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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-7a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-7a - Alleged child abuse, neglect by school employee; no use if unfounded.

18A:6-7a Alleged child abuse, neglect by school employee; no use if unfounded.  1. When a complaint made against a school employee alleging child abuse or neglect is investigated by the Department of Children and Families, the department shall notify the school district and the employee of its findings. Upon receipt of a finding by the department that such a complaint is unfounded, the school district shall remove any references to the complaint and investigation by the department from the employee's personnel records. A complaint made against a school employee that has been classified as unfounded by the department shall not be used against the employee for any purpose relating to employment, including but not limited to, discipline, salary, promotion, transfer, demotion, retention or continuance of employment, termination of employment or any right or privilege relating to employment.  L.1995, c.34, s.1; amended 2004, c.130, s.38; 2006, c.47, s.79.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-7.1b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-7.1b - Initial criminal history check for substitutes

18A:6-7.1b Initial criminal history check for substitutes  2. An individual employed by a board of education in any substitute capacity or position, who is rehired annually by that board, shall only be required to undergo a criminal history record check as required pursuant to P.L.1986, c.116 (C.18A:6-7.1 et seq.) upon initial employment, provided the substitute continues in the employ of at least one of the districts at which the substitute was employed within one year of the approval of the criminal history record check. L.1987,c.164,s.2; amended 1998, c.31, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-7.1c (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-7.1c - Employment of applicant on emergent basis, conditions.

18A:6-7.1c Employment of applicant on emergent basis, conditions.  12. A board of education or contracted service provider may employ an applicant on an emergent basis for a period not to exceed three months, pending completion of a criminal history records check and, with respect to a bus driver applicant, a check for the driver's record of alcohol and drug-related motor vehicle violations pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1989, c.104 (C.18A:39-19.1), if the board or service provider demonstrates to the Commissioner of Education that special circumstances exist which justify the emergent employment. The board's or service provider's request to the commissioner shall include: (1) a description of the vacant position that needs to be filled; (2) a statement describing the board's or contract provider's good faith efforts to fill the position on a timely basis or a statement describing the unanticipated need for the applicant's employment; and (3) a sworn statement submitted by the applicant attesting that the applicant has not been convicted or does not have a charge pending for a crime or any other offense enumerated in section 1 of P.L.1986, c.116 (C.18A:6-7.1) or a record of alcohol and drug-related motor vehicle violations pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1989, c.104 (C.18A:39-19.1). In the event that the background check is not completed within three months, the board or contracted service provider may petition the commissioner for an extension of time, not to exceed two months, in order to retain the employee. L.1998,c.31,s.12; amended 2003, c.66, s,1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-7.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-7.2 - Fingerprinting; reimbursement of unpaid volunteers.

18A:6-7.2 Fingerprinting; reimbursement of unpaid volunteers.  2. An applicant for employment or service in any of the positions covered by this act shall submit to the Commissioner of Education his or her name, address and fingerprints taken in accordance with procedures established by the commissioner. The Commissioner of Education is hereby authorized to exchange fingerprint data with and receive criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of State Police for use in making the determinations required by this act. No criminal history record check shall be performed pursuant to this act unless the applicant shall have furnished his or her written consent to such a check. The applicant shall bear the cost for the criminal history record check, including all costs for administering and processing the check. If a facility, center, school, or school system under the supervision of the Department of Education or board of education requires a criminal history record check for an unpaid volunteer, the facility, center, school, or school system under the supervision of the Department of Education or school board shall reimburse the applicant for the cost of the check. A facility, center, school, or school system under the supervision of the Department of Education or board of education may reimburse an applicant serving in a paid position for the cost of the check. L.1986,c.116,s.2; amended 1998, c.31, s.7; 2002, c.119, s.4; 2007, c.82, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-7.2a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-7.2a - Authority of commissioner

18A:6-7.2a. Authority of commissioner  13. The Commissioner of Education is authorized to: a. receive all criminal history data necessary to complete the criminal history records check as required pursuant to P.L.1986, c.116 (C.18A:6-7.1 et seq.) and section 6 of P.L.1989, c.104 (C.18A:39-19.1), or as permitted pursuant to P.L.1989, c.229 (C.18A:6-4.13 et seq.); b. receive all data in accordance with section 3 of P.L.1986, c.116 (C.18A:6-7.3), section 6 of P.L.1989, c.104 (C.18A:39-19.1) and section 3 of P.L.1989, c. 229 (C.18A:6-4.15) on charges pending against an employee or school bus driver who has previously undergone a criminal history records check; and c. adjust the fees set by the Department of Education for the criminal history records checks. L.1998, c.31, s.13; amended 2002, c.119, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-7.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-7.3 - Notice to applicant; notice of pending charges

18A:6-7.3. Notice to applicant; notice of pending charges  3. Upon receipt of the criminal history record information for an applicant from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of State Police, the Commissioner of Education shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the applicant's qualification or disqualification for employment or service under this act. If the applicant is disqualified, the convictions which constitute the basis for the disqualification shall be identified in the written notice to the applicant. The applicant shall have 14 days from the date of the written notice of disqualification to challenge the accuracy of the criminal history record information. If no challenge is filed or if the determination of the accuracy of the criminal history record information upholds the disqualification, the commissioner shall notify the employing board of education that the applicant has been disqualified from employment, and a copy of the written notice of disqualification for applicants who hold a certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners shall be forwarded to that board. The commissioner is authorized to share all criminal history record information regarding teaching staff members with the State Board of Examiners. In addition, the commissioner is authorized to share criminal history record information of an applicant from the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the State Bureau of Identification with the appropriate court in order to obtain copies of the judgment of conviction and such other documents as the commissioner deems necessary to confirm the completeness and accuracy of the record. Following qualification for employment pursuant to this section, the State Bureau of Identification shall immediately forward to the Commissioner of Education any information which the bureau receives on a charge pending against an employee. If the charge is for one of the crimes or offenses enumerated in section 1 of P.L.1986, c.116 (C.18A:6-7.1), the commissioner shall notify the employing board of education or contractor, and the board or contractor shall take appropriate action. If the pending charge results in conviction, the employee shall not be eligible for continued employment. L.1986,c.116,s.3; amended 1998, c.31, s.8; 2002, c.119, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-7.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-7.4 - Three-year limitation; exceptions.

18A:6-7.4 Three-year limitation; exceptions.  4. The Commissioner of Education may maintain the criminal record and application documents on a candidate for no longer than three years from the date of determination as to the candidate's qualification or disqualification for employment with an employer. The three-year retention limitation shall not apply to statistical data on crimes and any other offenses or an ongoing list of candidates who are qualified or disqualified. All documents submitted by a candidate and all criminal history record information shall be maintained by the commissioner in a confidential manner. L.1986,c.116,s.4; amended 1987, c.164, s.3; 1998, c.31, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-7.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-7.5 - Fine for noncompliance

18A:6-7.5. Fine for noncompliance  Any employer who fails to comply with the provisions of this act shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500.00.  L. 1986, c. 116, s. 5, eff. Oct. 8, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-7.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-7.6 - Definitions relative to certain school employees.

18A:6-7.6 Definitions relative to certain school employees.  1. As used in this act: "Child abuse" means any conduct that falls under the purview and reporting requirements of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.8 et seq.) and is directed toward or against a child or student, regardless of the age of the child or student. "Sexual misconduct" means any verbal, nonverbal, written, or electronic communication, or any other act directed toward or with a student that is designed to establish a sexual relationship with the student, including a sexual invitation, dating or soliciting a date, engaging in sexual dialogue, making sexually suggestive comments, self-disclosure or physical exposure of a sexual or erotic nature, and any other sexual, indecent or erotic contact with a student. L.2018, c.5, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-7.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-7.8 - Certain actions by applicant; penalties.

18A:6-7.8 Certain actions by applicant; penalties.  3. a. An applicant who willfully provides false information or willfully fails to disclose information required in subsection a. of section 2 of this act: (1) shall be subject to discipline up to, and including, termination or denial of employment; (2) may be deemed in violation of subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:28-3; and  (3) may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500 which shall be collected in proceedings in accordance with the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.).  b. A school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider holding a contract with a school district, charter school, or nonpublic school shall include a notification of the penalties set forth in this section on all applications for employment for positions which involve regular contact with students. L.2018, c.5, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-7.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-7.9 - Verification, disclosure of information.

18A:6-7.9 Verification, disclosure of information.  4. a. No later than 20 days after receiving a request for information under subsection b. of section 2 of this act, an employer that has or had an employment relationship within the last 20 years with the applicant shall disclose the information requested. b. The prospective employer, in conducting the review of the employment history of an out-of-State applicant, shall make, and document with specificity, diligent efforts to: (1) verify the information provided by the applicant pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of this act; and (2) obtain from any out-of-State employers listed by the applicant the information requested pursuant to subsection b. of section 2 of this act. c. The failure of an employer to provide the information requested pursuant to subsection b. of section 2 of this act within the 20-day timeframe established under subsection a. of this section may be grounds for the automatic disqualification of an applicant from employment with a school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider. A school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider shall not be liable for any claims brought by an applicant who is not offered employment or whose employment is terminated: (1) because of any information received by the school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider from an employer pursuant to section 2 of this act; or  (2) due to the inability of the school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider to conduct a full review of the applicant's employment history pursuant to subsection b. of section 2 of this act. d. A school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider shall have the right to immediately terminate an individual's employment or rescind an offer of employment if: (1) the applicant is offered employment or commences employment with the school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider following the effective date of this act; and (2) information regarding the applicant's history of sexual misconduct or child abuse is subsequently discovered or obtained by the employer that the employer determines disqualifies the applicant or employee from employment with the school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider.  The termination of employment pursuant to this subsection shall not be subject to any grievance or appeals procedures or tenure proceedings pursuant to any collectively bargained or negotiated agreement or any law, rule, or regulation. L.2018, c.5, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-7.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-7.10 - Review, further inquiries.

18A:6-7.10 Review, further inquiries.  5. a. After reviewing the information disclosed under subsection b. of section 2 of this act and finding an affirmative response to any of the inquiries in paragraph (2) of subsection b. of section 2 of this act, the prospective employer, prior to determining to continue with the applicant's job application process, shall make further inquiries of the applicant's current or former employer to ascertain additional details regarding the matter disclosed. b. A school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider may employ or contract with an applicant on a provisional basis for a period not to exceed 90 days pending review by the school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider of information received pursuant to section 2 of this act, provided that all of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) the applicant has complied with subsection a. of section 2 of this act; (2) the school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider has no knowledge or information pertaining to the applicant that the applicant is required to disclose pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection a. of section 2 of this act; and (3) the school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider determines that special or emergent circumstances exist that justify the temporary employment of the applicant. L.2018, c.5, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-7.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-7.11 - Information not deemed public record; immunity.

18A:6-7.11 Information not deemed public record; immunity.  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-7.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-7.12 - Prohibited actions relative to certain agreements, employment contracts.

18A:6-7.12 Prohibited actions relative to certain agreements, employment contracts.  7. a. On or after the effective date of this act, a school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider may not enter into a collectively bargained or negotiated agreement, an employment contract, an agreement for resignation or termination, a severance agreement, or any other contract or agreement or take any action that: (1) has the effect of suppressing or destroying information relating to an investigation related to a report of suspected child abuse or sexual misconduct by a current or former employee; (2) affects the ability of the school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider to report suspected child abuse or sexual misconduct to the appropriate authorities; or (3) requires the school district, charter school, nonpublic school,or contracted service provider to expunge information about allegations or finding of suspected child abuse or sexual misconduct from any documents maintained by the school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider, unless after investigation the allegations are found to be false or the alleged incident of child abuse or sexual misconduct has not been substantiated. b. Any provision of an employment contract or agreement for resignation or termination or a severance agreement that is executed, amended, or entered into after the effective date of this act and that is contrary to this section shall be void and unenforceable. L.2018, c.5, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-7.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-7.13 - Public awareness campaign.

18A:6-7.13 Public awareness campaign.  8. a. The Department of Education shall establish a public awareness campaign to publicize the provisions of this act and to ensure applicants and employers are aware of their respective rights and responsibilities under this act. The department shall post on its website guidance documents and any other informational materials that may assist applicants and employers in the implementation of and compliance with this act.  b. The department shall develop forms for applicants and employers that may be used to comply with the requirements of subsections a. and b. of section 2 of this act, as well as any other forms necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2018, c.5, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-8 - Interest of school officers, etc., in sale of textbooks or supplies; royalties

18A:6-8. Interest of school officers, etc., in sale of textbooks or supplies; royalties  No person officially connected with, or employed in, the public school system of this state or in any state educational institution shall be an agent for, or be in any way pecuniarily or beneficially interested in, or receive any compensation or reward of any kind for, the sale of any textbooks, school apparatus or supplies of any kind, for use in the school district or in the state educational institution with which he is connected or by which he is employed or within the state or part thereof over which his jurisdiction extends, upon penalty of removal from office or of revocation of his certificate to teach or to administer, direct or supervise the teaching, instruction or educational guidance of pupils in the public schools, but the prohibition of this section shall not prevent any person from receiving royalties upon the sale of any textbook of which he is the author. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-8.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-8.1 - Leave of certain employees to serve in legislature

18A:6-8.1. Leave of certain employees to serve in legislature  Any person employed by a public educational system or institution in a position which requires a certificate issued by the state board of examiners, or employed in a professional educational capacity by a school, college, or university which is either tax-supported or operated under contract with the state or on behalf of the state, who is a member of the senate or general assembly of the state of New Jersey, shall be entitled to time off from his duties as such employee, without loss of pay, during the periods of his attendance at regular or special sessions of the legislature and hearings or meetings of any legislative committee or commission. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-8.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-8.2 - Leave of certain employees to serve on board of chosen freeholders

18A:6-8.2. Leave of certain employees to serve on board of chosen freeholders  Any person employed by a public educational system or institution in a position which requires a certificate issued by the state board of examiners or employed in a professional educational capacity by a school, college, or university which is either tax-supported or operated under contract with the state or on behalf of the state, who is a member of the board of chosen freeholders of any county of this state shall be entitled to time off from his duties as such employee, without pay, during the periods of his attendance at regular or special meetings of the board and of any committee thereof and at such other times as he shall be engaged in performing the necessary functions and duties of his office as a member of the board. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-8.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-8.3 - Suspended employee or officer of board of education; compensation; exceptions

18A:6-8.3. Suspended employee or officer of board of education; compensation; exceptions  Any employee or officer of a board of education in this State who is suspended from his employment, office or position, other than by reason of indictment, pending any investigation, hearing or trial or any appeal therefrom, shall receive his full pay or salary during such period of suspension, except that in the event of charges against such employee or officer brought before the board of education or the Commissioner of Education pursuant to law, such suspension may be with or without pay or salary as provided in chapter 6 of which this section is a supplement. L.1971, c. 435, s. 1, eff. Feb. 10, 1972.