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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-21 - Proceedings against recalcitrant witnesses

18A:6-21. Proceedings against recalcitrant witnesses  18A:6-21. If a person subpoenaed to attend at any such hearing fails to obey the command of the subpoena, without reasonable cause, or if a person in attendance at any such hearing refuses without lawful cause to be examined or to answer a legal or pertinent question, or to exhibit any book, or other document, when ordered to do so by the officer holding such hearing, they or he may apply to any judge of the Superior Court, upon proof by affidavit of the facts, for an order returnable in such time as such judge shall fix, directing such person to show cause before such judge why he should not comply with such subpoena.  L.1967, c.271; amended 1991,c.91,s.233.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-22 - Order to testify, etc.

18A:6-22. Order to testify, etc.  Upon return of the order, the judge shall examine the person under oath and if he shall determine, after giving such person an opportunity to be heard, that he refused without legal cause to comply with such subpoena, he may order such person to comply therewith forthwith, and any failure to obey such order may be punished as a contempt of the court. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-23 - Witness fees and privileges

18A:6-23. Witness fees and privileges  Every witness shall be entitled to be paid for attendance, or attendance and travel, at any hearing, by the party on whose behalf he is subpoenaed, at the rates prescribed by law for attendance in the courts of this state in a civil action, before being required to testify and shall be entitled to all the privileges of a witness so subpoenaed. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-24 - Hearings before commissioner; presentation of facts

18A:6-24. Hearings before commissioner; presentation of facts  Testimony as to the facts involved in any controversy or dispute in which the commissioner has jurisdiction shall, if so required by the commissioner, be presented by the parties in the form of written statements verified by oath and accompanied by certified copies of all official documents, and the original or verified copies of all other documents, necessary to a full understanding of the questions involved. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-25 - Decisions in controversies and disputes

18A:6-25. Decisions in controversies and disputes  The determination of any controversy or dispute shall be made within 60 days after the close of the hearing and shall be in the form of a written decision which shall contain findings of facts upon which the determination is based, which shall be filed in the office of the commissioner and a copy of the decision shall be served upon the parties to the dispute, pursuant to rules made by the state board, and any such decision shall be binding unless and until reversed upon appeal. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-30 - Compensation for persons illegally dismissed or suspended

18A:6-30. Compensation for persons illegally dismissed or suspended  Any person holding office, position or employment in the public school system of the state, who shall be illegally dismissed or suspended therefrom, shall be entitled to compensation for the period covered by the illegal dismissal or suspension, if such dismissal or suspension shall be finally determined to have been without good cause, upon making written application therefor with the board or body by whom he was employed, within 30 days after such determination. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-30.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-30.1 - Teacher wrongfully dismissed; payment for services

18A:6-30.1. Teacher wrongfully dismissed; payment for services  When the dismissal of any teaching staff member before the expiration of his contract with the board of education shall be decided, upon appeal, to have been without good cause, he shall be entitled to compensation for the full term of the contract, but it shall be optional with the board whether or not he shall continue to perform his duties for the unexpired term of the contract. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-31 - Tenure and civil service rights saved

18A:6-31. Tenure and civil service rights saved  Nothing contained in this title shall be construed to affect the tenure or civil service rights of any person presently existing, or hereafter obtained, under this or any other law. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-31.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-31.1 - Tenure to continue

18A:6-31.1. Tenure to continue  Whenever any district is divided into two or more districts those persons having tenure, in office, position or employment in such district, shall continue to have tenure in the district which comprises the territory in which they were serving at the time of the division; the persons having tenure in office, position or employment in such district whose services were not exclusively confined to the territory comprising any one of the districts as so divided, at the time of the division, shall be employed, if their services are so required, in the district having the highest number of pupils in average daily attendance during the second academic year preceding the academic year in which the new district is created as certified by the department and those persons having tenure in office, position or employment in the original district who are not employed by the board of education of either district shall retain the seniority and tenure rights acquired in the original district and shall be employed in accordance therewith as vacancies occur in either the original district or the new district before any other persons are so employed in similar offices, positions or employments. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-31.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-31.2 - Tenure, seniority and pension rights continued

18A:6-31.2. Tenure, seniority and pension rights continued  The tenure, seniority and pension rights of all persons, who had office, position or employment in the original district at the time of said division and who are employed in either district after such division shall continue with the same force and effect as though such division had not occurred and any future continuation of service in either district shall be deemed to be a continuation of the service rendered prior to said division and any period of service rendered in the original district shall be credited toward the acquisition of tenure, seniority and pension rights in the original or new district, as the case may be. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-31.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-31.3 - "New school district" defined

18A:6-31.3. "New school district" defined  1. As used in this act, "new school district" means a local school district, regional school district, a county vocational school district, a jointure commission, a county special services school district, or an educational services commission. A new school district shall not include a State-operated school district established by the State Board of Education pursuant to P.L.1987, c.399 (C.18A:7A-34 et seq.). In the event that the school district of a municipality or districts in a group of municipalities are abolished and a subsequent district formed, the district subsequently formed shall constitute a new school district under this act and the previously existing school district or districts shall be considered the affected or constituent districts under this act. L.1995,c.294,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-31.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-31.4 - Terms, conditions of employment

18A:6-31.4. Terms, conditions of employment  2. Whenever a new school district is created, the terms and conditions of employment, whether established through a collective bargaining agreement or past practice, of the largest constituent school district which is affected, replaced or displaced by, or forms part of the new school district, shall apply until a successor agreement is negotiated with the majority representative of the new school district. As used in this section, the term largest constituent school district means that school district which employs the largest number of teaching staff members. In the event that there is an employee bargaining unit in a constituent school district with the next largest number of employees and with a majority representative of the unit, which is not so represented in the largest school district, the terms and conditions of employment for all employees holding positions in that unit in the new school district shall apply provided that the terms and conditions of employment shall only apply to the new school district's employees in that bargaining unit. L.1995,c.294,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-31.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-31.5 - Tenure, seniority rights

18A:6-31.5. Tenure, seniority rights  3. Whenever a new school district is created, the tenure and seniority rights of all employees from the affected, constituent, replaced or displaced districts which form or are a part of, or are affected, replaced or displaced by the new school district, except for employees who are superintendents, shall be recognized and preserved by the new school district and all periods of employment in any of the school districts shall count toward acquisition of tenure and seniority in the new school district. All statutory and contractual rights to tenure, seniority, accumulated sick leave, leave of absence, and pension of an employee, other than an employee who is a superintendent, which have been acquired through employment in any of the districts shall be recognized by the new school district. L.1995,c.294,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-31.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-31.6 - Filling vacancies, available positions

18A:6-31.6. Filling vacancies, available positions  4. Following consideration of the tenure and seniority rights of employees provided pursuant to section 3 of this act or pursuant to any other section of law, a new school district shall fill all vacancies and available positions from a pool of qualified employees prior to interviewing applicants or hiring new employees. The pool of qualified employees shall consist of all employees of the constituent, affected, displaced or replaced school districts who would otherwise be entitled to continued employment in that district in the following school year but are not entitled to continued employment in the new school district because of tenure or seniority status. During the school year in which the new district is established, a new school district shall not hire an employee for a particular position until all employees in the labor pool qualified to fill the position have been offered employment by the new school district. L.1995,c.294,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-31.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-31.7 - Employee rights, benefits preserved

18A:6-31.7. Employee rights, benefits preserved  5. Nothing in this act shall be construed to limit, restrict, or reduce the rights or benefits of any employee provided under any other section of law or regulation. L.1995,c.294,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-32 - Pension and tenure rights in American Red Cross service saved

18A:6-32. Pension and tenure rights in American Red Cross service saved  L.1943, c. 187, p. 519, entitled "An act concerning persons holding certain offices, positions or employments under the government of any public school district or county vocational school system of this state or in any public educational institution under the control of the commissioner of education or the state board of education who, after July 1, 1940, have entered or hereafter, in time of war or emergency, shall enter the full-time service of the American Red Cross, and to provide for and protect their rights to employment and tenure in such offices, positions and employments and the rights, privileges and benefits of certain of them in any pension, retirement or annuity fund of which they were or are members in good standing at the time of entering such service," filed April 13, 1943, is saved from repeal. [This act saves pension and tenure rights to certain persons entering full-time service of the American Red Cross in time of war or an emergency.] L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-33 - Tenure, pension and other employment rights in military and naval service saved

18A:6-33. Tenure, pension and other employment rights in military and naval service saved  L.1944, c. 226, p. 765, entitled, "An act concerning persons holding certain offices, positions and employments in the public school system of this state who, after July 1, 1940, have entered or hereafter shall enter the active military or naval service of the United States or of this state, in time of war or emergency, or for or during any period of training or pursuant to or in connection with the operation of any system of selective service or who, after July 1, 1940, have entered or hereafter, in time of war or emergency, shall enter the active service of the women's army corps, the women's reserve of the naval reserve or any similar organization authorized by the United States to serve with the army or navy, and to provide for and protect their rights to employment, reemployment and tenure in such offices, positions and employments and the rights, privileges and benefits of certain of them in any pension, retirement or annuity fund of which they were or are members in good standing at the time of entering such service, and repealing "An act concerning the holders of offices, positions and employments, in the public schools of this state, concerning reemployment, acquisition of tenure and protecting pension rights when the holders of such offices, positions or employments enter the military or naval services of the United States, and supplementing Title 18 of the Revised Statutes,' approved May 19, 1941 (P.L.1941, c. 134), as said title was amended by chapter 119 of the Laws of 1942 (P.L.1942, c. 119)," approved April 21, 1944 (P.L.1944, c. 226), as said title was amended by chapter 91 of the Laws of 1951, and L.1951, c. 91, is saved from repeal. [This act provides for leave of absence to join military or naval service of the United States after July 1, 1940 and saves their tenure, pension and other employment rights.] L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-33.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-33.1 - Grant program; innovative educational ideas and techniques

18A:6-33.1. Grant program; innovative educational ideas and techniques  That the Commissioner of Education and the State Board of Education shall have the authority and responsibility under the provisions of this act to establish a grant program which would make funds available to preschool, elementary and secondary teachers interested in designing and implementing innovative educational ideas and techniques. L.1968, c. 93, s. 1, eff. June 21, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-33.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-33.2 - Aim and purpose of act

18A:6-33.2. Aim and purpose of act  The aim and purpose of this act is to give State encouragement, support and incentive to creative and innovative classroom teachers in order to better meet the educational needs of the students in this State. The aim of this act is also to attract and hold high-quality and qualified teaching personnel to the profession in New Jersey by demonstrating the State's recognition of the importance of rewarding individual initiative and creativity. L.1968, c. 93, s. 2, eff. June 21, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-33.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-33.3 - Certification of proposals for grant funds

18A:6-33.3. Certification of proposals for grant funds  It is recommended that local boards of education certify proposals for grant funds emanating from teachers within their educational jurisdiction. L.1968, c. 93, s. 3, eff. June 21, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-33.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-33.4 - Advisory committee; review of grant applications; recommendations

18A:6-33.4. Advisory committee; review of grant applications; recommendations  An advisory committee consisting of teachers, administrators, professional educators, and State Department of Education personnel shall be established to review grant applications and make recommendations to the Commissioner of Education and the State Board of Education. L.1968, c. 93, s. 4, eff. June 21, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-33.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-33.5 - Rules and regulations

18A:6-33.5. Rules and regulations  The Commissioner of Education shall, with the approval of the State Board of Education, promulgate rules and regulations, establish procedures, and take all other steps necessary to insure the effective implementation of the provisions of this act. L.1968, c. 93, s. 5, eff. June 21, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-33.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-33.6 - Maximum amount of individual grants

18A:6-33.6. Maximum amount of individual grants  No individual grant under the terms of this act shall exceed $1,000.00. L.1968, c. 93, s. 6, eff. June 21, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-33.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-33.7 - Short title

18A:6-33.7. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Effective Schools Program Act."  L. 1985, c. 372, s. 1, eff. Nov. 26, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-33.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-33.8 - Findings, declarations

18A:6-33.8. Findings, declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that:  a. It is the policy of the State of New Jersey to provide a thorough and efficient education to all students. Other factors notwithstanding, the quality of schools makes a difference in student achievement and all our schools can improve.  b. A growing body of research suggests means by which we can make our schools and classrooms more effective. While specific tactics may vary from school to school, the general strategy rests on collaborative planning and collegial efforts to affect the quantity and quality of academic work, expectations and standards established for students, the monitoring of academic progress and the recognition of superior achievement and performance by staff and students.  c. Efforts to improve the effectiveness of schools and classrooms require the commitment of the teachers, administrators, support staff, and school board members. The State can and should provide financial and technical support, but success depends on that commitment.  L. 1985, c. 372, s. 2, eff. Nov. 26, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-33.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-33.9 - Definitions

18A:6-33.9. Definitions  As used in this act:  a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Education;  b. "Effective school plan" means the three-year plan designed to improve the performance of students in a schooL. Among the objectives which might be addressed in a typical plan are improvement of classroom and school environments, maximization and effective use of learning time, strengthening the sense of school community, increasing the rate of attendance, and the establishment of high expectations for student achievement;  c. "Effective schools research" means that professionally recognized body of educational research which seeks to identify explicitly the characteristics of schools and classrooms which positively affect student performance.  L. 1985, c. 372, s. 3, eff. Nov. 26, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-33.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-33.10 - Eligible proposals

18A:6-33.10. Eligible proposals  The commissioner shall establish a grant program to encourage and facilitate the development and implementation of effective school plans by the administrative and teaching staffs of individual schools. The administrative and teaching staff of a school, with the approval of the board of education, may submit a proposal for funding under the program to the commissioner. Eligible proposals shall include each of the following to be approved:  a. An intention to use effective schools research in the development of an effective school plan;  b. A mechanism through which teachers and other educational personnel shall participate directly in the formulation, implementation and revision of the effective school plan;  c. Commitments by the board of education and the building principal to support the development and implementation of the effective school plan, as evidenced by the allocation of fiscal and other resources including a provision for inservice training as needed, a recognition that staff stability is necessary during the planning and implementation period, and a willingness to permit full participation by teachers and other educational personnel in the planning process;  d. Commitments by teachers and other educational personnel to support the development and implementation of the effective school plan, as evidenced by a willingness to participate in the planning process with or without additional remuneration.  L. 1985, c. 372, s. 4, eff. Nov. 26, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-33.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-33.11 - Community participation

18A:6-33.11. Community participation  An effective school plan developed pursuant to this act shall provide mechanisms to encourage participation of parents and community members in the educational process.  L. 1985, c. 372, s. 5, eff. Nov. 26, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-33.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-33.12 - Selection criteria

18A:6-33.12. Selection criteria  The commissioner shall select grant proposals from those submitted for funding for a period not to exceed three years. When selecting proposals for funding, the commissioner shall consider the quality of the proposal, the commitment of the board of education, building principal, teachers and other educational personnel, and the relative need of the school for the program.  L. 1985, c. 372, s. 6, eff. Nov. 26, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-33.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-33.14 - Rules, regulations

18A:6-33.14. Rules, regulations  The commissioner shall promulgate pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act.  L. 1985, c. 372, s. 9, eff. Nov. 26, 1985.