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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-10 - Military training course; when required; preparation

18A:35-10. Military training course; when required; preparation  If the State board shall determine that the courses in health, safety and physical education, as prescribed for male pupils in the high school, shall include a course in military training, such course in military training shall be prepared by the commissioner and the Adjutant General of the Department of Defense and be a part of the courses in health, safety, and physical education for male pupils, and all male pupils in the high school shall be required to take the same except those who are physically unfit, as determined by the medical inspector, or whose parents have conscientious scruples against military training. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1984, c. 181, s. 1, eff. Nov. 14, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-11 - Military training; referendum

18A:35-11. Military training; referendum  If the state board does not require the course in military training to be included in courses in health, safety and physical training, the question of the inclusion thereof, in such courses to be given in any district, shall be submitted to the legal voters of the district by referendum when the board of education of the district so determines by resolution or when a petition signed by at least 10% of the legal voters of the district requests the question to be so submitted. In districts in which annual school elections are held the petition shall be filed with the secretary of the board of education and the question shall be submitted at the next ensuing annual, or at a special school election following the nineteenth day after the filing of the petition and in all other districts the petition shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality and the question shall be submitted at the next ensuing general election following the thirty-fourth day after the filing of the petition. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-12 - Result of election; establishment of course

18A:35-12. Result of election; establishment of course  If, at such election, the number of votes cast in favor of the adoption of the question shall exceed the number of votes cast against the adoption of the question, military training shall be included in the courses in health, safety and physical education for male pupils in the high school of the district, within 60 days after the election. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-13 - Expenses of maintaining military training

18A:35-13. Expenses of maintaining military training  The funds required to furnish the necessary equipment for such course in military training and to meet the expenses incident thereto shall be provided in the same manner as funds for other equipment and expenses in public schools are provided. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-14 - Instructors in military training; qualifications; salary

18A:35-14. Instructors in military training; qualifications; salary  Every instructor of such course in military training shall hold at all times a certificate as to his qualifications as an instructor in military training from the Adjutant General of the Department of Defense, and the salary of each such instructor shall be paid by the district obtaining his services. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1984, c. 181, s. 2, eff. Nov. 14, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-15 - Legislative findings

18A:35-15. Legislative findings  The Legislature finds that there are large numbers of children in the State who come from environments where the primary language is other than English. Experience has shown that public school classes in which instruction is given only in English are often inadequate for the education of children whose native tongue is another language. The Legislature believes that a program of bilingual education can meet the needs of those children and facilitate their integration into the regular public school curriculum. Therefore, pursuant to the policy of the State to insure equal educational opportunity to every child, and in recognition of the educational needs of children of limited English speaking ability, it is the purpose of this act to provide for the establishment of bilingual education programs in the public schools. L.1974, c. 197, s. 1, eff. Jan. 8, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-16 - Definitions

18A:35-16. Definitions  As used in this act, the following words and phrases shall have the following meaning: "Children of limited English-speaking ability" means those children whose primary language is other than English and who have difficulty performing ordinary classwork in English. "Programs in bilingual education" means a full-time program of instruction (1) in all those courses or subjects which a child is required by law, rule or regulation to receive given in the native language of the children of limited English-speaking ability enrolled in the program and also in English (2) in the aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing of the native language of the children of limited English-speaking ability enrolled in the program and in the aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing of English, and (3) in the history and culture of the country, territory or geographic area which is the native land of the parents of children of limited English-speaking ability enrolled in the program and in the history and culture of the United States. L.1974, c. 197, s. 2, eff. Jan. 8, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-17 - Identification and classification of children of limited English-speaking ability

18A:35-17. Identification and classification of children of limited English-speaking ability  Each school district shall identify and ascertain, according to rules prescribed by the Commissioner of Education with the approval of the State board, the children attending the schools of the district who are of limited English-speaking ability and, also, those not in attendance but resident within the district, and shall classify them according to the language of which such children possess a primary speaking ability. L.1974, c. 197, s. 3, eff. Jan. 8, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-18 - Programs in bilingual education; establishment; number of pupils; waiver

18A:35-18. Programs in bilingual education; establishment; number of pupils; waiver  4. a. When, at the beginning of any school year, there are within the schools of the district 20 or more pupils of limited English-speaking ability in any one language classification, the board of education shall establish, for each such classification, a program in bilingual education for all the pupils therein; provided, however, that a board of education may establish a program in bilingual education for any language classification with less than 20 children therein.  b. The Commissioner of Education may waive the requirement that a board of education establish a full time bilingual education program when the board is able to demonstrate that due to the age range, grade span or geographic location of the eligible pupils it would be impractical to provide a full time bilingual education program. The waiver shall permit the district to implement a special alternative instructional program for as long as the conditions exist that justified the waiver.  L.1974,c.197,s.4; amended 1995,c.59.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-19 - Period of continuance of participation by pupil

18A:35-19. Period of continuance of participation by pupil  Every pupil participating in a program established pursuant to this act shall be entitled to continue such participation for a period of 3 years. L.1974, c. 197, s. 5, eff. Jan. 8, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-19.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-19.1 - Transfer of bilingual pupil to English-only program

18A:35-19.1. Transfer of bilingual pupil to English-only program  A pupil enrolled in a bilingual education program pursuant to P.L.1974, c.197 (C.18A:35-15 et seq.) shall be placed in the English-only program when the pupil demonstrates readiness to function successfully in the English-only program. The process to determine the readiness or inability of the individual pupil to function successfully in the English-only program shall be initiated by the pupil's level of English proficiency as measured by a State established cut-off score on an English language proficiency test and the readiness of the pupil shall be further assessed on the basis of multiple indicators which shall, at a minimum, include classroom performance, the pupil's reading level in English, the judgment of the teaching staff member or members responsible for the educational program of the pupil, and performance on achievement tests in English.  L.1991,c.12,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-19.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-19.2 - Appeal of placement decision

18A:35-19.2. Appeal of placement decision  If any parent or teaching staff member disagrees with the decision either that a pupil exit from or remain in the district's bilingual education program, the parent or teaching staff member may appeal this decision. After exhausting a local appeal process, any parent or guardian who is not satisfied with the district's explanation for its decision shall have the right to a hearing as a contested case before the Commissioner of Education or his designee. The final decision on a child's placement shall be based on the best interests of the child in accordance with the assessment criteria set forth in section 1 of this amendatory and supplementary act. An appeal under this provision shall be heard and decided by the commissioner or his designee on an expedited basis.  L.1991,c.12,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-19.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-19.3 - Rules, regulations

18A:35-19.3. Rules, regulations  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. The Commissioner of Education shall issue guidelines to serve as temporary procedures for effectuating the provisions of this act until such time as the State board promulgates regulations.  L.1991,c.12,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-20 - Participation in courses in which verbalization unessential to understanding of subject matter; location of and children in bilingual programs

18A:35-20. Participation in courses in which verbalization unessential to understanding of subject matter; location of and children in bilingual programs  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-21 - Joint establishment by school districts

18A:35-21. Joint establishment by school districts  A school district may join with any other school district or districts, according to rules prescribed by Commissioner of Education with the approval of the State board, to provide programs pursuant to this act. L.1974, c. 197, s. 7, eff. Jan. 8, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-22 - Notification of parents; involvement in programs

18A:35-22. Notification of parents; involvement in programs  8. Each school district shall notify by mail the parents of the pupils of limited English-speaking ability of the fact that their child has been indentified as eligible for enrollment in a program of bilingual education. Such notice shall include the information that the parents have the option of declining enrollment of their child in a bilingual program, and they shall be given an opportunity to decline enrollment if they so choose. The notice shall be in writing and in the language of which the child of the parents so notified possesses a primary speaking ability, and in English. In addition, whenever a school district determines, on the basis of a pupil's level of English proficiency, that a pupil should exit from a program of bilingual education the district shall notify the parents of the pupil by mail. The board shall provide for the maximum practicable involvement of parents of children of limited English-speaking ability in the development and review of program objectives and dissemination of information to and from the local school districts and communities served by the bilingual education program within existing State law. L.1974,c.197,s.8; amended 1991, c.12, s.3; 1995, c.327, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-22.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-22.1 - Removal of pupil from bilingual education program

18A:35-22.1. Removal of pupil from bilingual education program  2. A parent or guardian may remove a pupil who is enrolled in a bilingual education program at any time; except that during the first three years of a pupil's participation in a bilingual education program, a parent or guardian may only remove the pupil at the end of each school year. If a parent or guardian wishes to remove the pupil prior to the end of each school year, the removal shall be approved by the county superintendent of schools. If the county superintendent determines that the pupil should remain in the bilingual education program until the end of the school year, the parent may appeal the county superintendent;s decision to the Commissioner of Education, or his designee, pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1991, c.12 (C.18A:35-19.2). The commissioner's decision shall be rendered within 30 days of the filing of the appeal. L.1995,c.327,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-23 - Implementation of provisions

18A:35-23. Implementation of provisions  9. The Commissioner of Education shall, with the approval of the State Board of Education promulgate rules and regulations, establish procedures, employ personnel, and take all other necessary steps to insure the implementation of the provisions of this act.  L.1974,c.197,s.9; amended 1994,c.48,s.63.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-24 - State Advisory Committee on Bilingual Education; establishment; membership

18A:35-24. State Advisory Committee on Bilingual Education; establishment; membership  10. The State Board of Education shall establish a State Advisory Committee on Bilingual Education to assist the Department of Education in the formulation of policies and procedures relating to this act. The State Advisory Committee on Bilingual Education shall include representatives of the language communities served, institutions of higher education, local school boards, school administrators, teachers and laymen knowledgeable in the field of bilingual education.  L.1974,c.197,s.10; amended 1994,c.48,s.64.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-25 - Financial support to institutions of higher education

18A:35-25. Financial support to institutions of higher education  11. The Commission on Higher Education with the advice of the State Advisory Committee on Bilingual Education shall recommend to the treasurer that financial support be provided to institutions of higher education for career development programs and the training of professionals serving bilingual populations with emphasis on effective utilization of existing facilities.  L.1974,c.197,s.11; amended 1994,c.48,s.65.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-26 - Developmental activities

18A:35-26. Developmental activities  12. The State Board of Education shall develop resources, programs, curriculum and instructional materials and undertake such other activities as will enable boards of education to provide programs pursuant to this act.  L.1974,c.197,s.12; amended 1994,c.48,s.66.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-26.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-26.1 - Guidance on identifying English language learners for gifted and talented programs.

18A:35-26.1 Guidance on identifying English language learners for gifted and talented programs.  1. a. The Commissioner of Education shall develop guidance for school districts concerning the identification of English language learners for gifted and talented programs. The purposes and objectives of the guidance shall be to: (1) assist school districts in identifying English language learners in grades kindergarten through 12 who are gifted and talented so that they may be matched with programs that will help them achieve in accordance with their full capabilities; and (2) provide guidelines on appropriate identification methods that may help reduce the underrepresentation of English language learners in gifted and talented programs. b. The guidance developed by the commissioner shall include, but not be limited to, information on: recognizing and addressing potential challenges in the process of identifying English language learners who are gifted and talented; the use of multiple methods and measures in assessing the eligibility of English language learners for gifted and talented programs; and the importance of professional development for and collaboration among teachers in the identification process, including teachers of English language learner programs, teachers of gifted and talented programs, and general classroom teachers. L.2017, c.171, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-27 - Findings, declarations

18A:35-27. Findings, declarations  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. New Jersey has recently become the focal point of national attention for the most venomous and vile of ethnic hate speeches.  b. There is an inescapable link between violence and vandalism and ethnic and racial intolerance. The New Jersey Department of Education itself has formally recognized the existence of the magnitude of this problem in New Jersey schools by the formation of a Commissioner's Task Force on Violence and Vandalism.  c. New Jersey is proud of its enormous cultural diversity. The teaching of tolerance must be made a priority if that cultural diversity is to remain one of the State's strengths.  d. National studies indicate that fewer than 25% of students have an understanding of organized attempts throughout history to eliminate various ethnic groups through a systematic program of mass killing or genocide.  e. The New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education, created pursuant to P.L.1991, c.193 (C.18A:4A-1 et seq.), several years ago expanded its mission to study and recommend curricular material on a wide range of genocides. The Holocaust Commission is an ideal agency to recommend curricular materials to local districts.  L.1994,c.13,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-28 - Instruction on Holocaust, genocides required in elementary, secondary school curriculum

18A:35-28. Instruction on Holocaust, genocides required in elementary, secondary school curriculum  2. a. Every board of education shall include instruction on the Holocaust and genocides in an appropriate place in the curriculum of all elementary and secondary school pupils.  b. The instruction shall enable pupils to identify and analyze applicable theories concerning human nature and behavior; to understand that genocide is a consequence of prejudice and discrimination; and to understand that issues of moral dilemma and conscience have a profound impact on life. The instruction shall further emphasize the personal responsibility that each citizen bears to fight racism and hatred whenever and wherever it happens.  L.1994,c.13,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-29 - Short title.

18A:35-29 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Recovery High School Alternative Education Act." L.2015, c.254, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-30 - Definitions relative to alternative education programs.

18A:35-30 Definitions relative to alternative education programs.  2. As used in this act: "Alternative education program" means a comprehensive educational program designed to address the individual learning, behavior, and health needs of students who are not succeeding in a general education program or who have been mandated for removal from general education. The alternative education program shall provide a variety of approaches to meet State-adopted standards, including non-traditional programs, services, and methodologies to ensure curriculum and instruction are delivered in a way that enables students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills specified for all students. "Recovery high school alternative education program" means an alternative education program that serves students diagnosed with substance use disorder or dependency as defined by the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and that provides a comprehensive four-year high school education in an alternative public school setting and a structured plan of recovery that is aligned with the national framework of evidence-based practices for recovery high schools. L.2015, c.254, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-31 - Operation of alternative education program permitted.

18A:35-31 Operation of alternative education program permitted.  3. Any board of education may operate an alternative education program including, but not limited to, a recovery high school alternative education program, upon approval by the board of education. The Commissioner of Education shall approve any alternative education program within a State agency, public college operated program, or department-approved school. L.2015, c.254, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:35-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:35-32 - Agreement for provision of services to out-of-district student.

18A:35-32 Agreement for provision of services to out-of-district student.  4. A sending district may enter into an agreement with a school district which has established a recovery high school alternative education program for the provision of services to a student who is currently enrolled in the sending district. If the student is admitted to the recovery high school alternative education program, the sending district shall pay tuition to that district calculated in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.18A:38-19. L.2015, c.254, s.4.