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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-33.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-33.19 - Report to Governor, Legislature.

18A:6-33.19 Report to Governor, Legislature.  2. The Commissioner of Education shall submit a report to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), no later than four years after the establishment of the grant program established pursuant to section 1 of this act. The report shall include, but need not be limited to, information on the number of grant applicants, the number and amounts of the grant awards, information provided by school districts and groups of school districts in the reports submitted pursuant to subsection f. of section 1 of this act, and any recommendations concerning the continuation or expansion of the grant program. L. 2021, c.322, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-34 - Board of Examiners

18A:6-34. Board of Examiners  18A:6-34. There shall be a State Board of Examiners, consisting of the commissioner ex officio and one assistant commissioner of education, two presidents of State colleges, one county superintendent, one superintendent of schools of a Type I district, one superintendent of a Type II district, one high school principal, one elementary school principal, one school business administrator, one librarian employed by the State or by one of its political subdivisions and four teaching staff members other than a superintendent, principal, school business administrator or librarian, all of whom shall be appointed by the commissioner with the approval of the State board.  L.1967, c.271; amended 1970, c.312; 1988,c.124.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-35 - Terms of members; vacancies

18A:6-35. Terms of members; vacancies  The appointed members of the board of examiners shall hold office for two years from September 15 of the year in which they are appointed and the members in office, on the effective date of this title, shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms. Vacancies in the board shall be filled for the unexpired term only. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-36 - Chairman; organization

18A:6-36. Chairman; organization  The commissioner or an assistant commissioner designated by him, shall be the chairman of the board of examiners and such board shall organize prior to October 1 of each year. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-37 - Service without payment; reimbursement for expenses

18A:6-37. Service without payment; reimbursement for expenses  All members of the board shall serve without compensation but all such members other than the commissioner and the assistant commissioner of education shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses for attendance at its meetings. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-38 - Powers, duties of board, issuance of certificates, credentials, fees.

18A:6-38 Powers, duties of board, issuance of certificates, credentials, fees.  18A:6-38. The board shall issue appropriate certificates to teach or to administer, direct or supervise the teaching, instruction or educational guidance of, or to render or administer, direct or supervise the rendering of nursing service to, pupils in public schools operated by boards of education and such other certificates as it shall be authorized to issue by law based upon certified scholastic records or upon examinations, or both, and such credentials as may be required to serve as a substitute teacher or a substitute school nurse, and may revoke the same under rules and regulations prescribed by the State board. A fee of not less than $20.00 shall be charged for the issuance of every certificate and credential as prescribed by such rules and regulations. L.1967, c.271; amended 1971, c.266, s.1; 2005, c.110.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-38.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-38.1 - Revocation of certificate on commissioner's recommendation; rules.

18A:6-38.1 Revocation of certificate on commissioner's recommendation; rules.  10. a. If the Commissioner of Education believes, based on information provided by the school district in which the certificate holder was employed, that the conduct of a superintendent, assistant superintendent or school business administrator warrants the revocation of the certificate held, the commissioner shall recommend such revocation to the Board of Examiners. b. The Commissioner of Education shall adopt regulations in accordance with section 6 of P.L.2008, c.37 (C.18A:11-13) under which the Board of Examiners may revoke a certificate pursuant to this section. L.2007, c.53, s.10; amended 2008, c.37, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-38.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-38.2 - Certification review under certain conditions.

18A:6-38.2 Certification review under certain conditions.  11. If any condition exists within a school district that would authorize the appointment of a State monitor pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.2006, c.15 (C.18A:7A-55), the State Board of Examiners shall review the certification of the superintendent and school business administrator of the district. L.2007, c.53, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-38.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-38.3 - Noncompliance with GAAP, review of certification of administrator.

18A:6-38.3 Noncompliance with GAAP, review of certification of administrator.  12. In the event that any school district is not in compliance with the GAAP system of double entry bookkeeping as required pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1989, c.266 (N.J.S.18A:4-14 et al.) within one year of the effective date of P.L.2007, c.53 (C.18A:55-3 et al.), the Commissioner of Education shall recommend to the Board of Examiners that the board review the certification of the district's school business administrator. L.2007, c.53, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-38.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-38.4 - Appeal of determination of State Board of Examiners.

18A:6-38.4 Appeal of determination of State Board of Examiners.  2. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law or regulation to the contrary, any appeal of a determination of the State Board of Examiners shall be to the Commissioner of Education whose determination shall be a final agency action under the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), and appeal of that action shall be directly to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. L.2008, c.36, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-38.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-38.5 - Failure to report child abuse; possible revocation, suspension of teaching certificate.

18A:6-38.5 Failure to report child abuse; possible revocation, suspension of teaching certificate.  1. In the event that a board of education determines, pursuant to a tenure charge finding under N.J.S.18A:6-10 or a disorderly person conviction under section 7 of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.14), that a teaching staff member has failed to report an allegation of child abuse in accordance with State law or regulations, the board of education shall submit a report to the State Board of Examiners that outlines its finding. The State Board of Examiners shall review the certification of the teaching staff member to determine if the teaching staff member's failure to report warrants the revocation or suspension of his certificate. L.2019, c.46, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-39 - Issuance of certificates to noncitizens

18A:6-39. Issuance of certificates to noncitizens  The board may, with the approval of the commissioner, issue a teacher's certificate to any citizen of any other country, who has declared his intention of becoming a United States citizen and who is otherwise qualified but any such certificate shall be void, and shall be canceled by the board, if the holder thereof shall not become a United States citizen within five years of the date of its issuance, and it may be revoked within said period by the board, if the board is satisfied that the holder thereof has abandoned his efforts to become a United States citizen or has become disqualified for such citizenship but no teacher certified, pursuant to this section, shall acquire tenure unless and until United States citizenship shall have been granted to him. L.1967, c.271
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-40 - "Qualifying academic certificate" defined.

18A:6-40 "Qualifying academic certificate" defined.  18A:6-40. For the purposes of this article, the term "qualifying academic certificate" shall be deemed to be any certificate issued by the commissioner certifying that the person to whom the same is issued has had the preliminary academic education required by the rules of the supreme court or by any law of this State at the time the certificate is issued for admission to an examination for license to practice law, medicine, dentistry, podiatric medicine, pharmacy, or for license as a certified public accountant, and for any other profession or vocation for which a certificate of academic education, issued by the commissioner, is now or may hereafter be required by law or by the rules of the supreme court or certifying that the person to whom the same is issued has had the education required for high school graduation in this state, as the case may be. L.1967, c.271; amended 2005, c.259, s.29.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-41 - Application for certificate; fee; refund

18A:6-41. Application for certificate; fee; refund  Every person desiring a "qualifying academic certificate" shall make application therefor in the manner and form prescribed by the commissioner and shall, before the certificate is issued, pay to the commissioner the sum of $30.00. If the credentials and evidence submitted by an applicant are not sufficient to entitle him to such certificate, a refund of $20.00 shall be made to the applicant. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1971, c. 266, s. 2, eff. July 9, 1971; L.1984, c. 80, s. 1, eff. July 13, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-42 - Accounting; deposit of moneys

18A:6-42. Accounting; deposit of moneys  The commissioner shall keep a true and correct account of all moneys received by him under the provisions of this article, and between the first and fifth days of each month deposit with the state treasurer all such moneys received by him during the then preceding calendar month. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-43 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-43 - Rules and regulations

18A:6-43. Rules and regulations  The commissioner shall make and prescribe rules and regulations necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this article. L.1967, c.271
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-44 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-44 - Right of disabled veterans to certificate

18A:6-44. Right of disabled veterans to certificate  When by law or by the rules and regulations of the state board of public accountants, the state board of architects, the board of bar examiners, the supreme court or the board of nurses, applicants are required to possess preliminary qualifications according to standards prescribed by any of such statutes, rules and regulations or by the commissioner, a citizen of this state who has served in the military or naval forces of the United States in a war, has been wounded or disabled in line of duty, and has completed any of the vocational institutional courses in a college or school authorized and prescribed by the federal government, shall, upon filing with the commissioner a certificate certifying that such citizen has completed any of such courses, obtain from the commissioner a certificate certifying that such person is qualified for the study of any of the professions named in this section. Such certificate of the commissioner shall be the equivalent of the preliminary certificates or the requisite academic counts prescribed by the statutes, rules and regulations or by the commissioner. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-45 - New Jersey School Boards Association established

18A:6-45. New Jersey School Boards Association established  There is established a body corporate and politic, with corporate succession, to be known as the "New Jersey School Boards Association." All boards of education of the various school districts in this State shall be members of the association. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1970, c. 104, s. 1, eff. June 19, 1970.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-46 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-46 - Delegates to state association

18A:6-46. Delegates to state association  Each of the district boards of education shall select annually one of its members as a delegate to the association. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1970, c. 104, s. 2, eff. June 19, 1970.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-47 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-47 - Powers and duties

18A:6-47. Powers and duties  The association may investigate such subjects relating to education in its various branches as it may think proper, and it shall encourage and aid all movements for the improvement of the educational affairs of this State. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1970, c. 104, s. 3, eff. June 19, 1970.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-48 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-48 - Officers

18A:6-48. Officers  The association may select such officers as may be necessary for the transaction of its business. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1970, c. 104, s. 4, eff. June 19, 1970.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-49 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-49 - Perpetual succession; powers

18A:6-49. Perpetual succession; powers  It shall have perpetual succession and shall have the following powers: a. To make, amend and repeal rules, regulations and bylaws for its own government and guidance not inconsistent with this title; b. To adopt an official seal and alter the same at pleasure; c. To maintain an office at such place or places within the state as it may designate; d. To sue and be sued in its own name; e. To borrow money, to issue bonds or notes therefor, and to secure the same by pledge or mortgage of its real and personal property; f. To acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under this article. All such property shall be exempt from taxation under chapter 4 of Title 54, Taxation, of the Revised Statutes. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-50 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-50 - Expenses of delegates; dues.

18A:6-50 Expenses of delegates; dues.  18A:6-50. For the purpose of defraying the necessary expenses of the association, the various district boards shall pay the necessary expenses incurred by its delegates, and shall appropriate annually such sums for dues as may be assessed by the association at any delegates meeting. The assessment of dues shall be made upon a graduated scale and shall be made only upon two-thirds vote of the delegates present at such delegates meeting, after notice of the taking of such vote shall have been given to each district board in writing at least 60 days before such delegates meeting. However, the dues assessed any board of education shall not be increased for any year by more than 33 1/3% of the dues assessed that board during the preceding year. Dues shall be payable by the board secretary or treasurer of school moneys of the school district, as appropriate, to the treasurer of the association.  amended 1969, c.89; 1970, c.104, s.5; 1973, c.120; 2010, c.39, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-51 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-51 - Definitions

18A:6-51. Definitions  Definitions: (a) "Educational Services Commission" means an agency established or to be established in one or more counties for the purpose of carrying on programs of educational research and development and providing to public school districts such educational and administrative services as may be authorized pursuant to rules of the State Board of Education.  (b) "Commission" means educational services commission. (c) "State board" means the State Board of Education. (d) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Education. (e) "Commission expenses" means those funds devoted to or required for the regular or ordinary operating expenses of the commission, including administrative, maintenance and salary expenses, and purchase or rental of real and personal property necessary for the operation of the commission, but excluding program or service expenses.  (f) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1989, c.254.) (g) "Member district" means a public school district which by local board resolution joins the original petition to the State Board of Education for approval to establish an educational services commission, or subsequently becomes a member district by local board resolution and upon approval of the Board of Directors of the commission.  (h) "School administrator" means the superintendent or chief school administrator. (i) "Board of Directors" means those members elected by the representative assembly to act on commission business on behalf of the assembly. (j) "Program or service expenses" means those funds devoted to or required for the provision of a program or service by the commission, including but not limited to the administrative, maintenance and salary expenses and the purchase or rental of real or personal property necessary for the provision of the program or service.  (k) "Representative assembly" means a governing body of the educational services commission composed of an elected representative from each member district. L.1968, c.243, s.1; amended 1979, c.356, s.1; 1989,c.254,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-52 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-52 - Establishment of commission; petition

18A:6-52. Establishment of commission; petition  Whenever five or more boards of education in any county or in any two or more counties and the commissioner after study and investigation shall deem it advisable to establish a county educational services commission, such boards of education may petition the State Board of Education for permission to establish such a commission. A report shall be attached to such petition setting forth the kind or kinds of educational and administrative services and programs which are deemed to be needed and proposed to be provided, an estimate of the cost of providing such services and programs, a method of financing the expenditures of such commission, including a detailed budget which projects anticipated costs and identifies anticipated sources of revenue until such can be financed under its first regularly adopted budget, and any other data or information deemed pertinent.  The State board, after studying the petition and report, shall determine whether there is a need for such a commission and whether its operation is feasible. If the State board finds that the need exists and further finds that the operation of a commission will be feasible, it shall approve the petition and so notify the petitioning boards of education and the county superintendent or county superintendents of the county or counties, as the case may be, in which such boards of education are located.  b. Commissions of less than five member districts established prior to the effective date of this amendatory act may continue to provide services and programs pursuant to this act. L.1968, c.243, s.2; amended 1989,c.254,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-53 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-53 - Approval of establishment; commissioners, first meeting

18A:6-53. Approval of establishment; commissioners, first meeting  Whenever the boards of education and the county superintendent or superintendents, as the case may be, receive notification that the State board approves the establishment of a commission, the county superintendent, or the county superintendents by agreement if more than one county is included, shall instruct each board of education to elect one of its members or the superintendent or chief school administrator, to represent the district on the commission, and shall fix a date and place for the first meeting of the representative assembly.  L.1968, c.243, s.3; amended 1989,c.254,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-54 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-54 - Representative assembly, organization; election of board of directors.

18A:6-54. Representative assembly, organization; election of board of directors.  The first representative assembly shall organize upon the call of the county superintendent or county superintendents, as the case may be. Thereafter the representative assembly shall organize annually during the first week of June and meet at other times as necessary. The representative assembly shall elect, by a majority vote, from among its members a board of directors to serve until the next annual organization meeting. Upon election, the board of directors shall elect a president and vice president who shall also serve until the next organization meeting.  L.1968, c.243, s.4; amended 1989,c.254,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-55 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-55 - Membership of board

18A:6-55. Membership of board  The board of directors shall consist of 15 or more members of the representative assembly. The board of directors of a commission which has 15 or fewer member districts shall be comprised of all members of the representative assembly. Each member of the board of directors shall have one vote. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable and necessary expenses.  L.1968, c.243, s.5; amended 1979, c.356, s.2; 1989,c.254,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:6-56 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:6-56 - Election; terms

18A:6-56. Election; terms  Members of the representative assembly shall be elected by their respective boards of education at the annual organization meeting. An individual so elected shall be a member of the district's board of education or the district's superintendent or chief school administrator. Should the representative cease to be a member or employee of the board of education which elected the representative, that position shall become vacant and a replacement shall be selected by that member district in a like manner to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term for which the vacating member had been elected.  L.1968, c.243, s.6; amended 1979, c.356, s.3; 1989,c.254,s.6.