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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72A-73 - Findings, declarations relative to facilities improvements at institutions of higher education.

18A:72A-73 Findings, declarations relative to facilities improvements at institutions of higher education.
2. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. Higher education plays a vital role in the economic development of the nation and the State by providing education and training for the work force of the future, by advancing knowledge and technology through research, and by providing lifelong learning opportunities for all citizens.
b. New Jersey has made a significant investment in its public and private institutions of higher education, and that investment must be protected to insure the continuing availability of affordable, accessible, and excellent higher educational opportunities within the State.
c. If New Jersey is to continue the expansion of its economic development through an adequately trained work force that retains and attracts industry to the State, the facilities and technology infrastructure at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education must be preserved and enhanced.
d. In order for New Jersey students and businesses to be competitive with their peers in today's global and technological society, the public and private sectors must continually take steps to preserve and enhance the facilities and technology at our colleges and universities. To do otherwise would result in the loss of potential students to more technologically advanced and well-developed and maintained institutions in other states.
e. In order to support the State's economy and preserve and enhance our higher education system, the State recently provided additional funds to capital needs at the two-year public colleges. There remains, however, a crucial need to provide additional funds to renew, renovate, improve, expand, construct, and reconstruct facilities and technology infrastructure at New Jersey's four-year public and private institutions of higher education.
L.1999,c.217,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72A-74 - "Higher Education Capital Improvement Fund."

18A:72A-74 "Higher Education Capital Improvement Fund."
3. There is created within the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, established pursuant to chapter 72A of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, the "Higher Education Capital Improvement Fund," hereinafter referred to as the "capital improvement fund." The capital improvement fund shall be maintained as a separate account and administered by the authority to carry out the provisions of this act. The capital improvement fund shall consist of:
a. moneys received from the issuance of bonds, notes or other obligations issued pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1999, c.217 (C.18A:72A-78) and an annual appropriation in an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds, notes or other obligations;
b. all moneys appropriated by the State for the purposes of the capital improvement fund; and
c. all interest and investment earnings received on moneys in the capital improvement fund.
L.1999, c.217, s.3; amended 2017, c.98, s.22.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72A-75 - Use of capital improvement fund.

18A:72A-75 Use of capital improvement fund.
4. The capital improvement fund shall be used to provide grants to New Jersey's four-year public and private institutions of higher education for the cost, or a portion of the cost, of the renewal, renovation, improvement, expansion, construction, and reconstruction of facilities and technology infrastructure. Each institution shall use the grants for existing renewal and renovations needs at instructional, laboratory, communication, research, and administrative facilities. An institution may use up to 20% of a grant within student-support facilities for renewal and renovation or improvement, expansion, construction, and reconstruction. If all renewal and renovation is completed at instructional, laboratory, communication, research, and administrative facilities or is accounted for through other funding sources, or if an institution is granted an exemption by the Secretary of Higher Education for the purpose of maximizing federal grant fund recoveries or for the purpose of replacing a building when projected renewal and renovation costs exceed the projected cost of replacement, then grant funds may be used for the improvement, expansion, construction, and reconstruction of instructional, laboratory, communication, and research facilities, or technology infrastructure.
As used in this act:
"renewal and renovation" means making the changes necessary to address deferred capital maintenance needs, to meet all State and federal health, safety, fire, and building code standards, or to provide a safe and appropriate educational or working environment;
"student-support facilities" mean student resident halls, student dining facilities, student activity centers, and student health centers; and
"technology infrastructure" means video, voice, and data telecommunications equipment and linkages with a life expectancy of at least 10 years.
L.1999, c.217, s.4; amended 2002, c.96; 2012, c.42, s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72A-76 - Allocation of fund.

18A:72A-76 Allocation of fund.
5. a. An amount not to exceed $550,000,000 in the capital improvement fund shall be allocated as follows:
$169,000,000 for Rutgers, The State University;
$95,062,500 for the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey;
$60,937,500 for the New Jersey Institute of Technology;
$175,000,000 for the State colleges and universities; and
$50,000,000 for the private institutions of higher education.
b. The secretary may reallocate any balance in an amount authorized in subsection a. of this section which has not been approved by the secretary for grants within 24 months of the adoption of regulations by the secretary. The secretary may allocate any additional moneys in the capital improvement fund to institutions for capital improvement projects as the secretary determines and shall determine the allocation of moneys deposited into the fund resulting from the issuance by the authority of new bonds because of the retirement of bonds previously issued by the authority.
c. The facilities and technology infrastructure funded by grants from the capital improvement fund shall follow the principles of affirmative action and equal opportunity employment. In furtherance of these principles, the secretary shall continue the policy of encouraging institutions to solicit bids from, and award contracts to, minority and women-owned businesses.
L.1999, c.217, s.5; amended 2012, c.42, s.19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72A-77 - Application for grant.

18A:72A-77 Application for grant.
6. a. The governing board of a four-year public or private institution of higher education may determine, by resolution, to apply for a grant from the capital improvement fund. Upon adoption of the resolution, the board shall file an application with the secretary, which application shall include a complete description of the project to be financed and an identification of any additional sources of revenue to be used.
b. In order to ensure the most effective utilization of the moneys in the capital improvement fund and to guide governing boards which elect to apply for a grant, the secretary shall establish a list of grant criteria and shall specify the information to be included in a grant application.
c. The secretary shall review the application and approve or disapprove the grant. When a grant is approved, the secretary shall establish the amount and shall send a written certification of the approval of the grant and the amount of the grant to the authority.
d. The secretary shall submit to the Legislature a copy of the written certification of the grant and the amount thereof. If the Legislature does not disapprove the grant by the adoption of a concurrent resolution within 45 days, the grant shall be deemed to be authorized.
e. When a grant is awarded pursuant to this act, it shall be contingent upon the governing board of the recipient institution entering into a contract or contracts for the commencement of the renewal, renovation, improvement, expansion, construction, and reconstruction of facilities and technology infrastructure within one year of the date on which the funds for the grant are made available.
L.1999, c.217, s.6; amended 2012, c.42, s.20.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72A-79 - Retention of amount to ensure repayment.

18A:72A-79 Retention of amount to ensure repayment.
8. a. The authority shall require that if an institution of higher education fails or is unable to pay the authority in full, when due, any obligations of the institution to the authority, an amount sufficient to satisfy the deficiency shall be retained by the State Treasurer from State aid or an appropriation payable to the institution. As used in this section, "obligation of the institution" means any amount payable by the institution for the principal and interest on the bonds, notes or other obligations of the authority for the institution's capital improvement fund grant.
b. The amount retained by the State Treasurer shall be deducted from the appropriation or apportionment of State aid payable to the institution of higher education and shall not obligate the State to make, or entitle the institution to receive, any additional appropriation or apportionment.
L.1999,c.217,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72A-80 - Rules, regulations.

18A:72A-80 Rules, regulations.
15. The Secretary of Higher Education, in consultation with the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.
L.1999, c.217, s.15; amended 2012, c.42, s.21.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72A-81 - Short title.

18A:72A-81 Short title.
47. Sections 47 through 49 of P.L.2009, c.90 (C.18A:72A-81 et seq.) shall be known and may be cited as the "Higher Education Partnership Agreements Act."
L.2009, c.90, s.47.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72A-83 - Higher education partnership agreements.

18A:72A-83 Higher education partnership agreements.
49. A municipality and an institution of higher education may enter into a higher education partnership agreement for the development of a higher education project. The board shall promulgate rules and regulations, modeled after the procedures and protections set forth in the "Redevelopment Area Bond Financing Law," sections 1 through 10 of P.L.2001, c.310 (C.40A:12A-64 et seq.), within 120 days following the enactment of sections 47 through 49 of P.L.2009, c.90 (C.18A:72A-81 et seq.) in order to effectuate the purposes of this section.
L.2009, c.90, s.49.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72B-16 - Legislative findings and determinations

18A:72B-16. Legislative findings and determinations
The Legislature finds and determines that:
a. This State remains committed by law and public policy to the development and preservation of a planned and diverse system of higher education which encompasses both public and independent institutions. Independent institutions make an important contribution to higher education in the State and it is in the public interest to assist these institutions in the provision and maintenance of quality academic programs.
b. The provisions of this act will serve the cause of higher education in this State by assuring maximum educational choice among colleges and universities through the preservation of the vitality and quality of independent institutions of higher education in this State.
L.1979, c. 132, s. 2, eff. July 6, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72B-17 - Definitions

18A:72B-17. Definitions
3. As used in this act:
a. "Eligible institution" or "institution" means only those independent institutions of higher education incorporated and located in this State, which, by virtue of law or character or license, are nonprofit educational institutions empowered to grant academic degrees and which provide a level of education which is equivalent to the education provided by the State's public institutions of higher education as attested by the receipt of and continuation of regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and which are eligible to receive State aid under the provisions of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. "Eligible institution" does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the preparation or training of ministers, priests, rabbis, or other professional persons in the field of religion.
b. "New Jersey student" means any resident of this State as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1979, c.361 (C.18A:62-4).
c. "Academic year" means the normal period of attendance, excluding summer session, for a full-time undergraduate student to make a year's progress toward a degree.
d. "Full-time equivalent student in an eligible institution" means a unit of 32 undergraduate student credit hours.
e. "Undergraduate student" means a student enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree, or to a certificate, diploma or its equivalent, awarded by the institution.
f. "Direct per student support for the State college sector" means the average direct net State support per budgeted full-time equivalent student at the State colleges. This average shall be derived from the General Appropriation Act for the pre-budget year by taking the sum of the total appropriation amounts for all State colleges, except Thomas A. Edison College of New Jersey, subtracting from that sum debt service and capital costs and the sum of anticipated revenues at the State colleges, except Edison College, for tuitions, other student fees, School of Conservation, and miscellaneous; and dividing the remainder by the total number of budgeted full-time equivalent students at the State colleges, as stipulated in language in said Appropriation Act.
g. "Department" means the Department of the Treasury.
h. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1994, c.48).
i. "Pre-budget year" means the fiscal year preceding the year in which the budget is implemented.
L.1979,c.132,s.3; amended 1994,c.48,s.242.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72B-18 - Payment to institutions; formula; distribution of funds

18A:72B-18. Payment to institutions; formula; distribution of funds
4. The State Treasurer, subject to the availability of appropriations, is authorized to contract with eligible independent colleges and universities in this State to provide educational services to New Jersey students. Payment to the institutions shall be based upon the number of full-time equivalent New Jersey undergraduates enrolled during the pre-budget year in the independent institutions multiplied by 25% of the level of direct per student support for the State college sector during the pre-budget year. The total funding generated by the preceding formula shall be distributed as follows:
a. Ten percent of this total shall be divided equally among the eligible institutions. These "designated" amounts shall be awarded to each institution except in any instance where the amount of dollars designated for a particular institution under this section exceeds the total amount to be awarded to that institution under subsections b. and c. of this section. In such instances, the funds designated under subsection a. shall be reduced to equal the total of subsections b. and c., which shall be the amount awarded to the institution under this section. The difference between the amount designated and the amount awarded under this section shall be returned to the department.
b. Thirty-five percent shall be distributed on the basis of New Jersey students who received State financial aid or aid administered by such institutions of $1,000.00 or more, in all cases exclusive of loans, during the pre-budget year.
c. Fifty-five percent shall be distributed on the basis of New Jersey full-time equivalent students, as herein defined, enrolled in such institutions during the pre-budget year.
The funds granted under this act may be used by the institutions for any purposes which they deem to be appropriate to maintaining or enhancing the quality of the academic offerings available to New Jersey students, except for purposes of sectarian instruction, the construction or maintenance of sectarian facilities, or for any other sectarian purpose or activity. For the purposes of this act the number of full-time equivalent students at the eight State colleges for the 1979-80 academic year is 54,380.
L.1979,c.132,s.4; amended 1994,c.48,s.243.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72B-19 - Maintenance of funds; audit of records

18A:72B-19. Maintenance of funds; audit of records
5. Funds received by an institution pursuant to this act shall be maintained in a separate ledger account. Each institution shall cause an audit of such account and of enrollment figures to be made annually by a certified public accountant and forwarded to the treasurer. The treasurer shall have the right to audit institutional records pertaining to this act. Each institution also shall furnish to the treasurer a copy of its audited annual financial statement.
L.1979,c.132,s.5; amended 1994,c.48,s.244; 1999,c.46,s.51.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72B-20 - Suspension and recovery of funds

18A:72B-20. Suspension and recovery of funds
6. In the event any institution shall expend such funds in violation of the provisions of this act or the rules or regulations of the treasurer, the treasurer may suspend further aid to such institutions and recover any such funds theretofore misspent.
L.1979,c.132,s.6; amended 1994,c.48,s.245.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72B-21 - Inapplicability of prohibition on disbursements to denominational schools

18A:72B-21. Inapplicability of prohibition on disbursements to denominational schools
The provisions of N.J.S. 18A:62-2 shall not be applicable to this act.
L.1979, c. 132, s. 7, eff. July 6, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72B-22 - Rules and policies

18A:72B-22. Rules and policies
8. The State Treasurer shall promulgate rules and adopt policies and make all determinations necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of the provisions of this act.
L.1979,c.132,s.8; amended 1994,c.48,s.246.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72B-23 - Severability

18A:72B-23. Severability
If any part of this act shall be held invalid, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this act. If a part of this act is invalid in one or more of its applications, the remaining parts of this act shall remain in effect in all valid applications that are severable from the invalid application.
L.1979, c. 132, s. 10, eff. July 6, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72B-24 - Reduction of distributions if funds insufficient

18A:72B-24. Reduction of distributions if funds insufficient
If the funds appropriated for the purposes of this act are insufficient to provide full funding under the formula contained herein, then the funds shall be distributed to eligible institutions on a pro rata basis with each eligible institution receiving a proportionate reduction in funds.
L.1979, c. 132, s. 11, eff. July 6, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72B-26 - Contract for acceptance of New Jersey residents

18A:72B-26. Contract for acceptance of New Jersey residents
2. The State Treasurer is authorized to contract with the Morehouse School of Medicine for the acceptance of New Jersey residents to study medicine.
L.1987,c.312,s.2; amended 1994,c.48,s.248.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72B-27 - Eligibility

18A:72B-27. Eligibility
3. Commencing with the first year class to be admitted for the 1987-88 academic year, the treasurer shall contract with the school for the acceptance of two to four medical students. The students shall be residents of New Jersey who are from a disadvantaged or minority background and are certified as eligible by the treasurer. Admission of eligible applicants is based solely on academic merit.
L.1987,c.312,s.3; amended 1994,c.48,s.249.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72B-28 - Review of admissions procedures, records

18A:72B-28. Review of admissions procedures, records
4. The treasurer, at his discretion, shall periodically review the school's admissions procedures and records to determine if these procedures comply with the terms of the contract.
L.1987,c.312,s.4; amended 1994,c.48,s.250.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72B-30 - $11,000 per year per student

18A:72B-30. $11,000 per year per student
6. The treasurer shall pay to the school $11,000.00 per year for each eligible student attending the school pursuant to this act, provided that the school charges the student only the tuition and fees required of resident students. Any showing of a discriminatory practice against a student admitted pursuant to this act in areas such as tuition, financial aid, the quality of instruction or housing or any other area is grounds for termination of the contract by the board.
L.1987,c.312,s.6; amended 1994,c.48,s.251.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72B-31 - Conditions

18A:72B-31. Conditions
7. a. To be certified by the treasurer as eligible for admission to the school pursuant to this act, the applicant shall (1) be a resident of New Jersey for at least 12 months; and (2) enter into a written agreement to practice medicine for at least four years following the completion of training in an area of the State designated by the Commissioner of Health as one with a shortage of physicians.
b. No student admitted to the study of medicine at a medical school within this State shall be certified by the treasurer as eligible for admission to the school pursuant to this act.
c. Each agreement shall provide (1) that if the applicant fails to complete medical school, the applicant is liable to reimburse the treasurer for the amount paid to the school to support his education, plus interest in an amount equal to the current prevailing market rate; and (2) that if the applicant, upon licensure as a physician, fails to practice in the designated area for four years, the applicant is liable to reimburse the treasurer for the amount paid to the school to support his education, plus interest in an amount equal to twice the current prevailing market rate. The agreement shall also contain a clause under which the applicant consents to the exercise of jurisdiction over the cause of action by the courts of New Jersey and the execution of a judgment rendered by the New Jersey courts in any jurisdiction.
d. The treasurer may waive the requirement of reimbursement upon the death or disability of the individual.
L.1987,c.312,s.7; amended 1994,c.48,s.252.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72B-32 - Resident training program

18A:72B-32. Resident training program
8. The school, at a time agreed upon with the treasurer, shall implement a resident training program with a New Jersey hospital, if it is determined that an appropriate out-of-State training program is not available.
L.1987, c.312, s.8; amended 1994,c.48,s.253.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72C-1 - Creation; location

18A:72C-1. Creation; location
There are hereby created three distinguished chairs which shall be known as Albert Einstein Chairs for Scholarly Studies. One chair shall be located at the Institute for Advanced Study; one shall be located at Rutgers, The State University and one shall be located at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
L.1979, c. 39, s. 1, eff. March 14, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72C-2 - Selection of scholars; tenure

18A:72C-2. Selection of scholars; tenure
2. Each institution awarded an Einstein Chair under this act shall select an outstanding scholar to fill the chair on such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon, within the appropriations provided for said chairs. Each person appointed to the Einstein Chair may be granted tenure on appointment.
L.1979,c.39,s.2; amended 1994,c.48,s.254.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72C-3 - Use of funds

18A:72C-3. Use of funds
An institution awarded an Einstein Chair may utilize funds appropriated under 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 Einstein Chair.
L.1979, c. 39, s. 3, eff. March 14, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72E-1 - Richard J. Hughes Chair for Constitutional and Public Law Service, creation

18A:72E-1. Richard J. Hughes Chair for Constitutional and Public Law Service, creation
There is created at the Seton Hall University School of Law a distinguished chair which shall be known as The Richard J. Hughes Chair for Constitutional and Public Law and Service.
L.1980, c. 154, s. 1, eff. Nov. 26, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72E-2 - Selection of scholar

18A:72E-2. Selection of scholar
2. Subject to available appropriations, Seton Hall shall select an outstanding scholar to fill the chair on such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon. The person appointed to the Hughes Chair may be granted tenure on appointment.
L.1980,c.154,s.2; amended 1994,c.48,s.270.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72E-3 - Support necessary for research conducted by holder of chair

18A:72E-3. Support necessary for research conducted by holder of chair
Seton Hall 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 research conducted by the holder of the Hughes Chair, and for development and scholarly use of the Hughes Archives.
L.1980, c. 154, s. 3, eff. Nov. 26, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72E-4 - Inapplicability of prohibition of disbursements to denominational schools

18A:72E-4. Inapplicability of prohibition of disbursements to denominational schools
The provisions of N.J.S. 18A:62-2 shall not be applicable to this act.
L.1980, c. 154, s. 4, eff. Nov. 26, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72F-2 - Findings, declarations.

18A:72F-2 Findings, declarations.
2. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. Within New Jersey colleges and universities minority faculty members with doctoral degrees in certain academic disciplines, notably the physical and life sciences, engineering, mathematics, management, computer science, environmental sciences, and statistics, are underrepresented in comparison to nonminority faculty members with doctorates.
b. There is in the United States a serious shortage of minority doctoral degree graduates in the academic disciplines cited above from which New Jersey colleges and universities can recruit faculty members.
c. The colleges and universities in New Jersey currently face difficult problems in recruiting and retaining minority faculty members with doctoral degrees in the academic disciplines cited above.
d. Rutgers, The State University and the State colleges have cooperated in implementing a pilot program, the Minority Advancement Program in Teaching and Research, whereby eligible State college minority faculty members or other minorities admitted to the State university in a doctoral degree program in certain academic disciplines are provided grant, loan and other support opportunities to assist them in completing the academic degree requirements and to increase the pool of potential minority faculty members holding doctoral degrees.
L.1984,c.189,s.2; amended 1994, c.48, s.271; 1999, c.46, s.53.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72F-3 - Definitions relative to minority faculty advancement.

18A:72F-3 Definitions relative to minority faculty advancement.
3. As used in this act:
a. "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.
b. "Faculty member" means any person employed full-time by a New Jersey college or university to perform primarily teaching, research, or administrative duties for 10 or more months per academic year.
c. "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.
d. "Program" means the Minority Faculty Advancement Program created pursuant to this act.
e. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1999, c.46.)
f. "Eligible student participant" means a minority student enrolled in a doctoral degree program in an eligible discipline, as defined in this section, at any New Jersey college or university that qualifies for and agrees to participate in the program.
g. "New Jersey college or university" means any public or independent institution of higher education in the State licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
L.1984,c.189,s.3; amended 1994, c.48, s.272; 1999, c.46, s.54.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72F-4 - Minority Faculty Advancement Program.

18A:72F-4 Minority Faculty Advancement Program.
4. a. There is established within the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education a Minority Faculty Advancement Program.
To increase the representation of doctorally trained minority faculty and administrators at New Jersey colleges and universities, the loan and loan redemption features of the Minority Faculty Advancement Loan and Loan Redemption Program, established pursuant to P.L.1984, c.189, shall be phased out and replaced by incentive hiring grants. Support, other than loans, for students participating in the program shall continue through campus assistance grants. The commission may enter into an agreement with another agency or entity to administer or provide services for this program.
b. To be eligible for a campus assistance grant, a New Jersey college or university shall enter into an agreement with the commission to provide support opportunities to eligible student participants. Support opportunities may include, but are not limited to: advising; mentoring; workshops and colloquia.
c. To be eligible for an incentive hiring grant, a New Jersey college or university shall enter into an agreement with the commission to provide loan redemption up to $40,000 per individual as a benefit to newly hired minority faculty or administrators with doctoral degrees, regardless of whether the doctorate was earned at an institution of higher education within or outside of the State. No more than $10,000 shall be redeemed for an individual for each year of service as a faculty member or administrator.
d. No student loans shall be originated or guaranteed under this program after the effective date of P.L.1999, c.46 (N.J.S.18A:71A-1 et al.), to any person not already the recipient of a student loan made or guaranteed under the Minority Faculty Advancement Loan and Loan Redemption Program, established pursuant to P.L.1984, c.189. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority shall administer the loan and loan redemption components for persons participating prior to the effective date of P.L.1999, c.46 (N.J.S.18A:71A-1 et al.) until they have exhausted eligibility for such assistance.
L.1984,c.189,s.4; amended 1994, c.48, s.273; 1999, c.46, s.55.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72F-5 - Application procedure.

18A:72F-5 Application procedure.
5. Eligible program participants who entered the program prior to the effective date of P.L.1999, c.46 (N.J.S.18A:71A-1 et al.), and who seek loans to finance their education shall apply for loans under the Federal Family Education Loan Program. In the event that these participants have borrowed the maximum permitted under the terms of this program but would otherwise be eligible borrowers under this program, they may apply for nonfederal direct loans in amounts not exceeding $10,000.00 per student annually which loans may be renewed for up to a maximum of four academic years for a total loan indebtedness not exceeding $40,000.00 per student. However, the amount of a nonfederal direct loan shall not exceed, in combination with other financial aid, the total educational costs of a participant attending a college or university participating in this program. Nonfederal direct loans will be evidenced by promissory notes and may be secured pursuant to forms established by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Nonfederal direct loans shall not bear interest or finance charges during the time a student is enrolled as a full-time student in the program or is engaged in approved redemption service pursuant to this act. Nonfederal direct loans shall become due and payable pursuant to section 8 of this act six months after graduation if no redemption contract is in effect, or six months after change to part-time student status, withdrawal from the program, or termination from full-time employment either as a faculty member at a New Jersey college or university or other qualified employment.
L.1984,c.189,s.5; amended 1994, c.48, s.274; 1999, c.46, s.56.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72F-6 - Loan redemption.

18A:72F-6 Loan redemption.
6. Nonfederal direct loans obtained pursuant to section 5 of this act and Federal Family Education Loans together with interest thereon secured after admission to the Minority Advancement Program may be redeemed by program participants who entered the program prior to the effective date of P.L.1999, c.46 (N.J.S.18A:71A-1 et al.), upon execution of a contract between the participant and the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. The maximum loan redemption for program participants shall amount to cancellation of repayment for one-quarter of the eligible loan indebtedness in return for each full academic year of service as a faculty member in a New Jersey college or university for total cancellation of loan indebtedness for up to, but not to exceed, a maximum of $40,000.00 per student. In no event shall faculty service for less than the full academic year of each period of service entitle the participant to any benefits under the loan redemption conditions of the program. Prior to the annual redemption of loan indebtedness, participants in the program shall submit proof of faculty service to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
L.1984,c.189,s.6; amended 1994, c.48, s.275 1999, c.46, s.57.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72F-7 - Faculty service requirements.

18A:72F-7 Faculty service requirements.
7. Faculty service requirements for loan redemption purposes pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1984, c.189 (C.18A:72F-6) shall be satisfied at any New Jersey college or university.
L.1984,c.189,s.7; amended 1994, c.48, s.276; 1999, c.46, s.58.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72F-8 - Nullification of contract.

18A:72F-8 Nullification of contract.
8. Program participants who entered the program prior to the effective date of P.L.1999, c.46 (N.J.S.18A:71A-1 et al.), and who have entered into redemption contracts with the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority may nullify their contracts by submitting written notification to the executive director of the authority and assuming full responsibility for repayment of principal and interest on the full amount of their nonfederal direct loans or that portion of the loans which has not been redeemed by the State in return for partial fulfillment of the contracts. The interest on the loans shall be at the prevailing rate established for the Federal Family Education Loan Program at the time the loans were made. The participant seeking to nullify the contract shall be required to repay the loan or the unredeemed portion thereof in not more than 10 years following the termination of the contract minus the years of service already performed under the contract. Repayments of nonfederal direct loans by participants who do not perform faculty service for redemption purposes may be used to provide future loans under the program, as determined by the executive director of the authority.
L.1984,c.189,s.8; amended 1994, c.48, s.277; 1999, c.46, s.59.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72F-9 - Nullification of service obligation.

18A:72F-9 Nullification of service obligation.
9. In case of a program participant's death or total or permanent disability, the executive director of the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority shall nullify the service obligation of the student, thereby terminating the student's obligation to repay the unpaid balance of the redeemable portion of the loan and the accrued interest thereon, or where continued enforcement of the contract may result in extreme hardship, the executive director of the authority may nullify or suspend the service obligation of the student.
L.1984,c.189,s.9; amended 1994, c.48, s.278; 1999, c.46, s.60.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72F-10 - Periodic evaluation.

18A:72F-10 Periodic evaluation.
10. The impact of the program on the representation of New Jersey college and university minority faculty members with doctoral degrees in the designated disciplines shall be evaluated periodically by 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.
L.1984,c.189,s.10; amended 1994, c.48, s.279; 1999, c.46, s.61.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72F-11 - Rules, regulations.

18A:72F-11 Rules, regulations.
11. The Commission on Higher Education shall promulgate such rules and regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this act. Rules pertaining to loans and loan redemption pursuant to sections 5 through 9 of P.L.1984, c.189 (C.18A:72F-5 through 18A:72F-9) shall be promulgated by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
L.1984,c.189,s.11; amended 1994, c.48, s.280; 1999, c.46, s.62.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72F-13 - Funds budgeted for "Minority Faculty Advancement Program Act."

18A:72F-13 Funds budgeted for "Minority Faculty Advancement Program Act."
18. In any fiscal year, the Commission on Higher Education shall include in its proposed budget for that year the amount identified by the authority needed to fund its responsibilities under the "Minority Faculty Advancement Program Act," as well as any amounts needed to fund commission responsibilities under the "Minority Faculty Advancement Program Act." Funding shall be subject to the amount of appropriations available therefor.
L.1999,c.46,s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72G-2 - Selection of scholar

18A:72G-2. Selection of scholar
2. Saint Peter's College shall select an outstanding scholar to fill the chair on such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon, subject to available appropriations. The person appointed to the Durant Chair may be granted tenure on appointment.
L.1985,c.365;s.2; amended 1994,c.48,s.281.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72G-3 - Use of funds

18A:72G-3. Use of funds
Saint Peter's College 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 research conducted by the holder of the Durant Chair.
L. 1985, c. 365, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72H-1 - Short title

18A:72H-1. Short title
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Higher Education Services for Visually Impaired, Auditorily Impaired and Learning Disabled Students Act."
L. 1985, c. 493, s. 1, eff. Jan. 21, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72H-2 - Findings, declarations

18A:72H-2. Findings, declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. It is a fundamental aspiration of the people of New Jersey that individuals are afforded the opportunity to be educated to an extent consistent with their potential and desire;
b. Accordingly, it is an appropriate act of State government, in furtherance of this aspiration, to make available appropriate support services to those individuals who are able to attend college by virtue of their potential and desire, but whose educational progress and success is hampered by conditions of visual impairment, auditory impairment or a specific learning disability; and
c. It is the intent and purpose of the Legislature that the implementation of this act shall significantly improve the access to, and appropriate supportive services for, college education in the State for individuals with a specific learning disability, visual impairment or auditory impairment who are otherwise able to attend college; and it is reasonably anticipated that, in addition to the primary benefits accruing to individuals who receive direct services, the implementation of this act will produce significant benefits in New Jersey for all handicapped individuals, including increasing the understanding of handicapping conditions, promoting research and development of techniques and approaches to offset handicapping conditions, and providing for the integration of comprehensive supportive services in institutions of higher education.
L. 1985, c. 493, s. 2, eff. Jan. 21, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72H-4 - Higher Education Services for Visually Impaired, Auditorily and Learning Disabled Students Program

18A:72H-4. Higher Education Services for Visually Impaired, Auditorily and Learning Disabled Students Program
4. There is established a Higher Education Services for Visually Impaired, Auditorily and Learning Disabled Students Program within the Commission on Higher Education. The program shall provide appropriate support services for eligible students attending a public or independent institution of higher education within the State and promote research and development of techniques and approaches to offset handicapping conditions. All appropriate public and private groups, organizations and agencies shall be consulted in preparing programs and services for these students.
L.1985,c.493,s.4; amended 1994,c.48,s.283.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72H-5 - Documentation required

18A:72H-5. Documentation required
In order for a learning disabled student to qualify as an eligible student, the student shall submit to the department documentation by a competent authority of the learning disability and that it results from organic dysfunction. The authority may consult with colleagues in associated disciplines in order to prepare the documentation.
L. 1985, c. 493, s. 5, eff. Jan. 21, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72H-6 - Duties of commission.

18A:72H-6 Duties of commission.
6. The Commission on Higher Education shall:
a. Enter into agreements with any individual, agency, or public or independent institution of higher education in this State, under which the individual, agency, or institution shall undertake to provide direct support services to eligible students, provided these services do not duplicate or replace any services for which these students are currently eligible.
b. Enter into contractual agreements with any public or independent institution of higher education to establish and maintain within that institution offices to facilitate the provision and coordination of support services to eligible students.
c. Authorize the payment to those individuals, agencies, and institutions as set forth in subsections a. and b. of this section of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the department under this act or any other law, or from any other lawful source.
d. Assess, evaluate, and review the extent of the visual or auditory impairments or the learning disabilities which shall qualify students for eligibility for services pursuant to the regulations promulgated under this act.
e. Develop and coordinate a comprehensive support plan for eligible students specifying the needs of the eligible students.
f. Provide the supportive services outlined in the support plan, directly or through contractual agreements with individuals, institutions, agencies, and others, as appropriate.
g. Foster awareness of, and sensitivity to, the students' disabilities through seminars, presentations, bulletins, and other activities for instructional, administrative and other staff of public and independent higher educational institutions.
h. Encourage and facilitate the use of a variety of instructional materials and methods by disseminating to professional staff of public and independent institutions of higher education information on techniques, materials, and sources relating to curricular specialities.
i. Annually review and report to the Governor and the State Legislature on the services and activities funded by the department each year under this act.
L.1985, c.493, s.6; amended 1994, c.48, s.284; 2017, c.131, s.59.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72H-7 - Advisory board.

18A:72H-7 Advisory board.
7. To assist in fulfilling the duties and responsibilities relating to this act, the commission shall appoint an advisory board, which shall be broadly representative of those individuals and organizations having an active interest in, and academic or practical knowledge and experience in, the abilities and needs of students with visual impairments, auditory impairments, and learning disabilities; the methods and techniques of evaluation of the disabling conditions and curricular support development, including, without limitation, representatives from professional organizations, parent/student organizations, institutional administrations, academic personnel, student personnel services staff, and students. A representative from the Departments of Labor and Workforce Development and Human Services shall serve on the advisory board.
L.1985, c.493, s.7; amended 1994, c.48, s.285; 2017, c.131, s.60.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72H-8 - Rules, regulations

18A:72H-8. Rules, regulations
8. The commission shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to implement the provisions of this act.
L.1985,c.493,s.8; amended 1994,c.48,s.286.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:72H-9 - Use of funds

18A:72H-9. Use of funds
If in any fiscal year, the funds made available under this act are not sufficient to fully fund all services and activities required pursuant to this act, the department shall utilize the available funds in such a manner and for such purposes as it determines will best meet the needs of eligible students under this act.
L. 1985, c. 493, s. 9, eff. Jan. 21, 1986.