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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-96 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-96 - Unlawful practice, violation.

18A:3B-96 Unlawful practice, violation.  12. a. It shall be an unlawful practice and a violation of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.) for any institution of higher education, proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees, person, or entity to collect on a student's institutional debt if the institutional financial aid agreement does not contain the language required under paragraph (3) of subsection c. of section 8 of P.L.2021, c.27 (C.18A:3B-92). b. It shall be an unlawful practice and a violation of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.) for an institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees to collect on the institutional debt of a student who attended a program in which a disorderly closure occurred. L.2021, c.27, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-97 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-97 - Rules, regulations.

18A:3B-97 Rules, regulations.  13. 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.), to effectuate the purposes of sections 6 through 12 of P.L.2021, c.27 (C.18A:3B-90 through C.18A:3B-96). L.2021, c.27, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-98 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-98 - Program to assist institutions of higher education in recruitment, retention of underrepresented students in STEM programs.

18A:3B-98 Program to assist institutions of higher education in recruitment, retention of underrepresented students in STEM programs.  1. The Secretary of Higher Education shall establish a program to assist institutions of higher education in the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. Underrepresented students include women and students from other populations historically underrepresented in the STEM fields. The purpose of the program shall be to develop guidance and strategies for the institutions to: a. identify cultural and institutional barriers experienced by underrepresented students, including an assessment of the academic, social, and family-related factors which may negatively impact the recruitment and retention of those students into the STEM fields; and b. provide the students with the institutional and faculty support necessary to allow underrepresented students in STEM programs to reach their academic goals.  In the development of the guidance and strategies, the secretary may examine any programs implemented in other states designed to increase the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students in STEM programs at institutions of higher education.  L.2021, c.76.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-99 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-99 - Findings, declaration relative to STEM outreach program.

18A:3B-99 Findings, declaration relative to STEM outreach program.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field has become extremely important for the success of the innovation economy both in New Jersey and the United States, and STEM education is critical in developing a globally competitive workforce in the 21st century. b. Despite the increasing demand for workers with experience in STEM, women and minority groups are largely underrepresented in the STEM workforce and in STEM education at the post-secondary level. c. According to the National Science Foundation's Science and Engineering Indicators for 2016, women comprised only 29 percent of the science and engineering workforce, despite making up half of the total college-educated workforce in the United States. d. The gender gap in the national STEM workforce is also evidenced in New Jersey as women made up only 25.1 percent of the State's STEM workforce in October 2018, according to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. e. Although women comprise more than half of the nation's college students, they are underrepresented in many STEM-related post-secondary degree programs, especially in engineering and the computer sciences. f. Racial and ethnic minorities are similarly underrepresented in the STEM field as Hispanics, blacks, and Native Americans/Alaska Natives make up a smaller share of the science and engineering workforce (11 percent) than their proportion in the general population (27 percent of the United States working age 33 population). g. In 2012, only 11.2 percent of bachelor's degrees in science and engineering, 8.2 percent of master's degrees in science and engineering, and 4.1 percent of doctorate degrees in science and engineering were awarded to minority women. h. Encouraging young women and minorities to pursue post-secondary degrees and careers in STEM professions and increasing opportunities in the STEM field are important means for realizing greater economic innovation, success, and equality. L.2021, c.239, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-100 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-100 - Outreach program for young women and minorities to pursue degrees, careers in STEM.

18A:3B-100 Outreach program for young women and minorities to pursue degrees, careers in STEM.  2. a. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education and the Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, shall develop and administer an outreach program to encourage young women and minorities to pursue post-secondary degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). b. The department, in developing and administering the outreach program, shall: (1) provide elementary and secondary school students, especially young women and minorities, with opportunities to increase their exposure to the STEM field; (2) distribute various printed materials to schools, encouraging young women and minorities to pursue post-secondary degrees and careers in STEM; (3) organize and conduct mentoring sessions, in which individuals working or pursuing a post-secondary degree in the STEM field engage with elementary and secondary school students; (4) establish a mentoring program that partners STEM professionals and STEM post-secondary students with elementary and secondary school students; (5) create programs to increase the recruitment and retention of underrepresented faculty in STEM subject areas; and (6) undertake any other activities the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Secretary of Higher Education and the chair of the Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of the outreach program.For purposes of this act, STEM shall include, but not be limited to, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. L.2021, c.239, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3C-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3C-1 - Definitions relative to certain credit card solicitations.

18A:3C-1 Definitions relative to certain credit card solicitations.  1. As used in this act: "Credit card" means a card, plate or other single credit device that may be used from time to time to obtain credit. "Credit card issuer" means a person who extends to a student the right to use a credit card in connection with purchases of goods or services primarily for personal, family or household use. "Institution of higher education" means any public or private university, college, technical college or community college located in New Jersey. "Solicit" or "solicitation" means any activity on a campus of an institution of higher education specifically intended, in whole or in part, to encourage, entice, urge or request that a student apply for a credit card, but does not include: (1) advertising in newspapers, magazines, or similar publications; or (2) any activity within the physical location of a credit card issuer's business located on the campus of an institution of higher education, so long as the activity is conducted as part of the issuer's regular course of business. "Student" means a person who attends an institution of higher education as an undergraduate, whether enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis. L.2009, c.148, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3C-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3C-2 - Annual registration of credit card issuer.

18A:3C-2 Annual registration of credit card issuer.  2. a. Prior to engaging in the solicitation of students for applications for credit cards on a campus of an institution of higher education, a credit card issuer shall annually register its request to solicit for that purpose with an appropriate official of the institution of higher education.  b. The registration submitted to the institution of higher education shall include the principal place of business of the credit card issuer and any other information as requested by the institution. L.2009, c.148, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3C-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3C-3 - Provision of program of education on responsible use of credit.

18A:3C-3 Provision of program of education on responsible use of credit.  3. a. A credit card issuer, with an approved registration as filed pursuant to section 2 of this act, who solicits applications for credit cards on a campus of an institution of higher education shall provide to students of that campus a one-time, on-campus program of education on the responsible use of credit. b. A program of education on the responsible use of credit that meets the requirements of subsection a. of this section shall include at a minimum: (1) A full explanation of the financial consequences of not paying off credit card balances in full within the time specified by the billing statement to avoid interest charges, including an explanation of how the credit card issuer computes interest on unpaid balances; (2) A full explanation of the impact of a shift from an introductory or initial interest rate to an ongoing interest rate that is higher, including the exact time when the higher ongoing interest rate takes effect, and a description of acts on the part of the cardholder that will cause an immediate shift to the higher interest rate; (3) A full explanation, with examples, of how long it would take to pay off various illustrative balance amounts by paying the minimum monthly payment required under the credit card agreement at the interest rate charged by the credit card issuer; (4) A full explanation of credit related terms, including fixed rates, variable rates, introductory rates, balance transfers, grace periods, annual fees and any other fees charged by the credit card issuer; and (5) A full discussion of the generally accepted prudent uses of credit, and the consequences of imprudent uses, as presented by recognized consumer credit counseling agencies. L.2009, c.148, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3C-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3C-4 - Certificate required for issuance of credit card to student.

18A:3C-4 Certificate required for issuance of credit card to student.  4. A credit card issuer who solicits applications for credit cards on a campus of an institution of higher education shall not issue a credit card to a student enrolled in that institution of higher education, unless the application submitted by the student includes a certificate indicating that the student has attended a one-time, on-campus program of education provided by the credit card issuer, as required by section 3 of this act.  L.2009, c.148, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3C-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3C-5 - Prohibited actions for credit card issuer.

18A:3C-5 Prohibited actions for credit card issuer.  5. A credit card issuer shall not: a. purchase or otherwise obtain from an institution of higher education the names or addresses of the students at the institution of higher education; or b. offer gifts or other promotional incentives to students at an institution of higher education in order to entice the students to apply for a credit card. L.2009, c.148, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3C-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3C-6 - Prohibited debt collection actions.

18A:3C-6 Prohibited debt collection actions.  6. A credit card issuer shall not take any debt collection action, including, but not limited to, telephone calls or demand letters against the parent or legal guardian of a student for whom a credit card has been issued, unless the parent or legal guardian has agreed in writing to be liable for the debts of the student under the credit card agreement. L.2009, c.148, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3C-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3C-7 - Violations, penalties.

18A:3C-7 Violations, penalties.  7. Any credit card issuer who violates the provisions of this act shall be liable in a civil action to any person for damages arising from the violation, as well as attorney's fees and costs of suit. Additionally, the credit card issuer shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 and not more than $10,000 for each offense. The penalty may be collected in a summary proceeding pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.).  L.2009, c.148, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-1 - State department of education continued; composition

18A:4-1. State department of education continued; composition  The state department of education is hereby continued as a principal department in the executive branch of the state government, and it shall consist of a state board of education, which shall be the head of the department, a commissioner of education, and such divisions, bureaus, branches, committees, officers and employees as are specifically referred to in this title and as may be constituted or employed by virtue of the authority conferred by this title and by any other law. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-2 - Offices

18A:4-2. Offices  Suitable quarters to be known as the "state department of education" shall be provided. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-3 - Membership qualifications

18A:4-3. Membership qualifications  18A:4-3. The State Board of Education shall consist of 13 members who shall be citizens of the State who have resided therein for not less than five years immediately preceding their appointment, not less than three of whom shall be women and not more than one of whom shall be appointed from the residents of any one county.  L.1967, c.271; Amended 1973,c.93; 1994,c.48,s.44.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-4 - Appointment of members; terms; vacancies

18A:4-4. Appointment of members; terms; vacancies  The members of the state board shall be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, for terms of six years commencing on July 1, except as otherwise provided by section 18A:4-5. Each member shall continue in office after the expiration of his term until his successor is appointed and has qualified, and in any such case and in case of any vacancy the successor shall be appointed in like manner for the unexpired term only. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-5 - Continuation of present state board; appointment of successors

18A:4-5. Continuation of present state board; appointment of successors  The members of the state board in office on the effective date of this title shall continue in office until the expiration of the respective terms for which they were appointed and all future appointments, except to fill vacancies occurring otherwise than by expiration of terms, shall be made for full six-year terms, to expire on June 30 of the sixth year, in such manner as to continue the present rotation of terms. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-6 - Expenses of members; no compensation

18A:4-6. Expenses of members; no compensation  The members of the state board shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be paid their necessary expenses in performing their duties. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-7 - Meetings

18A:4-7. Meetings  The state board shall hold public meetings at least once in each month at such times as its rules may prescribe and at such other times and such places within the state as in its judgment may be necessary, but no meeting shall commence later than eight P.M. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-8 - Organization of board; officers; vacancies

18A:4-8. Organization of board; officers; vacancies  The state board shall organize at its first regular meeting following June 30 of each year by the election of a president and a vice president from its own number who shall serve for one year and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Vacancies in such offices shall be filled in like manner for the unexpired terms only. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-9 - Secretary of state board

18A:4-9. Secretary of state board  The commissioner shall be the secretary of the state board, but with the approval of the state board he may designate one of the clerks in the department to perform such of the duties of the secretary and such other services for the state board as the state board shall designate. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-10 - General supervision of public education except higher education vested in state board

18A:4-10. General supervision of public education except higher education vested in state board  The general supervision and control of public education in this state, except higher education, and of the state department of education shall be vested in the state board, which shall formulate plans and make recommendations for the unified, continuous and efficient development of public education, other than higher education, of people of all ages within the state. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-11 - Acquisition of land and other property by condemnation

18A:4-11. Acquisition of land and other property by condemnation  The state board shall, if necessary, take and condemn land and other property in the manner provided by chapter 1 of Title 20, Eminent Domain, of the Revised Statutes, whenever authorized by law to purchase land or other property. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-12 - Use of lands controlled by state board for recreation purposes

18A:4-12. Use of lands controlled by state board for recreation purposes  The state board may permit a municipality in which lands under the control and management of the state board are situate, to use such lands, when not required for school or state purposes, as playgrounds or recreation centers for the children of the municipality, but the municipality shall be liable for any damage done to property so used. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-13 - Building operations

18A:4-13. Building operations  The state board shall conduct all building operations coming within its direct supervision, including all construction or repair work allied thereto, within the appropriation specifically provided in each case for said work. It may, with the approval of the state house commission, employ such technical assistants, including registered architects and engineers, for the preparation of plans, specifications and drawings and for supervision and inspection of such work, as in its judgment each building operation necessitates, and such technical assistants shall be paid from the specific appropriation for such building operation. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-14 - Uniform system of bookkeeping for school districts

18A:4-14. Uniform system of bookkeeping for school districts  18A:4-14. The State Board shall prescribe a uniform system of double entry bookkeeping which is consistent with the generally accepted accounting principles established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and which is consistent with the financial accounting terminology and classifications established by the National Center for Education Statistics for use in all school districts and compel the maintenance and use of the same.  L.1967, c.271; Amended 1987,c.165,s.1; 1989,c.266,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-14.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-14.1 - Conformity to uniform system

18A:4-14.1. Conformity to uniform system  By July 1 of the sixth year following enactment of this act, all school districts shall conform to the uniform system of double entry bookkeeping prescribed by N.J.S.18A:4-14.  L.1987, c.165, s.4; amended 1989,c.266,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-15 - General rule-making power

18A:4-15. General rule-making power  The state board shall make and enforce, and may alter and repeal, rules for its own government and for implementing and carrying out the school laws of this state under which it has jurisdiction. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-16 - Incidental powers conferred

18A:4-16. Incidental powers conferred  The state board shall have all powers, in addition to those specifically provided by law, requisite to the performance of its duties. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-17 - Right to administer oaths and examine witnesses; false swearing

18A:4-17. Right to administer oaths and examine witnesses; false swearing  The state board by its presiding officer and each of its committees by its chairman, may administer oaths and examine witnesses under oath in any part of the state in regard to any matter pertaining to the schools, under its jurisdiction, supervision or control, and may cause the examination to be reduced to writing. Any person willfully giving false testimony upon being sworn or affirmed to tell the truth by the presiding officer of the state board or by the chairman of any of its committees, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:4-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:4-18 - Compelling attendance of school personnel

18A:4-18. Compelling attendance of school personnel  The state board may by order compel the production at such time and place within the state as it may designate of any and all books, papers, and vouchers in any way relating to schools or to the receipt or disbursement of school moneys, under its jurisdiction, supervision or control, compel the attendance before it or before any of its committees or before the commissioner or one of his assistants at such time and place as it may designate of any member of a board of education or of any person in the employ of a board of education, and suspend from office any person refusing to attend or to submit such books, papers, and vouchers as he may have been directed to produce. L.1967, c.271.