit in New Jersey school districts is essential in providing necessary physical facilities at minimum cost, for the children of this State between the ages of 5 and 18 years; c. While the credit status of New Jersey's school districts is sound, it can be strengthened by a pledge of State school aid to guarantee debt service payments on qualified bonds; d. Such a pledge of State school aid should expand the market for and lower the interest costs on qualified bonds issued pursuant to the terms of this act, thus substantially reducing the costs of participating school districts and making more efficient use of the funds available for the provision of a thorough and efficient education. L.1976, c. 39, s. 1, eff. June 28, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64O-24 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64O / Section 64O-24
Powers of Secretary of Higher Education.
Status: in_force

24. a. The general powers of supervision and control of the Secretary of Higher Education at the request of the Governor over Kean University include the power to visit the university to examine into its manner of conducting its affairs and to enforce an observance of the laws of the State. b. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, Kean University, through its board of trustees, shall have the care, custody, control, and title of such property acquired through a merger or consolidation occurring on or after the effective date of P.L.2025, c.218 (C.18A:64O-34 et al.), including through or with a subsidiary corporation created by the university, with one or more other nonprofit corporations formed and operated primarily for educational purposes and exempt under paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. s.501(c)(3)) or with a public institution of higher education, subject to the visitorial powers of the Secretary of Higher Education at the request of the Governor. Any transfer of property owned by the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority to the university shall be in accordance with subsection (g) of N.J.S.18A:72A-5. L.2021, c.282, s.24; amended 2025, c.218, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-64 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-64
Performance standards.
Status: in_force

6. A program participant, as a condition of participation, shall be required to adhere to performance standards established by the authority. The standards shall include, but not be limited to, requirements that a program participant: a. maintain residency in the State; b. maintain a license to practice medicine in the State; c. remain current with payments on any student loans; d. maintain satisfactory performance of services rendered in a State underserved area or in a State psychiatric hospital; and e. report to the authority, on a form and in a manner prescribed by the authority, on the program participant's performance of services rendered prior to reimbursement of tuition under the program. L.2017, c.126, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64J-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64J / Section 64J-26
Duties of director
Status: in_force

The participating institution or institutions through the director shall: a. Administer and operate the center; b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel; c. Establish programs in the center to promote industrial ceramics research and industrial ceramics industries; and d. Take all action necessary and proper for the operation of the center. L. 1985, c. 106, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-124 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-124
Leave of absence for illness deemed to be service
Status: in_force

a. For the purpose of section 18A:66-117 and subsection c. of section 18A:66-108, a member shall be deemed to be in service for a period of no more than 2 years while on official leave of absence without pay; provided that satisfactory evidence is presented to the board of trustees that such leave of absence without pay is due to illness. b. For the purpose of section 18A:66-117 and subsection c. of section 18A:66-108, a member shall be deemed to be in service for a period of no 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 or military leave of absence. c. In order for a member to be covered for the contributory death benefits provided under section 18A:66-117, he shall continue to make contributions for same during the period such member is on official leave of absence without pay up to 93 days, 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 in service while on such leave of absence. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1968, c. 364, s. 5, eff. Dec. 26, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64G-6.1h — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64G / Section 64G-6.1h
Disposition of medical malpractice claims.
Status: in_force

150. For medical malpractice claims incurred at University Hospital, occurring before or after the effective date of this act, University Hospital and its employees shall be represented by the Attorney General in all such matters. The Department of the Treasury shall enter into a memorandum of agreement with University Hospital modeled on the June, 2003 memorandum of agreement between the Department of the Treasury and the University of Medicine and Dentistry concerning the Self-Insurance Reserve Fund, and moneys in the fund known as the Self-Insurance Reserve Fund shall be available to University Hospital solely to indemnify and defend medical malpractice claims against employees, officers, and servants at University Hospital. L.2012, c.45, s.150.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-39 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-39
Teachers' disability retirement.
Status: in_force

18A:66-39. a. Before June 9, 1971, a member, who shall have been a teacher and a member of the retirement system for each of the 10 years next preceding his retirement, shall, upon the application of his employer or upon his own application or the application of one acting in his behalf, be retired for ordinary disability by the board of trustees, on a regular disability allowance if he is under 60 years of age and on a service allowance if he has reached or passed that age. The physician or physicians designated by the board shall have first made a medical examination of him at his residence or at any other place mutually agreed upon and shall have certified to the board that the member is physically or mentally incapacitated for the performance of duty and should be retired. b. On and after June 9, 1971, a member, under 60 years of age, who has 10 or more years of credit for New Jersey service, shall, upon the application of his employer or upon his own application or the application of one acting in his behalf, be retired for ordinary disability by the board of trustees. The physician or physicians designated by the board shall have first made a medical examination of him at his residence or at any other place mutually agreed upon and shall have certified to the board that the member is physically or mentally incapacitated for the performance of duty and should be retired. No person who becomes a member of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.3 shall be eligible for retirement pursuant to this subsection. c. A member, under 65 years of age, shall, upon the application of his employer or upon his own application or the application of one acting in his behalf, be retired by the board of trustees, if said member is permanently and totally disabled as a direct result of a traumatic event occurring during and as a result of the performance of his regular or assigned duties, on an accidental disability allowance. A traumatic event occurring during voluntary performance of regular or assigned duties at a place of employment before or after required hours of employment which is not in violation of any valid work rule of the employer or otherwise prohibited by the employer shall be deemed as occurring during the performance of regular or assigned duties. No person who becomes a member of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.3 shall be eligible for retirement pursuant to this subsection. The application to accomplish such retirement must be filed within five years of the original traumatic event, but the board of trustees may consider an application filed after the five-year period if it can be factually demonstrated to the satisfaction of the board of trustees that the disability is due to the accident and the filing was not accomplished within the five-year period due to a delayed manifestation of the disability or to circumstances beyond the control of the member. Permanent and total disability resulting from a cardiovascular, pulmonary or musculo-skeletal condition which was not a direct result of a traumatic event occurring in the performance of duty shall be deemed an ordinary disability. Before consideration of an application for accidental disability allowance by the board of trustees, the physician or physicians designated by the board shall have first made a medical examination of the member at his residence or at any other place mutually agreed upon and shall have certified to the board that he is physically or mentally incapacitated for the performance of duty, and should be retired, and the employer shall have certified to the board that the member is permanently and totally disabled as a direct result of a traumatic event occurring during and as a result of the performance of his regular and assigned duties, the time and place where the duty causing the disability was performed, that the disability was not the result of his willful negligence and that the member should be retired. amended 1986, c.51, s.1; amended 2010, c.3, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:61A-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 61A / Section 61A-6
Commissioner supervision; powers, duties.
Status: in_force

6. The school shall be governed by the Commissioner of Education under the general policies and guidelines set by the State Board of Education, and the commissioner shall have general supervision over, and shall be vested with the conduct of, the school. The commissioner shall, within the general policies and guidelines set by the State Board of Education, have the power and duty to: a. Determine the educational curriculum and program of the school in accordance with the arts standards, frameworks and assessments; b. Determine policies for the organization, administration and development of the school; c. Study the educational and financial needs of the school; annually acquaint the Governor and Legislature with the condition of the school; and prepare, and after concurrence by and jointly with the State Board of Education, present the annual budget to the Governor and Legislature, in accordance with law; d. Subject to the provisions of P.L.1944, c.112 (C.52:27B-1 et seq.), direct and control the expenditures of the school in accordance with the provisions of the budget and the appropriations acts of the Legislature, except that with respect to transfers of funds pursuant to P.L.1944, c.112 (C.52:27B-1 et seq.), the school shall be deemed a spending agency, and as to funds received or solicited from other sources, in accordance with the terms of any applicable trusts, gifts, bequests, or other special provisions, the counsel, advice and assistance of the Division of Investment in the Department of the Treasury shall be available to the commissioner in the establishment and maintenance of endowment and trust funds; e. With the approval of the State Board of Education appoint and fix the compensation of a director of the school who shall be its executive officer and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner; f. Appoint members of the academic, administrative and teaching staffs as shall be required and fix their compensation and terms of employment in accordance with salary policies adopted by the State Board of Education, which salary policies shall prescribe qualifications for the education staff that may be in any given classification; g. Appoint, remove, promote and transfer such other officers, agents or employees as may be required for carrying out the purposes of the school and assign their duties, determine their salaries and prescribe qualifications for all positions, all in accordance with the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes; h. Subject to the provisions of P.L.1954, c.48 (C.52:34-6 et seq.), to 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 commissioner for carrying out the purposes of the school; i. Adopt bylaws and make and promulgate such rules, regulations and orders, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act that are necessary and proper for the administration and operation of the school and the carrying out of its purposes; j. Receive and accept private and corporate contributions for such purposes and upon such terms as the donor may prescribe consistent with the purposes of the school and general policies and guidelines set by the State Board of Education. L.1969, c.95, s.6; amended 2000, c.115, s.5; 2010, c.87, s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-3
Definitions.
Status: in_force

3. For the purposes of this act, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: "Administrative order" means a written directive ordering specific corrective action by a district which has shown insufficient compliance with the quality performance indicators. "Highly skilled professional" means a designee of the commissioner deemed to have the skills and experience necessary to assist a school district in improving its effectiveness or to provide oversight in a school district in one or more of the five key components of school district effectiveness. "Joint Committee on the Public Schools" means the committee created pursuant to P.L.1975, c.16 (C.52:9R-1 et seq.). "Technical assistance" means guidance and support provided to a school district to enable the district to meet State and federal policy and regulatory requirements and to ensure the provision of a thorough and efficient education. "Technical assistance" may include, but shall not be limited to, support of the teaching and learning process and overall school district effectiveness. L.1975,c.212,s.3; amended 1978, c.158, s.4; 1979, c.207, s.3; 1979, c.353; 1979, c.388, s.4; 1980, c.105, s.2; 1981, c.415, ss.4,9(amended 1982, c.100); 1985, c.50, s.1; 1986, c.10; 1990, c.52, s.30; 1996, c.138, s.34; 2005, c.235, s.1; 2007, c.16, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72F-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72F / Section 72F-5
Application procedure.
Status: in_force

5. Eligible program participants who entered the program prior to the effective date of P.L.1999, c.46 (N.J.S.18A:71A-1 et al.), and who seek loans to finance their education shall apply for loans under the Federal Family Education Loan Program. In the event that these participants have borrowed the maximum permitted under the terms of this program but would otherwise be eligible borrowers under this program, they may apply for nonfederal direct loans in amounts not exceeding $10,000.00 per student annually which loans may be renewed for up to a maximum of four academic years for a total loan indebtedness not exceeding $40,000.00 per student. However, the amount of a nonfederal direct loan shall not exceed, in combination with other financial aid, the total educational costs of a participant attending a college or university participating in this program. Nonfederal direct loans will be evidenced by promissory notes and may be secured pursuant to forms established by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. Nonfederal direct loans shall not bear interest or finance charges during the time a student is enrolled as a full-time student in the program or is engaged in approved redemption service pursuant to this act. Nonfederal direct loans shall become due and payable pursuant to section 8 of this act six months after graduation if no redemption contract is in effect, or six months after change to part-time student status, withdrawal from the program, or termination from full-time employment either as a faculty member at a New Jersey college or university or other qualified employment. L.1984,c.189,s.5; amended 1994, c.48, s.274; 1999, c.46, s.56.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:33-5 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 33 / Section 33-5
Exemptions
Status: in_force

Any school at which less than five percent of enrolled students are federally eligible for a free or reduced price lunch shall be exempt from the provisions of P.L.1974, c.53 (C.18A:33-1 et seq.). L.1974, c. 53, s. 2, eff. July 1, 1974; amended 2022, c.104, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71A-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71A / Section 71A-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

18A:71A-1. Short Title. Section 1 shall be known and may be cited as the "Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Law." L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-41 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-41
Supplementation of accounts, establishment of reserve accounts by board of education or board of school estimate.
Status: in_force

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law or regulation to the contrary: a. A board of education or board of school estimate, as appropriate, may supplement a capital reserve account through a transfer by board resolution at year end of any unanticipated revenue or unexpended line-item appropriation amounts, or both, for withdrawal in subsequent school years. b. A board of education or board of school estimate, as appropriate, may supplement a maintenance reserve account through a transfer by board resolution at year end of any unanticipated revenue or unexpended line-item appropriation amounts, or both, for withdrawal in subsequent school years. c. A board of education or a board of school estimate, as appropriate, may through the adoption of a board resolution establish the following reserve accounts: (1) Current expense emergency reserve account. The funds in the reserve shall be used to finance unanticipated general fund current expense costs required for a thorough and efficient education, or to finance school security improvements, including improvements to school facilities. The account shall not exceed $250,000 or one percent of the district's general fund budget up to a maximum of $1,000,000, whichever is greater. A board of education may appropriate funds to establish or supplement the reserve in the district's annual budget or through a transfer by board resolution at year end of any unanticipated revenue and unexpended line-item appropriation amounts. Withdrawals from the reserve may be made at any time and shall require the approval of the commissioner unless the withdrawal is necessary to meet an increase in total health care costs in excess of four percent, or the withdrawal is included in the original budget certified for taxes to finance school security improvements, including improvements to school facilities. As used in this paragraph, "school security improvements" means school security improvements, including improvements to school facilities, which are limited to safety and security measures involving building monitoring and communication technology designed to address school crime and the safety of students, staff, and visitors to school facilities. School security improvements may include, but need not be limited to: security cameras to monitor the school; an electronic notification system that automatically notifies parents in case of a school-wide emergency; an automatic door locking system for access control; and a badge system for school employees. (2) Debt service reserve account in the debt service fund for proceeds from the sale of district property. The funds in the reserve shall be used to retire outstanding debt service obligations of the district. The reserve shall be liquidated within the lesser of five years from its inception or the remaining term on the obligations. Any remaining balance shall be used for tax relief. (3) Federal impact aid reserve account in the case of a school district that receives federal impact aid pursuant to section 8002, 8003, 8007, or 8008 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. s.7702, 7703, 7707, or 7708). A board of education may appropriate federal impact aid funds to establish or supplement the reserve account in the district's annual budget, or through a transfer by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the authorized membership of the board between June 1 and June 30, for withdrawal in any subsequent school year. Any transfer to the reserve account shall not exceed the total amount of federal impact aid received in the fiscal year. The board, at its discretion, may use the funds in the reserve account to finance the district's general fund or to finance school facilities projects, in a manner consistent with federal law. The total amount of funds on deposit in the reserve account shall not be limited. d. (1) All reserve accounts shall be established and held in accordance with GAAP and shall be subject to annual audit. Any capital gains or interest earned shall become part of the reserve account. A separate bank account is not required, however, a separate identity for each reserve account shall be maintained. (2) A board of education that establishes a federal impact aid reserve account shall: (a) report the amount of federal impact aid received, expended, and on deposit in the federal impact aid reserve account in its annual audit pursuant to N.J.S.18A:23-1, and in the budget made available in a "user-friendly" format using plain language pursuant to N.J.S.18A:22-8; (b) report the amount of federal impact aid received, expended, and on deposit in the federal impact aid reserve account at each board of education meeting, and shall include the information in the board secretary's monthly report in a format to be determined by the commissioner; and (c) provide any additional supporting documentation that may be required by the commissioner pursuant to subsection c. of section 5 of P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-5). L.2007, c.62, s.6; amended 2015, c.46, s.1; 2016, c.100, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-26
Scholarship eligibility.
Status: in_force

18A:71B-26. Scholarship Eligibility. A Miss New Jersey Educational Scholarship shall be awarded annually to an individual who has been designated by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, in consultation with the Miss New Jersey Pageant Organization, as being an exceptional young leader in the area of civic, cultural or charitable endeavors in the spirit of the Miss New Jersey Pageant. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, the individual shall be enrolled in or accepted into a course of study leading to an initial bachelor's degree or a post graduate degree in any public institution of higher education of this State, as enumerated in N.J.S.18A:62-1. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:74-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 74 / Section 74-3.1
Counties with libraries, apportionment of per capita aid
Status: in_force

2. In those counties which have established county libraries pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1963, c.46 (C.40:33-5.1), the apportionment of per capita aid shall be as follows: a. Each municipality which provides tax support for a local library shall qualify for per capita aid based on the formula in subsection a. of N.J.S.18A:74-3. This aid shall be paid to the governing body of the municipality. b. Each county shall qualify for per capita aid based on the tax support provided by each municipality within the county for the county library pursuant to the formula in subsection a. of N.J.S.18A:74-3, except that aid shall be based upon the number of inhabitants of only those municipalities in the county which do not operate libraries established pursuant to R.S.40:54-1 et seq. This aid shall be paid to the treasurer of the county. L.1983,c.487,s.2; amended 1993,c.71,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-42.1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-42.1
Rules for administration of State Library.
Status: in_force

58. Unless provided for elsewhere to the contrary, the State Library, with the approval of the President of Thomas Edison State College, may promulgate, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), such rules as the State Librarian deems necessary for the administration of the State Library. L.2001,c.137,s.58.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64G-19 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64G / Section 64G-19
Municipal hospital pension obligations; budget request; payment
Status: in_force

The comptroller of the university shall include such employer pension obligations in his budget request for inclusion in the annual appropriation paid by the State to the university. Payment of such moneys shall be made to the municipality upon audit and warrant of the comptroller of the university. L.1970, c. 102, s. 19. Amended by L.1981, c. 325, s. 15, eff. Dec. 10, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:11-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-3
Voluntary associations regulating conduct of student activities; membership; rules and regulations; appeals
Status: in_force

A board of education may join one or more voluntary associations which regulate the conduct of student activities between and among their members, whose membership may include private and public schools. Any such membership shall be by resolution of the board of education, adopted annually. No such voluntary association shall be operative without approval of its charter, constitution, bylaws, and rules and regulations by the Commissioner of Education. Upon the adoption of said resolution the board, its faculty, and students shall be governed by the rules and regulations of that association. The said rules and regulations shall be deemed to be the policy of the board of education and enforced first by the internal procedures of the association. In matters involving only public school districts and students, faculty, administrators and boards thereof, appeals shall be to the commissioner and thereafter the Superior Court. In all other matters, appeals shall be made directly to the Superior Court. The commissioner shall have authority to direct the association to conduct an inquiry by hearing or otherwise on a particular matter or alternatively, direct that particular matter be heard directly by him. The association shall be a party to any proceeding before the commissioner or in any court. L.1979, c. 172, s. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18A-40.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18A / Section 18A-40.2
Withholding, deposit of negotiable bearer bonds, notes
Status: in_force

Whenever any contract, the total price of which exceeds $100,000.00, entered into by a board of education for the construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of any building, structure, facility or other improvement to real property, requires the withholding of payment of a percentage of the amount of the contract, the contractor may agree to the withholding of payments in the manner prescribed in the contract, or may deposit with the board of education negotiable bearer bonds of the State of New Jersey, or negotiable bearer bonds or notes of any political subdivision of the State, the value of which is equal to the amount necessary to satisfy the amount that otherwise would be withheld pursuant to the terms of the contract. The nature and amount of the bonds or notes to be deposited shall be subject to approval by the board of education. For purposes of this section, "value" shall mean par value or current market value, whichever is lower. If the contractor agrees to the withholding of payments, the amount withheld shall be deposited, with a banking institution or savings and loan association insured by an agency of the federal government, in an account bearing interest at the rate currently paid by such institutions or associations on time or savings deposits. The amount withheld, or the bonds or notes deposited, and any interest accruing on such bonds or notes, shall be returned to the contractor upon fulfillment of the terms of the contract relating to such withholding. Any interest accruing on cash payments withheld shall be credited to the board of education. L. 1987,c.343, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-23.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-23.4
Payments by county of residence for each student
Status: in_force

Any county vocational school district board of education admitting nonresident students shall annually charge to, and collect from, each county of residence for each such student (a) $200.00 to be applied to the county's share of the vocational school district's capital expenses and (b) the average county share of budgeted operating cost per full-time student as certified by the commissioner; provided however, that the said board of education may, with the approval of the commissioner, charge and collect a higher annual amount or amounts when high-cost or high-priority programs are provided. L.1973, c. 333, s. 4, eff. July 1, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-83 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-83
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Authority" means the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71A-3. "Low-performing school" means any public school that meets the criteria of paragraph (1) or paragraph (2): (1) among all students in that school to whom a State assessment was administered, the sum of the percent of students scoring in the not-yet-meeting expectations and partially meeting expectations categories in both the language arts and mathematics subject areas of the State assessments exceeded 40% in each of the prior two school years; or (2) among all students in that school to whom a State assessment was administered, the sum of the percent of students scoring in the not-yet-meeting expectations and partially meeting expectations categories in either the language arts or mathematics subject areas of the State assessment exceeded 65% in each of the prior two school years. (3) A school shall continue to be designated a low-performing school until such time that the sum of the percent of students scoring in the not-yet-meeting expectations and partially meeting expectations categories in both the language arts and mathematics subject areas of the State assessments is less than or equal to the sum of the Statewide percent of students scoring in the not-yet-meeting expectations and partially meeting expectations categories on the corresponding Statewide assessments. "High-need field" means a subject area or field of expertise in which there is a shortage of qualified teachers in the State as determined by the Department of Education. The department shall reassess its designation of high-need fields at least every five years. "Program participant" means an undergraduate student borrower under the New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71C-21 who, following the effective date of this act, is initially hired by a school district to work as a teacher in a high-need field in a low-performing school, and who has executed a contract with the authority for participation in the loan redemption program. A program participant shall be a certified teacher and a resident of New Jersey. L.2021, c.384, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75A-7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75A / Section 75A-7
Eligibility.
Status: in_force

7. Article VI: Eligibility a. Eligibility for enrollment (1) Special power of attorney, relative to the guardianship of a child of a military family and executed under applicable law shall be sufficient for the purposes of enrollment and all other actions requiring parental participation and consent. (2) A local education agency shall be prohibited from charging local tuition to a transitioning military child placed in the care of a non-custodial parent or other person standing in loco parentis who lives in a jurisdiction other than that of the custodial parent. (3) A transitioning military child, placed in the care of a non-custodial parent or other person standing in loco parentis who lives in a jurisdiction other than that of the custodial parent, may continue to attend the school in which he or she was enrolled while residing with the custodial parent. b. Eligibility for extracurricular participation - State and local education agencies shall facilitate the opportunity for transitioning military children's inclusion in extracurricular activities, regardless of application deadlines, to the extent they are otherwise qualified. L.2009, c.279, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.4
Advisory Council.
Status: in_force

2. The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Department of Children and Families, Division on Women, shall appoint an advisory council to assist and advise the State Board of Education in the development and implementation of educational programs for the prevention of sexual assault. The advisory council shall consist of 15 members chosen from among the legal, law enforcement, medical, and educational communities, and shall also include representatives of community-based groups providing services and assistance to victims of sexual assault. Each shall be appointed for a 2-year term and shall serve without compensation. L.1979, c.42, s.2; amended 2012, c.16, s.41.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7A-52 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-52
Determination of amount of appropriation for following school year.
Status: in_force

19. a. After the public hearing provided for by section 18 of P.L.1987, c.399 (C.18A:7A-51) but not later than April 8, the State district superintendent shall fix and determine the amount of money necessary to be appropriated for the ensuing school year and shall certify the amounts to be raised by special district tax for school purposes as well as the sum necessary for interest and debt redemption, if any, to the county board of taxation and the amount or amounts so certified shall be included in the taxes assessed, levied and collected in the municipality or municipalities comprising the district. The State district superintendent shall follow the procedures established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-5). b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1996, c.138). c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1996, c.138). L.1987, c.399, s.19; amended 1990, c.52, s.33; 1992, c.159, s.8; 1996, c.138, s.40; 2005, c.235, s.30; 2007, c.16, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-28.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-28.2
Perpetual succession; powers, responsibilities.
Status: in_force

The council shall have perpetual succession and shall have the following powers and responsibilities: a. To make, amend and repeal rules, regulations and bylaws for its own government and guidance, not inconsistent with the purposes of the council; b. To adopt an official seal and alter the same at pleasure; c. To maintain an office at such place or places in the State as it may designate; d. To sue and be sued in its own name; e. To acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under this article. All this property shall be exempt from taxation under chapter 4 of Title 54 of the Revised Statutes; f. To act as an advocate and promote the advancement of the county community colleges of New Jersey; and g. To promote diversity of development among the county community colleges in ways which will be responsive to the particular needs of the particular counties, and the State's diverse population and regions. L.1989,c.141,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71A-26 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71A / Section 71A-26
Dissolution.
Status: in_force

18A:71A-26. Dissolution. Should the Legislature act to dissolve the authority, the dissolution shall not be complete until all loans guaranteed have been paid by the borrower, or if in default, by the authority. Thereafter, upon dissolution of the authority, or the cessation of its activities, all assets of the authority, after payment and discharge of its debts and other liabilities, shall be distributed to the State, for exclusively public purposes, or distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of section 501of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C.s.501. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54-23.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54 / Section 54-23.3
Certificate of residence; filing; duration
Status: in_force

Upon his registration for each school year, the nonresident student shall file with the county vocational school district board of education such a certificate of residence issued not more than 2 months prior thereto and such a certificate of residence shall be valid for the current year or the academic year next succeeding the date of issuance. L.1973, c. 333, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-25.32 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-25.32
Contracts, etc.; validated and confirmed
Status: in_force

Any action, purchase, sale, contract or agreement taken, made or entered into prior to the effective date of this article is hereby validated and confirmed; provided that in no event shall multi-year leases or contracts entered into prior to the effective date of this article be renewed or extended except in accordance with the terms and provisions of this article. L.1982, c. 189, s. 32, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:72J-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 72J / Section 72J-2
Martin Luther King Physician-Dentist Scholarships.
Status: in_force

2. There are created the Martin Luther King Physician-Dentist Scholarships which shall be maintained by the State and awarded and administered pursuant to this act to students from disadvantaged or minority backgrounds enrolled in the Rutgers University School of Dentistry. L.1987, c.183, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.108.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-2
Curriculum guidelines; annual review and updating; minimum requirements
Status: in_force

2. The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, shall develop curriculum guidelines for education programs on drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substances. These guidelines shall be reviewed annually, and shall be updated as necessary to ensure that the curriculum reflects the most current information available on the nature and treatment of drug, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substance use and substance use disorder treatment. The guidelines shall provide for a sequential course of study for each grade, K-12, and shall, at a minimum, include: a. Detailed, factual information regarding the physiological, psychological, sociological and legal aspects of substance use; b. Detailed information concerning the availability of help and assistance for pupils and their families with substance use disorder; c. Decision making and coping skills; and, d. The development of activities and attitudes which are consistent with a healthy life style. The guidelines shall include model instructional units, shall define specific behavioral and learning objectives and shall recommend instructional materials suitable for each grade level. L.1987, c.389, s.2; amended 1989, c.216, s.4; 1989, c.225, s.3; 2023, c.177, s.35.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64N-10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64N / Section 64N-10
Public-private partnership agreements.
Status: in_force

10. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 43 of P.L.2009, c.90 (C.18A:64-85) to the contrary, the university may enter into a public-private partnership agreement in accordance with the provisions of that section. L.2017, c.178, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-12
Reporting of pupils under influence; examination; report; return home; evaluation of possible need for treatment; referral for treatment.
Status: in_force

5. a. Whenever it shall appear to any teaching staff member, school nurse or other educational personnel of any public school in this State that a pupil may be under the influence of substances as defined pursuant to section 2 of this act, other than anabolic steroids, that teaching staff member, school nurse, or other educational personnel shall report the matter as soon as possible to the school nurse or medical inspector, as the case may be, or to a student assistance coordinator, and to the principal or, in the principal's absence, to a designee. The principal or designee shall immediately notify the parent or guardian and the superintendent of schools, if there be one, or the administrative principal and shall arrange for an immediate examination of the pupil by a doctor selected by the parent or guardian, or if that doctor is not immediately available, by the medical inspector, if available. If a doctor or medical inspector is not immediately available, the pupil shall be taken to the emergency department of the nearest hospital for examination accompanied by a member of the school staff designated by the principal and a parent or guardian of the pupil if available. The pupil shall be examined as soon as possible for the purpose of diagnosing whether or not the pupil is under such influence. A written report of that examination shall be furnished within 24 hours by the examining physician to the parent or guardian of the pupil and to the superintendent of schools or administrative principal. If it is determined that the pupil was under the influence of a substance, the pupil shall be returned to the pupil's home as soon as possible and shall not resume attendance at school until the pupil submits to the principal a written report certifying that the pupil is physically and mentally able to return thereto, which report shall be prepared by a personal physician, the medical inspector, or the physician who examined the pupil pursuant to the provisions of this act. In addition, the pupil shall be interviewed by a student assistance coordinator or another appropriately trained teaching staff member for the purpose of determining the extent of the pupil's involvement with these substances and possible need for treatment. In order to make this determination the coordinator or other teaching staff member may conduct a reasonable investigation which may include interviews with the pupil's teachers and parents. The coordinator or other teaching staff member may also consult with experts in the field of substance use disorder as may be necessary and appropriate. If it is determined that the pupil's involvement with and use of these substances represents a danger to the pupil's health and well-being, the coordinator or other teaching staff member shall refer the pupil to an appropriate treatment program which has been approved by the Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Department of Human Services . b. Whenever any teaching staff member, school nurse, or other educational personnel of any public school in this State shall have reason to believe that a pupil has used or may be using anabolic steroids, that teaching staff member, school nurse, or other educational personnel shall report the matter as soon as possible to the school nurse or medical inspector, as the case may be, or to a student assistance coordinator, and to the principal or, in the principal's absence, to a designee. The principal or a designee, shall immediately notify the parent or guardian and the superintendent of schools, if there be one, or the administrative principal and shall arrange for an examination of the pupil by a doctor selected by the parent or guardian or by the medical inspector. The pupil shall be examined as soon as possible for the purpose of diagnosing whether or not the pupil has been using anabolic steroids. A written report of that examination shall be furnished by the examining physician to the parent or guardian of the pupil and to the superintendent of schools or administrative principal. If it is determined that the pupil has been using anabolic steroids, the pupil shall be interviewed by a student assistance coordinator or another appropriately trained teaching staff member for the purpose of determining the extent of the pupil's involvement with these substances and possible need for treatment. In order to make this determination the coordinator or other teaching staff member may conduct a reasonable investigation which may include interviews with the pupil's teachers and parents. The coordinator or other teaching staff member may also consult with experts in the field of substance use disorder as may be necessary and appropriate. If it is determined that the pupil's involvement with and use of these substances represents a danger to the pupil's health and well-being, the coordinator or other teaching staff member shall refer the pupil to an appropriate treatment program which has been approved by the Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Department of Human Services. L.1987, c.387, s.5; amended 1989, c.216, s.2; 2009, c.54, s.1; 2012, c.17, s.82; 2023, c.177, s.44.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-65 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-65
Advertisement for bids; notice of revisions.
Status: in_force

14. a. All advertisements for bids shall be published in a legal newspaper sufficiently in advance of the date fixed for receiving the bids to promote competitive bidding but in no event less than 10 days prior to that date for any construction projects or any other contract or purchase. In addition to being published in a legal newspaper, advertisements may also be posted using electronic data or media services, including the internet. The advertisement shall designate the manner of submitting and of receiving the bids and the time and place at which the bids will be received. If the published specifications provide for receipt of bids by mail, those bids which are mailed to the State college shall be sealed and shall be opened only at such time and place as all bids received are unsealed and announced. At that time and place, the contracting agent of the State college shall publicly receive the bids and thereupon immediately proceed to unseal them and publicly announce the contents, which announcement shall be made in the presence of any parties bidding or their agents who are then and there present. A proper record of the prices and terms shall be made. No bids shall be received after the time designated in the advertisement. b. Notice of revisions or addenda to advertisements or bid documents relating to bids shall be published in a legal newspaper or newspapers no later than seven days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, prior to the bid due date. The notice shall be provided to any person who has submitted a bid or who has received a bid package, in one of the following ways: (a) in writing by certified mail or (b) by certified facsimile transmission, meaning that the sender's facsimile machine produces a receipt showing date and time of transmission and that the transmission was successful or (c) by a delivery service that provides certification of delivery to the sender. Failure to advertise or provide proper notification of revisions or addenda to advertisements or bid documents related to bids as prescribed by this section shall prevent the acceptance of bids and require the readvertisement for bids. Failure to obtain a receipt when good faith notice is sent or delivered to the address or telephone facsimile number on file with the State college shall not be considered failure by the State college to provide notice. L.1986,c.43,s.14; amended 1992, c.61, s.3; 1993, c.60; 1994, c.48, s.115; 2005, c.191, s.2; 2005, c.369, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-20 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-20
Participation in courses in which verbalization unessential to understanding of subject matter; location of and children in bilingual programs
Status: in_force

In those courses or subjects in which verbalization is not essential to an understanding of the subject matter, including but not limited to art, music, and physical education, pupils of limited English-speaking ability shall participate fully with English-speaking pupils in the regular classes provided for such subjects. Each board shall insure to each pupil enrolled in a program in bilingual education a practical and meaningful opportunity to participate fully in all programs and activities available in the school district. Programs in bilingual education shall be located in the regular public schools of the district rather than in separate facilities. Bilingual education programs may include children of English-speaking ability. L.1974, c. 197, s. 6, eff. Jan. 8, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-33 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-33
Compensation
Status: in_force

The treasurer shall receive from the board of education such compensation as the board shall determine. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1981, c. 174, s. 6, eff. June 19, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-3
Tenure of janitorial employees
Status: in_force

Every public school janitor of a school district shall, unless he is appointed for a fixed term, hold his office, position or employment under tenure during good behavior and efficiency and shall not be dismissed or suspended or reduced in compensation, except as the result of the reduction of the number of janitors in the district made in accordance with the provisions of this title or except for neglect, misbehavior or other offense and only in the manner prescribed by subarticle B of article 2 of chapter 6 of this title.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-75 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-75
Status of or authorization to take action by officer; effect of act
Status: in_force

This act shall not affect the official status of any officer of the college, or any outstanding authorization of any officer, agent or employee to take any specified action, or any outstanding commitment or undertaking of or by the college, except to the extent that it may be inconsistent with this act. L.1982, c. 42, s. 26, eff. July 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-167 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-167
Repeals
Status: in_force

The following acts or parts of acts are repealed as of July 1, 1969: a. Sections 18A:64C-11.1 to 18A:64C-11.9, inclusive, of the New Jersey Statutes. b. Sections 18A:65-74 to 18A:65-85, inclusive, of the New Jersey Statutes. c. Public Laws 1967, c. 278 (C. 18A:66-130 to C. 18A:66-141, inclusive). d. Public Laws 1967, c. 281 (C. 18A:66-142 to C. 18A:66-153, inclusive). e. Public Laws 1968, c. 181 (C. 18A:66-154 to C. 18A:66-166, inclusive). L.1969, c. 242, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-70 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-70
Application for admission; representative
Status: in_force

A board of education not a member of a commission at the time such commission was established shall be admitted to such commission upon application to the representative assembly not less than three months prior to the annual organization meeting of the representative assembly. L.1968, c.243, s.20; amended 1989,c.254,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.10 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-2.10
Working Group on Deaf Education.
Status: in_force

1. a. There is established in the Department of Education a Working Group on Deaf Education for the purpose of making recommendations on issues related to the early linguistic development of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. b. The working group shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Commissioner of Education including: (1) a parent of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing who uses the dual languages of American Sign Language and English; (2) a parent of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing who uses only American Sign Language; (3) a parent of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing who uses only Listening and Spoken Language; (4) a certified teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students who use the dual languages of American Sign Language and Listening and Spoken Language; (5) a certified teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students employed at the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf; (6) an expert who holds a master's or doctorate degree who researches language outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing children using American Sign Language and English; (7) an expert who holds a master's or doctorate degree who researches language outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing children using Listening and Spoken Language; (8) an expert who holds a master's or doctorate degree who researches language outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing children using only American Sign Language; (9) a certified teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students whose expertise is in curriculum and instruction in American Sign Language and English; (10) an advocate for the teaching and use of the dual languages of American Sign Language and English; (11) an advocate for the teaching and use of Listening and Spoken Language; (12) an early intervention specialist, who is appropriately certified and, if required, licensed, who works with deaf and hard of hearing infants and toddlers using the dual languages of American Sign Language and English; (13) a certified teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students whose expertise is in American Sign Language and English language assessment; (14) a speech -language pathologist with expertise in Listening and Spoken Language for children who are deaf and hard of hearing; and (15) an audiologist who provides direct services in the classroom, including the educational management, verification, and fitting of appropriate amplification including hearing aids and hearing assistance technologies. c. Appointments to the working group shall be made within 30 days after the effective date of this act. Vacancies in the membership of the working group shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments were made. L.2019, c.205, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-81 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-81
Bondholders unaffected
Status: in_force

Nothing contained herein shall in any way affect the rights of holders of any bonds issued by any district or municipality affected by this act. L.1989,c.90,s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-42 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-42
Provision of materials, online resources.
Status: in_force

4. The New Jersey Center for Civic Education at Rutgers, the State University shall provide a clearinghouse of materials, an online resource center, technical assistance, professional development and any other activities to encourage the integration of civics, economics, and New Jersey history in the teaching of United States history pursuant to N.J.S.18A:35-1 and N.J.S.18A:35-2 and to enhance the middle school civics course of study as required pursuant to section 3 of this act. The Legislature shall annually appropriate such sums as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act to the New Jersey Center for Civic Education at Rutgers, the State University. L.2021, c.185, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:67-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 67 / Section 67-1
Title or name of educational institutions; exceptions
Status: in_force

No educational institution conducted in this state shall adopt as a name for the institution any title containing the words "New Jersey," "state of New Jersey," "state," or any other expression indicating a relationship between it and the state except schools maintained by the state and the state university of New Jersey.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-41.9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-41.9
Development of educational fact sheet providing information relative to sports-related eye injuries.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Commissioner of Education shall develop within 120 days of the effective date of this act, an educational fact sheet that provides information about sports-related eye injuries. The educational fact sheet shall include, but need not be limited to: (1) a list of the most common sports-related eye injuries and the recognition of the symptoms of those injuries; (2) a recommendation that children seek treatment and advice from a licensed health care professional regarding the appropriate amount of time to delay the return to sports competition or practice after sustaining an eye injury; (3) a recommendation that all children participating in school sports or recreational sports wear protective eyewear; (4) information concerning the purchase of appropriate protective eyewear; and (5) any other information the commissioner deems appropriate. b. Each school district and nonpublic school shall distribute the educational fact sheet annually to the parents or guardians of the students. L.2013, c.183, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-3
Courses in Constitution of United States
Status: in_force

18A:6-3. Regular courses of instruction in the Constitution of the United States shall be given in all public schools and in all private schools, attendance at which is a sufficient compliance with the compulsory educational requirements of this title in this State, which instruction shall begin not later than the opening of the seventh grade in public schools and of the equivalent grade in private schools and shall continue in the high school course and in courses of State colleges and universities and the educational departments of the State and municipal institutions. L.1967, c.271; amended 1994,c.48,s.46.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40A-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40A / Section 40A-4
Preservice training
Status: in_force

4. In addition to the provisions for inservice training established pursuant to this act, the commissioner shall ensure that the preservice training of individuals intending to enter the teaching profession provides for an adequate treatment of the subject of substance use. No certificate to teach in the public schools shall be issued to any teaching staff member who has not passed a satisfactory examination in (1) physiology and hygiene; and (2) substance use issues which includes material on the physiological, psychological, sociological and legal aspects of substance use, methods of educating students on the negative effects of substance use, and intervention strategies for dealing with students engaged in substance use. 1987, c. 389, s.4; amended 2023, c.177, s.38.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-104 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-104
Definitions relative to engineering and science careers.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Partner high school" means a high school that has been selected for participation in the New Jersey "Accessing Careers in Engineering and Science (ACES) Program" pursuant to subsection a. of section 3 of this act. "Public or independent research university" means Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rowan University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Montclair State University, Kean University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Princeton University, and Seton Hall University. "Underrepresented student" means a student who is a member of an underserved community or a member of a group that is underrepresented in the STEM fields. L.2019, c.431, s.1; amended 2021, c.282, s.60.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-97 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-97
Board of trustees, membership, terms, vacancies.
Status: in_force

18A:66-97. a. Until the effective date of P.L.2005, c.328, any pension fund created or to be created as provided in this article shall be under the control and management of the board of seven trustees, no more than three of whom shall be employees of the same board of education. The two trustees of the board added pursuant to this act, P.L.2001, c.454, shall be retirees of the pension fund elected by the retirees of the pension fund, and each such member shall serve for a term of two years. The first board selected as provided in section 18A:66-96 shall serve until the month of January following the incorporation of such association. At such time four members of the association shall be elected as trustees, in place of the four first selected, by a majority vote of the members of the association as follows: one for the term of one year, one for the term of two years, one for the term of three years, and one for the term of four years, who shall serve for the respective terms for which they are each chosen. Thereafter in the month of January of each year a member shall be chosen for a full term of four years to serve in place of the trustee whose term shall have expired. b. After the effective date of P.L.2005, c.328, any pension fund created as provided in this article shall be under the control and management of the board of seven trustees, at least one of whom shall be an active member until the last active member of the fund retires and one of whom shall be a retiree. The remaining trustees may be either active members or retirees as the number of each may be determined by the bylaws of the board of trustees prior to an election. Commencing with the first January following the enactment of this act, P.L.2005, c.328, and continuing each January thereafter, two individuals shall be elected as trustees in the place of two sitting trustees by a majority vote, for a term of three years. Active member trustees shall be elected by a majority vote of the active members of the association, and retiree trustees shall be elected by a majority vote of the retirees of the pension fund. The transition in trustee terms and the number of trustees elected shall be accomplished as determined by the board. In any election for a trustee in which there is only one candidate for a position, a vote of retirees or active members shall not be held and the candidate shall be designated a trustee by a majority vote of the sitting board of trustees. Any vacancy occurring among the board of trustees or in the office of chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, treasurer, or other officers of such corporation shall be filled in the manner provided in bylaws, and in the absence of such provision shall be filled by the board of trustees. c. Any pension fund created as provided in this article shall be (1) a governmental plan under section 414(d) of the federal Internal Revenue Code; (2) a qualified pension plan under section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code; and (3) shall hold assets in a tax exempt trust under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code. d. In accordance with the provisions of section 401(a)(2) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, and subject to such exceptions as may be permitted for governmental plans under section 401(a)(2) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, at no time prior to the satisfaction of all liabilities with respect to members and their beneficiaries under any pension fund created as provided in this article shall any part of the corpus or income of the pension fund, within the taxable year or thereafter, be used for or diverted to purposes other than for the exclusive benefit of the members or their beneficiaries. e. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the contributions to and benefits payable under any pension fund created as provided in this article shall not exceed the limitations provided under section 415 of the federal Internal Revenue Code and the regulations issued by the United States Department of the Treasury under that code section, as applicable to a governmental plan as defined in section 414(d) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, and as indexed in accordance with section 415(d) of the federal Internal Revenue Code. Any applicable limitation as adjusted under section 415(d) of the federal Internal Revenue code shall apply automatically to contributions to and benefits payable under any pension fund created as provided in this article as of January 1 following such adjustment. This automatic annual adjustment shall apply to members who have had a severance from employment. If this pension fund must be aggregated with another plan to determine the effect of section 415 of the federal Internal Revenue Code on a member's benefits or contributions, and such benefits or contributions must be reduced to comply with that code section, then such reduction shall be made pro rata between the plans in proportion to the member's creditable service in each plan. f. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, for members of any pension fund created as provided in this article, the amount of compensation which may be used for member contributions and benefits shall not exceed the compensation limitation of section 401 (a) (17) of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, (26 U.S.C. s.401 (a) (17)), as amended pursuant to section 13212 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, Pub.L.103-66, 107 Stat. 312 or as hereafter amended or supplemented, to the extent applicable to governmental plans. g. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the form and timing of all distributions from any pension fund created as provided in this article to a member, or to the beneficiary of a member if the member dies before the member's entire interest has been distributed, shall conform to the required distribution provisions of section 401(a)(9) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and the regulations issued by the United States Department of the Treasury under that code section only to the extent applicable to a governmental plan as defined in section 414(d) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, including the incidental death benefit requirements of section 401(a)(9)(G) of the federal Internal Revenue Code. In addition, in no event shall payments under any such pension fund commence to be paid to a member later than the member's required beginning date, without regard to whether the member has filed application therefor. For this purpose, a member's required beginning date is the April 1 of the calendar year following the later of (1) the calendar year in which the member attains age 701/2 or (2) the calendar year in which the member retires. The actuarial adjustment described in section 401(a)(9)(C)(iii) of the federal Internal Revenue Code shall not apply. h. In accordance with the provisions of section 401(a)(31) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, any pension fund created as provided in this article shall permit direct transfer of a distribution from the fund that is an eligible rollover distribution to an eligible retirement plan. i. Any pension fund created as provided in this article shall operate in compliance with the federal "Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994," Pub.L.103-353 (38 U.S.C. s.4301 et seq.) and section 414(u) of the federal Internal Revenue Code. In addition, in accordance with section 401(a)(37) of the federal Internal Revenue code, if a member dies on or after January 1, 2007 while performing qualified military service, as defined in section 414(u)(5) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, such member's designated beneficiaries shall be entitled to any additional benefits, other than benefit accruals relating to the period of qualified military service, that would have been provided under any pension fund created as provided in this article if the member had resumed and then terminated employment on account of death. amended 1983, c.216, s.1; 2001, c.454, s.1; 2005, c.328, s.1; 2013, c.16, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:62-51 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 62 / Section 62-51
Construction of act as to standards and procedures for admission.
Status: in_force

6. Nothing in this act shall be construed to require any public or independent institution of higher education to admit a student or to waive its admission standards and application procedures. L.2007,c.175,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71-40.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71 / Section 71-40.3
Scholarships awarded annually
Status: in_force

C. Clyde Ferguson Law Scholarships shall be awarded annually by the board of directors of the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund to 30 New Jersey law students from disadvantaged or minority backgrounds. Each of the participating law schools shall select 10 students to participate in the program. L.1989, c.259, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-49 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-49
Definitions relative to public school facilities
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act, "Buildings and grounds supervisor" means a person employed by a school district who performs administrative and supervisory duties relating to the structural, mechanical and physical maintenance and repair of public school facilities and who consults with contractors and school district officials to ensure proper compliance and administration of the various laws, regulations, technical practices, operations and management techniques with regard to the maintenance and repair of public school facilities or assists in planning, organizing and directing all undertakings relating to the structural, mechanical and physical maintenance and repair of public school facilities, or a combination thereof. "Certified educational facilities manager" means a person who meets any one of the following criteria: i. has served as a buildings and grounds supervisor in a school district continuously for the five years prior to September 1, 2002; or ii. is a code enforcement official licensed by the Department of Community Affairs and is serving as a building and grounds supervisor on the effective date of P.L.1999, c.337 (C.18A:17-49 et seq.); or iii. has a minimum of two years of experience in the field of buildings and grounds supervision and has graduated as a certified educational facilities manager from the New Jersey Educational Facility Management Program at Rutgers, The State University or has graduated from an equivalent program offered at either an accredited institution of higher education or an approved post-secondary institution located within or outside of the State. L.1999, c.337, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-20.3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-20.3
New Jersey State Museum to collect Medals of Honor and related memorabilia
Status: in_force

a. The New Jersey State Museum, in cooperation with the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, shall develop and implement a program to collect Medals of Honor and appropriate memorabilia related to the awarding of the medals from those persons, or the relatives or friends of those persons, who have been awarded the medal since its establishment and who at one time resided or continue to reside in New Jersey. b. The medals and memorabilia related to the awarding of the medals shall be collected from the owners of those materials on a voluntary basis. c. The museum is directed to record, document and preserve the collection and to make it accessible through a long-term interpretive exhibition which will include portions of the collection shown on a rotating basis. L.1989, c.334, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7-8 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-8
General powers and duties.
Status: in_force

18A:7-8. Each executive county superintendent shall: a. Visit and examine from time to time all of the schools under his general supervision and exercise general supervision over them in accordance with the rules prescribed from time to time by the State board; b. Keep himself informed as to the management, methods of instruction and discipline and the courses of study and textbooks in use, the condition of the school libraries, and the condition of the real and personal property, particularly in respect to the construction, heating, ventilation and lighting of school buildings, in the local districts under his general supervision, and make recommendations in connection therewith; c. Advise with and counsel the boards of education of the local districts under his general supervision and of any other district of the county when so requested, in relation to the performance of their duties; d. Promote administrative and operational efficiencies and cost savings within the school districts in the county while ensuring that the districts provide a thorough and efficient system of education; e. Based on standards adopted by the commissioner, recommend to the commissioner, who is hereby granted the authority to effectuate those recommendations, that certain school districts be required to enter arrangements with one or more other school districts or educational services commissions for the consolidation of the district's administrative services; f. Recommend to the commissioner the elimination of laws the executive county superintendent determines to be unnecessary State education mandates, other than the categories of laws set forth in section 3 of P.L.1996, c.24 (C.52:13H-3); g. Eliminate districts located in the county that are not operating schools on the effective date of P.L.2009, c.78 (C.18A:8-43 et al.), in accordance with a plan and schedule included in the plan submitted to and approved by the commissioner; h. No later than three years following the effective date of sections 42 to 58 of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.18A:7-11 et al.), recommend to the commissioner a school district consolidation plan to eliminate all districts, other than county-based districts and other than preschool or kindergarten through grade 12 districts in the county, through the establishment or enlargement of regional school districts. After the approval of the plan by the commissioner, the executive county superintendent shall require each board of education covered by a proposal in the plan to conduct a special school election, at a time to be determined by the executive county superintendent, and submit thereat the question whether or not the executive county superintendent's proposal for the regionalization of the school district shall be adopted. The question shall be deemed adopted if it receives a vote in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.18A:13-5. If the question is adopted by the voters, then the regional district shall be established or enlarged in accordance with chapter 13 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes; i. Promote coordination and regionalization of pupil transportation services through means such as reviewing bus routes and schedules of school districts and nonpublic schools within the county; j. Review and approve all employment contracts for superintendents of schools, assistant superintendents of schools, and school business administrators in school districts within the county, prior to the execution of those contracts. The review and approval of the employment contracts shall be according to standards adopted by the commissioner, provided that the standards shall not include maximum salary amounts for superintendents of schools; k. Request the commissioner to order a forensic audit and to select an auditor for any school district in the county upon the determination by the executive county superintendent, according to standards adopted by the commissioner, that the accounting practices in the district necessitate such an audit; l. Review all school budgets of the school districts within the county, and may, pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-5), disapprove a portion of a school district's proposed budget if he determines that the district has not implemented all potential efficiencies in the administrative operations of the district or if he determines that the budget includes excessive non-instructional expenses. If the executive county superintendent disapproves a portion of the school district's budget pursuant to this paragraph, the school district shall deduct the disapproved amounts from the budget prior to publication of the budget, and during the budget year the school district shall not transfer funds back into those accounts; m. Permit a district to submit to the voters a separate proposal or proposals for additional funds pursuant to paragraph (9) of subsection d. of section 5 of P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-5), only if: (1) the district provides the executive county superintendent with written documentation that the district has made efforts to enter into shared arrangements with other districts, municipalities, counties, and other units of local government for the provision of administrative, business, purchasing, public and nonpublic transportation, and other required school district services; (2) the district certifies and provides written documentation that the district participates in on-going shared arrangements; or (3) the district certifies and provides written documentation that entering such shared arrangements would not result in cost savings or would result in additional expenses for the district; n. Promote cooperative purchasing within the county of textbooks and other instructional materials; o. Coordinate with the Department of Education to maintain a real time Statewide and district-wide database that tracks the types and capacity of special education programs being implemented by each district and the number of students enrolled in each program to identify program availability and needs; p. Coordinate with the Department of Education to maintain a Statewide and district-wide list of all special education students served in out-of-district programs and a list of all public and private entities approved to receive special education students that includes pertinent information such as audit results and tuition charges; q. Serve as a referral source for districts that do not have appropriate in-district programs for special education students and provide those districts with information on placement options in other school districts; r. Conduct regional planning and identification of program needs for the development of in-district special education programs; s. Serve as a liaison to facilitate shared special education services within the county including, but not limited to direct services, personnel development, and technical assistance; t. Work with districts to develop in-district special education programs and services including providing training in inclusive education, positive behavior supports, transition to adult life, and parent-professional collaboration; u. Provide assistance to districts in budgetary planning for resource realignment and reallocation to direct special education resources into the classroom; v. Report on a regular basis to the commissioner on progress in achieving the goal of increasing the number of special education students educated in appropriate programs with non-disabled students; w. Render a report to the commissioner annually on or before September 1, in the manner and form prescribed by him, of such matters relating to the schools under his jurisdiction as the commissioner shall require; and x. Perform such other duties as shall be prescribed by law. Any budgetary action of the executive county superintendent under this section may be appealed directly to the commissioner, who shall render a decision within 15 days of the receipt of the appeal. If the commissioner fails to issue a decision within 15 days of the filing of an appeal, the budgetary action of the executive county superintendent shall be deemed approved. The commissioner shall by regulation establish a procedure for such appeals. Nothing in this section 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 law, or to require an employer to enter into a subcontracting agreement which affects the employment of any employee in a collective bargaining unit represented by a majority representative during the time that an existing collective bargaining agreement with the majority representative is in effect. Nothing in this section is intended to interfere with a school district's ability to provide a thorough and efficient education. amended 2007, c.63, s.49; 2009, c.78, s.10; 2019, c.169, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-25 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-25
Appropriation of unexpended balance.
Status: in_force

25. Notwithstanding the provisions of the annual appropriations act to the contrary concerning the conditions on the appropriation and reappropriation of the balance in the School Construction and Renovation Fund, the unexpended balance in the School Construction and Renovation Fund on the effective date of this act is appropriated to the authority to be used to pay for school facilities projects and the administrative, insurance, and other operating costs of the authority incurred in connection with school facilities projects. In addition, there is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Law and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General, an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, subject to the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury, for the Unit of Fiscal Integrity in School Construction, established pursuant to section 70 of this act, and any additional amounts as may be required by the unit, subject to the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting and the Joint Budget Oversight Committee. L.2000,c.72,s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-127 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-127
Researched-based mentoring program.
Status: in_force

14. a. A board of education shall implement a researched-based mentoring program that pairs effective, experienced teachers with first-year teachers to provide observation and feedback, opportunities for modeling, and confidential support and guidance in accordance with the Professional Standards for Teachers and the evaluation rubric. b. The mentoring program shall: enhance teacher knowledge of, and strategies related to, the core curriculum content standards in order to facilitate student achievement and growth; identify exemplary teaching skills and educational practices necessary to acquire and maintain excellence in teaching; and assist first-year teachers in the performance of their duties and adjustment to the challenges of teaching. To the greatest extent feasible, mentoring activities shall be developed in consultation with the school improvement panels established pursuant to section 12 of P.L.2012, c.26 (C.18A:6-120) in order to be responsive to the unique needs of different teachers in different instructional settings. L.2012, c.26, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:68-15 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 68 / Section 68-15
Statement in license of system of treatment taught
Status: in_force

A license issued pursuant to this article shall state plainly upon its face the system or branch of medicine or surgery or method of treatment of disease or abnormal physical condition which the school or college to which it is issued is authorized to each.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:41-11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 41 / Section 41-11
Equipping public and secondary schools with panic alarms or emergency mechanisms
Status: in_force

2. a. As used in this section: "Panic alarm" means a silent security system signal generated by the manual activation of a device intended to signal a life-threatening or emergency situation requiring a response from law enforcement. b. Except as otherwise provided pursuant to subsection e. of this section, each public elementary and secondary school building shall be equipped with at least one panic alarm for use in a school security emergency including, but not limited to, a non-fire evacuation, lockdown, or active shooter situation. The alarm shall be directly linked to local law enforcement authorities or, in the case of a school building located in a municipality in which there is no municipal police department, a location designated by the Superintendent of State Police, and shall immediately transmit a signal or message to such authorities upon activation. The alarm shall not be audible within the school building. c. Each panic alarm required under this section shall adhere to nationally recognized industry standards, including the standards of the National Fire Protection Association and Underwriters Laboratories. d. Each panic alarm required under this section shall be installed solely by a person licensed to engage in the alarm business in accordance with the provisions of section 7 of P.L.1997, c.305 (C.45:5A-27). e. A school district may equip its elementary and secondary school buildings with an emergency mechanism that is an alternative to a panic alarm if the mechanism is approved by the Department of Education. L.2019, c.33, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-22.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-22.2
Action by State Treasurer.
Status: in_force

2. Whenever the State Treasurer shall determine that he is unable to provide State support for a capital project of a county college pursuant to N.J.S.18A:64A-22 within the limit of available State appropriations, the State Treasurer shall determine the amount of bonds and notes entitled to the benefits of this act and the "County College Capital Projects Fund Act," P.L.1997, c.360 (C.18A:72A-12.2 et seq.) and not theretofore allocated to another capital project. The State Treasurer shall determine the necessity or advisability of making available additional State support for the capital project. To the extent he determines additional support is necessary or advisable, he shall certify to the board of chosen freeholders of the county in which said capital project is located, the county college at which the capital project is located, and the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority the amount of bonds or notes relating to the capital project which shall be entitled to the benefits of this act and the "County College Capital Projects Fund Act," P.L.1997, c.360 (C.18A:72A-12.2 et seq.), which amount shall not exceed the amount of bonds and notes entitled to the benefit of those acts and not theretofore allocated to another capital project. A copy of such certification shall be filed by the State Treasurer with the Director of the Division of Local Finance. L.1971,c.12,s.2; amended 1994, c.48, s.136; 1997, c.360, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-15.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-15.2
Actions required relative to bullying policy.
Status: in_force

8. Within 60 days of the effective date of this section each school district shall amend its bullying policy in accordance with section 3 of P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-15) as amended by section 7 of P.L.2007, c.303, make the policy available on the district's website, and notify students and parents that the policy is available on the district's website. L.2007, c.303, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-18.4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-18.4
Recommendation for adult educational services.
Status: in_force

3. a. The Commissioner of Human Services, the Commissioner of Children and Families, or the Commissioner of Corrections, as appropriate, or their designees, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education, or his designee, shall determine whether a child, whose report is submitted to the Department of Human Services, Department of Children and Families, or the Department of Corrections, as appropriate, pursuant to subsection c. of section 2 of this act, will likely need adult educational services and, if the need will likely exist, develop a recommendation of all appropriate educational programs operated or approved by the Department of Human Services, Department of Children and Families, Department of Corrections or Department of Education which may be available when the child attains the age of 21. If necessary and appropriate, the Commissioner of Human Services, the Commissioner of Children and Families, or the Commissioner of Corrections, as appropriate, may conduct an evaluation of the child to determine if adult educational services will be needed. The recommendation of all programs shall be made available to the parent or guardian of the child as soon as practicable but not later than six months before the child attains the age of 21. b. If the Commissioner of Human Services, Commissioner of Children and Families, or Commissioner of Corrections, as appropriate, determines, pursuant to subsection a. of this section, that the child will not require adult educational services, the commissioner shall notify the child's parent or guardian in writing of the determination. The notice shall be given as soon as practicable but no later than six months before the child attains the age of 21. L.1986, c.32, s.3; amended 2006, c.47, s.98.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75-2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75 / Section 75-2
Article I. Purpose and policy
Status: in_force

A. It is the purpose of this compact to: 1. Establish and maintain close cooperation and understanding among executive, legislative, professional, educational and lay leadership on a nationwide basis at the state and local levels. 2. Provide a forum for the discussion, development, crystallization and recommendation of public policy alternatives in the field of education. 3. Provide a clearing house of information on matters relating to educational problems and how they are being met in different places throughout the nation, so that the executive and legislative branches of state government and of local communities may have ready access to the experience and record of the entire county, and so that both lay and professional groups in the field of education may have additional avenues for the sharing of experience and the interchange of ideas in the formation of public policy in education. 4. Facilitate the improvement of state and local educational systems so that all of them will be able to meet adequate and desirable goals in a society which requires continuous qualitative and quantitative advance in educational opportunities, methods and facilities. B. It is the policy of this compact to encourage and promote local and state initiative in the development, maintenance, improvement and administration of educational systems and institutions in a manner which will accord with the needs and advantages of diversity among localities and states. C. The party states recognize that each of them has an interest in the quality and quantity of education furnished in each of the other states, as well as in the excellence of its own educational systems and institutions, because of the highly mobile character of individuals within the nation, and because the products and services contributing to the health, welfare and economic advancement of each state are supplied in significant part by persons educated in other states.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:75A-14 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 75A / Section 75A-14
Oversight, enforcement, and dispute resolution.
Status: in_force

14. Article XIII: Oversight, Enforcement, and Dispute Resolution a. Oversight (1) The executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this compact and shall take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and intent. The provisions of this compact and the rules promulgated hereunder shall have standing as statutory law. (2) All courts shall take judicial notice of the compact and the rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a member state pertaining to the subject matter of this compact which may affect the powers, responsibilities or actions of the Interstate Commission. (3) The Interstate Commission shall be entitled to receive all service of process in any such proceeding, and shall have standing to intervene in the proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the Interstate Commission shall render a judgment or order void as to the Interstate Commission, this compact or promulgated rules. b. Default, Technical Assistance, Suspension and Termination If the Interstate Commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact, or the bylaws or promulgated rules, the Interstate Commission shall: (1) Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states, of the nature of the default, the means of curing the default and any action taken by the Interstate Commission. The Interstate Commission shall specify the conditions by which the defaulting state must cure its default. (2) Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. (3) If the defaulting state fails to cure the default, the defaulting state shall be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the member states and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this compact shall be terminated from the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of the default. (4) Suspension or termination of membership in the compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the Interstate Commission to the Governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and each of the member states. (5) The state which has been suspended or terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations and liabilities incurred through the effective date of suspension or termination including obligations, the performance of which extends beyond the effective date of suspension or termination. (6) The Interstate Commission shall not bear any costs relating to any state that has been found to be in default or which has been suspended or terminated from the compact, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing between the Interstate Commission and the defaulting state. (7) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the Interstate Commission by petitioning the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Interstate Commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorney's fees. c. Dispute Resolution (1) The Interstate Commission shall attempt, upon the request of a member state, to resolve disputes which are subject to the compact and which may arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The Interstate Commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. d. Enforcement (1) The Interstate Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact. (2) The Interstate Commission, may by majority vote of the members, initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or, at the discretion of the Interstate Commission, in the federal district where the Interstate Commission has its principal offices, to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact, its promulgated rules and bylaws, against a member state in default. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorney's fees. (3) The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the Interstate Commission. The Interstate Commission may avail itself of any other remedies available under state law or the regulation of a profession. L.2009, c.279, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:54F-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 54F / Section 54F-6
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

6. The State Board of Education shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1995,c.256,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:49-3 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 49 / Section 49-3
State aid.
Status: in_force

18A:49-3. When in any school district there shall have been raised for such purposes, by appropriation and taxation, or by subscription, or both, a sum which in the judgment of the State board shall be sufficient for the maintenance in the district of such an evening school or schools, wherein the course of study or any changes therein shall have been approved by the State board, there shall be paid to the secretary or treasurer of school moneys, as appropriate, of the district toward the maintenance of such evening school or schools, on the order of the commissioner, an amount equal to that so raised, but not exceeding the sum of $5,000.00 in any one year. The amount shall be paid by the State treasurer on the warrant of the director of the division of budget and accounting. L.1967, c.271; amended 2010, c.39, s.29.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71A-29 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71A / Section 71A-29
Transfer of Functions, powers and duties of student assistance board.
Status: in_force

18A:71A-29. Transfer of Functions, Powers and Duties of Student Assistance Board. a. The Student Assistance Board in, but not of, the Department of the Treasury established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1977, c.330 (C.18A:71-15.1), is abolished and all its functions, powers and duties are transferred to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority in, but not of, the Department of State. b. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Student Assistance Board in, but not of, the Department of the Treasury, the same shall mean and refer to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority in, but not of, the Department of State. c. Nothing in this act shall be construed to alter the terms and conditions of any loan, grant or scholarship made to students through the board. d. This transfer shall be subject to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act", P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.). L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:18B-9 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 18B / Section 18B-9
Minimum contract terms
Status: in_force

Any contract entered into between the board and the governing body of the fund shall, at a minimum, specify the type and scope of coverage to be afforded, the premium basis for all insurance carried, and the terms and conditions for withdrawal by the board of education from the insurance fund. L. 1988, c. 143, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71B-18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71B / Section 71B-18
Grants created; use.
Status: in_force

18A:71B-18. Grants Created; Use. There are hereby created State tuition aid grants which shall be maintained by the State, awarded and administered pursuant to this act, and used by the holders thereof for undergraduate study in eligible institutions. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:73-35f — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 73 / Section 73-35f
State funding restriction.
Status: in_force

8. To provide an efficient and effective library network in accordance with objectives of this act, no regional library cooperative or any library with which the State Library contracts to provide cooperative services on a regional as well as a Statewide basis to the library network shall participate in any apportionment of State funds pursuant to this act unless it operates in compliance with the rules and regulations which have been, or may be, prescribed by law or promulgated by the State Librarian with the approval of the President of Thomas Edison State College. L.1983,c.486,s.8; amended 1986, c.174, s.4; 2001, c.137, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:31-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 31 / Section 31-1
Teachers' institutes and meetings, when held, etc.
Status: in_force

Teachers' institutes, and teachers' meetings called by the commissioner, shall be held pursuant to rules prescribed by the state board.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64-51 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-51
Dues from member institutions.
Status: in_force

7. For purposes of defraying the expenses of the association, the member institutions shall pay the necessary expenses incurred by the members and shall appropriate annually such sums for dues as may be assessed by the association. The assessment shall be made only upon a two-thirds vote of the membership present at the meeting, after notice of the taking of that vote shall have been given to each member institution in writing at least 60 days before the meeting of the association. Dues shall be assessed upon a graduated scale according to the size of each member institution. L.1985,c.161,s.7; amended 1999, c.46, s.40.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:26-2.17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 26 / Section 26-2.17
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

3. The State Board of Education shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act. L.2014, c.72, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:16-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-17
Premiums; payment by board of education.
Status: in_force

6. a. Any local board of education entering into a contract pursuant to this act is authorized to pay part or all of the premiums or charges for such contracts and may appropriate out of its general funds any money necessary to pay such premiums or charges or portions thereof. The contribution required of any employee toward the cost of such coverage may be deducted from the pay, salary or other compensation of such employee upon authorization in writing made to the local board of education. The local board of education may reimburse an active employee for his premium charges under Part B of the Federal Medicare Program covering the employee alone. Nothing herein shall be construed as compelling a local board of education to pay any portion of the premiums or charges attributable to such contracts. b. Commencing on the effective date of P.L.2010, c.2 and upon the expiration of any applicable binding collective negotiations agreement in force on that effective date, employees of a local board of education shall pay 1.5 percent of base salary, through the withholding of the contribution from the pay, salary or other compensation, for health care benefits coverage provided pursuant to P.L.1979, c.391 (C.18A:16-12 et seq.), notwithstanding any other amount that may be required additionally pursuant to subsection a. of this section for such coverage. This subsection shall apply also when the health care benefits coverage is provided through an insurance fund or joint insurance fund or in any other manner. L.1979, c.391, s.6; amended 2010, c.2, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-5.7 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-5.7
Actions deemed necessary for taxation purposes.
Status: in_force

44. The Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs and the Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury , in consultation with the Commissioner of Education, shall take such action as deemed necessary for the delivery of estimated tax bills and the recertification of the school district tax levy pursuant to section 43 of P.L.2011, c.202 (C.18A:7F-5.6) for districts in which the annual school election is in November and that determine to submit proposal or proposals for additional funds pursuant to paragraph (9) of subsection d. of section 5 of P.L.1996, c.138 (C.18A:7F-5). L.2011, c.202, s.44.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-30 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-30
Pupils of nonpublic schools not compelled to receive services
Status: in_force

8. A pupil who is enrolled in a nonpublic school and whose parent or guardian objects to the pupil receiving any services provided under this act shall not be compelled to receive the services except for a physical or medical examination to determine whether the pupil is ill or infected with a communicable disease. L.1991,c.226,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 40 / Section 40-1
Employment of medical inspectors, optometrists and nurses; salaries; terms; rules
Status: in_force

Every board of education shall employ one or more physicians, licensed to practice medicine and surgery within the state, to be known as the medical inspector or medical inspectors, and any board, not furnishing nursing services under a contract pursuant to section 18A:40-3.1 shall employ one or more school nurses, and it may also employ one or more optometrists, licensed to practice optometry within the state, to be known as the school vision examiner or school vision examiners, and the board shall fix their salaries and terms of office. Every board of education shall adopt rules, subject to the approval of the state board, for the government of such employees.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:66-126.12 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-126.12
Effect of termination of pension fund on article
Status: in_force

The termination of the pension fund pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1956, c. 169 shall result in the repeal of article 2 of chapter 66 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes and all acts amendatory and supplementary thereto. L.1973, c. 8, s. 4, eff. Jan. 24, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:13-13 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-13
Appointment of secretary.
Status: in_force

18A:13-13. The board shall appoint a secretary who may or may not be a member of the board, for the term of one year beginning on July 1, or January 15 in the case of a regional district in which the annual school election is in November, following his appointment but he shall continue to serve after the expiration of his term until his successor is appointed and qualified. In a district which does not have a treasurer of school moneys, the secretary shall give bond in such amount and with such surety as the board shall direct. The board shall be guided in its determination of the amount of coverage necessary by a schedule of minimum limits promulgated by the State Board of Education. amended 2010, c.39, s.6; 2011, c.202, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:71C-16 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 71C / Section 71C-16
Deduction of overdue student loan payments from wages of employees of the private sector.
Status: in_force

18A:71C-16. Deduction of Overdue Student Loan Payments From Wages of Employees of the Private Sector. Whenever any officer or employee or any employer within or outside this State not described in N.J.S.18A:71C-10, N.J.S.18A:71C-12 or N.J.S.18A:71C-14 has failed to make scheduled payments to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority on any note or other written obligation held by that authority, there shall be deducted from the wages of the employee the full amount of both any arrears payment and any scheduled payment due to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority until such time as the note or other written obligation is fully satisfied. The employer shall retain an amount, as established by regulations promulgated jointly by the Department of the Treasury and the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, of the moneys collected to defray the cost of collection. An employer may not discharge from employment, refuse to employ, or take disciplinary action against an individual subject to wage deduction in accordance with this section by reason of the fact the individual's wages have been subject to wage deduction under this section, and the individual may sue in a State court of competent jurisdiction any employer who takes this action. The court shall award attorneys' fees to a prevailing employee and, in its discretion, may order reinstatement of the individual, award punitive damages and back pay to the employee, or order another remedy as may be reasonably necessary. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:38-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 38 / Section 38-4
Free attendance to persons over age
Status: in_force

The public schools of any district shall be free also to such persons, over the age of 20 years, who, except for age, would be entitled to free education in the district, as the board of education of the district shall determine.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-7.11 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-7.11
Information not deemed public record; immunity.
Status: in_force

6. a. Information received by an employer under this act shall not be deemed a public record under P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.) or the common law concerning access to public records. b. An employer, school district, charter school, nonpublic school, school administrator, or contracted service provider that provides information or records about a current or former employee or applicant shall be immune from criminal and civil liability for the disclosure of the information, unless the information or records provided were knowingly false. The immunity shall be in addition to and not in limitation of any other immunity provided by law. L.2018, c.5, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7F-58 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7F / Section 7F-58
Adjustment aid; educational adequacy aid.
Status: in_force

16. a. (1) For the 2008-2009 school year, each school district and county vocational school district shall receive adjustment aid in such amount as to ensure that the district receives the greater of the amount of State aid calculated for the district pursuant to the provisions of this act or the State aid received by the district for the 2007-2008 school year multiplied by 102%. The State aid received by the district for the 2007-2008 school year shall include the following aid categories: Core Curriculum Standards Aid, Supplemental Core Curriculum Standards Aid, Education Opportunity Aid, Above Average Enrollment Growth Aid, High Expectations for Learning Proficiency Aid, Instructional Supplement Aid, Demonstrably Effective Program Aid, Stabilization Aid, Supplemental Stabilization Aid, Adult and Postsecondary Education Grants, Bilingual Education Aid, Special Education Aid, County Vocational Program Aid, Transportation Aid, School Choice Aid, Consolidated Aid, Additional Formula Aid, Full-day Kindergarten Supplemental Aid, Targeted-At-Risk Aid, Abbott-Bordered District Aid, Nonpreschool ECPA, Extraordinary Special Education Aid paid in 2006-2007, and Aid for Enrollment Adjustments, taking into consideration the June 2008 payment made in July 2008. (2) For the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years a school district or county vocational school district shall receive adjustment aid in such amount as to ensure that the district receives the greater of the amount of State aid calculated for the district pursuant to the provisions of this act or the State aid, other than educational adequacy aid, received by the district for the 2008-2009 school year. (3) For the 2011-2012 school year through the 2017-2018 school year, a school district or county vocational school district that does not have a decline in its weighted enrollment, adjusted for bilingual education pupils and at-risk pupils, between the 2008-2009 school year and the budget year that is greater than 5% shall receive adjustment aid in such amount as to ensure that the district receives the greater of the amount of State aid calculated pursuant to the provisions of this act or the State aid, other than educational adequacy aid, received by the district for the 2008-2009 school year. (4) For the 2011-2012 school year through the 2017-2018 school year, a school district or county vocational school district that has a decline in its weighted enrollment, adjusted for bilingual education pupils and at-risk pupils, between the 2008-2009 school year and the budget year that is greater than 5% shall have its adjustment aid reduced in an amount equal to the district's 2008-2009 per pupil adjustment aid amount multiplied by the decline in its resident enrollment that is greater than 5%. b. In the case of a school district that received education opportunity aid in the 2007-2008 school year and for which the sum of the district's 2007-2008 State aid under the State aid categories listed under paragraph (1) of subsection a. of this section and general fund local levy is less than the sum of the district's adequacy budget as calculated pursuant to section 9 of this act, special education categorical aid calculated pursuant to section 13 of this act, and security aid calculated pursuant to section 14 of this act, the district shall receive educational adequacy aid if it meets the following criteria: (1) the district fails to meet educational adequacy standards as determined by the commissioner; or (2) the district is located in a municipality with an equalized total tax rate that is greater than 130% of the Statewide average equalized total tax rate; or (3) the district has an equalized school tax rate that is greater than 110% of the Statewide average equalized school tax rate and is located in a municipality with an equalized total tax rate that is greater than 120% of the Statewide average equalized total tax rate; and (4) the district will not meet adequacy in the 2008-2009 school year based on the State aid increase received by the district for that school year. An eligible district shall receive educational adequacy aid for the 2008-2009 school year in accordance with the following formula: EA aid = ((AB + SE + SA) - (GFL + A08)) x .33) - ls - SA; where AB is the district's adequacy budget as calculated pursuant to section 9 of this act; SE is the district's special education categorical aid calculated pursuant to section 13 of this act; SA is the district's security categorical aid calculated pursuant to section 14 of this act; GFL is the district's prebudget year general fund local levy; A08 is the sum of the district's 2007-2008 State aid under the State aid categories listed under paragraph (1) of subsection a. of this section; ls is the district's prebudget year general fund local levy, multiplied by 4% in the case of a district which meets the criteria of paragraph (2) or paragraph (3) of this subsection, or in the case of a district which does not meet those criteria multiplied by 6%; and SA is any increase in State aid between the prebudget and budget years. An eligible district shall receive educational adequacy aid for the 2009-2010 school year in accordance with the following formula: EA aid = ((AB - (GFL + PEQAID )) x .50) -ls; and An eligible district shall receive educational adequacy aid for the 2010-2011 school year in accordance with the following formula: EA aid = (AB - (GFL + PEQAID) -ls) where AB is the district's adequacy budget as calculated pursuant to section 9 of this act; GFL is the district's prebudget year general fund local levy; PEQAID is the district's prebudget year equalization aid calculated pursuant to section 11 of this act; and ls is the district's prebudget year general fund local levy, multiplied by 4% in the case of a district which meets the criteria of paragraph (2) or paragraph (3) of this subsection, or in the case of a district which does not meet those criteria multiplied by 8% for the 2009-2010 school year and by 10% for the 2010-2011 school year; For the 2011-2012 school year and for each school year thereafter, the district shall receive the amount of educational adequacy aid that the district received in the 2010-2011 school year. L.2007, c.260, s.16; amended 2018, c.67, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2a — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-2a
Conditions for suspension, expulsion of certain students.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:37-2 or any other provision of law to the contrary, a student who is enrolled in grades kindergarten through two in a school district or charter school shall not be expelled from school, except as provided pursuant to the "Zero Tolerance for Guns Act," P.L.1995, c.127 (C.18A:37-7 et seq.). b. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:37-2 or any other provision of law to the contrary, a student who is enrolled in grades kindergarten through two in a school district or charter school shall not receive an out-of-school suspension, except when the suspension is based on conduct that is of a violent or sexual nature that endangers others. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:37-2 or any other provision of law to the contrary, a student who is enrolled in preschool in a school district or charter school shall not be suspended, and shall not be expelled from school, except as provided pursuant to the "Zero Tolerance for Guns Act," P.L.1995, c.127 (C.18A:37-7 et seq.). L.2016, c.45, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-21 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-21
School safety teams.
Status: in_force

18. a. A school district shall form a school safety team in each school in the district to develop, foster, and maintain a positive school climate by focusing on the on-going, systemic process and practices in the school and to address school climate issues such as harassment, intimidation, or bullying. A school safety team shall meet at least two times per school year. b. A school safety team shall consist of the principal or his designee who, if possible, shall be a senior administrator in the school and the following appointees of the principal: a teacher in the school; a school anti-bullying specialist; a parent of a student in the school; and other members to be determined by the principal. The school anti-bullying specialist shall serve as the chair of the school safety team. c. The school safety team shall: (1) receive any complaints of harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students that have been reported to the principal; (2) receive copies of any report prepared after an investigation of an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying; (3) identify and address patterns of harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students in the school; (4) review and strengthen school climate and the policies of the school in order to prevent and address harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students; (5) educate the community, including students, teachers, administrative staff, and parents, to prevent and address harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students; (6) participate in the training required pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq.) and other training which the principal or the district anti-bullying coordinator may request; (7) collaborate with the district anti-bullying coordinator in the collection of district-wide data and in the development of district policies to prevent and address harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students; and (8) execute such other duties related to harassment, intimidation, and bullying as requested by the principal or district anti-bullying coordinator. d. The members of a school safety team shall be provided professional development opportunities that address effective practices of successful school climate programs or approaches. e. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, a parent who is a member of the school safety team shall not participate in the activities of the team set forth in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection c. of this section or any other activities of the team which may compromise the confidentiality of a student. L.2010, c.122, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:35-4.45 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 35 / Section 35-4.45
New Jersey Student Learning Standards, Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, grief.
Status: in_force

1. a. The State Board of Education shall adopt New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education pertaining to grief. b. A school district shall include instruction on grief in an appropriate place in the curriculum of students in grades eight through 12 as part of the district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. c. The instruction shall include, at a minimum, information on: (1) the physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms of grief; (2) coping mechanisms and techniques for handling grief and loss; and (3) resources available to students, including in-school support, mental health crisis support, and individual and group therapy. d. The Commissioner of Education shall provide school districts with age-appropriate resources concerning grief. L.2023, c.201, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7G-18 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7G / Section 7G-18
Financing authority to enter into contracts for State payments.
Status: in_force

18. The State Treasurer and the financing authority are authorized to enter into one or more contracts to implement the payment arrangement provided for in section 17 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-17). The contract shall provide for payment by the State Treasurer of the amounts required pursuant to section 17 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-17) and shall set forth the procedure for the transfer of moneys for the purpose of that payment. The contract shall contain terms and conditions as determined by the parties and shall, where appropriate, contain terms and conditions necessary and desirable to secure any bonds or refunding bonds of the financing authority issued or incurred pursuant to this act; provided that notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation of the financing authority to the contrary, the financing authority shall be paid only such funds as shall be determined by the contract, and the incurrence of any obligation of the State under the contract, including any payments to be made thereunder from the General Fund, shall be subject to and dependent upon appropriations being made from time to time by the Legislature for the purposes of this act. L.2000, c.72, s.18; amended 2007, c.137, s.29.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-131.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 6 / Section 6-131.2
Development, distribution of guidelines concerning child trafficking.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Children and Families, shall develop and distribute to school districts guidelines concerning child trafficking. The purpose of the guidelines shall be to provide direction for schools in creating awareness of child trafficking, including warning signs and risk factors associated with child trafficking and how to prevent child trafficking. b. The guidelines shall include, but not be limited to, research-based information and guidance regarding the following: (1) definitions and terms relevant to an understanding of child trafficking; (2) resources and information to provide training for teachers, staff, and students regarding child trafficking; (3) resources and information to create a greater understanding of risk factors that make children more susceptible to becoming a victim of child trafficking, recruitment of traffickers, and behavioral indicators that a student may be a victim of possible child trafficking; (4) how to report a suspected case of child trafficking to school administrators and law enforcement; (5) strategies to prevent children from becoming victims of child trafficking; and (6) procedures for ensuring confidentiality and privacy. L.2019, c.189, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:3-15.2 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 3 / Section 3-15.2
Use of fraudulent degree
Status: in_force

A person or other legal entity shall not use, or attempt to use, in connection with any business, trade, profession or occupation any academic degree or certification of degree or degree credit, including but not limited to a transcript of course work, which has been fraudulently issued, obtained, forged or altered. A person shall not, with intent to deceive, falsely represent himself as having received any such degree or credentiaL. L. 1986, c. 87, s. 2, eff. Aug. 14, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:7C-1 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 7C / Section 7C-1
Commissioner of education to develop a program of standards and guidelines
Status: in_force

By July 1, 1980 the Commissioner of Education with the approval of the State Board of Education shall establish a program of standards for graduation from secondary school. Such a program shall include, but not be limited to: a. The development of a Statewide assessment test in reading, writing and computational skills to be administered to all secondary school pupils as provided herein; b. Clear and explicit Statewide levels of proficiency in reading, writing and computational skills to be demonstrated as a minimum requirement for high school graduation; c. Guidelines for the development of graduation standards by local boards of education; d. Guidelines for remediation procedures for pupils who fail to meet graduation standards; and e. Guidelines for graduation standards for those pupils classified pursuant to chapter 46 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. L.1979, c. 241, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:29B-6 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 29B / Section 29B-6
Convocation on "Excellence in Educational Services."
Status: in_force

6. Annually, the Governor shall sponsor a convocation on "Excellence in Educational Services" at which time each educational services professional who has been selected by a local school district shall be awarded a certificate of commendation. L.2003,c.216,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:44-4 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 44 / Section 44-4
Expenses; how paid.
Status: in_force

18A:44-4. a. Except as otherwise provided pursuant to subsection b. of this section, the expenses of preschool schools or departments and of kindergarten schools or departments shall be paid out of any moneys available for the general fund expenses of the schools, and in the same manner and under the same restrictions as the expenses of other schools or departments are paid, except when wholly or partly subsidized by restricted funding sources or restricted endowments. b. A district may collect tuition from the parents or guardians of students enrolled in a preschool school or department for whom the district does not receive preschool education aid pursuant to section 12 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-54). The amount of tuition may not exceed the per pupil cost of the preschool program. Amended 1993, c.83, s.18; 1996, c.138, s.73; 2004, c.125; 2007, c.260, s.69.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:36B-17 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 36B / Section 36B-17
Application by district for choice program.
Status: in_force

4. a. A proposed choice district shall submit an application to the commissioner no later than April 30 in the year prior to the school year in which the choice program will be implemented; except that for the first year of implementation of the program pursuant to P.L.2010, c.65 (C.18A:36B-14 et seq.), the application shall be submitted no later than the date specified by the commissioner. The application shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: (1) a description of programs and schools and the number of student openings in each school identified by grade level which are available for selection; (2) the provision for the creation of a parent information center; (3) a description of the student application process and any criteria required for admission; and (4) an analysis of the potential impact of the program on student population diversity in all potential participating districts and a plan for maintaining diversity in all potential participating districts, which plan shall not be used to supersede a court-ordered or administrative court-ordered desegregation plan. The commissioner shall notify a choice district of the approval or disapproval of its application no later than July 30, and the reasons for disapproval shall be included in the notice; except that for the first year of implementation of the program pursuant to P.L.2010, c.65 (C.18A:36B-14 et seq.), notification shall be no later than the date specified by the commissioner. The commissioner shall notify the State Board of Education of the approval of a choice district application and the State board shall include a public notice of the approval on the next agenda for its public monthly meeting. b. The commissioner may take appropriate action, consistent with State and federal law, to provide that student population diversity in all districts participating in a choice district program is maintained. Student population diversity shall include, but not be limited to, the ethnic, racial, economic, and geographic diversity of a district's student population. The actions may include, but need not be limited to: (1) directing a choice district to take appropriate steps to implement successfully the district's plan for maintaining student population diversity; (2) restricting the number of choice students from a sending district or the authority of a choice district to accept choice students in the future; and (3) revoking approval of the choice district. Any choice student who is attending a designated school in a choice district at the time of the commissioner's revocation of approval shall be entitled to continue to be enrolled in that school until graduation. L.2010, c.65, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:64A-60 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 64A / Section 64A-60
Joint session of boards
Status: in_force

The boards may meet in joint session for the purpose of consultation and discussion or to act upon any matter which requires their joint or concurrent action. L.1982, c. 42, s. 11, eff. July 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:65-33 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-33
Gifts, grants, legacies, endowments, etc.; to vest in and inure to the benefit of the corporation
Status: in_force

Every gift, grant, legacy, bequest, devise, endowment, estate, remainder, or expectancy, contained in any will, deed, declaration of trust, transfer, or other instrument, to or for or inuring to the benefit of the corporation or the university, or any constituent unit thereof, whenever established or acquired, and every chose in action, to which the corporation is or shall be entitled, in whatever name and under whatever title, made heretofore or hereafter to become effective or to be made, shall continue to be vested or shall vest in and shall inure to the benefit of the corporation as completely and effectually as though expressly made to it in its name and for its use and benefit; and none of the same shall lapse, terminate or revert by reason of the enactment of this chapter; subject, however, to the provisions of this chapter and other applicable laws, and to all of the rights, obligations, relations, conditions, terms, trusts, duties and liabilities to which the same are subject; and it may effectually execute and give receipts and discharges therefor and other instruments in its name or in the name in which the same may have been made or given for its use and to its benefit.
L.1967, c.271.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:8-23 — NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 8 / Section 8-23
Books, documents and records of original district
Status: in_force

Upon the creation of the new district, all books, documents and records of the original school district shall be turned over to the board of education of the new district or the board of education of the remaining district, whichever district has the larger or largest amount of ratables as ascertained from the last published report of the director of the division of taxation in the department of the treasury.
L.1967, c.271.