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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72I-1 - Wallenberg professorship

18A:72I-1. Wallenberg professorship
There is created at Rutgers, The State University within the Department of History a distinguished visiting professorship which shall be known as the Raoul Wallenberg Visiting Professorship in Human Rights.
L. 1986, c. 55, s. 1, eff. July 28, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72I-2 - Selection by Rutgers

18A:72I-2. Selection by Rutgers
Rutgers, The State University shall select an outstanding individual whose scholarship, teaching and public service reflect the humanitarian ideals of Raoul Wallenberg to serve as the Raoul Wallenberg Visiting Professor. The university may establish the terms of employment but no individual may serve as the Raoul Wallenberg Visiting Professor for a period greater than 24 months.
L. 1986, c. 55, s. 2, eff. July 28, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72I-3 - Use of funds

18A:72I-3. Use of funds
Rutgers, The State University may utilize funds appropriated for the purposes of this act for the provision of equipment, supplies, clerical and research assistants and other support for the Raoul Wallenberg Visiting Professor.
L. 1986, c. 55, s. 3, eff. July 28, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72J-2 - Martin Luther King Physician-Dentist Scholarships.

18A:72J-2 Martin Luther King Physician-Dentist Scholarships.
2. There are created the Martin Luther King Physician-Dentist Scholarships which shall be maintained by the State and awarded and administered pursuant to this act to students from disadvantaged or minority backgrounds enrolled in the Rutgers University School of Dentistry.
L.1987, c.183, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.108.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72J-3 - Annual scholarships

18A:72J-3. Annual scholarships
A Martin Luther King Physician-Dentist Scholarship shall be awarded annually by the board of directors of the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund to 15 New Jersey medical and dental students from disadvantaged or minority backgrounds selected by the university in which the student is enrolled.
L. 1987, c. 183, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72J-4 - Requirements

18A:72J-4. Requirements
No person shall be awarded a Martin Luther King Physician-Dentist Scholarship unless:
a. The person has been a resident of New Jersey for a period of not less than two years immediately prior to receiving the scholarship;
b. The person has demonstrated financial need for the scholarship in accordance with standards to be established by the board of directors of the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund;
c. The person has demonstrated high moral character, good citizenship, and dedication to American ideals; and
d. The person has complied with all rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act by the board of directors of the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund for the award, regulation and administration of the scholarship.
L. 1987, c. 183, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72J-5 - Amount of scholarship

18A:72J-5. Amount of scholarship
The amount of a Martin Luther King Physician-Dentist Scholarship shall be established by the board of directors of the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund but shall not exceed the maximum amount of tuition charged at the university in which the student is enrolled.
L. 1987, c. 183, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72J-6 - Renewal

18A:72J-6. Renewal
Each Martin Luther King Physician-Dentist Scholarship shall be renewable annually for up to four years except that each scholarship shall remain in effect only if the holder of the scholarship continues to have financial need, achieves satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution, continues to meet the eligibility criteria and guidelines established by the board of directors of the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund, and is regularly enrolled as a full-time student.
L. 1987, c. 183, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72J-7 - Rules, regulations

18A:72J-7. Rules, regulations
The board of directors of the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L. 1987, c. 183, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72K-2 - Selection of scholar

18A:72K-2. Selection of scholar
2. Douglass College shall select a distinguished scholar to fill the chair for a term of up to two years upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon subject to available appropriations. The purpose of the chair shall be to fund research, teaching and lectures in Women's Studies by an outstanding scholar at Douglass College.
L.1988,c.42,s.2; amended 1994,c.48,s.287.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72K-3 - Use of funds

18A:72K-3. Use of funds
Douglass College may utilize funds appropriated for the purpose of this act for the provision of equipment, supplies, clerical and research assistants and such other appropriate support as is necessary for the research conducted by the holder of the Women's Studies Chair.
P.L. 1988, c. 42, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72L-1 - Millicent Fenwick Research Professorship in Education and Public Issues

18A:72L-1. Millicent Fenwick Research Professorship in Education and Public Issues
1. There is established at Monmouth College a distinguished professorship which shall be known as the Millicent Fenwick Research Professorship in Education and Public Issues.
L.1991,c.435,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72L-2 - Monmouth College to select professor

18A:72L-2. Monmouth College to select professor
2. Monmouth College shall select the individuals to fill the professorship for such periods of time and upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon, subject to available appropriations. The incumbent of the research professorship shall devote his or her time to teaching, active research, educational policy analysis, program development and public service.
L.1991,c.435,s.2; amended 1994,c.48,s.288.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72M-1 - Definitions.

18A:72M-1 Definitions.
1. As used in this act:
"Eligible discipline" means an academic discipline in which minority individuals are underrepresented as determined by the Commission on Higher Education in consultation with the Board of Directors of the Educational Opportunity Fund and the New Jersey Presidents' Council.
"Minority" means any person who is a member of a racial-ethnic group that has been historically disadvantaged in obtaining access to equal educational opportunities.
"Program" means the Minority Undergraduate Fellowship Program established pursuant to this act.
L.1991,c.485,s.1; amended 1994, c.48, s.289; 1999, c.46, s.63.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72M-2 - Minority Undergraduate Fellowship Program.

18A:72M-2 Minority Undergraduate Fellowship Program.
2. There is established a Minority Undergraduate Fellowship Program within the Commission on Higher Education. The purpose of the program is to identify academically talented minority undergraduate students who may be interested in pursuing an academic career in an eligible discipline at a public or independent institution of higher education within the State, and to provide such students with the institutional and faculty support necessary to assist them in reaching that goal. The commission may enter into an agreement with another agency or entity to administer or provide services for this program.
L.1991,c.485,s.2; amended 1994, c.48, s.290; 1999, c.46, s.64.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72M-3 - Procedures to select fellows in the program, advisor duties.

18A:72M-3 Procedures to select fellows in the program, advisor duties.
3. The Commission on Higher Education shall establish policies and procedures for the nomination and selection as program fellows of academically talented minority undergraduate students who are in their junior year of study at a public or independent college or university within the State. Upon the selection of program fellows, the institution in which each student who is selected is enrolled shall assign to the student a faculty advisor who shall do the following:
a. Supervise a research project conducted by the fellow during the junior year or actively involve the student in a project which the advisor is conducting;
b. Supervise the fellow as an undergraduate teaching assistant in the fellow's senior year of study;
c. Accompany the fellow to the annual meeting of the professional association of the fellow's academic discipline; and
d. Assist the fellow in the selection of a graduate or professional school.
L.1991,c.485,s.3; amended 1994, c.48, s.291; 1999, c.46, s.65.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72M-4 - Stipends.

18A:72M-4 Stipends.
4. Each fellow shall receive a stipend in the amount of $1,000 per semester during the senior year of study and an amount not to exceed $500.00 for travel expenses. Each faculty advisor shall receive a stipend in the amount of $500.00 per semester for two semesters.
L.1991,c.485,s.4; amended 1999, c.46, s.66.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72M-5 - Evaluation of program.

18A:72M-5 Evaluation of program.
5. The Commission on Higher Education in consultation with the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund and the New Jersey Presidents' Council shall periodically evaluate the impact of the program.
L.1991,c.485,s.5; amended 1994, c.48, s.292; 1999, c.46, s.67.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72M-6 - Rules, regulations.

18A:72M-6 Rules, regulations.
6. The Commission on Higher Education shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.1991,c.485,s.6; amended 1994, c.48, s.293; 1999, c.46, s.68.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72M-7 - Use of Minority Faculty Advancement Program funding.

18A:72M-7 Use of Minority Faculty Advancement Program funding.
7. The commission may utilize funding received under the "Minority Faculty Advancement Program Act," P.L.1984, c.189 (C.18A:72F-1 et seq.) in making payments under this act.
L.1991,c.485,s.7; amended 1994, c.48, s.294; 1999, c.46, s.69.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72N-1 - Senator Wynona Lipman Chair in Women's Political Leadership.

18A:72N-1 Senator Wynona Lipman Chair in Women's Political Leadership.
1. There is established at the Center for the American Woman and Politics at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers, The State University, a distinguished chair which shall be known as the Senator Wynona Lipman Chair in Women's Political Leadership. The chair shall be a permanent faculty chair which shall be initially held on a rotating basis by a scholar or practitioner who is involved in issues related to the development of political leadership.
L.1999,c.323,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72N-2 - Selection of scholar, practitioner to fill chair.

18A:72N-2 Selection of scholar, practitioner to fill chair.
2. Subject to available appropriations, the Center for the American Woman and Politics at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers, The State University shall select an outstanding scholar or practitioner to fill the chair under such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon.
L.1999,c.323,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72N-3 - Utilization of funds appropriated.

18A:72N-3 Utilization of funds appropriated.
3. The Center for the American Woman and Politics at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers, The State University may utilize funds appropriated for the purposes of this act for the provision of equipment, supplies, clerical and research assistants and such other appropriate support as is necessary for the holder of the chair.
L.1999,c.323,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72O-1 - Henry John Raimondo Chair in Urban Public Policy Research.

18A:72O-1 Henry John Raimondo Chair in Urban Public Policy Research.
1. There is established at New Jersey City University a distinguished chair which shall be known as the Henry John Raimondo Chair in Urban Public Policy Research. The purpose of the chair shall be to support research, teaching, lectures and policy analysis on public policy issues of critical importance to the economic revitalization of urban New Jersey.
L.2000,c.41,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72O-2 - Selection, responsibilities of person appointed to chair.

18A:72O-2 Selection, responsibilities of person appointed to chair.
2. Subject to available appropriations, New Jersey City University shall select an outstanding scholar to fill the chair for a term of up to two years under such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon. The person appointed to the chair shall devote his time to teaching, research, policy analysis, program development, and public service on issues associated with the economic revitalization of urban New Jersey.
L.2000,c.41,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72O-3 - Utilization of funds appropriated.

18A:72O-3 Utilization of funds appropriated.
3. New Jersey City University may utilize funds appropriated for the purposes of this act for the provision of equipment, supplies, clerical and research assistants and such other appropriate support as is necessary for the holder of the chair.
L.2000,c.41,s.3
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72P-2 - Eligibility for public membership.

18A:72P-2 Eligibility for public membership.
2. a. A person shall be eligible to be selected as a public member of the New Jersey Advisory Council on Youth and Collegiate Affairs, pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection d. of section 1 of this act, if the person:
(1) is at least 14, but no more than 22, years of age;
(2) has been a resident of New Jersey for a period of at least two years immediately prior to applying for membership on the advisory council;
(3) is a student at a middle school or high school in the State, or is enrolled as an undergraduate in good standing at, or graduated from, a public or independent institution of higher education in the State; and
(4) demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the director of the advisory council, high moral character, good citizenship, and leadership skills.
b. A person who meets the eligibility requirements listed in this section may apply to the director to become a public member of the advisory council on a form and in a manner prescribed by the director.
c. Upon receipt of an application, the director shall review the application, and, if the applicant meets the eligibility requirements, may consider selecting the applicant as a public member of the advisory council.
d. The director shall select an applicant to become a public member of the advisory council based on the applicant's understanding of the responsibilities of the advisory council and general interest in becoming a member of the advisory council.
e. The process by which the director selects each applicant for public membership to the advisory council shall be designed to ensure diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and political affiliation, to the maximum extent practicable, and the representation of a cross section of middle schools, high schools, and public or independent institutions of higher education located in urban, suburban, and rural areas of the State.
L.2013, c.175, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72P-3 - Duties of the council.

18A:72P-3 Duties of the council.
3. The advisory council shall:
a. examine issues related to school-aged children and students attending public or independent institutions of higher education in the State, including, but not limited to, education, employment, strategies to promote the involvement of children and young adults in government affairs, the accessibility of government services by children and young adults, and substance use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation;
b. support existing, and develop new, Statewide initiatives relating to school-aged children and students attending public or independent institutions of higher education in the State;
c. develop and foster partnerships among federal, State, and local government entities, members of the educational community, private, nonprofit, and volunteer agencies, community-based organizations, private foundations, and representatives of the business community that provide services to, administer programs for, or mentor school-aged children and students attending public or independent institutions of higher education in the State, so as to enable them to better coordinate and improve the effectiveness of these services and programs; and
d. train advisory council members to serve as ambassadors to school-aged children and students attending public or independent institutions of higher education in the State to encourage their participation in civic enrichment activities.
L.2013, c.175, s.3; amended 2023, c.177, s.53.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72P-4 - Report to Governor, Legislature.

18A:72P-4 Report to Governor, Legislature.
4. The advisory council shall report to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), by December 31st of each year, on the activities of the advisory council and its findings and recommendations regarding issues relating to school-aged children and students attending public or independent institutions of higher education in the State.
L.2013, c.175, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72P-5 - Rules, regulations.

18A:72P-5 Rules, regulations.
5. The State Board of Education, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.2013, c.175, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-20 - New Jersey State Museum under control of the Division of the State Museum.

18A:73-20 New Jersey State Museum under control of the Division of the State Museum.
18A:73-20. The New Jersey State Museum, including all of its collections and exhibits, shall be under the control and management of the Division of the State Museum in the Department of State, established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2015, c.81 (C.52:16A-113).
amended 1999, c.437, s.13; 2015, c.81, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-20.2 - Findings, declarations

18A:73-20.2. Findings, declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. The Medal of Honor, instituted in 1861 for the Navy and in 1862 for the Army, is awarded by the Congress to members of the United States Armed Forces for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual conflict with an opposing armed force."
b. Since this great honor was established, only 3,412 such medals have been awarded to deserving members of the armed forces for extremely heroic acts which typically involve suffering severe wounds or death, making this the highest decoration given by the United States Government.
c. Eight men from New Jersey received this outstanding honor for their conspicuous bravery in World War II, the Korean Conflict or the Vietnam Conflict.
d. It is fitting and proper that this State honor these exemplary men and keep alive for future generations of New Jersey residents the story of their heroic bravery.
L.1989, c.334, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-20.3 - New Jersey State Museum to collect Medals of Honor and related memorabilia

18A:73-20.3 New Jersey State Museum to collect Medals of Honor and related memorabilia
a. The New Jersey State Museum, in cooperation with the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, shall develop and implement a program to collect Medals of Honor and appropriate memorabilia related to the awarding of the medals from those persons, or the relatives or friends of those persons, who have been awarded the medal since its establishment and who at one time resided or continue to reside in New Jersey.
b. The medals and memorabilia related to the awarding of the medals shall be collected from the owners of those materials on a voluntary basis.
c. The museum is directed to record, document and preserve the collection and to make it accessible through a long-term interpretive exhibition which will include portions of the collection shown on a rotating basis.
L.1989, c.334, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-21 - Preamble, purpose of article

18A:73-21. Preamble, purpose of article
The legislature finds that:
(a) The public pride in the history of New Jersey generated by temporary historical commissions, especially the civil war centennial commission and the tercentenary commission has proved to be effective in providing a direct link and close association between the state government and New Jersey citizens of all ages, occupations and social backgrounds which warrants continuation by a permanent agency to promote the activities of various state agencies, educational institutions, historic, civic and patriotic societies and libraries concerned with New Jersey history; and
(b) Important research and publishing ventures have recently been launched under state auspices and great public interest in historic sites has been inspired by the work of the historic sites section of the department of conservation and economic development and there is foreseen a need for continued promotion of the state's rich historical heritage through additional commemorative projects and publications; and
(c) Recently enacted legislation (HR 6237) provides generous federal grants for qualified state historical agencies with qualified publication programs; and
(d) There is foreseen a growing commitment to the teaching and interpretation of New Jersey history in the schools; and
(e) It is the obligation of state government to inspire pride of citizenship in New Jersey, one of the 13 original states.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-22 - Membership of New Jersey Historical Commission

18A:73-22. Membership of New Jersey Historical Commission
18A:73-22. There is hereby established in the Department of State, a division called the New Jersey Historical Commission to be composed of 17 members as follows:
(a) The Secretary of State, the State Librarian and the Chief of the Office of New Jersey Heritage in the Department of Environmental Protection, or their designees, who shall serve ex officio; and
(b) Ten citizens of the State to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, all of whom shall be chosen by reason of their expertise in New Jersey history and qualified by academic achievement or professional affiliation, who shall serve for terms of three years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors except that of the members first appointed two shall be appointed for terms of one year, two for terms of two years and two for terms of three years. Of the four members first appointed pursuant to this amendatory act, one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one shall be appointed for a term of two years and two shall be appointed for a term of three years. Public members of the commission shall be selected so as to provide a balanced representation of the various geographic regions of the State.
(c) Two members of the Senate to be appointed by the President thereof, and two members of the General Assembly to be appointed by the Speaker thereof. No more than one of the Senate and Assembly members shall be members of the same political party. Anyone appointed pursuant to this subsection shall serve as a member of the commission until the expiration of his term as Senator or Assemblyman, as the case may be, during which he was appointed.
L.1967, c.271; amended 1969,c.126,s.6; 1970,c.54; 1990,c.106,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-22.1 - Findings, declarations relative to support of activities in New Jersey history

18A:73-22.1. Findings, declarations relative to support of activities in New Jersey history
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. The Task Force on New Jersey History was established pursuant to P.L.1994, c.146 to study the ways history services are delivered to the people of this State and to make recommendations for improvements in the delivery of such services;
b. The Task Force conducted a detailed and comprehensive study and submitted its report to the Legislature and the Governor in June of 1997;
c. The report includes 36 recommendations for ways to strengthen the structure and function of agencies and organizations that provide New Jersey history services to the public;
d. In combination with other recent studies of aspects of New Jersey history and the cultural life of New Jersey, the Task Force's report provides indisputable proof that New Jersey's program of history services has suffered for many years from severe underfunding, especially in comparison with funding provided to other cultural interests in the State and to history services in other states; and
e. This underfunding has resulted in deteriorating historic sites and collections of historical artifacts and materials; inadequate education of collections management personnel in the techniques of collection preservation; inadequate training of volunteers who staff historic sites; insufficient research and publication on New Jersey history; inadequate maintenance and interpretation of State-owned and other historic sites; and low levels of innovation in and support of the tourism industry on New Jersey's heritage.
The Legislature therefore deems it necessary that the residents of a democratic and increasingly diverse society such as the State of New Jersey be provided with greater access to the materials of their history in order to understand how our society developed and to safeguard its continued free and open evolution; and that increased funding for history services is needed so that the agencies and organizations that provide these services can provide them more adequately to the people of New Jersey and their historical institutions.
L.1999,c.131,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-22.2 - Definitions relative to support of activities in New Jersey history

18A:73-22.2. Definitions relative to support of activities in New Jersey history
2. For the purposes of this act:
"General operating support" means support for expenses incurred in categories such as, but not limited to: wages, salaries and fringe benefits; insurance; utilities; installation and maintenance of appropriate environmental conditions in which to maintain collections; facility and equipment leases and rentals; facility maintenance; materials, supplies, and equipment; and staff training in museum operations, collections acquisition and maintenance, or management, exhibition, and presentation of educational programs for the public by historical agencies, organizations or entities;
"Historic site" means a structure or a site associated with the history of New Jersey that is on the State or National Register of Historic Places, or is eligible for placement on the State or national register, and that is owned or administered by a not-for-profit organization or by an agency of county or local government;
"Historical society" or "historical library"or "history museum" means a not-for-profit organization or an agency of county or local government that, within a museum or library environment, houses collections of New Jersey historical materials, presents historical collections to the public in the form of exhibitions or educational programs, and makes such collections available to the public for research; and
"Related agency or organization" means a not-for-profit entity that performs functions similar to those carried out by history museums, historic sites, historical societies, historical libraries, or historical agencies of local or county government for the purpose of providing history services, and that adheres to the same standards of performance as those museums, libraries, sites, societies or agencies, although its primary mission may not be the provision of New Jersey history services to the public.
L.1999,c.131,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-23 - Expenses of members; no compensation; vacancies

18A:73-23. Expenses of members; no compensation; vacancies
The members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred by them in performing their duties as members of the commission. Any vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments were made.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-25 - Advisory capacity to public and private agencies

18A:73-25. Advisory capacity to public and private agencies
(a) The commission shall be responsible for serving in an advisory capacity to State departments and agencies and public educational institutions in connection with activities concerned with State history. It shall advise such public and private agencies in respect to programs of historic research and publication, education, commemorative observances, preservation of historic sites and buildings, public exhibitions and other programs pertaining to the history of New Jersey and enlist the talents of historians, librarians and members of historic, patriotic and civic organizations concerned with the State history in connection therewith.
(b) The commission is authorized, within the limits of such funds as may be appropriated or otherwise available to it, to plan and execute programs for:
1. the production, publication and distribution of books, pamphlets, films and other educational materials relating to historical subjects;
2. conference, convocations, lectures, seminars and other similar activities relating to historical subjects;
3. the development of libraries, museums, historic sites and exhibits, including mobile exhibits;
4. ceremonies and celebrations and other commemorative activities commemorating specific historical events.
(c) In carrying out duties and functions as provided in this act the commission is authorized to employ such assistants and incur such expenses as may be necessary therefor and as may be within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it for said purpose.
(d) The commission may receive gifts of money, property and personal services for carrying out the provisions of this act.
L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1969, c. 126, s. 7, eff. July 2, 1969.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-25.1 - Legislative findings and declarations

18A:73-25.1. Legislative findings and declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. The Afro-American population of the State of New Jersey and the United States of America has made unique and indispensable contributions to the history of the State of New Jersey and the United States;
b. For many generations the role of Afro-Americans has been largely neglected in the writing and teaching of history, to the educational detriment of all Americans;
c. It is the responsibility of the government of this State to provide the people of New Jersey with opportunities to learn about the history of the State and the nation in an accurate and comprehensive manner; and
d. This Legislature has vested in the New Jersey Historical Commission the authority to plan and carry out programs to advance public knowledge of the history of New Jersey and the United States.
L.1983, c. 339, s. 1, eff. Sept. 6, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-25.2 - New Jersey Afro-American history program; establishment; purpose

18A:73-25.2. New Jersey Afro-American history program; establishment; purpose
There is established a New Jersey Afro-American History Program to be directed, administered and conducted by the New Jersey Historical Commission. It is the purpose of the program to promote the advancement of public knowledge of the history of Afro-Americans in this State.
L.1983, c. 339, s. 2, eff. Sept. 6, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-25.3 - Activities

18A:73-25.3. Activities
The program shall include such activities as the commission deems desirable and practicable and shall include:
a. Conducting, sponsoring and assisting scholarly research and publication;
b. Conducting, sponsoring and assisting such public programs as conferences, symposia, seminars, workshops, exhibitions and performing arts programs;
c. Conducting and assisting oral history projects;
d. Producing student and teacher resource materials for use in teaching Afro-American history in the public schools of this State pursuant to N.J.S. 18A:35-1 and serving as a repository for these materials;
e. Assisting New Jersey libraries, museums and historical agencies in their efforts to collect materials relative to the history of Afro-Americans in this State;
f. Assisting historic preservation agencies and organizations in their efforts to preserve and interpret significant sites associated with Afro-American history in New Jersey; and
g. Serving as an information center and liaison among the various organizations and institutions in New Jersey concerned with Afro-American history.
L.1983, c. 339, s. 3, eff. Sept. 6, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-25.4 - Program director and other employees

18A:73-25.4. Program director and other employees
The New Jersey Historical Commission shall employ a program director and such other personnel as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act and as may be within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it for this purpose.
L.1983, c. 339, s. 4, eff. Sept. 6, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-25.5 - Findings, declarations, determinations relative to recognition of historical, cultural sites with roadside markers.

18A:73-25.5 Findings, declarations, determinations relative to recognition of historical, cultural sites with roadside markers.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that New Jersey, one of the original 13 colonies and crossroads of the American revolution, has a distinguished heritage, as evidenced by the abundance of sites witnessing significant historical and cultural events in the nation's history and important scientific and technological discoveries, as well as being home to many famous men and women who have made lasting contributions to the State and the world; and that it is the responsibility of the State of New Jersey to encourage local government units and civic organizations to recognize these sites by the placement of historically accurate roadside markers.
The Legislature further finds and declares that New Jersey has lagged behind other states in developing a standardized program to recognize sites of historical and cultural significance; that many of the existing markers Statewide are old and damaged; that no system is currently in place to inventory existing markers; and that there are many sites in the State, in addition to those listed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places, which are of significant historical and cultural acclaim, and worthy of recognition through the placement of roadside markers.
The Legislature therefore determines that it is in the public interest to authorize the New Jersey Historical Commission to plan and carry out a program to encourage local government units, nonprofit charitable organizations, and civic organizations to provide for the placement of roadside markers at locations of historical and cultural significance in New Jersey; and that the creation of such a program would not only serve as a tribute to the people, places and events that have helped shape the State, the nation, and the world, but would serve to enhance community pride and encourage tourism throughout the State.
L.2009, c.264, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-25.6 - Program to identify, propose sites of historical, cultural significance.

18A:73-25.6 Program to identify, propose sites of historical, cultural significance.
2. The New Jersey Historical Commission, in consultation with the New Jersey Heritage Tourism Task Force established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2006, c.60, is authorized to establish a program to encourage local government units, nonprofit charitable organizations, and civic organizations to identify and propose sites of historical and cultural significance in the State, to be recognized by the placement of roadside markers. The markers shall feature a standardized design bearing the State seal, indicating that the site has been approved by the commission and that the marker meets standards for historical accuracy. In developing the program required pursuant to this section, the commission shall consult with the Department of Transportation to establish standards for the design, placement, and location of the roadside markers.
L.2009, c.264, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-25.7 - Application process; vendors; registry; notification program.

18A:73-25.7 Application process; vendors; registry; notification program.
3. a. The New Jersey Historical Commission shall develop an application process to be followed by local government units, nonprofit charitable organizations, and civic organizations to identify and propose sites for inclusion in the program. An application shall include but is not limited to the location of the proposed site and evidence to support its historical or cultural significance, and the proposed text for the roadside marker. If an application submitted by a local government unit, nonprofit charitable organization, or civic organization is approved by the commission and by the appropriate entity having jurisdiction over the roadway along which the marker is to be placed, the requesting local government unit, nonprofit charitable organization, or civic organization, as appropriate, may purchase, through an approved vendor, and erect a marker bearing the State seal, designating that the site has been approved by the commission and that the marker meets standards for historical accuracy.
b. The commission shall compile and maintain a listing of approved vendors and shall negotiate, to the extent practicable and feasible, a volume discounted rate for the purchase of markers by local government units, nonprofit charitable organizations, or civic organizations.
c. The commission shall compile and maintain a registry of approved sites and an inventory of markers erected pursuant to this act.
d. The commission shall conduct a notification program designed to inform local government units, nonprofit charitable organizations, and civic organizations of the existence of the program, through both printed materials and an Internet site.
L.2009, c.264, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-25.8 - Duties, authority of commission.

18A:73-25.8 Duties, authority of commission.
4. a. The New Jersey Historical Commission, within the limits of funds appropriated therefor or otherwise made available to it, may (1) commence the roadside marker program as soon as may be practicable, and (2) take any administrative or personnel action as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
b. The commission shall be authorized to raise funds, through direct solicitation or other fundraising events, alone or with other groups, and may accept gifts, grants and bequests from individuals, corporations, foundations, governmental agencies, public and private organizations, and institutions, to defray the commission's administrative expenses and to carry out its purposes as set forth in this act. The funds, gifts, grants, or bequests received pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited into an account in the Department of the Treasury and allocated and annually appropriated to the Department of State to defray the commission's administrative expenses in connection with implementing this act and to accomplish the goals and purposes set forth in this act.
L.2009, c.264, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-25.10 - New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, Black heritage sites, Internet site, information.

18A:73-25.10 New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, Black heritage sites, Internet site, information.
2. a. The division shall develop and maintain an Internet site providing information on the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail and Black heritage sites in the State. The information on the Internet site shall provide a downloadable itinerary or an interactive map, and shall:
(1) specify the location of each heritage site included on the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail;
(2) display photographs of each heritage site;
(3) inform visitors that the heritage site is part of the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail developed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2022, c.102 (C.18A:73-25.9); and
(4) provide a link to any available Internet site address of the heritage site if one exists or describing or otherwise providing information on the heritage site.
b. The division may solicit information from local government officials or entities, the owners or operators of Black heritage sites, and entities that identify and compile data on historical trail, sites, or memorials in the development of any vacation itineraries. The division may distribute the information by any other method it deems appropriate.
c. The director shall ensure that the Internet site is updated whenever a new Black heritage site is established by the New Jersey Historical Commission. The division may accept information or changes to the Internet site from the New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation, the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office, the New Jersey Historical Commission, local government officials and entities, owners or operators of heritage sites in the State, entities that identify and compile data on historical trails, sites, or memorials, or the public through an electronic submission form made available by the division on its Internet site.
L.2022, c.102, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-26 - Responsibility for administration of State Library.

18A:73-26 Responsibility for administration of State Library.
11. Upon the enactment of P.L.2001, c.137 (C.18A:73-42.1 et al.), Thomas Edison State College shall be responsible for the administration of the State Library. The State Library shall be in, but not of, the Department of State.
L.1969, c.158, s.11; amended 2001, c.137, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-27 - State Library personnel.

18A:73-27 State Library personnel.
12. The State Library shall consist of the State Librarian and such other personnel as the President of Thomas Edison State College may deem necessary for the efficient administration thereof.
L.1969, c.158, s.12; amended 1977, c.322, s.3; 2001, c.137, s.4; 2010, c.87, s.44.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-32 - State Librarian, qualifications.

18A:73-32 State Librarian, qualifications.
17. The State Librarian shall be a graduate of an accredited university or college and shall, prior to the appointment, have graduated from a school of library service accredited by the American Library Association, and have had at least four years of library experience in a responsible administrative capacity.
L.1969, c.158,s.17; amended 1977, c.322, s.4; 2001, c.137, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-33 - Position of State Librarian established, duties.

18A:73-33 Position of State Librarian established, duties.
18. The position of State Librarian is hereby established.
The President of Thomas Edison State College shall appoint the State Librarian. The State Librarian shall head the State Library and shall, with the approval and under the supervision of Thomas Edison State College:
(a) Direct and administer the work of the library;
(b) Administer all laws which are by their terms included under the jurisdiction of the library;
(c) Establish and organize the bureaus therein;
(d) Allocate the duties to be performed by the personnel of the State Library and the bureaus established within the library;
(e) Prescribe such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, as may be necessary to effectuate his powers and duties under this act;
(f) Prescribe minimum standards of service for libraries in the State of New Jersey as may be necessary to effectuate the State Librarian's powers under the law.
L.1969,c.158,s.18; amended 2001, c.137, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-33.1 - Annual report.

18A:73-33.1 Annual report.
6. a. In addition to the duties prescribed in section 18 of P.L.1969, c.158 (C.18A:73-33), the State Librarian shall on or before October 31 of each year prepare an annual report on the activities of the library network for the preceding year. The report shall be transmitted to the President of Thomas Edison State College who, upon the approval of the report thereby, shall transmit it to the Governor, the Thomas Edison State College Board of Trustees and the Chairman of the State Government Committee, or successor committee, of each House of the Legislature. The report shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering the library network's operation during the preceding year.
b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2001, c.137).
L.1983,c.486,s.6; amended 2001, c.137, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:73-34 - Appointment of staff, compensation.

18A:73-34 Appointment of staff, compensation.
19. a. The President of Thomas Edison State College or the designee thereof shall, with the advice of the State Librarian, appoint all professional staff in the library, and fix the compensation of all such persons thus appointed. The President of Thomas Edison State College or the designee thereof shall appoint such other personnel as that person may consider necessary for the efficient performance of the work of the library and fix their compensation. All persons thus appointed shall be subject to the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes.
b. For all purposes, the employees of the State Library shall be considered employees of Thomas Edison State College.
c. Thomas Edison State College shall maintain, in a manner acceptable to the Civil Service Commission, the personnel records of all employees and positions currently on staff and funded. All such records shall be subject to audit by the Civil Service Commission.
d. The State shall be responsible for paying the entire employer contribution of the pension and benefits costs for the State Library employees whose salaries are funded from the direct State services portion of the annual appropriation for the State Library.
L.1969, c.158, s.19; amended 2001, c.137, s.11; 2008, c.29, s.86.