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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:50-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:50-4 - Donation and tuition fees; disposition

18A:50-4. Donation and tuition fees; disposition  All income derived from donations and from tuition fees charged for furnishing adult education courses shall be applied by the board of education receiving the same exclusively for carrying out a program of adult education. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:50-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:50-5 - Custodian of moneys; accounting and disbursement.

18A:50-5 Custodian of moneys; accounting and disbursement.  18A:50-5. The secretary or treasurer of school moneys, as appropriate, of each school district shall be the legal custodian of all funds allocated by the board of education and received from tuition fees or from any other source for the purpose of carrying out a program of adult education. He shall keep a separate account thereof and shall disburse the moneys on orders signed by the president and secretary of the board of education and the chief school administrator or by the treasurer of school moneys, as appropriate to the district. L.1981, c.174, s.19; amended 2010, c.39, s.31.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:50-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:50-6 - Surplus of moneys; disposition

18A:50-6. Surplus of moneys; disposition  18A:50-6. Any surplus arising from the excess of receipts from donations, tuition fees or from any source other than local taxation over the actual cost of the maintenance and operation of the adult education program in any school year shall not lapse into the unreserved general fund balance of the district, but shall remain in the separate account, reserved fund balance - adult education programs, to be utilized exclusively for carrying out a program of adult education during the next ensuing school year. In the event that the adult education program in any district shall be discontinued for two consecutive school years, any funds remaining in the separate account shall lapse into the unreserved general fund balance of the district.  L.1967, c.271; amended 1993,c.83,s.23.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:50-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:50-7 - Districts employing supervisors of adult education; apportionment of funds for

18A:50-7. Districts employing supervisors of adult education; apportionment of funds for  There shall be apportioned and paid by the state annually to each school district employing a supervisor of adult education an amount equal to two thirds of the supervisor's annual salary; provided that in no case shall payment by the state exceed $12,000.00. In the case of districts employing a part-time supervisor, the salary of such supervisor shall be proportionate to the ratio such part-time employment bears to full-time employment, such applicable ratio to be established in each instance by the commissioner. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:50-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:50-8 - Joint adult education programs; agreement, etc.

18A:50-8. Joint adult education programs; agreement, etc.  The boards of education of two or more school districts may provide jointly by agreement for maintaining a program of adult education and utilizing buildings, equipment and other school facilities of the participating boards for such purposes. Such agreement shall be adopted by resolution of each of the participating boards of education and shall set forth the courses which are to be offered, subject to the approval of the department; the tuition, if any, to be charged to residents of the participating districts and to persons received from other districts; provided that such tuition shall not exceed the actual cost per pupil; the personnel to be employed to administer the program; and other matters deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of the agreement. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:50-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:50-9 - Supervisors of adult education; designation of employer

18A:50-9. Supervisors of adult education; designation of employer  Where two or more boards of education have provided jointly by agreement for the employment of a supervisor of adult education to serve the participating districts, the agreement shall designate the board of education of one of such districts as the employer and the one to receive the state aid herein provided. Such aid shall be calculated and paid in the manner provided in section 18A:50-7. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:50-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:50-10 - Rules and regulations by state board

18A:50-10. Rules and regulations by state board  The state board shall prescribe rules and regulations for the proper control and management of the office and activities of the supervisor of adult education, for the certification of persons to hold such position, for saving from harm those supervisors and directors employed on July 1, 1964, and for encouraging a close working relationship between the office of the supervisor of adult education, the public adult education program and the adult education program sponsored by other community agencies, with particular attention to adult retraining programs and their related federal programs. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:50-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:50-11 - Appropriations; estimating and budgeting

18A:50-11. Appropriations; estimating and budgeting  18A:50-11. On or before November 15 of each year, the commissioner shall estimate the amount necessary to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this chapter for the succeeding school year, and shall determine for budget purposes the amounts estimated so to be payable to each of the districts for such succeeding school year.  On or before September 15 of the succeeding school year, the commissioner shall make his final determination of the payments to be made under this chapter for said school year. An amount equal to 25% of the sum payable to each district shall be paid to the district on October 1, December 1, March 1 and May 1.  If such payments to any district should exceed the amount to which such district is entitled under section 18A:50-7, such excess shall be deducted by the commissioner from succeeding State aid payments to said district.  L.1967, c.271; amended 1990,c.52,s.68.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:50-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:50-12 - High school programs of education for adults; application for funds

18A:50-12. High school programs of education for adults; application for funds  School districts, county community colleges, county and State institutions may apply to the Commissioner of Education for funds to be used toward the establishment and operation of classes and programs of education for adults and out-of-school young adults designed to provide such persons with the equivalent of a high school education. These programs for adults and out-of-school young adults shall include such curricular content appropriate to the high school curriculum as to give the adult an opportunity to attain a level of educational achievement comparable to high school graduation and prepare him to secure the high school equivalency certificate as can be obtained through the Office of Adult and Continuing Education and High School Equivalency, New Jersey State Department of Education. L.1968, c. 383, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1968. Amended by L.1972, c. 131, s. 1, eff. Aug. 17, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:50-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:50-13 - Rules and regulations

18A:50-13. Rules and regulations  The State Board of Education shall prescribe such rules and regulations for the proper management of the programs under this act, including the control and management of all funds appropriated for its implementation. L.1968, c. 383, s. 2, eff. July 1, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:50-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:50-14 - Apportionment of funds; determination of amounts; deduction for excess payment

18A:50-14. Apportionment of funds; determination of amounts; deduction for excess payment  18A:50-14. The apportionment of funds available shall be designated according to a plan submitted by the local educational agency to the Office of Adult and Continuing Education and High School Equivalency, of the New Jersey State Department of Education. Such plan submitted by the local educational agency shall include the costs of instructors' salaries, guidance and counseling services, as well as such items as instructional materials and other equipment needed in the operation and promotion of a local program. Payment by the State, in the form of aid to each program, shall be in an amount equal to these annual costs.  On or before November 15 of each year, the commissioner shall estimate the amount necessary to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this act for the succeeding fiscal year, including costs for adequate State supervisory and administrative control, and needed personnel training.  The commissioner shall determine the amounts to be payable to each of the agencies eligible under this act for the succeeding fiscal year based upon the per student cost per hour of instruction.  On or before September 15 of the succeeding fiscal year, the commissioner shall make this final determination of the payments to be made under this act for said school year. An amount equal to 25% of the sum payable to each eligible agency shall be paid to the eligible agency on October 1, December 1, March 1 and May 1.  If such payments to any agency should exceed the amount to which such agency is entitled under this act, such excess shall be deducted by the commissioner from succeeding State aid payments to said agencies.  L.1968, c.383, s.3; amended 1972, c.131,s.2; 1990,c.52,s.69.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:50A-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:50A-1 - Provision of State-issued high school diploma.

18A:50A-1 Provision of State-issued high school diploma.  1. A State-issued high school diploma shall be provided by the New Jersey Department of Education to persons 16 years of age or older and no longer enrolled in school to document the attainment of academic skills and knowledge equivalent to a high school education. Demonstration of the appropriate level of academic competency for receipt of the State-issued high school diploma shall include, but need not be limited to, passage of the Tests of General Educational Development (GED) of the American Council on Education. L.2008, c.25, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:50A-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:50A-2 - Rules, regulations relative to State-issued high school diploma.

18A:50A-2 Rules, regulations relative to State-issued high school diploma.  2. Notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, the Commissioner of Education may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, such rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement the provisions of P.L.2008, c.25 (C.18A:50A-1 et seq.). The rules and regulations adopted by the commissioner shall be effective for a period not to exceed 12 months. Rules and regulations shall thereafter be amended, adopted, or re-adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). The rules and regulations shall include, but not be limited to: a. the establishment of reasonable and appropriate fees for persons seeking a State-issued high school diploma by examination or re-examination of the Tests of General Educational Development (GED) of the American Council on Education; provided that the fees shall not exceed the actual cost of the tests and their administration; and b. the establishment of the manner in which a not for profit third party may participate in the administration of examinations and re-examinations of the Tests of General Educational Development (GED) and in the collection of fees from person seeking a high school diploma by examinations and re-examinations of the tests. The rules and regulations regarding not for profit third parties shall be in conformance with the application and approval process overseen by the Department of Education and the General Educational Development Testing Service of the American Council on Education. L.2008, c.25, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:51-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:51-1 - County educational audiovisual aids centers authorized

18A:51-1. County educational audiovisual aids centers authorized  The boards of education of two or more school districts in any county may by resolution adopted by a majority vote of all of the members of each such board, determine to establish a "county educational audiovisual aids center" . L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:51-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:51-2 - County educational audiovisual aids commission

18A:51-2. County educational audiovisual aids commission  The supervision, management and control of such center shall be vested in a county educational audiovisual aids commission which shall consist of seven members who shall serve without compensation. Three members of the commission, who shall be known as members of the first class, shall be chosen from the membership of the boards of education of the participating school districts, three members of the commission, who shall be known as members of the second class, shall be chosen from the membership of the professional staffs of said boards of education whose offices, positions or employments are such as to require them to hold appropriate certificates in full force and effect in this state, and one member of the commission, who shall be known as the librarian member, shall be the county librarian if there be a county library in the county, who shall hold office ex officio, and if there be no county library in the county, then such member shall be chosen from among the librarians of the libraries in the county supported in whole or in part by public funds. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:51-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:51-3 - Appointed members of commission

18A:51-3. Appointed members of commission  The first members of the commission shall be appointed forthwith by the county superintendent of the county upon notification that it has been determined to establish such a center and they shall serve until June 30 next ensuing. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:51-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:51-4 - Election of members of commission; terms; vacancies

18A:51-4. Election of members of commission; terms; vacancies  On or before said June 30 and annually thereafter, the county superintendent shall call a meeting of all of the members of the boards of education of the participating school districts for the election of permanent members of the commission. At such first meeting one member of the first class and one member of the second class, shall be elected for terms of one year, two years and three years, each, beginning on July 1 next succeeding, and if there be no county library in the county, the librarian member shall be elected for a term of one year. At each subsequent meeting one member of each class shall be elected to serve for a term of three years and a librarian member to serve for one year shall be elected, also, if there be no county library in the county. In all cases the vote of the majority of the members of the boards of education of the participating school districts present and voting shall be necessary for election. Vacancies in the commission shall be filled by the remaining members of the commission according to the qualifications hereinbefore provided for original appointments and they shall serve for the unexpired terms only. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:51-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:51-5 - Organization of commission; officers; rules and bonds

18A:51-5. Organization of commission; officers; rules and bonds  Each county educational audiovisual aids commission shall organize by the election of a chairman and a vice chairman from its own membership and shall adopt rules for the establishment and maintenance of said center. The county superintendent shall serve as secretary of the commission, and the county treasurer of the county shall serve as custodian of all moneys and funds of the commission from whatever source derived, without compensation. The county treasurer as such custodian shall keep said moneys and funds in a separate and distinct account and shall disburse the same on orders signed by the chairman and secretary of the commission. Before entering upon his duties as such custodian he shall be required to give additional bond or to renew his bond as county treasurer, in such manner as to cover and secure the faithful performance of his duties as such custodian and any additional premium shall be paid by the commission. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:51-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:51-6 - Powers and duties of commission

18A:51-6. Powers and duties of commission  The commission shall provide, maintain and furnish educational audiovisual aids to the public schools of the participating school districts and shall provide such facilities, and may incur such expenses as it may deem necessary for said purpose, but shall not make expenditures or commitments in any year in excess of the funds available for that year. The commission may contract with nonprofit, private schools within the county to provide, maintain and furnish educational audiovisual aids to such private schools. Before contracting with any nonprofit, private school, the commission shall submit the terms of the contract to the member boards for review, which terms shall include a description of the educational audiovisual aid to the furnished, the amount of payment and the time for payment. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1969, c. 274, s. 1, eff. Jan. 12, 1970.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:51-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:51-7 - Assessment for maintenance of audiovisual aids center

18A:51-7. Assessment for maintenance of audiovisual aids center  18A:51-7. The commission shall assess against the participating school districts a sum which, together with any anticipated State aid and private donations, shall be required for the establishment and maintenance of the county educational audiovisual aids center during the first year and for the maintenance and operation of the same, during each year thereafter, which total annual assessment shall be apportioned among the participating school districts in the proportion which the resident enrollment of the pupils for the prebudget year of each such district shall bear to the total resident enrollment of the pupils for the prebudget year of all of the participating school districts as determined by the commissioner. L.1967, c.271; amended 1968, c.294; 1990, c.52, s.70; 1996, c.138, s.79.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:51-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:51-8 - Budget procedure

18A:51-8. Budget procedure  On or before September 30 of each year the commission shall prepare a tentative budget of the sums required by said commission in carrying on its activities for the ensuing year so itemized as to make it readily understandable, together with a statement of the amount to be assessed against each participating school district for such year, and shall deliver the same to the board of education of each of the participating school districts before the date of the October meeting of such board. The board of education of each participating school district shall consider such tentative budget at its October meeting and shall return the same forthwith to the commission with its endorsement or suggestions for change, if any, and after all such boards of education shall have so returned the same, the commission shall adopt its budget for the ensuing year and notify the board of education of each participating school district, on or before the November meeting thereof if practicable and otherwise as soon thereafter as possible, of the total amount of the budget and the amount to be assessed against such school district for said year and each such board of education shall include the amount so assessed against it in the item "current expenses of schools" in the budget adopted or submitted for adoption by it for the ensuing year and the same shall be paid to the custodian of moneys of the commission as required and requisitioned by him. If during the first year of the establishment of any such commission it shall be impossible to carry out the budgetary provisions hereinbefore provided, the commission shall certify to the boards of education of the participating school districts the amounts of said assessments as soon as practicable after the establishment of the commission and said boards of education shall pay said assessments from available current expense funds. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:51-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:51-9 - Statement to be forwarded to commissioner; state aid to audiovisual aid centers

18A:51-9. Statement to be forwarded to commissioner; state aid to audiovisual aid centers  Each county educational audiovisual aids commission shall forward to the commissioner, on or before September 1 of each year, a statement of its organization and its proposed program of operation for the next ensuing school year, together with an estimate of the amount of State aid, calculated as hereinafter provided, to which it will be entitled for that school year and it shall certify, on or before the next June 30, the amount raised by assessments and private donations for the purposes of such audiovisual center for the said school year and if the amount so raised by assessments or private donations or both for any one school year, for the establishment and maintenance or for the maintenance of such aids center shall be not less than the sum of $500.00, and if the commissioner shall approve such organization and program he shall thereupon certify to the Director of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury that there shall be paid to the custodian of moneys of the commission an amount equal to the amount so raised by assessments and private donations out of any funds appropriated by law for said purposes, which amount shall be paid on the warrant of said director drawn on the State Treasurer in favor of the custodian of moneys of the commission except that the amount so to be paid by the State to any such commission shall not exceed the sum of $5,000.00 in any 1 year nor shall it exceed the sum expended by the commission for educational audiovisual aids purchased by it in any year after the first 5 annual payments have been made. If the sum appropriated by the State for State aid to county educational audiovisual centers in any 1 year shall be less than the total amounts so certified by the commissioner, each commission shall be entitled to be paid its proportionate share of the total amount so appropriated. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1969, c. 224, s. 1, eff. Dec. 5, 1969.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:51-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:51-10 - Unexpended funds; disposition

18A:51-10. Unexpended funds; disposition  Any unexpended balance of the moneys or funds in the hands of the custodian of moneys of any such commission at the end of any school year shall be available for expenditure by the commission in the succeeding year or years but it shall not be included in any report of the amount raised as the basis for the calculation of state aid for any succeeding year. L.1967, c.271.