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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:74-24 - Definitions relative to public library project grant program

18A:74-24. Definitions relative to public library project grant program
1. For the purposes of this act:
"Area" means all or part of one or more political subdivisions of the State of New Jersey;
"Authority" means the "New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority" established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:72A-1 et seq.;
"Board" means the Public Library Construction Advisory Board established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1999, c.184 (C.18A:74-26);
"Eligible project costs" means costs incurred in a project approved by the board;
"Fund" means the "Public Library Project Fund" established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1999, c.184 (C.18A:74-25);
"Project" means any construction, expansion, rehabilitation or acquisition project eligible for a grant under regulations promulgated under section 3 of P.L.1999, c.184 (C.18A:74-26);
"Public library" means a library that serves free of charge all residents of an area as established pursuant to chapter 33 or chapter 54 of Title 40 of the New Jersey Statutes; or a library established pursuant to N.J.S.15A:1-1 et seq. and receiving public funds pursuant to R.S.40:54-35;
"Secretary" means the Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey or the Secretary's designated representative.
L.1999,c.184,s.1; amended 2001, c.148.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:74-25 - "Public Library Project Fund."

18A:74-25 "Public Library Project Fund."
2. The "Public Library Project Fund" is established as a separate account in the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority to carry out the purposes of P.L.1999, c.184 (C.18A:74-24 et al.). The fund shall be administered by the authority and shall be credited with:
a. moneys received from the issuance of bonds, notes or other obligations issued pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1999, c.184 (C.18A:74-28);
b. moneys appropriated by the State for the purposes of the fund; and
c. all interest and investment earnings received on moneys in the fund.
L.1999,c.184,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:74-26 - Public Library Construction Advisory Board.

18A:74-26 Public Library Construction Advisory Board.
3. There is created a Public Library Construction Advisory Board to be comprised of seven members as follows: the Secretary of State or the secretary's designee who shall serve as the chair; the State Librarian or the librarian's designee; the President of Thomas Edison State College, or the president's designee; and four persons with library, construction, or finance experience who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and until their successors are appointed and shall have qualified.
Moneys in the fund shall be distributed as grants to public libraries for part of eligible project costs as enumerated in section 4 of P.L.1999, c.184 (C.18A:74-27), based on criteria and a competitive selection process established by the board. The board shall promulgate regulations prescribing procedures for applying for a grant and the terms and conditions for receiving a grant. A grant application shall include a complete description of the project to be financed and an identification of additional sources of revenue to be used. An application shall be reviewed, and approved or denied by the board in accordance with uniform procedures by resolution of the board. When a grant is approved by the board, the board shall establish the recommended grant amount and shall submit to the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, the board's approved amount of the grant and a brief description of the project for approval by the committee. Any grant not disapproved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee within 30 days of such submission shall be deemed approved by the committee. After a grant application is approved by the committee, the board shall forward a copy of the application and certify the approved amount of the grant to the authority.
L.1999, c.184, s.3; amended 2010, c.87, s.45.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:74-27 - Project costs eligible for grants.

18A:74-27 Project costs eligible for grants.
4. The following project costs shall be eligible for grants, at the discretion of the board:
a. Construction of new buildings to be used for public library purposes;
b. Expansion, rehabilitation or acquisition of existing buildings to be used for public library purposes;
c. Expenses, other than interest and the carrying charge on bonds, incurred after the effective date of P.L.1999, c.184 (C.18A:74-24 et al.), related to the acquisition of land on which there is to be construction of new buildings or expansion of existing buildings to be used for public library purposes, provided the expenses constitute an actual cost or a transfer of public funds in accordance with the usual procedures generally applicable to all State and local agencies and institutions;
d. Site grading and improvement of land on which buildings used for public library purposes are located or are to be located;
e. Architectural, engineering, consulting and inspection services related to the specific project for which application for financial assistance is made;
f. Expenses, other than interest and the carrying charges on bonds, related to the acquisition of existing buildings to be used for public library purposes, provided the expenses constitute an actual cost or a transfer of public funds in accordance with the usual procedures generally applicable to all State and local agencies and institutions; and
g. Expenses relating to the acquisition and installation of equipment to be located in public library facilities, including all necessary building fixtures and utilities, office furniture and public library equipment, such as library shelving and filing equipment, catalogs, cabinets, circulation desks, reading tables, study carrels, and information retrieval devices including video, voice, and data telecommunications equipment and linkages with a useful life of 10 years or more necessary for Internet access, but not including books or other library materials.
L.1999,c.184,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75-1 - Compact; preamble

18A:75-1. Compact; preamble
The Compact for Education is hereby enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows:
COMPACT FOR EDUCATION
Preamble
Whereas, The proper education of all citizens is one of the most important responsibilities of the states to preserve a free and open society in the United States; and,
Whereas, The increasing demands of our whole national life for improving and expanding educational services require a board exchange of research data and information concerning the problems and practices of education; and,
Whereas, There is a vital need for strengthening the voices of the states in the formulation of alternative nationwide educational policies,
The states affirm the need for close and continuing consultation among our several states on all matters of education, and do hereby establish this Compact for Education.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75-2 - Article I. Purpose and policy

18A:75-2. Article I. Purpose and policy
A. It is the purpose of this compact to:
1. Establish and maintain close cooperation and understanding among executive, legislative, professional, educational and lay leadership on a nationwide basis at the state and local levels.
2. Provide a forum for the discussion, development, crystallization and recommendation of public policy alternatives in the field of education.
3. Provide a clearing house of information on matters relating to educational problems and how they are being met in different places throughout the nation, so that the executive and legislative branches of state government and of local communities may have ready access to the experience and record of the entire county, and so that both lay and professional groups in the field of education may have additional avenues for the sharing of experience and the interchange of ideas in the formation of public policy in education.
4. Facilitate the improvement of state and local educational systems so that all of them will be able to meet adequate and desirable goals in a society which requires continuous qualitative and quantitative advance in educational opportunities, methods and facilities.
B. It is the policy of this compact to encourage and promote local and state initiative in the development, maintenance, improvement and administration of educational systems and institutions in a manner which will accord with the needs and advantages of diversity among localities and states.
C. The party states recognize that each of them has an interest in the quality and quantity of education furnished in each of the other states, as well as in the excellence of its own educational systems and institutions, because of the highly mobile character of individuals within the nation, and because the products and services contributing to the health, welfare and economic advancement of each state are supplied in significant part by persons educated in other states.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75-5 - Article IV. Powers

18A:75-5. Article IV. Powers
In addition to authority conferred on the commission by other provisions of the compact, the commission shall have authority to:
1. Collect, correlate, analyze and interpret information and data concerning educational needs and resources.
2. Encourage and foster research in all aspects of education, but with special reference to the desirable scope of instruction, organization, administration, and instructional methods and standards employed or suitable for employment in public educational systems.
3. Develop proposals for adequate financing of education as a whole and at each of its many levels.
4. Conduct or participate in research of the types referred to in this article in any instance where the commission finds that such research is necessary for the advancement of the purposes and policies of this compact, utilizing fully the resources of national associations, regional compact organizations for higher education, and other agencies and institutions, both public and private.
5. Formulate suggested policies and plans for the improvement of public education as a whole, or for any segment thereof, and make recommendations with respect thereto available to the appropriate government units, agencies and public officials.
6. Do such other things as may be necessary or incidental to the administration of any of its authority or functions pursuant to this compact.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75-6 - Article V. Cooperation with federal government

18A:75-6. Article V. Cooperation with federal government
A. If the laws of the United States specifically so provide, or if administrative provision is made therefor within the federal government, the United States may be represented on the commission by not to exceed 10 representatives. Any such representative or representatives of the United States shall be appointed and serve in such manner as may be provided by or pursuant to federal law, and may be drawn from any one or more branches of the federal government, but no such representative shall have a vote on the commission.
B. The commission may provide information and make recommendations to any executive or legislative agency or officer of the federal government concerning the common educational policies of the states, and may advise with any such agencies or officers concerning any matter of mutual interest.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75-7 - Article VI. Committees

18A:75-7. Article VI. Committees
A. To assist in the expeditious conduct of its business when the full commission is not meeting, the commission shall elect a steering committee of 32 members which, subject to the provisions of this compact and consistent with the policies of the commission, shall be constituted and function as provided in the bylaws of the commission. One fourth of the voting membership of the steering committee shall consist of Governors, 1/4 shall consist of legislators and the remainder shall consist of other members of the commission. A Federal representative on the commission may serve with the steering committee, but without vote. The voting members of the steering committee shall serve for terms of 2 years, except that members elected to the first steering committee of the commission shall be elected as follows: 16 for 1 year and 16 for 2 years. The chairman, vice chairman, and treasurer of the commission shall be members of the steering committee and, anything in this paragraph to the contrary notwithstanding, shall serve during their continuance in these offices. Vacancies in the steering committee shall not affect its authority to act, but the commission at its next regularly ensuing meeting following the occurrence of any vacancy shall fill it for the unexpired term. No person shall serve more than 2 terms as a member of the steering committee: provided that service for a partial term of 1 year or less shall not be counted toward the 2-term limitation.
B. The commission may establish advisory and technical committees composed of State, local, and Federal officials, and private persons to advise it with respect to any one or more of its functions. Any advisory or technical committee may, on request of the States concerned, be established to consider any matter of special concern to 2 or more of the party States.
C. The commission may establish such additional committees as its bylaws may provide.
L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1968, c. 68, s. 1, eff. June 21, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75-8 - Article VII. Finance

18A:75-8. Article VII. Finance
A. The commission shall advise the governor or designated officer or officers of each party state of its budget and estimated expenditures for such period as may be required by the laws of that party state. Each of the commission's budgets of estimated expenditures shall contain specific recommendations of the amount or amounts to be appropriated by each of the party states.
B. The total amount of appropriation requests under any budget shall be apportioned among the party states. In making such apportionment, the commission shall devise and employ a formula which takes equitable account of the populations and per capita income levels of the party states.
C. The commission shall not pledge the credit of any party states. The commission may meet any of its obligations in whole or in part with funds available to it pursuant to article III(g) of this compact, provided that the commission takes specific action setting aside such funds prior to incurring an obligation to be met in whole or in part in such manner. Except where the commission makes use of funds available to it pursuant to article III(g) thereof, the commission shall not incur any obligation prior to the allotment of funds by the party states adequate to meet the same.
D. The commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established by its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the commission shall be audited yearly by a qualified public accountant, and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual reports of the commission.
E. The accounts of the commission shall be open at any reasonable time for inspection by duly constituted officers of the party states and by any persons authorized by the commission.
F. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent commission compliance with laws relating to audit or inspection of accounts by or on behalf of any government contributing to the support of the commission.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75-9 - Article VIII. Eligible parties; entry into and withdrawal

18A:75-9. Article VIII. Eligible parties; entry into and withdrawal
A. This compact shall have as eligible parties all states, territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. In respect of any such jurisdiction not having a governor, the term "governor," as used in this compact, shall mean the closest equivalent official of such jurisdiction.
B. Any state or other eligible jurisdiction may enter into this compact and it shall become binding thereon when it has adopted the same; provided that in order to enter into initial effect, adoption by at least 10 eligible party jurisdictions shall be required.
C. Adoption of the compact may be either by enactment thereof or by adherence thereto by the governor; provided that in the absence of enactment, adherence by the governor shall be sufficient to make his state a party only until December 31, 1967. During any period when a state is participating in this compact through gubernatorial action, the governor shall appoint those persons who, in addition to himself, shall serve as the members of the commission from his state, and shall provide to the commission an equitable share of the financial support of the commission from any source available to him.
D. Except for a withdrawal effective on December 31, 1967 in accordance with paragraph C. of this article, any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until one year after the governor of the withdrawing state has given notice in writing of the withdrawal to the governors of all other party states. No withdrawal shall affect any liability already incurred by or chargeable to a party state prior to the time of such withdrawal.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75-10 - Article IX. Construction and severability

18A:75-10. Article IX. Construction and severability
This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any state or of the United States, or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state participating therein, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75-11 - New Jersey members; appointment; compensation, etc.

18A:75-11. New Jersey members; appointment; compensation, etc.
New Jersey shall be represented on the commission established by Article III of the compact by the governor, four members appointed by the governor from among the citizens of this state who will serve at the pleasure of the governor, and one senator to be named by the president of the senate and one assemblyman to be named by the speaker of the general assembly. Legislative members of the commission shall be appointed for terms coincident with the terms for which they were elected to the senate or general assembly. The New Jersey members will serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Vacancies in the membership shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments were made.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75A-2 - Purpose.

18A:75A-2 Purpose.
2. Article I: Purpose
It is the purpose of this compact to remove barriers to educational success imposed on children of military families because of frequent moves and deployment of their parents by:
a. Facilitating the timely enrollment of children of military families and ensuring that they are not placed at a disadvantage due to difficulty in the transfer of education records from the previous school district or districts, or variations in entrance and age requirements.
b. Facilitating the student placement process through which children of military families are not disadvantaged by variations in attendance requirements, scheduling, sequencing, grading, course content or assessment.
c. Facilitating the qualification and eligibility for enrollment, educational programs, and participation in extracurricular academic, athletic, and social activities.
d. Facilitating the on-time graduation of children of military families.
e. Providing for the promulgation and enforcement of administrative rules implementing the provisions of this compact.
f. Providing for the uniform collection and sharing of information between and among member states, schools and military families under this compact.
g. Promoting coordination between this compact and other compacts affecting military children.
h. Promoting flexibility and cooperation between the educational system, parents and the student in order to achieve educational success for the student.
L.2009, c.279, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75A-4 - Applicability.

18A:75A-4 Applicability.
4. Article III: Applicability
a. Except as otherwise provided in subsection b. of this section, this compact shall apply to the children of:
(1) active duty members of the uniformed services as defined in this compact, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders pursuant to 10 U.S.C. ss.1209 and 1211;
(2) members or veterans of the uniformed services who are severely injured and medically discharged or retired for a period of one year after medical discharge or retirement; and
(3) members of the uniformed services who die on active duty or as a result of injuries sustained on active duty for a period of one year after death.
b. The provisions of this interstate compact shall only apply to local education agencies as defined in this compact.
c. The provisions of this compact shall not apply to the children of:
(1) inactive members of the national guard and military reserves;
(2) members of the uniformed services now retired, except as provided in subsection a. of this section;
(3) veterans of the uniformed services, except as provided in subsection a. of this section; and
(4) other U.S. Dept. of Defense personnel and other federal agency civilian and contract employees not defined as active duty members of the uniformed services.
L.2009, c.279, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75A-5 - Educational records and enrollment.

18A:75A-5 Educational records and enrollment.
5. Article IV: Educational Records and Enrollment
a. Unofficial or "hand-carried" education records - In the event that official education records cannot be released to the parents for the purpose of transfer, the custodian of the records in the sending state shall prepare and furnish to the parent a complete set of unofficial educational records containing uniform information as determined by the Interstate Commission. Upon receipt of the unofficial educational records by a school in the receiving state, the school shall enroll and appropriately place the student based on the information provided in the unofficial records pending validation by the official records, as quickly as possible.
b. Official education records and transcripts - Simultaneous with the enrollment and conditional placement of the student, the school in the receiving state shall request the student's official education record from the school in the sending state. Upon receipt of this request, the school in the sending state will process and furnish the official education records to the school in the receiving state within 10 days or within such time as is reasonably determined under the rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission.
c. Immunizations - Compacting states shall give 30 days from the date of enrollment or within such time as is reasonably determined under the rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission, for students to obtain any immunizations required by the receiving state. For a series of immunizations, initial vaccinations must be obtained within 30 days or within such time as is reasonably determined under the rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission.
d. Kindergarten and First grade entrance age - Students shall be allowed to continue their enrollment at grade level in the receiving state commensurate with their grade level, including Kindergarten, from a local education agency in the sending state at the time of transition, regardless of age. A student that has satisfactorily completed the prerequisite grade level in the local education agency in the sending state shall be eligible for enrollment in the next highest grade level in the receiving state, regardless of age. A student transferring after the start of the school year in the receiving state shall enter the school in the receiving state on their validated level from an accredited school in the sending state.
L.2009, c.279, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75A-7 - Eligibility.

18A:75A-7 Eligibility.
7. Article VI: Eligibility
a. Eligibility for enrollment
(1) Special power of attorney, relative to the guardianship of a child of a military family and executed under applicable law shall be sufficient for the purposes of enrollment and all other actions requiring parental participation and consent.
(2) A local education agency shall be prohibited from charging local tuition to a transitioning military child placed in the care of a non-custodial parent or other person standing in loco parentis who lives in a jurisdiction other than that of the custodial parent.
(3) A transitioning military child, placed in the care of a non-custodial parent or other person standing in loco parentis who lives in a jurisdiction other than that of the custodial parent, may continue to attend the school in which he or she was enrolled while residing with the custodial parent.
b. Eligibility for extracurricular participation - State and local education agencies shall facilitate the opportunity for transitioning military children's inclusion in extracurricular activities, regardless of application deadlines, to the extent they are otherwise qualified.
L.2009, c.279, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75A-8 - Graduation.

18A:75A-8 Graduation.
8. Article VII: Graduation
In order to facilitate the on-time graduation of children of military families states and local education agencies shall incorporate the following procedures:
a. Waiver requirements - Local education agency administrative officials shall waive specific courses required for graduation if similar course work has been satisfactorily completed in another local education agency or shall provide reasonable justification for denial. Should a waiver not be granted to a student who would qualify to graduate from the sending school, the local education agency shall provide an alternative means of acquiring required coursework so that graduation may occur on time.
b. Exit exams - States shall accept: (1) exit or end-of-course exams required for graduation from the sending state; or (2) national norm-referenced achievement tests; or (3) alternative testing, in lieu of testing requirements for graduation in the receiving state. In the event the above alternatives cannot be accommodated by the receiving state for a student transferring in his or her Senior year, then the provisions of subsection c. of this section shall apply.
c. Transfers during Senior year - Should a military student transferring at the beginning or during his or her Senior year be ineligible to graduate from the receiving local education agency after all alternatives have been considered, the sending and receiving local education agencies shall ensure the receipt of a diploma from the sending local education agency, if the student meets the graduation requirements of the sending local education agency. In the event that one of the states in question is not a member of this compact, the member state shall use best efforts to facilitate the on-time graduation of the student in accordance with subsections a. and b. of this section.
L.2009, c.279, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75A-9 - State coordination.

18A:75A-9 State coordination.
9. Article VIII: State Coordination
a. Each member state shall, through the creation of a State Council or use of an existing body or board, provide for the coordination among its agencies of government, local education agencies and military installations concerning the state's participation in, and compliance with, this compact and Interstate Commission activities. While each member state may determine the membership of its own State Council, its membership must include at least: the state superintendent of education, superintendent of a school district with a high concentration of military children, representative from a military installation, one representative each from the legislative and executive branches of government, and other offices and stakeholder groups the State Council deems appropriate. A member state that does not have a school district deemed to contain a high concentration of military children may appoint a superintendent from another school district to represent local education agencies on the State Council.
b. The State Council of each member state shall appoint or designate a military family education liaison to assist military families and the state in facilitating the implementation of this compact.
c. The compact commissioner responsible for the administration and management of the state's participation in the compact shall be appointed by the Governor or as otherwise determined by each member state.
d. The compact commissioner and the military family education liaison designated herein shall be ex-officio members of the State Council, unless either is already a full voting member of the State Council.
L.2009, c.279, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75A-13 - Rulemaking functions of the interstate commission.

18A:75A-13 Rulemaking functions of the interstate commission.
13. Article XII: Rulemaking Functions of the Interstate Commission
a. Rulemaking Authority - The Interstate Commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purposes of this Compact. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Interstate Commission exercises its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope of the purposes of this act, or the powers granted hereunder, then such an action by the Interstate Commission shall be invalid and have no force or effect.
b. Rulemaking Procedure - Rules shall be made pursuant to a rulemaking process that substantially conforms to the "Model State Administrative Procedure Act," of 1981 Act, Uniform Laws Annotated, Vol. 15, p.1 (2000) as amended, as may be appropriate to the operations of the Interstate Commission.
c. Not later than 30 days after a rule is promulgated, any person may file a petition for judicial review of the rule; provided, that the filing of such a petition shall not stay or otherwise prevent the rule from becoming effective unless the court finds that the petitioner has a substantial likelihood of success. The court shall give deference to the actions of the Interstate Commission consistent with applicable law and shall not find the rule to be unlawful if the rule represents a reasonable exercise of the Interstate Commission's authority.
d. If a majority of the legislatures of the compacting states rejects a Rule by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the compact, then such rule shall have no further force and effect in any compacting state.
L.2009, c.279, s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75A-15 - Financing of the interstate commission.

18A:75A-15 Financing of the interstate commission.
15. Article XIV: Financing of the Interstate Commission
a. The Interstate Commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization and ongoing activities.
b. The Interstate Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Interstate Commission and its staff which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover the Interstate Commission's annual budget as approved each year. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the Interstate Commission, which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all member states.
c. The Interstate Commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Interstate Commission pledge the credit of any of the member states, except by and with the authority of the member state.
d. The Interstate Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Interstate Commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Interstate Commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Interstate Commission.
L.2009, c.279, s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75A-16 - Member states, effective date, and amendment.

18A:75A-16 Member states, effective date, and amendment.
16. Article XV: Member States, Effective Date, and Amendment
a. Any state is eligible to become a member state.
b. The compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by no less than 10 of the states. The effective date shall be no earlier than December 1, 2007. Thereafter it shall become effective and binding as to any other member state upon enactment of the compact into law by that state. The governors of non-member states or their designees shall be invited to participate in the activities of the Interstate Commission on a non-voting basis prior to adoption of the compact by all states.
c. The Interstate Commission may propose amendments to the compact for enactment by the member states. No amendment shall become effective and binding upon the Interstate Commission and the member states unless and until it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the member states.
L.2009, c.279, s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75A-17 - Withdrawal and dissolution.

18A:75A-17 Withdrawal and dissolution.
17. Article XVI: Withdrawal and Dissolution
a. Withdrawal
(1) Once effective, the compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and every member state; provided that a member state may withdraw from the compact by specifically repealing the statute, which enacted the compact into law.
(2) Withdrawal from this compact shall be by the enactment of a statute repealing the same, but shall not take effect until one year after the effective date of such statute and until written notice of the withdrawal has been given by the withdrawing state to the Governor of each other member jurisdiction.
(3) The withdrawing state shall immediately notify the chairperson of the Interstate Commission in writing upon the introduction of legislation repealing this compact in the withdrawing state. The Interstate Commission shall notify the other member states of the withdrawing state's intent to withdraw within 60 days of its receipt thereof.
(4) The withdrawing state is responsible for all assessments, obligations and liabilities incurred through the effective date of withdrawal, including obligations, the performance of which extend beyond the effective date of withdrawal.
(5) Reinstatement following withdrawal of a member state shall occur upon the withdrawing state reenacting the compact or upon such later date as determined by the Interstate Commission.
b. Dissolution of Compact
(1) This compact shall dissolve effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of the member state which reduces the membership in the compact to one member state.
(2) Upon the dissolution of this compact, the compact becomes null and void and shall be of no further force or effect, and the business and affairs of the Interstate Commission shall be concluded and surplus funds shall be distributed in accordance with the bylaws.
L.2009, c.279, s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75A-18 - Severability and construction.

18A:75A-18 Severability and construction.
18. Article XVII: Severability and Construction
a. The provisions of this compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the compact shall be enforceable.
b. The provisions of this compact shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.
c. Nothing in this compact shall be construed to prohibit the applicability of other interstate compacts to which the states are members.
L.2009, c.279, s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:75A-19 - Binding effect of compact and other laws.

18A:75A-19 Binding effect of compact and other laws.
19. Article XVIII: Binding Effect of Compact and Other Laws
a. Other Laws
(1) Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with this compact.
(2) All member states' laws conflicting with this compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.
b. Binding Effect of the Compact
(1) All lawful actions of the Interstate Commission, including all rules and bylaws promulgated by the Interstate Commission, are binding upon the member states.
(2) All agreements between the Interstate Commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms.
(3) In the event any provision of this compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state.
L.2009, c.279, s.19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:76-1 - Construction

18A:76-1. Construction
This law is a revision law and the provisions hereof, not inconsistent with prior laws, shall be construed as a continuation of such prior laws and its enactment shall not:
1. Abolish or require the reestablishment of any office, position or employment lawfully existing upon the effective date of this law or affect the term or tenure, compensation and pension rights, if any, of any lawful holder thereof upon said date; or
2. Abolish or require the reestablishment or reorganization of any board, commission or public body, lawfully existing on said date, or affect the term or tenure, compensation and pension rights, if any, of any member thereof, nor shall any provision of this law for the appointment or election of the first members of any such board, commission or public body be construed to require that any members lawfully in office upon the effective date of this law or their successors shall be reappointed by staggered terms or in any other manner than for the full terms prescribed by this law, but every such board, commission or public body, shall, after the effective date of this law, be governed and administered under the provisions of this law; or
3. Affect or impair or make invalid any provision of any ordinance, resolution, order, rule or regulation, lawfully adopted and in force upon the effective date of this law, except so far as the same is inconsistent with any of the provisions of this law; or
4. Require that any proceeding, begun by the adoption of any resolution, passage on first reading of any ordinance, or the adoption of any proposal, proposition or question, under and in accordance with the law in effect at the time this law becomes effective, shall be carried on to its final conclusion in accordance with this law but the same may be carried to final conclusion under the law under which it was begun as though this law had not been enacted; or
5. Require the resubmission to the voters of any statute or proposal adopted by such voters prior to, and effective upon, the effective date of this law or in any manner affect the validity and operation of such statute after said date, except so far as the same is inconsistent with any of the provisions of this law; or
6. Discharge, release or affect any liability, penalty or forfeiture, civil or criminal, committed prior to the effective date of this law but all proceedings for the enforcement of any such liability, penalty or forfeiture shall be commenced and continued and be proceeded with in all respects in accordance with the law in effect when the same was incurred and notwithstanding that such law, or any part thereof, has been repealed or altered by the enactment of this law; or
7. Revive any common law right or remedy by reason of the repeal of any law by this law.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:76-2 - Provisions severable

18A:76-2. Provisions severable
If any provision of any section, article, subarticle, chapter or title of this law shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be ineffective, such determination shall not affect or impair the remaining provisions thereof but shall be confined in its operation to the provisions directly involved in a controversy in which said determination shall have been rendered.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:6-32 - 1943, c. 187 (C. 18:5-50.14 to C. 18:5-50.16 incl.)

18A:6-32 1943, c. 187 (C. 18:5-50.14 to C. 18:5-50.16 incl.)
1. Any person holding office, position or employment under the government of any public school district or county vocational school system of this State or in any public educational institution under the control of the Commissioner of Education or the State Board of Education, who, after July first, one thousand nine hundred and forty, has entered, or hereafter shall enter, full time service of the American Red Cross, in time of war or an emergency, shall be entitled to all of the benefits and privileges concerning tenure and pensions as in this act provided.
2. Any such person who at the time of such entry was or is a member in good standing of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund, if he was or shall be granted leave of absence to enter such service, shall not be subject to subsections "a" and "b" of section 18:13-41 of the Revised Statutes, and shall not lose his membership status which he enjoyed at the time of entering the service of any of said organizations providing he terminates his service with such organization within two years after the termination of such state of war or of emergency and resumes service under the government of any public school district or county vocational school system or in any public institution under the control of the Commissioner of Education or the State Board of Education within six months after the date of the termination of his service with the American Red Cross, and such person may contribute to said fund on the same basis as if said person had not entered said service or such contributions may be made for him by the board of education of said school district or by the board of education of said county vocational school system or by the State, as the case may be, during his said absence and until he shall resume the office, position or employment held by him as provided in this act or such person may within six months after resuming such office, position or employment make such contribution to said fund as may be requisite to complete his contributions to said fund to the date of the making of such contribution.
3. Any such person, being under tenure at the time of entering the service of the American Red Cross, who was or shall be granted a leave of absence by his employer or employing body for the length of such service; provided , he terminates such service within two years of the termination of such state of war or of emergency, and for six months after the date of the termination of his service and shall be protected in the tenure rights which he possessed at the time of entering such service and shall be entitled to resume the office, position or employment, held by him at the time he entered such service, within three months from the time of making application therefor, provided such application is made within three months from the date of the termination of such service and provided that he terminates such service within two years after the termination of such state of war or of emergency.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:8-39 - R.S. 18:5-18

18A:8-39 R.S. 18:5-18
Districts consolidated prior to 1903, continued. Wherever prior to October nineteenth, one thousand nine hundred and three, any township, incorporated town or borough school district had been consolidated with an adjoining township, incorporated town, or borough school district, by an election of the legal voters of the township, incorporated town, or borough school district, so that on that date the same formed one combined or consolidated school district, and the legal voters of such district have not, since that time, rejected a proposition to confirm or continue the consolidation at an election called for that purpose, and the district has been, since that date, maintained and governed as one consolidated school district, such district shall continue to exist as a consolidated school district in the same manner as though the consolidated school district had been established by an election of the legal voters of the district held pursuant to section 18:5-14 of this title.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:8-40 - R.S. 18:5-19

18A:8-40. R.S. 18:5-19
Bonds issued prior to 1903 by consolidated district. Where any school district issued bonds prior to October nineteenth, one thousand nine hundred and three, for the erection of a graded or high school building therein, and at the time of the issuance of the bonds and the erection of the building, the district comprised the territory of two adjoining municipalities the voters of which joined or participated in the election authorizing the issuance of the bonds, and the district was governed as a consolidated district on that date, such school district shall continue to be governed as a consolidated district in the same manner as though the consolidation had been effected in the manner provided by section 18:5-14 of this title, and the bonds so issued shall be deemed to have been and shall continue to be a lien upon the inhabitants and property of the municipalities comprising the school district at the time of the issuance thereof, notwithstanding any other provision of this title.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:8-41 - 1947, c. 86, s. 29 (C. 18:5-17.29)

18A:8-41 1947, c. 86, s. 29 (C. 18:5-17.29)
29. Sections 18:5-14 to 18:5-17, both inclusive, of the Revised Statutes and "An act relating to the public schools of this State, and supplementing chapter five of Title 18 of the Revised Statutes," approved May seventh, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-eight, are repealed.