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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:8-43 - "Non-operating district" defined.

18A:8-43 "Non-operating district" defined.
1. As used in this act:
"Non-operating district" means a school district that is not operating schools.
L.2009, c.78, s.1; amended 2017, c.102, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:8-44 - Elimination of non-operating district through merger.

18A:8-44 Elimination of non-operating district through merger.
2. a. Except as otherwise provided in subsection b. of this section, the executive county superintendent of schools shall eliminate any non-operating district and merge that district with the district with which it participates in a sending-receiving relationship.
b. If a non-operating district is in a sending-receiving relationship with more than one district or is in a sending-receiving relationship with a district in need of improvement pursuant to the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001," Pub.L.107-110, then the executive county superintendent shall determine with which district the non-operating district shall be merged. The determination shall be based on the district that is able to accommodate the merger with the least disruption to its finances and educational operations. In making the determination the executive county superintendent shall examine, but need not be limited to, the following factors: current sending-receiving relationships; the quality and effectiveness of educational programming and district operations; proximity of school districts; transportation costs; school building capacity; and special education needs.
L.2009, c.78, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:8-45 - Apportioning of annual or special appropriations.

18A:8-45 Apportioning of annual or special appropriations.
3. The annual or special appropriations for a new district established pursuant to section 2 of this act, excluding the amounts to be raised for interest upon and the redemption of bonds payable by the district, shall be apportioned among the constituent districts of the new district in the first year of the merger in such manner as the commissioner determines to be the least fiscally disruptive. Thereafter the apportionment methodology shall be determined pursuant to chapter 13 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes; however, if necessary, the commissioner may allow a five-year phase-in of the apportionment methodology.
The amount to be raised for interest upon and the redemption of bonds payable by the district for bonds issued prior to and after the effective date of this act, shall be apportioned among the constituent districts of the new district in such manner as the commissioner determines to be the least fiscally disruptive. The commissioner may allow a five-year phase-in of the apportionment methodology, if necessary.
L.2009, c.78, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:8-46 - Calculation of State aid.

18A:8-46 Calculation of State aid.
4. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.2007, c.260 (C.18A:7F-43 et al.) to the contrary, for the purposes of calculating State school aid, both the former non-operating district and the district with which it is merged pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of this act shall continue to be considered separate school districts.
L.2009, c.78, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:8-47 - Board of education of newly-formed district; membership.

18A:8-47 Board of education of newly-formed district; membership.
5. a. If the district with which the non-operating district is merged is a Type II district without a board of school estimate, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the new district established pursuant to section 2 of this act shall have a board of education with the same number of members as the board of education of the district with which the non-operating district has been merged. The members of the board of education of the district with which the non-operating district has been merged shall continue in office as members of the first board of education of the new district until the expiration of the respective terms for which they were elected.
In any year in which the term of a member of the board of education of the new district expires, his successor shall be elected at-large by the voters of the new district.
The executive county superintendent shall, not later than 30 days after the merger of the districts, appoint one member of the board of education of the former non-operating district to the board of the new district, who shall serve until the first Monday succeeding the first annual school election in which a member of the board of education of the new district is elected at-large; except that if the former non-operating district had representation on the board of education of the district with which it has been merged pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.8 (C.18A:38-8.2), then that representative shall be the person appointed by the executive county superintendent. The member appointed by the executive county superintendent shall be a voting member of the board.
b. If the district with which the non-operating district is merged is a Type I district, the new district shall have a board of education with the same number of members as the board of education of the district with which the non-operating district has been merged plus one additional member. The mayor or other chief executive officer of the municipality in which the former non-operating district is located shall appoint the one additional member.
c. If the district with which the non-operating district is merged is a regional district, the former non-operating district shall be treated as a constituent district of the regional district and the membership of the board of education of the new district shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 13 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes.
L.2009, c.78, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:8-48 - Eligibility of nonpublic school students for transportation.

18A:8-48 Eligibility of nonpublic school students for transportation.
6. In the event that nonpublic school students who reside in a municipality that comprises the new district were not eligible for pupil transportation services pursuant to N.J.S.18A:39-1 prior to the effective date of P.L.2009, c.78 (C.18A:8-43 et al.), then any nonpublic school student in that municipality shall be ineligible for pupil transportation services following the merger pursuant to section 2 of this act.
L.2009, c.78, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:8-49 - Final audit of non-operating district's accounts.

18A:8-49 Final audit of non-operating district's accounts.
7. a. The board of education of the district with which the non-operating district is merged shall cause a final audit of the non-operating district's accounts and financial transactions to be made by a public school accountant pursuant to N.J.S.18A:23-1 et seq., and shall provide for the liquidation of the assets of the non-operating district. The non-operating district shall be responsible for the costs of the final audit which shall be payable from the district's accounts prior to the liquidation of the assets. Upon completion of the liquidation, any cash balances, including any remaining reserve balances, shall be paid to the municipal governing body of the municipality in which the former non-operating district is located, and any indebtedness shall be the responsibility of that municipal governing body.
b. Upon the elimination of a non-operating district pursuant to section 2 of this act, the books, documents, and records of that district shall be turned over to the board of education of the new district.
c. Upon the elimination of a non-operating district pursuant to section 2 of this act, the municipal governing body of the municipality in which the former non-operating district is located shall take title to and control of all school grounds and buildings, unless the deed on the school grounds and building directs otherwise, and the furnishings and equipment therein, situated in the municipality.
L.2009, c.78, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:8-50 - Governing of new district.

18A:8-50 Governing of new district.
8. Unless otherwise provided in this act, a new district formed pursuant to section 2 of this act shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 13 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes.
L.2009, c.78, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:8-51 - Construction of act.

18A:8-51 Construction of act.
9. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit an executive county superintendent from including a former non-operating district in the consolidation plan submitted by the executive county superintendent to the commissioner pursuant to subsection h. of N.J.S.18A:7-8.
L.2009, c.78, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:9-1 - Classification of school districts

18A:9-1. Classification of school districts
18A:9-1. School districts shall be classified as type I and type II school districts, except that the State board may, by administrative order pursuant to its authority under section 15 of P.L. 1975, c. 212 (C. 18A:7A-15), create a State-operated school district.
L.1967, c.271; amended 1987,c.399,s.20.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:9-2 - Districts included in type I districts

18A:9-2. Districts included in type I districts
Type I districts shall include--
a. Every local school district hereafter established in a city, or in a municipality other than a city which shall become a city, except a municipality in which the provisions of section 18A:9-3 shall be accepted;
b. Every local school district which was governed, immediately preceding the effective date of this title, by chapter 6 of Title 18 of the Revised Statutes; and
c. Every local school district in which the provisions of this section shall be accepted;
and such district shall be subject to the provisions of this title relating to type I districts.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:9-3 - Districts included in type II districts

18A:9-3. Districts included in type II districts
Type II school districts shall include--
a. Local school districts as follows:
1. Every local school district hereafter established in a municipality other than a city, or in a city which shall become a municipality other than a city, except a municipality in which the provisions of section 18A:9-2 shall be accepted;
2. Every local school district which was governed, immediately preceding the effective date of this title, by chapter 7 of Title 18 of the Revised Statutes;
3. Every local school district in which the provisions of this section shall be accepted; and
4. Every consolidated local school district.
b. Every regional school district;
and such district shall be subject to the provisions of this title relating to type II districts except as otherwise so provided in the case of regional districts.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:9-4 - Type I districts; reclassification; resolution or petition for submission; frequency.

18A:9-4 Type I districts; reclassification; resolution or petition for submission; frequency.
18A:9-4. The question of the acceptance of section 18A:9-2 of this title, in any local school district governed by section 18A:9-3 of this title, except a consolidated school district, or of the acceptance of section 18A:9-3 of this title in any local school district governed by section 18A:9-2 of this title, shall be submitted to the legal voters of such district whenever the governing body of the municipality constituting such district or the board of education of any type I districts, shall by resolution so direct, or whenever a petition, signed by not less than 15% of the number of legally qualified voters who voted in such district at the last preceding general election held for the election of all of the members of the general assembly, shall be filed with the clerk of such municipality. No resolution may be adopted and no petition may be filed for the submission of the question of acceptance of N.J.S.18A:9-2 or N.J.S.18A:9-3, as the case may be, within four years after an election shall have been held pursuant to any resolution adopted, or petition filed, pursuant to this section or N.J.S.18A:9-6.
L.1967, c.271; amended 2003, c.102, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:9-5 - Type I districts; submission of reclassification question; frequency.

18A:9-5 Type I districts; submission of reclassification question; frequency.
18A:9-5. The clerk of the municipality shall in either case cause said question to be submitted at the next municipal or general election which will be held in the municipality following the expiration of 35 days from the date of the adoption of the resolution or the filing of the petition, whichever shall first occur, except that the clerk shall not cause the question to be submitted if a similar question was submitted at an election within the previous four years.
L.1967, c.271; amended 2003, c.102, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:9-6 - Type II districts; reclassification; resolution or petition; submission; frequency.

18A:9-6 Type II districts; reclassification; resolution or petition; submission; frequency.
18A:9-6. Except as provided below, if the board of education of a type II local school district shall so determine by resolution, or if a petition is filed with the board requesting the submission of the question to the voters, signed by 15% or more of the number of legally qualified voters who voted in the district at the last preceding general election held for the election of all of the members of the general assembly, the question shall be submitted to the voters of the district at the next annual school election of the district which will be held at least 15 days after the adoption of the resolution or the filing of the petition but if in the petition it is requested that the question be submitted at a special school election and the first annual school election to be held in the district after the petition is filed will be held less than 20 days or more than 50 days thereafter, the board shall forthwith call a special school election in the district, for the submission of the question, to be held not more than 50 days after the filing of the petition. No resolution may be adopted and no petition may be filed for the submission of the question of acceptance of N.J.S.18A:9-2 within four years after an election shall have been held pursuant to any resolution adopted, or petition filed, pursuant to this section or N.J.S.18A:9-4.
L.1967, c.271; amended 2003, c.102, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:9-7 - Vote for adoption of question

18A:9-7. Vote for adoption of question
If a majority of the votes cast for and against the adoption of the question are cast for the adoption of the question, the district shall be governed by the provisions of the section of this title named in the question as hereinafter provided.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:9-8 - Type I districts; effective date of change

18A:9-8. Type I districts; effective date of change
If the voters of the district shall so elect that the district shall become a type I district, the district shall be governed by the provisions of this title relating to type I districts after January 31 next ensuing, unless the district be established in a city of the first class, in which case it shall be so governed after June 30 next ensuing, and the terms of the members of the board of education in office at the time of said election shall continue to and cease upon such January 31 or such June 30, as the case may be.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:9-9 - Type II districts; effective date of change

18A:9-9. Type II districts; effective date of change
If the voters of the district shall so elect that the district shall become a type II district, it shall thereafter be governed by the provisions of this title relating to type II districts, and the members of the board of education in office at the time of the election shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and the qualification in office of their respective successors.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:9-10 - Electing additional board members.

18A:9-10 Electing additional board members.
18A:9-10. If the membership of the board in any such district so becoming a type II district is less than nine, it shall be increased to nine by the election of added members at the next annual school election, unless the adopting election shall have been held more than 130 days or less than 60 days before the date fixed for such annual school election, in which case they shall be elected at a special school election which shall be called by the members of the board so holding over.
amended 1985, c.92, s.1; 1995, c.278, s.28; 2011, c.202, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:9-11 - Type II districts; terms of additional board members

18A:9-11. Type II districts; terms of additional board members
The terms of the members so to be elected shall be so arranged by the members of the board holding over that as soon as possible the term of each member of the board shall be three years and the terms of three members shall expire in each year.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:10-1 - Conduct of districts

18A:10-1. Conduct of districts
18A:10-1. The schools of each school district shall be conducted, by and under the supervision of a board of education, which shall be a body corporate and which shall be constituted and governed, as provided by this title, for a type I, type II or regional school district, as the case may be, but the State board pursuant to an administrative order issued by authority of section 15 of P.L. 1975, c. 212 (C. 18A:7A-15) may create a State-operated school district which shall be conducted by a State district superintendent.
L.1967, c.271; amended 1987,c.399,s.21.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:10-3 - Annual organization.

18A:10-3 Annual organization.
18A:10-3. Each board of education shall organize annually at a regular meeting held not later than at 8 p.m. at which time new members shall take office:
a. In type I districts on May 16, or on the following day if that day be Sunday.
b. In all type II districts with an April school election on any day of the first or second week following the April school election.
c. In all type II districts with a November school election on any day of the first week in January at which time new members shall take office.
If the organization meeting cannot take place on that day by reason of lack of a quorum or for any other reason, said meeting shall be held within three days thereafter.
amended 1970, c.3, s.1; 1974, c.105, s.1; 1978, c.136, s.27; 1979, c.23, s.11; 1980, c.140; 1987, c.289, s.2; 2011, c.202, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:10-6 - Board meetings public; frequency; hours of commencement; adjournment, etc., for lack of quorum

18A:10-6. Board meetings public; frequency; hours of commencement; adjournment, etc., for lack of quorum
All board meetings shall be public and each board shall hold a meeting at least once every two months during the period in which the schools in the district are in session.
All meetings shall be called to commence not later than eight P.M. of the designated day but, if a quorum be not present at the time for which the meeting is called, the member or members present may recess the meeting to a time not later than nine P.M. of said day and, if no quorum be present at that time, the member or members present may adjourn the meeting to commence not later than eight P.M. of another day, not more than seven days following the date for which the original meeting was called, but no further recess or adjournment of the meeting shall be made.
Public announcements of time and day to which any meeting is so recessed or adjourned shall be made at the time of the recess or adjournment.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-1 - General mandatory powers and duties

18A:11-1. General mandatory powers and duties
The board shall--
a. Adopt an official seal;
b. Enforce the rules of the state board;
c. Make, amend and repeal rules, not inconsistent with this title or with the rules of the state board, for its own government and the transaction of its business and for the government and management of the public schools and public school property of the district and for the employment, regulation of conduct and discharge of its employees, subject, where applicable, to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service, of the Revised Statutes; and
d. Perform all acts and do all things, consistent with law and the rules of the state board, necessary for the lawful and proper conduct, equipment and maintenance of the public schools of the district.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-2 - Power to sue and be sued; reports; census of school children

18A:11-2. Power to sue and be sued; reports; census of school children
The board may--
a. Sue or be sued by its corporate name and likewise submit to arbitration and determination disputes and controversies in the manner provided by law;
b. Cause a report of the condition of the public schools and the public school property under its control and an itemized account of the condition of the finances of the district to be printed and published as soon as practicable after the close of each school year;
c. Cause an exact census to be taken annually of all children residing in the district between the ages of five and 18 years, including such other information as the board may deem necessary or proper and, appoint for the purpose of taking said census, as many suitable persons as may be necessary to act as enumerators and fix their compensation, which compensation shall be paid as a current expense.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-3 - Voluntary associations regulating conduct of student activities; membership; rules and regulations; appeals

18A:11-3. Voluntary associations regulating conduct of student activities; membership; rules and regulations; appeals
A board of education may join one or more voluntary associations which regulate the conduct of student activities between and among their members, whose membership may include private and public schools. Any such membership shall be by resolution of the board of education, adopted annually. No such voluntary association shall be operative without approval of its charter, constitution, bylaws, and rules and regulations by the Commissioner of Education. Upon the adoption of said resolution the board, its faculty, and students shall be governed by the rules and regulations of that association. The said rules and regulations shall be deemed to be the policy of the board of education and enforced first by the internal procedures of the association. In matters involving only public school districts and students, faculty, administrators and boards thereof, appeals shall be to the commissioner and thereafter the Superior Court. In all other matters, appeals shall be made directly to the Superior Court. The commissioner shall have authority to direct the association to conduct an inquiry by hearing or otherwise on a particular matter or alternatively, direct that particular matter be heard directly by him. The association shall be a party to any proceeding before the commissioner or in any court.
L.1979, c. 172, s. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-3.2 - Findings, declarations relative to adapted athletic programs.

18A:11-3.2 Findings, declarations relative to adapted athletic programs.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that high school athletics often serve an integral role in the development of students. In addition to providing healthy forms of exercise, high school athletics foster friendships and camaraderie while promoting sportsmanship and fair play and instill the value of competition. The benefits and values of participating in high school athletics should be actively promoted and made available to all students, regardless of cognitive or physical limitations.
L.2009, c.109, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-3.3 - Interscholastic adapted athletic programs.

18A:11-3.3 Interscholastic adapted athletic programs.
2. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, in consultation with the American Association of Adapted Sports Programs, shall establish interscholastic athletic programs adapted for participation by student-athletes with physical disabilities or visual impairments who are participating in an adapted athletic program developed by a school district. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association shall require any coach of an adapted athletic program to receive training specific to that program.
L.2009, c.109, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-3.4 - Dissemination of certain information to student-athletes.

18A:11-3.4 Dissemination of certain information to student-athletes.
1. A school district or nonpublic school that participates in Statewide interscholastic sports programs sanctioned by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association shall annually disseminate to each student enrolled in the district or nonpublic school who participates in interscholastic athletics the National Collegiate Athletic Association's freshman eligibility standards for participation in collegiate athletics.
L.2013, c.33, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-3.5 - Findings, declarations relative to athletic activities of students with disabilities.

18A:11-3.5 Findings, declarations relative to athletic activities of students with disabilities.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. The United States Government Accountability Office issued a report in June 2010 that underscored that access to, and participation in, extracurricular athletic opportunities provide important health and social benefits to all students, particularly those with disabilities, including socialization, improved teamwork and leadership skills, and fitness. Unfortunately, the report found that students with disabilities are not being afforded an equal opportunity to participate in extracurricular athletics in public elementary and secondary schools.
b. The United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, issued guidance on January 25, 2013, which clarifies existing legal obligations of school districts to provide equal access to extracurricular athletic activities to students with disabilities and urges school districts to work with community organizations to increase athletic opportunities for students with disabilities in club, intramural, and interscholastic athletic programs.
c. Students with intellectual, developmental, physical, and other forms of disabilities should consistently have opportunities to participate in athletics equal to those of other students, which is in keeping with school district responsibilities under section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.s.794, regarding the provision of extracurricular activities.
L.2014, c.10, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-3.6 - Definitions relative to athletic activities of students with disabilities.

18A:11-3.6 Definitions relative to athletic activities of students with disabilities.
2. As used in this act:
"Adapted program" means a program that is developed for a student with a disability.
"Athletic program" means a club, intramural, or interscholastic athletic activity that is developed and offered to students by the school district.
"Physical education program" means the physical education program of the school district.
"Student with a disability" means a student who meets the definition of a "handicapped person" as defined in 45 C.F.R.s.84.3 (j).
"Unified sports program" means an athletic program that combines individuals with disabilities and individuals without disabilities.
L.2014, c.10, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-3.7 - Obligations of school district, exceptions.

18A:11-3.7 Obligations of school district, exceptions.
3. a. Each school district shall, subject to the provisions of subsection b. of this section:
(1) ensure that a student with a disability has an equal opportunity to: participate in physical education programs; participate in existing classroom activities that involve physical activity; and try out for and, if selected, participate in athletic programs in an integrated manner to the maximum extent appropriate to the needs of the student; and
(2) ensure the provision of reasonable modifications or aids or services necessary to provide a student with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in physical education programs, existing classroom activities that involve physical activity, and athletic programs as set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection in an integrated manner to the maximum extent appropriate to the needs of the student.
b. An exception to the requirements under subsection a. of this section may be made when the inclusion of a student with a disability:
(1) presents an objective health or safety risk to the student or to others, based on an individualized assessment of the student; or
(2) fundamentally alters the nature of the physical education program or athletic program in accordance with the "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990," 42 U.S.C. s.12101 et seq. and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. s.794.
L.2014, c.10, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-3.8 - Reasonable efforts when exception applies.

18A:11-3.8 Reasonable efforts when exception applies.
4. In the event that an exception applies under subsection b. of section 3 of this act, a school district, in consultation with students, parents, community members, and advocacy groups, shall make reasonable efforts to provide a student with a disability the opportunity to participate in existing adapted or unified sports programs facilitated by community organizations, such as the Special Olympics New Jersey. A school district may develop such programs on a school, district, regional, or county basis. The provision of an adapted program or a unified sports program for a student with a disability shall not mitigate the responsibility of the school district to provide a student with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in programs and activities in accordance with section 3 of this act.
L.2014, c.10, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-3.9 - Interscholastic athletic programs for certain student-athletes with disabilities.

18A:11-3.9 Interscholastic athletic programs for certain student-athletes with disabilities.
5. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, in consultation with Special Olympics New Jersey and any other adapted sports organizations, may establish interscholastic athletic programs for student-athletes with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are participating in a unified sports program of athletics developed by a school district. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association may require any coach of a unified sports program of athletics to receive training specific to that program.
L.2014, c.10, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-3.10 - "Heat Participation Policy."

18A:11-3.10 "Heat Participation Policy."
1. A school district which is a member of any voluntary association, pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1979, c.172 (C.18A:11-3), which oversees activities associated with Statewide interscholastic sports programs shall:
a. Adopt the "Heat Participation Policy" required by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for conducting practice or games in all sports during times of high heat or humidity. The association's policy shall address:
(1) the scheduling of practice or games during times of various heat and humidity levels;
(2) the ratio of time devoted to workouts to time allotted for rest and hydration during various heat and humidity levels; and
(3) the heat and humidity levels at which practice or games will be canceled.
The guidelines included in the association's policy shall provide a default policy to those responsible or sharing duties for making decisions concerning the implementation of modifications or cancellation of practices or games based on the presence of heat and humidity.
b. Purchase a WetBulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) tool to measure the heat stress in direct sunlight at the practice or game site. Heat stress consists of temperature, humidity, wind speed, the angle of the sun, and cloud coverage.
A school district shall adopt the association's policy concerning the frequency and recording of WetBulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) measurements.
L.2019, c.293, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-4 - Minutes of meetings of associations overseeing interscholastic sports programs; report

18A:11-4. Minutes of meetings of associations overseeing interscholastic sports programs; report
The minutes of every meeting of any association functioning under this act which shall oversee activities associated with statewide interscholastic sports programs in this State shall be transmitted by and under certification thereof to the commissioner or his designee who shall acknowledge the receipt of the minutes by his signature. The commissioner or his designee shall prepare a report detailing all programs and fiscal activities of the Statewide associations and such other associations functioning under this act as he feels may be necessary. This report shall be based upon annual reports submitted to him by the associations operating under this act and shall detail any developments contrary to the public interest and shall indicate whether or not the intent of the Legislature in its grant of statutory authority to boards of education to join such associations is faithfully being executed.
L.1979, c. 172, s. 2, eff. Aug. 26, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-5 - Effective date of amendments to charter, constitution, bylaws, rules or regulations of association; disapproval of amendments

18A:11-5. Effective date of amendments to charter, constitution, bylaws, rules or regulations of association; disapproval of amendments
Any amendment to the charter, constitution, bylaws, rules or regulations of the association shall be effective not less than 20 days after its submission to the commissioner. No such amendment shall take effect if the commissioner in said 20-day period returns to the secretary of the association his disapproval of the amendment.
L.1979, c. 172, s. 4, eff. Aug. 23, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-6 - Liability of association, conference, employee

18A:11-6. Liability of association, conference, employee
Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1952, c. 335 (C. 2A:53A-1 et seq.), P.L.1973, c. 146 (C. 2A:15-5.1 et seq.) or any other law to the contrary, in any case where a voluntary association as provided by P.L.1979, c. 172 (C. 18A:11-3 et seq.), any athletic conference operating under the jurisdiction of that association or any employee of the association or conference acting within the scope of his employment is determined to be a tortfeasor in any cause of action along with one or more other tortfeasors, the association, conference or employee shall be liable for no more than that percentage share of the damages which is equal to the percentage of the negligence attributable to that association, conference or employee. In any case where the voluntary association, conference or employee is determined to be a joint tortfeasor, the voluntary association, conference or employee shall be required to contribute to a joint tortfeasor only to the extent of the recovery provided for under this section.
L. 1987,c.324,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-7 - Findings, declarations relative to school dress codes

18A:11-7. Findings, declarations relative to school dress codes
1. The Legislature finds and declares that many educators believe that school dress can significantly influence pupil behavior and that schools that have adopted dress codes, including dress codes which require school uniforms and which prohibit clothing indicating membership in certain gangs, experience greater school pride and improved behavior in and out of the classroom. The Legislature further finds that to assist in controlling the environment in public schools, to facilitate and maintain an effective learning environment, and to keep the focus of the classroom on learning, school districts should be specifically authorized to implement uniform clothing requirements for their students.
L.1996,c.93,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-8 - Adoption of dress code policy for schools permitted

18A:11-8. Adoption of dress code policy for schools permitted
2. a. A board of education may adopt a dress code policy to require that students wear a school uniform if the policy is requested by the principal, staff and parents of an individual school and if the board determines that the policy will enhance the school learning environment. Any policy adopted which requires the wearing of a uniform shall include a provision to assist economically disadvantaged students. The board shall hold a public hearing prior to the adoption of the policy and shall not implement the policy with less than three months' notice to the parents or guardians of the students. The specific uniform selected shall be determined by the principal, staff, and parents of the individual school.
b. The board of education may provide a method whereby parents may choose not to comply with an adopted school uniform policy. If the board provides such a method, a student shall not be penalized academically or otherwise discriminated against nor denied admittance to school if the student's parents choose not to comply with the school uniform policy.
c. A dress code policy adopted pursuant to this section shall not preclude students who participate in a nationally recognized youth organization which is approved by the board of education from wearing organization uniforms to school on days that the organization has scheduled a meeting.
L.1996,c.93,s.2
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-9 - Prohibition of gang-related apparel.

18A:11-9 Prohibition of gang-related apparel.
3. A board of education may adopt a dress code policy to prohibit students from wearing, while on school property, any type of clothing, apparel or accessory which indicates that the student has membership in, or affiliation with, any gang associated with criminal activities. The local law enforcement agency shall advise the board, upon its request, of gangs which are associated with criminal activities.
L.1996,c.93,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-10 - Board of Education may receive property for awarding scholarships.

18A:11-10 Board of Education may receive property for awarding scholarships.
2. Any board of education may accept, receive, add to and hold in trust real or personal property, heretofore or hereafter acquired by inter vivos or testamentary gift, for the purpose of awarding scholarships to students for higher education in colleges, universities and graduate schools, whether located within or without this State, upon such terms and conditions, not inconsistent with this section, as may be imposed by the donor of the property. The board shall, by resolution, provide for the acceptance, application, custody and management of property donated to it for higher education scholarship purposes.
L.1999,c.46,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-11 - Public notice required for alteration of contract terms of certain employees.

18A:11-11 Public notice required for alteration of contract terms of certain employees.
5. A board of education shall not renegotiate, extend, amend, or otherwise alter the terms of a contract with a superintendent of schools, assistant superintendent of schools, or school business administrator, unless notice is provided to the public at least 30 days prior to the scheduled action by the board. The board shall also hold a public hearing and shall not take any action on the matter until the hearing has been held. The board shall provide the public with at least 10 days' notice of the public hearing.
L.2007, c.53, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-13 - Rules, regulations to effectuate the purposes of C.18A:55-3 et al.

18A:11-13 Rules, regulations to effectuate the purposes of C.18A:55-3 et al.
6. Notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, the Commissioner of Education may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, such rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2007, c.53 (C.18A:55-3 et al.) which shall be effective for a period not to exceed 12 months following the effective date of P.L.2008, c.37 (C.18A:11-13 et al.). The regulations shall thereafter be amended, adopted, or readopted by the commissioner in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.); and the commissioner shall, at a minimum, hold at least one public hearing in each of the north, central, and southern regions of the State within 60 days of the public notice of any regulations proposed by the commissioner to be amended, adopted, or readopted pursuant to that act.
L.2008, c.37, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-14 - Findings, declarations relative to summer school tuition.

18A:11-14 Findings, declarations relative to summer school tuition.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. School districts around the State are feeling the effects of the tough economic climate;
b. Reductions in State aid are requiring boards of education to make drastic cuts in programs and services offered in their school districts;
c. Many school districts have been forced, for example, to eliminate summer school programs, resulting in a decrease Statewide in the availability of these types of programs; and
d. Allowing school districts to charge tuition for those students able to pay for courses provided during the summer session would help school districts ensure that these valuable programs remain available to the students who need them.
L.2010, c.73, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:11-15 - Tuition charge for certain summer courses; terms defined.

18A:11-15 Tuition charge for certain summer courses; terms defined.
2. a. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a board of education may charge tuition for a remedial or advanced course provided during a summer school session to a student who resides in the district in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) for a student from a household with a household income that exceeds the most recent federal poverty guidelines multiplied by 1.85, the district may charge full tuition;
(2) for a student from a household with household income that exceeds the most recent federal poverty guidelines multiplied by 1.30, but is at or below the most recent federal poverty guidelines multiplied by 1.85, the district may charge 75% of the full tuition charged by the board of education;
(3) for a student from a household with a household income that exceeds the most recent federal poverty guidelines, but is at or below the most recent federal poverty guidelines multiplied by 1.30, the district may charge 50% of the full tuition charged by the board of education; and
(4) for a student from a household with a household income at or below the most recent federal poverty guidelines, the district may not charge any tuition.
b. A board of education may charge full tuition to a student who resides in the district for an enrichment course provided during a summer school session, which course carries no credit and is determined by the executive county superintendent of schools to have no direct relationship to the curriculum.
c. A board of education may charge tuition for a remedial, advanced, or enrichment course provided during a summer school session to a student who does not reside in the school district, at an amount to be determined by the board.
d. As used in this section:
"Advanced course" means a course or subject not previously taken in an approved school district program for which additional credits or advanced placement may be awarded upon successful completion of the course.
"Enrichment course" means a course or subject of a vocational nature for which no credits are to be awarded.
"Household income" means income as defined in 7 CFR ss.245.2 and 245.6 or any subsequent superseding federal law or regulation.
"Remedial course" means a course or subject that is a review of a course or subject previously taken for which credits or placements may be awarded upon successful completion of the course.
L.2010, c.73, s.2.