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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36B-22 - Provision of transportation, aid in-lieu-of transportation.

18A:36B-22 Provision of transportation, aid in-lieu-of transportation.
9. a. Transportation, or aid in-lieu-of transportation, shall be provided to an elementary school pupil who lives more than two miles from the choice district school of attendance and to a secondary school pupil who lives more than two and one-half miles from the choice district school of attendance, provided the choice district school is not more than 20 miles from the residence of the pupil. Transportation, or aid in-lieu-of transportation, shall be the responsibility of the sending district. The choice district and the sending district may enter into a shared service agreement in accordance with the "Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act," sections 1 through 35 of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-1 through C.40A:65-35).
b. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 20 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-62) to the contrary, the sending district shall receive State aid for transportation calculated pursuant to section 15 of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-57) for a student transported or receiving aid-in-lieu-of transportation pursuant to subsection a. of this section.
L.2010, c.65, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36B-23 - Parent information center.

18A:36B-23 Parent information center.
10. A choice district shall establish and maintain a parent information center. The center shall collect and disseminate information about participating programs and schools and shall assist parents and guardians in submitting applications for enrollment of students in an appropriate program and school. The information about participating programs and schools shall be posted on the choice district's website.
L.2010, c.65, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36B-24 - Annual report.

18A:36B-24 Annual report.
11. The commissioner shall annually report to the State Board of Education, the Legislature, and the Joint Committee on the Public Schools on the effectiveness of the interdistrict public school choice program. The commissioner's annual report shall be posted on the Department of Education's website and on the website of each choice district.
L.2010, c.65, s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36C-2 - Findings, declarations relative to the "Urban Hope Act."

18A:36C-2 Findings, declarations relative to the "Urban Hope Act."
2. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. Maintaining a thorough and efficient public school system is among the Legislature's most important responsibilities;
b. Although New Jersey's per pupil public school expenditures are among the highest in the nation, many of the State's students are failing to achieve the core curriculum content standards;
c. Many of those students are confined to a number of persistently failing school districts and schools that, year after year, have been unable to convert increased State aid and other resources into improved student achievement, higher graduation rates, or greater student readiness for postsecondary education and gainful employment;
d. For those school districts and schools, it is necessary to provide local boards of education, parents, students, and teachers with more and better options for addressing their failing schools; and
e. One such option is to allow a small number of school districts with high concentrations of at-risk students to, on a limited pilot program basis, partner with one or more nonprofit entities to create "renaissance schools." While creation of these schools is voluntary, it is the hope of the Legislature that the districts will find suitable nonprofit partners and establish one or more renaissance schools dedicated to providing New Jersey's students with the educators, facilities, and resources to prepare them for college and career.
L.2011, c.176, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36C-5 - Limitation of renaissance projects per district, review of applications.

18A:36C-5 Limitation of renaissance projects per district, review of applications.
5. The commissioner may not approve more than four renaissance school projects in any one renaissance school district. The commissioner may approve no more than one renaissance school project with a dormitory and related facilities in any one renaissance school district. Nothing in this act shall prohibit a renaissance school project that provides an educational program for a grade range less than pre-K through 12 from expanding grade levels after the approval by the commissioner of the initial application.
In reviewing and judging applications for renaissance school projects, the factors considered by the commissioner may include, but not be limited to:
a. The likelihood that the renaissance school project will improve academic achievement in the renaissance school district;
b. The strength of the support for the renaissance school project from the school district, board of education, and parents;
c. The facilities plan for the renaissance school project;
d. Diversity of school type, elementary school, middle school, and high school, among the proposed renaissance school projects; and
e. Any other factors deemed significant by the commissioner.
L.2011, c.176, s.5; amended 2013, c.149, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36C-6 - Contract, filing of organizational document.

18A:36C-6 Contract, filing of organizational document.
6. a. The nonprofit entity and the renaissance school district in which the renaissance school project will be located shall enter into a contract setting forth the terms and conditions for the renaissance school project including, but not limited to, the operation, management, and funding of the renaissance school project. The contract shall be submitted to the commissioner for approval.
b. The nonprofit entity shall file with the commissioner an organizational document for the renaissance school project setting forth: the name of the renaissance school project, the grade levels of the school, the location of the school, and the total enrollment of the school; the mission statement for the renaissance school project; the curriculum for the renaissance school project; the length of the renaissance school project school day and school year; and such other information as the commissioner may require.
L.2011, c.176, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36C-7.1 - Funding for temporary facility.

18A:36C-7.1 Funding for temporary facility.
5. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection e. of section 7 of P.L.2011, c.176 (C.18A:36C-7) to the contrary, if after approval, a renaissance school project is located in a temporary facility pending completion of the newly constructed facility or substantially reconstructed facility, the renaissance school project shall be funded pursuant to subsection b. of section 12 of P.L.1995, c.426 (C.18A:36A-12) until it has obtained final site plan approval for the newly constructed facility or begun construction on the facility to be substantially reconstructed, provided that a renaissance school project shall not be located in a temporary facility for more than three years.
L.2014, c.61, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36C-9 - Employees of renaissance school project.

18A:36C-9 Employees of renaissance school project.
9. a. The employees of a renaissance school project shall not be deemed to be members of the bargaining unit of the renaissance school district.
b. In hiring its employees for a renaissance school project, a nonprofit entity shall be subject to the provisions of the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.). A nonprofit entity shall not set a teacher salary lower than the minimum teacher salary specified pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1985, c.321 (C.18A:29-5.6).
c. All principals, administrators, classroom teachers, and professional support staff hired by a nonprofit entity to work in a renaissance school project shall hold appropriate New Jersey certifications and shall possess all the tenure rights as employees of a board of education of a school district as provided in Title 18A and other laws and regulations.
L.2011, c.176, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36C-11 - Conveyance of land by authority to renaissance school project.

18A:36C-11 Conveyance of land by authority to renaissance school project.
11. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act," P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.), or any other law or regulation to the contrary, when an entity seeks to build a renaissance school project on land owned by the New Jersey Schools Development Authority, the authority may convey the land by ground lease or fee simple title to either the renaissance school district or the entity if the authority determines conveyance to be in the best interests of the State, provided that such conveyance, whether by ground lease or fee simple title shall (1) contain a restriction that the land be used solely for a school or it shall revert to the authority; and (2) be for such consideration and on such terms as the authority determines to be in the best interests of the State.
b. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in the event of a conveyance by the authority to a renaissance school district pursuant to this section, the renaissance school district is authorized to enter into a sub-lease of the property to the entity as required to effectuate the renaissance school project. The sub-lease shall be submitted to the commissioner for his review and approval. The sub-lease shall contain a restriction that the land be used solely for the renaissance school project or it shall revert to the school district.
L.2011, c.176, s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36C-12 - Conveyance of land by board of education to renaissance school project.

18A:36C-12 Conveyance of land by board of education to renaissance school project.
12. Whenever any board of education shall by resolution determine that any tract of land is no longer desirable or necessary for school purposes it may authorize the conveyance thereof, for a nominal consideration, to a renaissance school project established pursuant to P.L.2011, c.176 (C.18A:36C-1 et seq.). The president and secretary of the board shall be authorized to execute and deliver a conveyance for the same in the name and under the seal of the board, which conveyance shall be subject to a condition providing that the land shall be used by the renaissance school project for school purposes, and in the event that the property shall cease to be used for those purposes, the property shall thereupon revert to and the title thereof shall vest in the board of education making the conveyance thereof hereunder.
L.2011, c.176, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36C-13 - Regulations.

18A:36C-13 Regulations.
13. The Commissioner of Education, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) shall adopt regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act; except that, notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the commissioner may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, such regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement the provisions of this act, which regulations shall be effective for a period not to exceed 12 months and may, thereafter, be amended, adopted, or readopted by the commissioner in accordance with the requirements of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
L.2011, c.176, s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36C-14 - Compliance concerning students with disabilities.

18A:36C-14 Compliance concerning students with disabilities.
5. A renaissance school project shall comply with the provisions of chapter 46 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes concerning the provision of services to students with disabilities; except that the fiscal responsibility for any student currently enrolled in or determined to require a private day or residential school shall remain with the district of residence.
Within 15 days of the signing of the individualized education plan, a renaissance school project shall provide notice to the resident district of any individualized education plan which results in a private day or residential placement. The resident district may challenge the placement within 30 days in accordance with the procedures established by law.
L.2013, c.149, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36C-15 - Local education agency designation for application for certain funds.

18A:36C-15 Local education agency designation for application for certain funds.
6. A renaissance school project shall be a local education agency only for the purpose of applying for federal entitlement and discretionary funds.
L.2013, c.149, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36C-16 - Title to project to revert to board of education under certain circumstances.

18A:36C-16 Title to project to revert to board of education under certain circumstances.
7. In the event the authorization to operate a renaissance school project is terminated or expires for any reason, and no substitute or replacement owner or operator for that renaissance school project has been approved by the State prior to the termination or expiration date, title to the renaissance school project shall revert to the board of education of the renaissance school district for consideration in an amount calculated as follows:
(1) if the principal of and interest due on any outstanding debt used to finance the renaissance school project is equal to or greater than the fair market value of the renaissance school project, as determined by a certified appraiser agreed to by the renaissance school district and the owner of the renaissance school project, the renaissance school district shall assume any outstanding debt used to finance the renaissance school project, and thereafter the renaissance school district shall be legally obligated for the payment thereof; or
(2) if the fair market value of the renaissance school project is greater than the amount of the principal of and interest due on the outstanding debt used to finance the renaissance school project, the renaissance school district shall pay to the owner of the renaissance school project the fair market value of the renaissance school project, provided that, to the extent that any debt used to finance the renaissance school project is then outstanding, the owner of the renaissance school project shall utilize the funds received from the renaissance school district pursuant to this paragraph to retire the outstanding debt.
L.2013, c.149, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36C-17 - Authorization to enter into certain agreements.

18A:36C-17 Authorization to enter into certain agreements.
8. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a renaissance school district is authorized to enter into an agreement with an owner or operator of a renaissance school project for the occupancy, use, or both, of all or a portion of the school facility constituting the renaissance school project which is not immediately necessary for the operation of the renaissance school project.
L.2013, c.149, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36C-18 - Establishment of residency.

18A:36C-18 Establishment of residency.
9. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S.52:14-7 or any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the Commissioner of Education may permit an individual employed by any renaissance school project or charter school located within a renaissance school district to establish New Jersey residency within five years of the date of his initial employment.
L.2013, c.149, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:36C-19 - Exemption from certain facility efficiency standards.

18A:36C-19 Exemption from certain facility efficiency standards.
10. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a renaissance school project shall not be subject to the facility efficiency standards developed by the Commissioner of Education pursuant to subsection h. of section 4 of P.L.2000, c. 72 (C.18A:7G-4) or any other public school facility regulations, except those pertaining to the health and safety of the pupils.
L.2013, c.149, s.10; amended 2014, c.61, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-1 - Submission of pupils to authority

18A:37-1. Submission of pupils to authority
Pupils in the public schools shall comply with the rules established in pursuance of law for the government of such schools, pursue the prescribed course of study and submit to the authority of the teachers and others in authority over them.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-2 - Causes for suspension, expulsion of pupils.

18A:37-2 Causes for suspension, expulsion of pupils.
18A:37-2. Any pupil who is guilty of continued and willful disobedience, or of open defiance of the authority of any teacher or person having authority over him, or of the habitual use of profanity or of obscene language, or who shall cut, deface or otherwise injure any school property, shall be liable to punishment and to suspension or expulsion from school.
Conduct which shall constitute good cause for suspension or expulsion of a pupil guilty of such conduct shall include, but not be limited to, any of the following:
a. Continued and willful disobedience;
b. Open defiance of the authority of any teacher or person, having authority over him;
c. Conduct of such character as to constitute a continuing danger to the physical well-being of other pupils;
d. Physical assault upon another pupil;
e. Taking, or attempting to take, personal property or money from another pupil, or from his presence, by means of force or fear;
f. Willfully causing, or attempting to cause, substantial damage to school property;
g. Participation in an unauthorized occupancy by any group of pupils or others of any part of any school or other building owned by any school district, and failure to leave such school or other facility promptly after having been directed to do so by the principal or other person then in charge of such building or facility;
h. Incitement which is intended to and does result in unauthorized occupation by any group of pupils or others of any part of a school or other facility owned by any school district;
i. Incitement which is intended to and does result in truancy by other pupils;
j. Knowing possession or knowing consumption without legal authority of alcoholic beverages or controlled dangerous substances on school premises, or being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled dangerous substances while on school premises; and
k. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
amended 1969, c.156; 1979, c.189, s.1; 1981, c.59, s.1; 2010, c.122, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-2a - Conditions for suspension, expulsion of certain students.

18A:37-2a Conditions for suspension, expulsion of certain students.
1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:37-2 or any other provision of law to the contrary, a student who is enrolled in grades kindergarten through two in a school district or charter school shall not be expelled from school, except as provided pursuant to the "Zero Tolerance for Guns Act," P.L.1995, c.127 (C.18A:37-7 et seq.).
b. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:37-2 or any other provision of law to the contrary, a student who is enrolled in grades kindergarten through two in a school district or charter school shall not receive an out-of-school suspension, except when the suspension is based on conduct that is of a violent or sexual nature that endangers others.
c. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:37-2 or any other provision of law to the contrary, a student who is enrolled in preschool in a school district or charter school shall not be suspended, and shall not be expelled from school, except as provided pursuant to the "Zero Tolerance for Guns Act," P.L.1995, c.127 (C.18A:37-7 et seq.).
L.2016, c.45, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-2b - Early detection and prevention program.

18A:37-2b Early detection and prevention program.
2. A school district or charter school shall implement an early detection and prevention program to: identify students in preschool through grade two who are experiencing behavioral or disciplinary problems; and provide behavioral supports for these students, which may include, but need not be limited to, remediation of problem behaviors, positive reinforcements, supportive interventions, and referral services. An early detection and prevention program may be incorporated into the intervention and referral services required to be established in each school pursuant to State Board of Education regulations.
L.2016, c.45, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-2c - Meeting relative to suspension, expulsion of student.

18A:37-2c Meeting relative to suspension, expulsion of student.
1. a. In the event a student has experienced multiple suspensions or may be subject to a proposed expulsion from public school, the principal shall convene a meeting, as soon as practicable, between the student and a school psychologist, a school counselor, a school social worker, a student assistance coordinator, or a member of the school's intervention and referral services team. The principal may convene such a meeting, if after the student has been suspended for the first time, the principal upon evaluation deems such a meeting appropriate. The purpose of the meeting shall be to identify any behavior or health difficulties experienced by the student and, where appropriate, to provide supportive interventions or referrals to school or community resources that may assist the student in addressing the identified difficulties.
b. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall make available to school districts a list of current resources that may be of assistance as referral services for students under subsection a. of this section. The resources may include, but need not be limited to, the New Jersey MentalHealthCares information and referral service, and county or local programs that provide youth services for mental health or substance use disorder.
c. The requirements of subsection a. of this section shall not apply when a student's immediate removal or suspension from the school's regular education program is required pursuant to the provisions of the "Zero Tolerance for Guns Act," P.L.1995, c.127 (C.18A:37-7 et seq.); section 2 of P.L.1979, c.189 (C.18A:37-2.1); or section 1 of P.L.1995, c.128 (C.18A:37-2.2); or in any other instance in which the safety and security of other students or school staff requires the student's immediate removal from school. In these instances, the meeting required pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall take place as soon as practicable following the student's removal from the school's regular education program.
d. The provisions of this section shall be construed in a manner consistent with the "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act," 20 U.S.C. s.1400 et seq.
e. The State Board of Education may promulgate regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to effectuate the provision of this act.
L.2019, c.479, s.1; amended 2023, c.177, s.30.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-2.1 - Suspension, expulsion of pupil for assault, appeal; report

18A:37-2.1. Suspension, expulsion of pupil for assault, appeal; report
2. a. Any pupil who commits an assault, as defined pursuant to N.J.S.2C:12-1, upon a teacher, administrator, board member or other employee of a board of education, acting in the performance of his duties and in a situation where his authority to so act is apparent, or as a result of the victim's relationship to an institution of public education of this State, not involving the use of a weapon or firearm, shall be immediately suspended from school consistent with procedural due process pending suspension or expulsion proceedings before the local board of education. Said proceedings shall take place no later than 30 calendar days following the day on which the pupil is suspended. The decision of the board shall be made within five days after the close of the hearing. Any appeal of the board's decision shall be made to the Commissioner of Education within 90 days of the board's decision. The provisions herein shall be construed in a manner consistent with 20 U.S.C. s.1400 et seq.
b. Whenever a teacher, administrator, board member, other employee of a board of education or a labor representative on behalf of an employee makes an allegation in writing that the board member or employee has been assaulted by a pupil, the principal shall file a written report of the alleged assault with the district's superintendent of schools. The superintendent to whom the alleged assault is reported or, if there is no superintendent in the district, the principal who received the allegation from the board member, employee, or labor representative shall report the alleged assault to the board of education of the district at its next regular meeting; provided that the name of the pupil who allegedly committed the assault, although it may be disclosed to the members of the board of education, shall be kept confidential at the public board of education meeting.
Any person who fails to file a report of an alleged assault as required pursuant to this subsection may be liable to disciplinary action by the board of education of the district.
L.1979,c.189,s.2; amended 1995, c.128, s.5; 1997, c.372.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-2.2 - Offense by pupil involving assault, removal from school's regular education program

18A:37-2.2. Offense by pupil involving assault, removal from school's regular education program
1. Any pupil who commits an assault upon a teacher, administrator, board member, other employee of a school board or another student, with a weapon, on any school property, on a school bus, or at a school-sponsored function shall be immediately removed from the school's regular education program pending a hearing before the local board of education.
For purposes of this section "assault" means those actions defined under subsection a.(1) of N.J.S.2C:12-1.
For purposes of this section "weapon" includes but is not limited to those items enumerated in subsection r. of N.J.S.2C:39-1, except a firearm as defined by N.J.S.2C:39-1f and 18 U.S.C. s.921.
Any student that is removed from the regular education program pursuant to this section shall be placed in an alternative education program. If placement in an alternative education program is not available, the pupil shall be provided home instruction or other suitable facilities and programs until placement is available. The provisions herein shall be construed in a manner consistent with 20 U.S.C. s.1400 et seq. Nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the expulsion of a pupil.
L.1995,c.128,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-2.3 - Responsibility for removal, report

18A:37-2.3. Responsibility for removal, report
2. The principal or his or her designee shall be responsible for the removal of any pupil pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1995, c.128 (C.18A:37-2.2). The principal or his or her designee shall immediately report the removal of any pupil to the district's chief school administrator. The principal shall also notify the appropriate law enforcement agency of a possible violation of the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice.
L.1995,c.128,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-2.4 - Hearing

18A:37-2.4. Hearing
3. a. Any pupil removed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1995, c.128 (C.18A:37-2.2) shall be entitled to a hearing before the local board of education to determine if the pupil is guilty of committing an assault upon a teacher, administrator, board member, other employee of a school board or another student, with a weapon, on any school property, on a school bus, or at a school-sponsored function. If it is found that the pupil is not guilty of the offense the pupil shall be immediately returned to the regular education program.
b. The hearing shall take place no longer than 30 days following the day the pupil is removed from the regular education program. The hearing is not subject to the provisions of the "Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.).
c. The decision of the board shall be made within five days after the close of the hearing. Any appeal of the board's decision shall be made to the Commissioner of Education within 90 days of the board's decision.
L.1995,c.128,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-2.5 - Determination of pupil's preparedness to return

18A:37-2.5. Determination of pupil's preparedness to return
4. The chief school administrator shall determine when the pupil is prepared to return to the regular education program in accordance with procedures to be established by the Commissioner of Education.
L.1995,c.128,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-3 - Liability of parents or guardian of minor for damage to property

18A:37-3. Liability of parents or guardian of minor for damage to property
The parents or guardian of any minor who shall injure any public or nonpublic school property shall be liable for damages for the amount of injury to be collected by the board of education of the district or the owner of the premises in any court of competent jurisdiction, together with costs of suit.
L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1983, c. 302, s. 1, eff. Aug. 11, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-4 - Suspension of pupils by teacher or principal

18A:37-4. Suspension of pupils by teacher or principal
The teacher in a school having but one teacher or the principal in all other cases may suspend any pupil from school for good cause but such suspension shall be reported forthwith by the teacher or principal so doing to the superintendent of schools of the district if there be one. The superintendent to whom a suspension is reported or if there be no superintendent in the district, the teacher or principal suspending the pupil shall report the suspension to the board of education of the district at its next regular meeting. Such teacher, principal or superintendent may reinstate the pupil prior to the second regular meeting of the board of education of the district held after such suspension unless the board shall reinstate the pupil at such first regular meeting.
L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1968, c. 295, s. 14, eff. Sept. 9, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-5 - Continuation of suspension; reinstatement or expulsion

18A:37-5. Continuation of suspension; reinstatement or expulsion
No suspension of a pupil by a teacher or a principal shall be continued longer than the second regular meeting of the board of education of the district after such suspension unless the same is continued by action of the board, and the power to reinstate, continue any suspension reported to it or expel a pupil shall be vested in each board.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-6 - Rules, regulations

18A:37-6. Rules, regulations
6. The State Board of Education, in consultation and cooperation with the Attorney General, shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) rules and regulations regarding law enforcement activities on school grounds and the reporting of suspected offenses and acts of delinquency to law enforcement.
L.1994,c.56,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-6.1 - Strip, body cavity searches of pupil prohibited.

18A:37-6.1 Strip, body cavity searches of pupil prohibited.
1. Any teaching staff member, principal or other educational personnel shall be prohibited from conducting any strip search or body cavity search of pupil under any circumstances.
L.1997,c.242,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-8 - Offense by pupil involving firearm, removal from school's regular education program

18A:37-8. Offense by pupil involving firearm, removal from school's regular education program
2. Any pupil who is convicted or adjudicated delinquent for possession of a firearm or a crime while armed with a firearm or found knowingly in possession of a firearm on any school property, on a school bus, or at a school-sponsored function shall be immediately removed from the school's regular education program pending a hearing before the local board of education to remove the pupil from the regular education program for a period of not less than one calendar year subject to modification on a case-by-case basis by the chief school administrator.
For the purposes of this section "firearm" means those items enumerated in N.J.S.2C:39-1f and 18 U.S.C. s.921.
Any pupil that is removed from the regular education program pursuant to this section shall be placed in an alternative education program. If placement in an alternative education program is not available, the pupil shall be provided home instruction or other suitable facilities and programs until placement is available. The provisions herein shall be construed in a manner consistent with 20 U.S.C. s.1400 et seq. Nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the expulsion of a pupil.
L.1995,c.127,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-9 - Responsibility for removal, report

18A:37-9. Responsibility for removal, report
3. The principal or his or her designee shall be responsible for the removal of any pupil pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.127 (C.18A:37-8). The principal or his or her designee shall immediately report the removal of any pupil to the district's chief school administrator. The district's chief school administrator may modify such removal of a pupil on a case-by-case basis. The principal shall also notify the appropriate law enforcement agency of a possible violation of the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice.
L.1995,c.127,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-10 - Hearing

18A:37-10. Hearing
4. a. Any pupil removed pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.127 (C.18A:37-8) shall be entitled to a hearing before the local board of education to determine if the pupil was convicted or adjudicated delinquent for possession of a firearm or a crime while armed with a firearm or is guilty of knowingly possessing a firearm on any school property, on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function. If it is found that the pupil is not guilty of these offenses the pupil shall be immediately returned to the regular education program.
b. The hearing shall take place no later than 30 days following the day the pupil is removed from the regular education program. The hearing is not subject to the provisions of the "Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.).
c. The decision of the board shall be made within five days after the close of the hearing. Any appeal of the board's decision shall be made to the Commissioner of Education within 90 days of the board's decision.
L.1995,c.127,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-11 - Determination of pupil's preparedness to return

18A:37-11. Determination of pupil's preparedness to return
5. The chief school administrator shall determine whether the pupil is prepared to return to the regular education program or whether the pupil shall remain in an alternative education program, home instruction or other suitable facilities and programs, in accordance with procedures to be established by the Commissioner of Education.
L.1995,c.127,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-12 - Nonapplicability of act

18A:37-12. Nonapplicability of act
6. This act shall not apply to any pupil who has obtained the written authorization of the chief school administrator to lawfully possess a firearm while participating in a school-sponsored function. The chief school administrator shall not provide such authorization to any pupil who has been convicted or adjudicated delinquent for possession of a firearm or for a crime involving the use of a firearm.
L.1995,c.127,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-13 - Findings, declarations relative to adoption of harassment and bullying prevention policies.

18A:37-13 Findings, declarations relative to adoption of harassment and bullying prevention policies.
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; harassment, intimidation or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is conduct that disrupts both a student's ability to learn and a school's ability to educate its students in a safe environment; and since students learn by example, school administrators, faculty, staff, and volunteers should be commended for demonstrating appropriate behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate harassment, intimidation or bullying.
L.2002,c.83,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-13.2 - Short title.

18A:37-13.2 Short title.
1. Sections 1, 2, and 16 through 30 of this act and P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq.) shall be known and may be cited as the "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act."
L.2010, c.122, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-14 - Definitions relative to adoption of harassment and bullying prevention policies

18A:37-14 Definitions relative to adoption of harassment and bullying prevention policies
2. As used in this act:
"Electronic communication" means a communication transmitted by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, cellular phone, computer, or pager;
"Harassment, intimidation or bullying" means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents, that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by any actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic, that takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, on a school bus, or off school grounds as provided for in section 16 of P.L.2010, c.122 (C.18A:37-15.3), that substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other students and that:
a. a reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming a student or damaging the student's property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his person or damage to his property;
b. has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students; or
c. creates a hostile educational environment for the student by interfering with a student's education or by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the student.
L.2002, c.83, s.2; amended 2007, c.129, s.1; 2010, c.122, s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-15.1 - "Electronic communication" included in school districts' harassment and bullying prevention policy.

18A:37-15.1 "Electronic communication" included in school districts' harassment and bullying prevention policy.
2. a. A school district's policy on prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying adopted pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-15), shall be amended, if necessary, to reflect the provisions of P.L.2007, c.129 (C.18A:37-15.1 et al.). The district shall transmit a copy of the amended policy to the appropriate county superintendent of schools. Notice of the amended policy shall appear in any publication of the school district that sets forth the comprehensive rules, procedures and standards of conduct for schools within the school district, and in any student handbook.
b. In the event that a school district's policy on prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying adopted pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-15) does not accord with the provisions of subsection a. of this section by the 90th day following the effective date of this act, the district's existing policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying shall be deemed to include an "electronic communication" as defined in section 2 of P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-14) as amended by section 1 of P.L.2007, c.129.
L.2007, c.129, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-15.2 - Actions required relative to bullying policy.

18A:37-15.2 Actions required relative to bullying policy.
8. Within 60 days of the effective date of this section each school district shall amend its bullying policy in accordance with section 3 of P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-15) as amended by section 7 of P.L.2007, c.303, make the policy available on the district's website, and notify students and parents that the policy is available on the district's website.
L.2007, c.303, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-15.3 - Policy to include certain incidents occurring off school grounds.

18A:37-15.3 Policy to include certain incidents occurring off school grounds.
16. The policy adopted by each school district pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-15) shall include provisions for appropriate responses to harassment, intimidation, or bullying, as defined in section 2 of P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-14), that occurs off school grounds, in cases in which a school employee is made aware of such actions. The responses to harassment, intimidation, or bullying that occurs off school grounds shall be consistent with the board of education's code of student conduct and other provisions of the board's policy on harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
L.2010, c.122, s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-16 - Reprisal, retaliation, false accusation prohibited.

18A:37-16 Reprisal, retaliation, false accusation prohibited.
4. a. A member of a board of education, school employee, student or volunteer shall not engage in reprisal, retaliation or false accusation against a victim, witness or one with reliable information about an act of harassment, intimidation or bullying.
b. A member of a board of education, school employee, contracted service provider, student or volunteer who has witnessed, or has reliable information that a student has been subject to, harassment, intimidation or bullying shall report the incident to the appropriate school official designated by the school district's policy, or to any school administrator or safe schools resource officer, who shall immediately initiate the school district's procedures concerning school bullying.
c. A member of a board of education or a school employee who promptly reports an incident of harassment, intimidation or bullying, to the appropriate school official designated by the school district's policy, or to any school administrator or safe schools resource officer, and who makes this report in compliance with the procedures in the district's policy, is immune from a cause of action for damages arising from any failure to remedy the reported incident.
d. A school administrator who receives a report of harassment, intimidation, or bullying from a district employee, and fails to initiate or conduct an investigation, or who should have known of an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying and fails to take sufficient action to minimize or eliminate the harassment, intimidation, or bullying, may be subject to disciplinary action.
L.2002, c.83, s.4; amended 2010, c.122, s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:37-16.1 - Immunity for reporting harassment, intimidation, or bullying at certain private schools.

18A:37-16.1 Immunity for reporting harassment, intimidation, or bullying at certain private schools.
1. In the event that the State Board of Education requires approved private schools for students with disabilities to develop, adopt, and implement a policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying on school grounds, a member of a board of directors or an employee of an approved private school for students with disabilities who promptly reports an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying to the appropriate school official designated by the school's policy or to any school administrator, and who makes this report in compliance with the procedures in the school's policy, is immune from a cause of action for damages arising from any failure to remedy the reported incident.
L.2017, c.274, s.1.