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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72A-73 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72A-73 - Findings, declarations relative to facilities improvements at institutions of higher education.

18A:72A-73 Findings, declarations relative to facilities improvements at institutions of higher education.  2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Higher education plays a vital role in the economic development of the nation and the State by providing education and training for the work force of the future, by advancing knowledge and technology through research, and by providing lifelong learning opportunities for all citizens. b. New Jersey has made a significant investment in its public and private institutions of higher education, and that investment must be protected to insure the continuing availability of affordable, accessible, and excellent higher educational opportunities within the State. c. If New Jersey is to continue the expansion of its economic development through an adequately trained work force that retains and attracts industry to the State, the facilities and technology infrastructure at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education must be preserved and enhanced. d. In order for New Jersey students and businesses to be competitive with their peers in today's global and technological society, the public and private sectors must continually take steps to preserve and enhance the facilities and technology at our colleges and universities. To do otherwise would result in the loss of potential students to more technologically advanced and well-developed and maintained institutions in other states. e. In order to support the State's economy and preserve and enhance our higher education system, the State recently provided additional funds to capital needs at the two-year public colleges. There remains, however, a crucial need to provide additional funds to renew, renovate, improve, expand, construct, and reconstruct facilities and technology infrastructure at New Jersey's four-year public and private institutions of higher education. L.1999,c.217,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72A-74 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72A-74 - "Higher Education Capital Improvement Fund."

18A:72A-74 "Higher Education Capital Improvement Fund."  3. There is created within the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, established pursuant to chapter 72A of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, the "Higher Education Capital Improvement Fund," hereinafter referred to as the "capital improvement fund." The capital improvement fund shall be maintained as a separate account and administered by the authority to carry out the provisions of this act. The capital improvement fund shall consist of: a. moneys received from the issuance of bonds, notes or other obligations issued pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1999, c.217 (C.18A:72A-78) and an annual appropriation in an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds, notes or other obligations; b. all moneys appropriated by the State for the purposes of the capital improvement fund; and c. all interest and investment earnings received on moneys in the capital improvement fund. L.1999, c.217, s.3; amended 2017, c.98, s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72A-75 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72A-75 - Use of capital improvement fund.

18A:72A-75 Use of capital improvement fund.  4. The capital improvement fund shall be used to provide grants to New Jersey's four-year public and private institutions of higher education for the cost, or a portion of the cost, of the renewal, renovation, improvement, expansion, construction, and reconstruction of facilities and technology infrastructure. Each institution shall use the grants for existing renewal and renovations needs at instructional, laboratory, communication, research, and administrative facilities. An institution may use up to 20% of a grant within student-support facilities for renewal and renovation or improvement, expansion, construction, and reconstruction. If all renewal and renovation is completed at instructional, laboratory, communication, research, and administrative facilities or is accounted for through other funding sources, or if an institution is granted an exemption by the Secretary of Higher Education for the purpose of maximizing federal grant fund recoveries or for the purpose of replacing a building when projected renewal and renovation costs exceed the projected cost of replacement, then grant funds may be used for the improvement, expansion, construction, and reconstruction of instructional, laboratory, communication, and research facilities, or technology infrastructure. As used in this act: "renewal and renovation" means making the changes necessary to address deferred capital maintenance needs, to meet all State and federal health, safety, fire, and building code standards, or to provide a safe and appropriate educational or working environment; "student-support facilities" mean student resident halls, student dining facilities, student activity centers, and student health centers; and "technology infrastructure" means video, voice, and data telecommunications equipment and linkages with a life expectancy of at least 10 years. L.1999, c.217, s.4; amended 2002, c.96; 2012, c.42, s.18.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72A-76 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72A-76 - Allocation of fund.

18A:72A-76 Allocation of fund.  5. a. An amount not to exceed $550,000,000 in the capital improvement fund shall be allocated as follows: $169,000,000 for Rutgers, The State University; $95,062,500 for the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; $60,937,500 for the New Jersey Institute of Technology; $175,000,000 for the State colleges and universities; and $50,000,000 for the private institutions of higher education. b. The secretary may reallocate any balance in an amount authorized in subsection a. of this section which has not been approved by the secretary for grants within 24 months of the adoption of regulations by the secretary. The secretary may allocate any additional moneys in the capital improvement fund to institutions for capital improvement projects as the secretary determines and shall determine the allocation of moneys deposited into the fund resulting from the issuance by the authority of new bonds because of the retirement of bonds previously issued by the authority. c. The facilities and technology infrastructure funded by grants from the capital improvement fund shall follow the principles of affirmative action and equal opportunity employment. In furtherance of these principles, the secretary shall continue the policy of encouraging institutions to solicit bids from, and award contracts to, minority and women-owned businesses. L.1999, c.217, s.5; amended 2012, c.42, s.19.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72A-77 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72A-77 - Application for grant.

18A:72A-77 Application for grant.  6. a. The governing board of a four-year public or private institution of higher education may determine, by resolution, to apply for a grant from the capital improvement fund. Upon adoption of the resolution, the board shall file an application with the secretary, which application shall include a complete description of the project to be financed and an identification of any additional sources of revenue to be used. b. In order to ensure the most effective utilization of the moneys in the capital improvement fund and to guide governing boards which elect to apply for a grant, the secretary shall establish a list of grant criteria and shall specify the information to be included in a grant application. c. The secretary shall review the application and approve or disapprove the grant. When a grant is approved, the secretary shall establish the amount and shall send a written certification of the approval of the grant and the amount of the grant to the authority. d. The secretary shall submit to the Legislature a copy of the written certification of the grant and the amount thereof. If the Legislature does not disapprove the grant by the adoption of a concurrent resolution within 45 days, the grant shall be deemed to be authorized. e. When a grant is awarded pursuant to this act, it shall be contingent upon the governing board of the recipient institution entering into a contract or contracts for the commencement of the renewal, renovation, improvement, expansion, construction, and reconstruction of facilities and technology infrastructure within one year of the date on which the funds for the grant are made available. L.1999, c.217, s.6; amended 2012, c.42, s.20.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72A-79 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72A-79 - Retention of amount to ensure repayment.

18A:72A-79 Retention of amount to ensure repayment.  8. a. The authority shall require that if an institution of higher education fails or is unable to pay the authority in full, when due, any obligations of the institution to the authority, an amount sufficient to satisfy the deficiency shall be retained by the State Treasurer from State aid or an appropriation payable to the institution. As used in this section, "obligation of the institution" means any amount payable by the institution for the principal and interest on the bonds, notes or other obligations of the authority for the institution's capital improvement fund grant. b. The amount retained by the State Treasurer shall be deducted from the appropriation or apportionment of State aid payable to the institution of higher education and shall not obligate the State to make, or entitle the institution to receive, any additional appropriation or apportionment. L.1999,c.217,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72A-80 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72A-80 - Rules, regulations.

18A:72A-80 Rules, regulations.  15. The Secretary of Higher Education, in consultation with the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1999, c.217, s.15; amended 2012, c.42, s.21.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72A-81 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72A-81 - Short title.

18A:72A-81 Short title.  47. Sections 47 through 49 of P.L.2009, c.90 (C.18A:72A-81 et seq.) shall be known and may be cited as the "Higher Education Partnership Agreements Act." L.2009, c.90, s.47.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72A-83 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72A-83 - Higher education partnership agreements.

18A:72A-83 Higher education partnership agreements.  49. A municipality and an institution of higher education may enter into a higher education partnership agreement for the development of a higher education project. The board shall promulgate rules and regulations, modeled after the procedures and protections set forth in the "Redevelopment Area Bond Financing Law," sections 1 through 10 of P.L.2001, c.310 (C.40A:12A-64 et seq.), within 120 days following the enactment of sections 47 through 49 of P.L.2009, c.90 (C.18A:72A-81 et seq.) in order to effectuate the purposes of this section. L.2009, c.90, s.49.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-15 - Short title

18A:72B-15. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Independent College and University Assistance Act." L.1979, c. 132, s. 1, eff. July 6, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-16 - Legislative findings and determinations

18A:72B-16. Legislative findings and determinations  The Legislature finds and determines that: a. This State remains committed by law and public policy to the development and preservation of a planned and diverse system of higher education which encompasses both public and independent institutions. Independent institutions make an important contribution to higher education in the State and it is in the public interest to assist these institutions in the provision and maintenance of quality academic programs. b. The provisions of this act will serve the cause of higher education in this State by assuring maximum educational choice among colleges and universities through the preservation of the vitality and quality of independent institutions of higher education in this State. L.1979, c. 132, s. 2, eff. July 6, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-17 - Definitions

18A:72B-17. Definitions  3. As used in this act: a. "Eligible institution" or "institution" means only those independent institutions of higher education incorporated and located in this State, which, by virtue of law or character or license, are nonprofit educational institutions empowered to grant academic degrees and which provide a level of education which is equivalent to the education provided by the State's public institutions of higher education as attested by the receipt of and continuation of regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and which are eligible to receive State aid under the provisions of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. "Eligible institution" does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the preparation or training of ministers, priests, rabbis, or other professional persons in the field of religion.  b. "New Jersey student" means any resident of this State as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1979, c.361 (C.18A:62-4).  c. "Academic year" means the normal period of attendance, excluding summer session, for a full-time undergraduate student to make a year's progress toward a degree.  d. "Full-time equivalent student in an eligible institution" means a unit of 32 undergraduate student credit hours.  e. "Undergraduate student" means a student enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree, or to a certificate, diploma or its equivalent, awarded by the institution.  f. "Direct per student support for the State college sector" means the average direct net State support per budgeted full-time equivalent student at the State colleges. This average shall be derived from the General Appropriation Act for the pre-budget year by taking the sum of the total appropriation amounts for all State colleges, except Thomas A. Edison College of New Jersey, subtracting from that sum debt service and capital costs and the sum of anticipated revenues at the State colleges, except Edison College, for tuitions, other student fees, School of Conservation, and miscellaneous; and dividing the remainder by the total number of budgeted full-time equivalent students at the State colleges, as stipulated in language in said Appropriation Act.  g. "Department" means the Department of the Treasury. h. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1994, c.48). i. "Pre-budget year" means the fiscal year preceding the year in which the budget is implemented.  L.1979,c.132,s.3; amended 1994,c.48,s.242.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-18 - Payment to institutions; formula; distribution of funds

18A:72B-18. Payment to institutions; formula; distribution of funds  4. The State Treasurer, subject to the availability of appropriations, is authorized to contract with eligible independent colleges and universities in this State to provide educational services to New Jersey students. Payment to the institutions shall be based upon the number of full-time equivalent New Jersey undergraduates enrolled during the pre-budget year in the independent institutions multiplied by 25% of the level of direct per student support for the State college sector during the pre-budget year. The total funding generated by the preceding formula shall be distributed as follows:  a. Ten percent of this total shall be divided equally among the eligible institutions. These "designated" amounts shall be awarded to each institution except in any instance where the amount of dollars designated for a particular institution under this section exceeds the total amount to be awarded to that institution under subsections b. and c. of this section. In such instances, the funds designated under subsection a. shall be reduced to equal the total of subsections b. and c., which shall be the amount awarded to the institution under this section. The difference between the amount designated and the amount awarded under this section shall be returned to the department.  b. Thirty-five percent shall be distributed on the basis of New Jersey students who received State financial aid or aid administered by such institutions of $1,000.00 or more, in all cases exclusive of loans, during the pre-budget year.  c. Fifty-five percent shall be distributed on the basis of New Jersey full-time equivalent students, as herein defined, enrolled in such institutions during the pre-budget year.  The funds granted under this act may be used by the institutions for any purposes which they deem to be appropriate to maintaining or enhancing the quality of the academic offerings available to New Jersey students, except for purposes of sectarian instruction, the construction or maintenance of sectarian facilities, or for any other sectarian purpose or activity. For the purposes of this act the number of full-time equivalent students at the eight State colleges for the 1979-80 academic year is 54,380.  L.1979,c.132,s.4; amended 1994,c.48,s.243.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-19 - Maintenance of funds; audit of records

18A:72B-19. Maintenance of funds; audit of records  5. Funds received by an institution pursuant to this act shall be maintained in a separate ledger account. Each institution shall cause an audit of such account and of enrollment figures to be made annually by a certified public accountant and forwarded to the treasurer. The treasurer shall have the right to audit institutional records pertaining to this act. Each institution also shall furnish to the treasurer a copy of its audited annual financial statement.  L.1979,c.132,s.5; amended 1994,c.48,s.244; 1999,c.46,s.51.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-20 - Suspension and recovery of funds

18A:72B-20. Suspension and recovery of funds  6. In the event any institution shall expend such funds in violation of the provisions of this act or the rules or regulations of the treasurer, the treasurer may suspend further aid to such institutions and recover any such funds theretofore misspent.  L.1979,c.132,s.6; amended 1994,c.48,s.245.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-21 - Inapplicability of prohibition on disbursements to denominational schools

18A:72B-21. Inapplicability of prohibition on disbursements to denominational schools  The provisions of N.J.S. 18A:62-2 shall not be applicable to this act. L.1979, c. 132, s. 7, eff. July 6, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-22 - Rules and policies

18A:72B-22. Rules and policies  8. The State Treasurer shall promulgate rules and adopt policies and make all determinations necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of the provisions of this act.  L.1979,c.132,s.8; amended 1994,c.48,s.246.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-23 - Severability

18A:72B-23. Severability  If any part of this act shall be held invalid, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this act. If a part of this act is invalid in one or more of its applications, the remaining parts of this act shall remain in effect in all valid applications that are severable from the invalid application. L.1979, c. 132, s. 10, eff. July 6, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-24 - Reduction of distributions if funds insufficient

18A:72B-24. Reduction of distributions if funds insufficient  If the funds appropriated for the purposes of this act are insufficient to provide full funding under the formula contained herein, then the funds shall be distributed to eligible institutions on a pro rata basis with each eligible institution receiving a proportionate reduction in funds. L.1979, c. 132, s. 11, eff. July 6, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-25 - "School" defined

18A:72B-25. "School" defined  1. As used in this act: "School" means the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. L.1987,c.312,s.1; amended 1994,c.48,s.247.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-26 - Contract for acceptance of New Jersey residents

18A:72B-26. Contract for acceptance of New Jersey residents  2. The State Treasurer is authorized to contract with the Morehouse School of Medicine for the acceptance of New Jersey residents to study medicine.  L.1987,c.312,s.2; amended 1994,c.48,s.248.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-27 - Eligibility

18A:72B-27. Eligibility  3. Commencing with the first year class to be admitted for the 1987-88 academic year, the treasurer shall contract with the school for the acceptance of two to four medical students. The students shall be residents of New Jersey who are from a disadvantaged or minority background and are certified as eligible by the treasurer. Admission of eligible applicants is based solely on academic merit.  L.1987,c.312,s.3; amended 1994,c.48,s.249.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-28 - Review of admissions procedures, records

18A:72B-28. Review of admissions procedures, records  4. The treasurer, at his discretion, shall periodically review the school's admissions procedures and records to determine if these procedures comply with the terms of the contract.  L.1987,c.312,s.4; amended 1994,c.48,s.250.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-29 - Financial assistance

18A:72B-29. Financial assistance  Any student admitted to the school pursuant to this act is eligible for all financial assistance in the same manner as if the student is attending an institution of higher education in New Jersey.  L. 1987, c. 312, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:72B-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:72B-30 - $11,000 per year per student

18A:72B-30. $11,000 per year per student  6. The treasurer shall pay to the school $11,000.00 per year for each eligible student attending the school pursuant to this act, provided that the school charges the student only the tuition and fees required of resident students. Any showing of a discriminatory practice against a student admitted pursuant to this act in areas such as tuition, financial aid, the quality of instruction or housing or any other area is grounds for termination of the contract by the board.  L.1987,c.312,s.6; amended 1994,c.48,s.251.