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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-10 - Funding necessary expenses of council

18A:3B-10. Funding necessary expenses of council  10. For the purposes of funding the necessary expenses of the council, the various institutions shall pay the expenses incurred by their respective presidents, and shall appropriate annually such sums for dues as may be assessed by a two-thirds vote of the council. The dues may be made upon a graduated scale based upon a two thirds vote of the council.  L.1994,c.48,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-11 - Organization of council, selection of officers

18A:3B-11. Organization of council, selection of officers  11. a. The council shall organize within 60 days of the effective date of this act. Thereafter the council shall organize annually during the month of February and meet at other times as may be necessary, but not less than twice during the course of the year. Although the council is a purely advisory body, it shall be subject to the provisions of the "Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.);  b. The council may select such officers as may be necessary for the transaction of business.  L.1994,c.48,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-12 - Executive board.

18A:3B-12 Executive board.  12. a. There shall be established an executive board which performs such duties as determined by the council. The executive board shall be composed of 17 members as follows: The president of Rutgers, The State University; The president of New Jersey Institute of Technology;  The president of Rowan University; The president of Montclair State University; The president of Kean University; Three presidents of State Colleges who shall be selected by the presidents of this sector; Five presidents of county colleges who shall be selected by the presidents of this sector; Three presidents of independent institutions who shall be selected by the presidents of this sector; One president of the proprietary schools which have been authorized to offer licensed degree programs who shall be selected by the presidents of these proprietary schools. b. The chair of the executive board shall be rotated among the following: one of the presidents of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the president of Rowan University, the president of New Jersey Institute of Technology, the president of Montclair State University, and the president of Kean University; a president selected by the presidents of the State Colleges; a president selected by the presidents of the county colleges; and a president selected by the presidents of the independent institutions. The chair of the executive board shall serve for a two-year period. Biennially, the executive board shall select the chair in the manner provided above, but not necessarily in the order provided above. c. The chair of the executive board shall also serve as the chair of the council. L.1994, c.48, s.12; amended 1999, c.46, s.30; 2003, c.99, s.2; 2009, c.246, s.2; 2012, c.45, s.68; 2017, c.178, s.38; 2021, c.282, s.38.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-14.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-14.1 - Dissemination of fire safety information by N.J. institutions of higher education.

18A:3B-14.1 Dissemination of fire safety information by N.J. institutions of higher education.  1. a. Every public and independent institution of higher education within the State shall disseminate fire safety information about their facilities to students, or, if the student is a minor, to both the student and parent or guardian, upon initial enrollment. Public and independent institutions of higher education shall also disseminate fire safety information about their facilities to all employees upon initial employment. The information shall include, but is not limited to, information on sprinkler systems, evacuation plans and other fire safety measures. b. The Commission on Higher Education, in consultation with the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs, shall develop guidelines to implement subsection a. of this section, including the identification of other pertinent fire safety information to be disseminated and the appropriate means of disseminating the fire safety information to students, parents or guardians, and employees. L.2011, c.6, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-15 - Rules, regulations.

18A:3B-15 Rules, regulations.  15. The secretary shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1994, c.48, s.15; amended 2021, c.27, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-16 - Report to Legislature, Governor

18A:3B-16. Report to Legislature, Governor  16. a. The commission shall report to the Legislature and Governor within six months of the effective date of this act on recommendations concerning the collective bargaining process and the civil service classification of certain institutional employees.  b. The commission shall make recommendations to the Legislature and Governor regarding the following within one year of the effective date of this act:  (1) articulation between higher education and elementary and secondary education;  (2) the manner in which the administration of student assistance programs may be modernized and made more efficient including the privatization of student loan administration and the merger of the Student Assistance Board and the New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority;  (3) the manner in which higher education is funded including mission-based funding, multi-year funding and tuition establishment.  c. The commission may request assistance from any agency of State government or may seek assistance from outside consultants, foundations or other organizations in order to conduct any study that may be required under this section subject to available appropriations.  L.1994,c.48,s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-19 - Educational Opportunity Fund transferred

18A:3B-19. Educational Opportunity Fund transferred  19. a. All functions, powers and duties now vested in the Educational Opportunity Fund or the board of directors thereof in the Department of Higher Education are transferred to and assumed by the Educational Opportunity Fund and the board of directors thereof under the Commission on Higher Education in but not of the Department of State.  b. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Educational Opportunity Fund or the board of directors thereof in the Department of Higher Education, the same shall mean and refer to the Educational Opportunity Fund or the board of directors thereof in the Commission on Higher Education in but not of the Department of State.  c. Nothing in this act shall be construed to limit the authority of the Educational Opportunity Fund, or the board of directors thereof, or to alter the terms and conditions of grants made to students by the fund.  d. This transfer shall be subject to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.).  e. The present members of the board of directors, other than the Chancellor of Higher Education, shall hold their office for the duration of their respective terms.  L.1994,c.48,s.19.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-21 - Educational Facilities Authority transferred.

18A:3B-21. Educational Facilities Authority transferred.  21. a. All functions, powers and duties now vested in the Educational Facilities Authority or the officers thereof in the Department of Higher Education are transferred to and assumed by the Educational Facilities Authority and the officers thereof in but not of the Department of the Treasury.  b. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Educational Facilities Authority or the board of directors thereof in the Department of Higher Education, the same shall mean and refer to the Educational Facilities Authority or the board of directors thereof in but not of the Department of the Treasury.  c. Nothing in this act shall be construed to limit the power of the Educational Facilities Authority or to alter the terms and conditions of loans made by the authority. Nothing in this act shall be construed to alter the terms, conditions, rights or remedies of any obligation issued by the authority.  d. This transfer shall be subject to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.).  e. The Department of the Treasury shall render administrative assistance, including but not limited to personnel and fiscal assistance, to the authority upon the request of the authority. The cost and expense of any services rendered shall be paid by the authority.  f. The present members of the authority shall hold their office for the duration of their respective terms.  L.1994,c.48,s.21.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-22 - State Board of Higher Education project approval transferred

18A:3B-22. State Board of Higher Education project approval transferred  22. The functions, powers and duties of the State Board of Higher Education, including the approval of projects, under the "Jobs, Education and Competitiveness Bond Act of 1988," P.L.1988, c.78 shall, following July 1, 1994, be exercised by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.  Any final action taken by the State Board of Higher Education prior to July 1, 1994 including the approval of any project under this bond act shall be unaffected by the provisions of P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-1 et al.) and such final action is hereby ratified and confirmed.  L.1994,c.48,s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-23 - State Board of Higher Education equipment purchase, allocation of funds transferred

18A:3B-23. State Board of Higher Education equipment purchase, allocation of funds transferred  23. The functions, powers and duties of the State Board of Higher Education, including the approval of the equipment purchase and allocation of funds, under the "Higher Education Equipment Leasing Fund Act," P.L.1993, c.136 (C.18A:72A-40 et seq.) shall, following July 1, 1994, be exercised by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.  Any final action taken by the State Board of Higher Education prior to July 1, 1994, including the approval of an equipment purchase or allocation of funds, under this bond act shall be unaffected by the provisions of P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-1 et al.) and such final action is hereby ratified and confirmed.  L.1994,c.48,s.23.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-24 - Equipment purchase, allocation of funds under C.18A:72A-49 et seq. transferred

18A:3B-24 Equipment purchase, allocation of funds under C.18A:72A-49 et seq. transferred  24. The functions, powers and duties of the State Board of Higher Education, including the approval of the equipment purchase and allocation of funds, under the "Higher Education Facilities Trust Fund Act," P.L.1993, c.375 (C.18A:72A-49 et seq.) shall, following July 1, 1994, be exercised by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.  Any final action taken by the State Board of Higher Education prior to July 1, 1994, including the approval of grants or allocation of funds, under this bond act shall be unaffected by the provisions of P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-1 et al.) and is hereby ratified and confirmed. The membership of the "Higher Education Facilities Trust Fund Board" shall include the chair and vice-chair of the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education in the place of the members of the State Board of Higher Education and the Chancellor of Higher Education.  L.1994,c.48,s.24.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-25 - Functions, powers, duties under P.L.1984, c.99 transferred

18A:3B-25. Functions, powers, duties under P.L.1984, c.99 transferred  25. The functions, powers and duties of the State Board of Higher Education under the "Jobs, Science and Technology Bond Act," P.L.1984, c.99 shall, following July 1, 1994, be exercised by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.  Any final action taken by the State Board of Higher Education prior to July 1, 1994 under this bond act shall be unaffected by the provisions of P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-1 et al.) and is hereby ratified and confirmed.  Regulations of the State Board of Higher Education concerning this bond act shall be continued under authority of the commission until amended or repealed by the commission.  L.1994,c.48,s.25.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-26 - Construction of act in regard to Rutgers, The State University

18A:3B-26. Construction of act in regard to Rutgers, The State University  26. This act shall not be construed to impair any vested rights, grants, charter rights, privileges, exemptions, immunities, powers, prerogatives, franchises or advantages continued, granted or obtained by Rutgers, The State University under the "Rutgers, The State University Law," N.J.S.18A:65-1 et seq., nor shall this act be construed to impose additional powers, duties or responsibilities upon Rutgers, The State University not contained within N.J.S.18A:65-1 et seq.  L.1994,c.48,s.26.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-27 - Allocation of institutions to Department of State

18A:3B-27. Allocation of institutions to Department of State  27. For the purposes of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, Paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, any State institution of higher education which was allocated to the Department of Higher Education or other department of State government shall be allocated to the Department of State upon the effective date of this act. Notwithstanding this allocation, any such institution shall be independent of any supervision or control of the Department of State or any board, commission or officer thereof and the allocation shall not in any way affect the principles of institutional autonomy established in this act.  L.1994,c.48,s.27.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-28 - Construction of act

18A:3B-28. Construction of act  28. This act is a revision law and the provisions hereof not inconsistent with prior laws shall be construed as a continuation of such prior laws and its enactment shall not:  a. affect the tenure, compensation and pension rights, if any, of the lawful holder thereof, in any position not specifically abolished herein, upon the effective date of this act;  b. alter the term of any member of any board, commission or public body, not specifically abolished herein, lawfully in office as of the effective date of this act, or require the reappointment thereof;  c. require the resubmission to the voters of any proposal adopted by such voters prior to the effective date of this act.  L.1994,c.48,s.28.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-29 - Disposition of petitions, controversies, disputes

18A:3B-29. Disposition of petitions, controversies, disputes  29. All petitions, controversies and disputes pending before the State Board of Higher Education or the Chancellor of Higher Education and not disposed of as of the effective date of this act shall be decided by the commission under the law under which the action arose as though this act had not been enacted. The commission shall have all necessary powers to render a final administrative decision in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) in regard to these controversies and disputes. This section shall not be construed to grant to the commission general authority to render final administrative decisions on matters arising under the laws governing higher education except as otherwise specifically provided herein.  L.1994,c.48,s.29.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-30 - Responsibility for action to implement act

18A:3B-30. Responsibility for action to implement act  30. The Department of the Treasury in consultation with the Department of Personnel shall be responsible for any administrative, fiscal and personnel actions necessary to implement the provisions of this act.  L.1994,c.48,s.30.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-31 - Interim, comprehensive reports to Governor, Legislature

18A:3B-31. Interim, comprehensive reports to Governor, Legislature  31. a. The council and commission established under this act shall submit an interim report to the Governor and Legislature on or before July 1, 1996 with an assessment of the restructuring of higher education embodied in this act and recommendations concerning the modification of this structure.  b. On or before July 1, 1999, the council and the commission shall submit a comprehensive report to the Governor and the Legislature, including, for each public institution of higher education: a profile of the student body including graduation rates, SAT or other test scores, the percentage of New Jersey residents in the student body, the number of scholarship students and the number of Education Opportunity Fund students in attendance; a profile of the faculty including the ratio of full to part-time faculty members, and major research and public service activities; a profile of the trustees or governors as applicable; and, a profile of each institution, including degree and certificate programs, status of accreditation, major capital projects and any other information which the commission and the council deem appropriate. The report shall include an assessment of the restructuring of higher education and may include recommendations as to the modification or alteration of this structure.  L.1994,c.48,s.31.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-32 - Exercise of powers conferred in act

18A:3B-32. Exercise of powers conferred in act  32. The powers conferred in this act upon the commission shall be exercised with due regard for the rights of the holders of bonds of this State or any authority thereof, at any time outstanding, and nothing in, or done pursuant to this act, shall in any way limit, restrict, or alter the obligation or powers of the State or its authorities to carry out and perform in every detail each and every covenant, agreement or contract at any time made or entered into by, or on behalf of the State or any authority thereof with respect to its bonds or for the benefit, protection or security of the holders thereof.  L.1994,c.48,s.32.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-33 - Participation in alternate benefits program continued

18A:3B-33. Participation in alternate benefits program continued  33. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, any former employee of the Department of Higher Education who was a participant in the alternate benefits program, P.L.1969, c.242 (C.18A:66-168 et seq.), and who has continued in uninterrupted service with the State may continue to participate in the alternate benefits program on the same terms as other eligible employees.  L.1994,c.48,s.33.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-34 - Powers of Secretary of Higher Education.

18A:3B-34 Powers of Secretary of Higher Education.  301. a. The Secretary of Higher Education, with the concurrence of the Governor, shall have authority to visit public institutions of higher education to examine their manner of conducting their affairs and to enforce an observance of the laws of the State.  b. The secretary, with the concurrence of the Governor, may administer oaths and examine witnesses under oath in any part of the State with regard to any matter pertaining to higher education, 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 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.  c. The secretary, with the concurrence of the Governor, may issue subpoenas pursuant to this section compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers in any part of the State. Any person who shall neglect or refuse to obey the command of the subpoena or who, after appearing, shall refuse to be sworn and testify, unless such refusal is on grounds recognized by law, shall in either event be subject to a penalty of $1,000.00 for each offense to be recovered in a civil action. Such penalty when recovered shall be paid into the State Treasury.  L.1994, c.48, s.301; amended 2009, c.308, s.25.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-34.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-34.1 - Powers and duties of secretary.

18A:3B-34.1 Powers and duties of secretary.  22. The Secretary of Higher Education shall exercise all the powers and duties previously exercised by the Commission on Higher Education under the "Higher Education Equipment Leasing Fund Act," P.L.1993, c.136 (C.18A:72A-40 et seq.), the "Higher Education Facilities Trust Fund Act," P.L.1993, c.375 (C.18A:72A-49 et seq.), the "Higher Education Technology Infrastructure Fund Act," P.L.1997, c.238 (C.18A:72A-59 et seq.), and the "Higher Education Capital Improvement Fund Act," P.L.1999, c.217 (C.18A:72A-72 et seq.). L.2012, c.42, s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-34.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-34.2 - "30 Credits Per Year to Finish" communication campaign.

18A:3B-34.2 "30 Credits Per Year to Finish" communication campaign.  1. a. The Secretary of Higher Education, in consultation with public and independent institutions of higher education, shall establish a Statewide "30 Credits Per Year to Finish" communication campaign. The purpose of the campaign shall be to raise awareness among students and their families that a student should take no less than 30 credits per year to graduate within two years in the case of an associate degree or within four years in the case of a baccalaureate degree. The communication campaign shall: (1) make use of a variety of marketing media including billboards, brochures, and electronic resources; and (2) reach students directly during course registration for the academic semester. b. Each public and independent institution of higher education shall annually report to the secretary on the strategies employed and the incentives provided by the institution to encourage students to enroll in no less than 30 credits per year. The secretary shall share the information on the reported strategies and incentives among the institutions. L.2018, c.92, s.1.