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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-26 - Inservice workshops, training programs.

18A:37-26 Inservice workshops, training programs.  23. a. The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with recognized experts in school bullying from a cross section of academia, child advocacy organizations, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and government agencies, shall establish inservice workshops and training programs to train selected public school employees to act as district anti-bullying coordinators and school anti-bullying specialists in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2010, c.122 (C.18A:37-13.1 et al.). The commissioner shall seek to make the workshops and training programs available and administered online through the department's website or other existing online resources. The commissioner shall evaluate the effectiveness of the consulting group on an annual basis. The inservice training programs may utilize the offices of the executive county superintendent of schools, or such other institutions, agencies, or persons as the commissioner deems appropriate. Each board of education shall provide time for the inservice training during the usual school schedule in order to ensure that appropriate personnel are prepared to act in the district as district anti-bullying coordinators and school anti-bullying specialists.  b. Upon completion of the initial inservice training program, the commissioner shall ensure that programs and workshops that reflect the most current information on harassment, intimidation, and bullying in schools are prepared and made available to district anti-bullying coordinators and school anti-bullying specialists at regular intervals. L.2010, c.122, s.23.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-27 - Development of online tutorial, test.

18A:37-27 Development of online tutorial, test.  24. The Commissioner of Education shall develop, in consultation with the Division on Civil Rights, and make available on the Department of Education's Internet site, an online tutorial on harassment, intimidation, and bullying. The online tutorial shall, at a minimum, include best practices in the prevention of harassment, intimidation, and bullying, applicable laws, and such other information that the commissioner determines to be appropriate. The online tutorial shall be accompanied by a test to assess a person's understanding of the information provided in the tutorial. L.2010, c.122, s.24.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-28 - "Bullying Prevention Fund."

18A:37-28 "Bullying Prevention Fund."  25. There is created a special fund in the Department of Education, which shall be designated the "Bullying Prevention Fund." The fund shall be maintained in a separate account and administered by the commissioner to carry out the provisions of this act. The fund shall consist of: (1) any monies appropriated by the State for the purposes of the fund; (2) any monies donated for the purposes of the fund; and (3) all interest and investment earnings received on monies in the fund. The fund shall be used to offer grants to school districts to provide training on harassment, intimidation, and bullying prevention and on the effective creation of positive school climates, and to help fund related personnel expenses. L.2010, c.122, s.25; amended 2012, c.1, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-29 - "Week of Respect"; designated.

18A:37-29 "Week of Respect"; designated.  26. The week beginning with the first Monday in October of each year is designated as a "Week of Respect" in the State of New Jersey. School districts, in order to recognize the importance of character education, shall observe the week by providing age-appropriate instruction focusing on preventing harassment, intimidation, or bullying as defined in section 2 of P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-14). Throughout the school year the school district shall provide ongoing age-appropriate instruction on preventing harassment, intimidation, and bullying in accordance with the core curriculum content standards. L.2010, c.122, s.26.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-30 - Construction of act.

18A:37-30 Construction of act.  27. Nothing contained in P.L.2010, c.122 (C.18A:37-13.1 et al.) shall be construed as affecting the provisions of any collective bargaining agreement or individual contract of employment in effect on that act's effective date. L.2010, c.122, s.27.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-31 - Compliance by nonpublic schools encouraged.

18A:37-31 Compliance by nonpublic schools encouraged.  29. a. Nonpublic schools are encouraged to comply with the provisions of the "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act," P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq.), as amended and supplemented by P.L.2010, c.122 (C.18A:37-13.1 et al.). b. In the case of a faith-based nonpublic school, no provision of the "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act," P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq.), as amended and supplemented by P.L.2010, c.122 (C.18A:37-13.1 et al.), shall be interpreted to prohibit or abridge the legitimate statement, expression or free exercise of the beliefs or tenets of that faith by the religious organization operating the school or by the school's faculty, staff, or student body. L.2010, c.122, s.29.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-32 - Inapplicability to certain situations.

18A:37-32 Inapplicability to certain situations.  30. Nothing contained in the "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act," P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq.), as amended and supplemented by P.L.2010, c.122 (C.18A:37-13.1 et al.), shall alter or reduce the rights of a student with a disability with regard to disciplinary actions or to general or special educational services and supports. L.2010, c.122, s.30.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-32.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-32.1 - Rules, regulations.

18A:37-32.1 Rules, regulations.  5. Notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) or any other law to the contrary, the commissioner may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, such rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement the provisions of P.L.2012, c.1 (C.18A:37-32.1 et al.), P.L.2010, c.122 (C.18A:37-13.2 et al.), and P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq.). The regulations shall thereafter be amended, adopted, or readopted by the commissioner in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2012, c.1, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-32.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-32.2 - Policy against hazing for district with high school, middle school.

18A:37-32.2 Policy against hazing for district with high school, middle school.  5. a. Each board of education of a school district with a high school or middle school and the governing board or chief school administrator of a nonpublic high school or middle school shall adopt a written policy against hazing. b. The board of education and governing board or chief school administrator shall ensure that students are informed of the anti-hazing policy, including the rules, penalties, and program of enforcement under the policy. c. The board of education and governing board or chief school administrator shall post the policy on the district's or nonpublic school's publicly accessible Internet website. L.2021, c.208, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-32.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-32.3 - Program for enforcement of policy against hazing.

18A:37-32.3 Program for enforcement of policy against hazing.  6. a. Each board of education of a school district with a high school or middle school and the governing board or chief school administrator of a nonpublic high school or middle school shall provide a program for the enforcement of the policy against hazing required under section 5 of P.L.2021, c.208 (C.18A:37-32.2) and shall adopt appropriate penalties for violation of the policy.  b. The penalties for violations of the policy may include: (1) the withholding of diplomas or transcripts pending compliance with the rules;  (2) the rescission of permission for the organization or group, whose student members are being penalized under the anti-hazing policy, to operate on campus or school property or to otherwise operate under the sanction or recognition of the school district or nonpublic school; and (3) the imposition of probation, suspension, dismissal, or expulsion. c. A penalty imposed under this section shall be in addition to a penalty imposed for violation of any other school district or nonpublic school rule to which the violator may be subject. d. A policy adopted under section 5 of P.L.2021, c.208 (C.18A:37-32.2) shall apply to each act conducted on or off campus if the acts are deemed to constitute hazing. L.2021, c.208, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-33 - Findings, declarations relative to dating violence policy and education.

18A:37-33 Findings, declarations relative to dating violence policy and education.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a safe and civil environment in school is necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards; a student who is a victim of dating violence suffers academically, and the student's safety at school is jeopardized; and since all students have a right to learn and study in a safe, supportive environment that is free from violence, each school district should have a policy to prevent, and for responding to, incidents of dating violence, and should provide dating violence education to students in order to prevent dating violence and address incidents involving dating violence. L.2011, c.64, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-34 - Definitions relative to dating violence policy and education.

18A:37-34 Definitions relative to dating violence policy and education.  2. As used in this act: "At school" means in a classroom or anywhere on school property, on a school bus or other school-related vehicle, at an official school bus stop, or at any school-sponsored activity or event whether or not it is on school grounds. "Dating partner" means any person involved in an intimate association with another individual that is primarily characterized by the expectation of affectionate involvement, whether casual, serious, or long-term. "Dating violence" means a pattern of behavior where one person threatens to use, or actually uses physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse to control a dating partner. L.2011, c.64, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-35 - Task force to develop policy.

18A:37-35 Task force to develop policy.  3. a. The Department of Education shall establish a task force to develop a policy to address incidents of dating violence involving students at school. The task force shall include members who have expertise in issues relating to dating violence. The policy shall contain, at a minimum, the following components: (1) a statement that dating violence will not be tolerated; (2) dating violence reporting procedures; (3) guidelines for responding to at-school incidents of dating violence;  (4) discipline procedures specific to at-school incidents of dating violence; (5) warning signs of dating violence; and (6) information on safe, appropriate school, family, peer, and community resources available to address dating violence. b. Each school district shall implement either the policy developed by the department or a dating violence policy developed by the district. In the event that a district determines to develop its policy, the policy shall contain, at a minimum, the components required pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection a. of this section. c. Notice of the policy implemented by the school district shall appear in any publication of the district that sets forth the comprehensive rules, procedures, and standards of conduct for schools within the district, and in any student handbook. L.2011, c.64, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-36 - Educational resources, recommendation, posting on website.

18A:37-36 Educational resources, recommendation, posting on website.  4. The Department of Education shall recommend educational resources on dating violence and shall post these materials on its website.  L.2011, c.64, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-38 - Definitions relative to restorative justice.

18A:37-38 Definitions relative to restorative justice.  1. As used in this act:  "Adverse childhood experiences" means severe childhood stressors that, when experienced prenatal to three years old, affect brain development and which are proven to be powerful determinants of physical, mental, social, and behavioral health across a lifespan. Adverse childhood experiences may include, but are not limited to, child physical or sexual abuse, child emotional abuse, child physical or emotional neglect, alcohol or other substance abuse in the home, mental illness or suicidal behaviors in the home, incarceration of a family member, exposure to violence in the home or community, and parental divorce or separation. "Restorative justice" means a system of dispute resolution tools that allow all parties of a dispute to be involved in defining the harm and devising remedies while giving the necessary attention to community safety, victims' needs, and the need for offender accountability. Restorative justice practices shall include, but need not be limited to, student or community court, restorative circles, mediation, and conferencing.  "Trauma-informed approach" means an approach that recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma in students, families, staff, and others, and which responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices for the purposes of promoting resiliency and healing, resisting the recurrence of trauma, and improving educational outcomes. L.2019, c.412, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-39 - "Restorative Justice in Education Pilot Program."

18A:37-39 "Restorative Justice in Education Pilot Program."  2. Within six months of the effective date of this act, the Commissioner of Education shall establish a three-year "Restorative Justice in Education Pilot Program" to implement restorative justice practices in the public schools. The program shall address school discipline issues through the implementation of restorative justice practices that include a trauma-informed approach. The goals of the pilot program shall be to: a. reduce racial disparities in school discipline which result in an inequitable loss of classroom time among certain student groups, thereby boosting the academic outcomes of these students; b. improve the socioemotional and behavioral responses of students through the use of more appropriate, and less punitive, interventions, thereby establishing a more supportive and inclusive school culture; and  c. reduce recidivism rates among students who violate the school district code of conduct through the use of more effective and targeted restorative justice interventions. L.2019, c.412, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-40 - Application for participation by school district.

18A:37-40 Application for participation by school district.  3. A school district that wants to participate in the pilot program shall submit an application to the commissioner. The application shall identify one school within the school district to implement the restorative justice model under the pilot program. The application shall include: a. a description of the school including the number of enrolled students; the in-school and out-of-school student suspension rates, and any other relevant data collected on student disciplinary actions; absenteeism rates; academic performance indicators, including the percentage of students not meeting expectations on State assessments; and the percentage of enrolled students who qualify for a free or reduced price lunch under the federal School Lunch Program;  b. a description of which restorative justice practices will be implemented at the school and the trauma-informed approach to be utilized; c. a description of how school administrators plan to develop faculty and student support for the restorative justice model of school discipline to be implemented;  d. a preliminary schedule and description of faculty trainings on the use of restorative justice practices including a trauma-informed approach, and a statement indicating the school district's commitment to collecting ongoing feedback from both students and faculty on the program's impact;  e. the identification of a faculty member who shall serve as a school-based coordinator of the pilot program and who shall collect, analyze, and report on the program's implementation and outcomes to school district stakeholders and the commissioner; and  f. any other information the commissioner deems appropriate.  L.2019, c.412, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-41 - Selection of districts.

18A:37-41 Selection of districts.  4. a. After reviewing the applications submitted pursuant to section 3 of this act, the commissioner shall select five districts in each of the southern, central, and northern regions of the State to participate in the program.  b. The commissioner shall provide such guidance, support, and training to participating schools as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.  c. The commissioner shall award grants, within the limit of available State appropriations, to participating school districts to be used to support the development and implementation of restorative justice practices in the selected schools, including for any necessary trainings and materials. The commissioner shall determine the amount of each grant awarded under the program and may award multi-year grants. L.2019, c.412, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-42 - Limitation of number, duration of student expulsions, suspensions.

18A:37-42 Limitation of number, duration of student expulsions, suspensions.  5. The principal of a school selected to participate in the pilot program shall be required to limit the number and duration of student expulsions and suspensions to the greatest extent practicable. The principal shall demonstrate a commitment to exhausting other forms of non-exclusionary discipline prior to using out-of-school suspensions or expulsions, unless otherwise required by law or unless a student's continuing presence in school poses a threat to school safety or a disruption to other students' learning opportunities.  L.2019, c.412, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-43 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-43 - Ongoing professional development for teachers, staff.

18A:37-43 Ongoing professional development for teachers, staff.  6. A school district selected to participate in the pilot program shall provide ongoing professional development to teachers and other staff employed in the school in which the restorative justice model is being implemented on: how to understand, recognize, and respond to students and their families who are impacted by the effects of trauma and adverse childhood experiences; the adverse consequences of the exclusion of students from school and their involvement in the juvenile justice system; effective classroom management strategies; culturally responsive discipline; and developmentally appropriate disciplinary methods that promote a positive and healthy school climate.  L.2019, c.412, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-44 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-44 - Application for grant, aid.

18A:37-44 Application for grant, aid.  7. A school district selected to participate in the pilot program may seek and apply for any grant or aid from the federal government, or any appropriate nonprofit organization, foundation or trust, or any other public or private source that might be or may become available for programs in furtherance of the purposes of this act.  L.2019, c.412, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-45 - Report.

18A:37-45 Report.  8. Each school district shall prepare and submit to the commissioner a report on its experience with and the effects of the pilot program. The report shall include, to the greatest extent feasible, quantifiable measures of the program impact including, but not limited to, the number of faculty trainings on restorative justice practices and the use of a trauma-informed approach, discipline rates, absenteeism rates, and academic performance indicators.  L.2019, c.412, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-46 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-46 - "Restorative Justice Education Fund."

18A:37-46 "Restorative Justice Education Fund."  9. There is established within the Department of Education a fund to be known as the "Restorative Justice Education Fund." The fund shall be used to provide grants to participating schools pursuant to subsection c. of section 4 of this act. The fund shall be annually credited with the moneys appropriated by the Legislature.  L.2019, c.412, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:37-47 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:37-47 - Report to Governor, Legislature.

18A:37-47 Report to Governor, Legislature.  10. At the conclusion of the pilot program, the commissioner shall submit a report to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), the Legislature. The report shall contain information on the implementation of the pilot program and shall include the commissioner's recommendation on the feasibility of expanding the program to other school districts in the State. The report shall also include copies of the reports submitted to the commissioner by the pilot school districts pursuant to section 8 of this act.  L.2019, c.412, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:38-1.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:38-1.1 - Certain students permitted to remain enrolled in current school district.

18A:38-1.1 Certain students permitted to remain enrolled in current school district.  1. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:38-1 or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a child who moves out of a school district as a result of domestic violence, sexual abuse or other family crises shall be permitted to remain enrolled in that district for the remainder of the school year. If the child remains enrolled in the district for the remainder of the school year, the school district shall provide transportation services to the child, provided the child lives remote from school, and the State shall reimburse the school district for the cost of the transportation services. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the rights of homeless students pursuant to section 19 of P.L.1979, c.207 (C.18A:7B-12), section 3 of P.L.1989, c.290 (C.18A:7B-12.1), or any other applicable State or federal law. L.2013, c.231, s.1.