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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64H-14 - Procedures when clinical clerkship student rejected by teaching hospital

18A:64H-14. Procedures when clinical clerkship student rejected by teaching hospital
6. Notwithstanding the provisions of this act to the contrary, if a State-funded institution of higher education and an alternatively accredited medical school both operate clinical clerkship programs at a teaching hospital with an institutional academic clinical clerkship agreement with that State-funded institution of higher education:
a. Upon a showing by a State-funded institution of higher education that one or more of its clinical clerkship students has been rejected by that teaching hospital because the hospital's clinical clerkship positions were filled to capacity, the alternatively accredited medical school shall take immediate steps to withdraw a corresponding number of its students from its clinical clerkship program at the hospital so that the students at the State-funded institution are able to secure clerkship positions at that hospital.
In the event that its students have been rejected by a hospital pursuant to this subsection, the State-funded institution of higher education shall provide the Advisory Graduate Medical Education Council of New Jersey with a letter from the hospital, which states that the hospital's clinical clerkship program is filled to capacity; or
b. If a State-funded institution of higher education receives notice from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, in the course of its standard four-year review, that the committee finds that such hospital does not have the capacity to support all of the clinical clerkship positions or programs that are currently operating at the hospital and the accreditation status of the State-funded institution may be in jeopardy because of the lack of capacity at that hospital, the alternatively accredited medical school shall take immediate steps to withdraw its students from its clinical clerkship program at the hospital.
In the event that the committee provides such notice to the State-funded institution, the institution shall provide the Advisory Graduate Medical Education Council of New Jersey with a letter from the committee stating the committee's findings.
c. If an alternatively accredited medical school is required to withdraw any of its students from such hospital pursuant to subsection a. or b. of this section, the school shall not be permitted to increase the number of students participating in the school's clinical clerkship program at that hospital until such time as the school provides a letter from the hospital or the committee, as appropriate, which states that the hospital has sufficient capacity to absorb the increase without jeopardizing existing clinical clerkship programs at that hospital operated by the State-funded institution. Upon providing the letter to the Advisory Graduate Medical Education Council of New Jersey, the school may apply to increase the number of students participating in the clerkship program in accordance with the provisions of this act.
L.2003,c.133,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64H-15 - Regulations

18A:64H-15. Regulations
7. The Commission on Higher Education, in consultation with the Advisory Graduate Medical Education Council of New Jersey, shall adopt regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to carry out the purposes of this act.
L.2003,c.133,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64I-1 - Certain land used in perpetuity.

18A:64I-1 Certain land used in perpetuity.
1. The 240 acre tract of land known as the New Jersey School of Conservation, located in Stokes State Forest, Sussex county, New Jersey, together with all the buildings thereon, and under the management and control of the Division of Parks and Forestry in the Department of Environmental Protection, shall be used in perpetuity as a school for environmental field study under the direction of the Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation, a tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Within 60 days of enactment, the Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation will enter into a lease or similar agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection upon such terms as are customary for the Department of Environmental Protection's administration of state lands or other residential facilities and as otherwise agreed upon by the parties.
L.1981, c.148, s.1; amended 2017, c.178, s.42; 2022, c.116, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64I-4 - Stokes state forest reserve; responsibility of division of parks, forestry and recreation

18A:64I-4. Stokes state forest reserve; responsibility of division of parks, forestry and recreation
The Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation in the Department of Environmental Protection shall retain responsibility for the care, management and preservation of the Stokes State Forest reserve as provided for other State forest reserves by P.L.1966, c. 54, section 2 (C. 13:1B-15.101).
L.1981, c. 148, s. 5, eff. May 18, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64I-5 - Financial statement; revenue, expenditure estimates; Governor, Commissioner of Environmental Protection, Legislature.

18A:64I-5 Financial statement; revenue, expenditure estimates; Governor, Commissioner of Environmental Protection, Legislature.
2. a. No later than January 15 of each year, the Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation shall submit to the Governor, Commissioner of Environmental Protection, and the Legislature a financial statement that contains all available revenue and expenditure figures for the New Jersey School of Conservation during the current fiscal year and an estimate of revenue and expenditure figures for the subsequent fiscal year, including a requested amount for State funding for the subsequent fiscal year.
b. The Department of Environmental Protection shall provide all moneys appropriated by an annual appropriations act for the maintenance and support of the New Jersey School of Conservation to the Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation, which shall expend the funds for the expenses necessary for the operation of the New Jersey School of Conservation, including maintenance of the grounds and buildings, purchase of equipment, funding educational programs, and housing students and teachers.
L.2022, c.116, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-1 - Hazardous, toxic substance management center

18A:64J-1. Hazardous, toxic substance management center
The Legislature finds and declares that the management of hazardous and toxic substances is one of the most pressing problems confronting the citizens of our State. Progress in this area is expected to produce significant health benefits and an increase in economic growth for our citizenry. The Legislature further finds that the establishment of an advanced technology center in hazardous and toxic substance management is desirable.
L. 1985, c. 103, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-2 - Definitions.

18A:64J-2 Definitions.
2. For the purposes of this act:
a. "Advanced technology center" means one or more outstanding programs or departments at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education, which are provided substantial and concentrated financial support to promote their development into national-level bases for innovative technology research.
b. "Business incubation facilities" means low-cost, short-term occupancy, rental spaces wherein assistance is granted to a targeted network of new companies employing selected technologies congruent with the strengths of the State's public and private institutions of higher education.
c. "Commission" means the Governor's Commission on Science and Technology as created by Executive Order No. 12 of 1982 or its successor which is established by the Legislature.
d. "Consortium" means a cooperative arrangement between two or more institutions of higher education to pursue a program for strengthening academic programs, improving administration or providing for other special needs.
e. "Innovation partnership grants" means matching grants to academic researchers performing applied research in emerging technologies at any of the State's public and private institutions of higher education, which are of strategic importance to the New Jersey economy, under regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
f. "Private institutions of higher education" means independent colleges, universities or institutes incorporated and located in New Jersey, which by virtue of law or character or license are nonprofit educational institutions authorized 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, but does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the education or training of ministers, priests, rabbis or other professional persons in the field of religion.
g. "Public institutions of higher education" means Rutgers, The State University, the State colleges, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, the county colleges and any other public university or college now or hereafter established or authorized by law.
h. "Technology extension services" means programs that not only accelerate the application and transfer of technological innovations by the State's public and private institutions of higher education to existing industry, but also adapt these innovations to the requirements of individual business operations.
L.1985, c.103, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.79; 2017, c.178, s.44; 2021, c.282, s.44.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-3 - Advanced Technology Center in Hazardous and Toxic Substance Management.

18A:64J-3 Advanced Technology Center in Hazardous and Toxic Substance Management.
3. There is established the Advanced Technology Center in Hazardous and Toxic Substance Management, hereinafter referred to as the center, at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in the City of Newark, County of Essex with the cooperation of a research and public policy consortium led by the New Jersey Institute of Technology and including Stevens Institute of Technology, and Rutgers, The State University. Various other public and private institutions of higher education and their faculties may be considered for participation in the work of the center in the future by the commission.
L.1985, c.103, s.3; amended 2012, c.45, s.80.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-5 - Procedures

18A:64J-5. Procedures
Under the leadership of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, the participating institutions shall develop procedures to:
a. Administer and operate the center;
b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel;
c. Establish programs in the center to promote the management of hazardous and toxic substances; and
d. Do all other acts and things necessary and proper for the purposes of the center.
L. 1985, c. 103, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-7 - Functions of center

18A:64J-7. Functions of center
The center, where appropriate, and in consultation with the commission, shall:
a. Research new techniques for dealing with hazardous and toxic substances;
b. Serve as a repository for existing knowledge concerning hazardous and toxic substance management;
c. Make recommendations to the commission concerning innovation partnership grants;
d. Serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas among industry, government, academia and the public;
e. Disseminate authoritative and objective information and guidance on the many issues arising concerning hazardous and toxic substance management;
f. Promote technology extension services to businesses engaged in hazardous and toxic substance management;
g. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in the field of hazardous and toxic substance management.
L. 1985, c. 103, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-8 - Food technology center establishment

18A:64J-8. Food technology center establishment
The Legislature finds and declares that food technology, encompassing the study of the chemical, biological, and engineering aspects of food and food processing, packaging, and storing, is an important part of this State's economic base. Located in the heart of the nation's major population center, New Jersey has a good transportation system, and varied and extensive agricultural and aquatic resources. By expanding its role as a major food processing and distribution center, New Jersey can increase employment and benefits from the business opportunities thereby created in related areas such as ingredient supplies, chemical and packaging instrumentation, transportation, warehousing and waste disposal. The Legislature finds that the establishment of an advanced technology center in food technology would assist in promoting food technology and economic growth relating thereto.
L. 1985, c. 104, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-9 - Definitions.

18A:64J-9 Definitions.
2. For the purposes of this act:
a. "Advanced technology center" means one or more outstanding programs or departments at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education, which are provided substantial and concentrated financial support to promote their development into national-level bases for innovative technology research.
b. "Business incubation facilities" means low-cost, short-term occupancy, rental spaces wherein assistance is granted to a targeted network of new companies employing selected technologies congruent with the strengths of the State's public and private institutions of higher education.
c. "Commission" means the Governor's Commission on Science and Technology as created by Executive Order No. 12 of 1982 or its successor which is established by the Legislature.
d. "Innovation partnership grants" means matching grants to academic researchers performing applied research in emerging technologies at any of the State's public and private institutions of higher education, which are of strategic importance to the New Jersey economy, under regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
e. "Private institutions of higher education" means independent colleges or universities incorporated and located in New Jersey, which by virtue of law or character or license are nonprofit educational institutions authorized 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, but does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the education or training of ministers, priests, rabbis or other professional persons in the field of religion.
f. "Public institutions of higher education" means Rutgers, The State University, the State colleges, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, the county colleges and any other public university or college now or hereafter established or authorized by law.
g. "Technology extension services" means programs that not only accelerate the application and transfer of technological innovations by the State's public and private universities to existing industry, but also adapt these innovations to the requirements of individual business operations.
L.1985, c.104, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.81; 2017, c.178, s.45; 2021, c.282, s.45.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-10 - Center at Cook College

18A:64J-10. Center at Cook College
There is established the Advanced Technology Center in Food Technology located at Cook College of Rutgers, The State University, hereinafter referred to as the center. Other public and private institutions of higher education and their faculties may be considered for participation in the center in the future by the commission.
L. 1985, c. 104, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-12 - Duties of director

18A:64J-12. Duties of director
The participating institution or institutions through the director shall:
a. Administer and operate the center;
b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel;
c. Establish programs in the center to promote food technology research and food technology industries; and
d. Take all action necessary and proper for the operation of the center.
L. 1985, c. 104, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-14 - Functions of center

18A:64J-14. Functions of center
The center, where appropriate, and in consultation with the commission, shall:
a. Research new food products and develop more efficient and economical food processing and related techniques;
b. Coordinate personnel and other resources from the departments of food science, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, plant physiology, horticulture, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and materials sciences at Rutgers, The State University in programs relating to the promotion of food technology research and industries;
c. Promote research, especially in the areas of agriculture and food science;
d. Promote technology extension services to businesses engaged in food science and related fields;
e. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in the field of food science and related fields; and
f. Make recommendations to the commission concerning innovation partnership grants.
L. 1985, c. 104, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-15 - Biotechnology center establishment

18A:64J-15. Biotechnology center establishment
The Legislature finds and declares that the field of biotechnology, which applies scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by biological agents to produce goods and services, is an important and dynamic addition to the world economy. Progress in biotechnology has included gene splicing, monoclonal antibody technology, protein engineering, and large scale plant and animal cell culture. New Jersey is by all measures a major center for the health care, pharmaceutical, chemical, and food processing industries, all of which now benefit from and will increasingly depend upon advances in biotechnology. In recognition of the economic importance of biotechnology to New Jersey industries, the Legislature further finds and declares that the establishment of an advanced technology center in biotechnology would strengthen the State and serve as a stimulus for technology-based industrial growth.
L. 1985, c. 105, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-16 - Definitions.

18A:64J-16 Definitions.
2. For the purposes of this act:
a. "Advanced technology center" means one or more outstanding programs or departments at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education, which are provided substantial and concentrated financial support to promote their development into national-level bases for innovative technology research.
b. "Business incubation facilities" means low-cost, short-term occupancy, rental spaces wherein assistance is granted to a targeted network of new companies employing selected technologies congruent with the strengths of the State's public and private institutions of higher education.
c. "Commission" means the Governor's Commission on Science and Technology as created by Executive Order No. 12 of 1982 or its successor which is established by the Legislature.
d. "Innovation partnership grants" means matching grants to academic researchers performing applied research in emerging technologies at any of the State's public and private institutions of higher education, which are of strategic importance to the New Jersey economy, under regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
e. "Private institutions of higher education" means independent colleges or universities incorporated and located in New Jersey, which by virtue of law or character or license are nonprofit educational institutions authorized 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, but does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the education or training of ministers, priests, rabbis or other professional persons in the field of religion.
f. "Public institutions of higher education" means Rutgers, The State University, the State colleges, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, the county colleges and any other public university or college now or hereafter established or authorized by law.
g. "Technology extension services" means programs that not only accelerate the application and transfer of technological innovations by the State's public and private institutions of higher education to existing industry, but also adapt these innovations to the requirements of individual business operations.
L.1985, c.105, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.82; 2017, c.178, s.46; 2021, c.282, s.46.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-17 - Advanced Technology Center in Biotechnology.

18A:64J-17 Advanced Technology Center in Biotechnology.
3. There is established the Advanced Technology Center in Biotechnology (hereinafter referred to as the center) under the governance of Rutgers, The State University and with the participation of other public and private institutions of higher education and faculties who may be considered for participation in the work of the center in the future by the commission. The center shall be composed of various units at locations designated by the participating institutions, with the approval of the commission.
L.1985, c.105, s.3; amended 2012, c.45, s.83.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-19 - Duties of director

18A:64J-19. Duties of director
The governing institutions through the director shall:
a. Administer and operate the center;
b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel;
c. Establish programs in the center to promote biotechnology research and biotechnology industries; and
d. Take all action necessary and proper for the operation of the center.
L. 1985, c. 105, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-21 - Functions of center

18A:64J-21. Functions of center
The center, where appropriate, and in consultation with the commission, shall:
a. Make recommendations to the commission concerning innovation partnership grants;
b. Support and promote existing programs in biotechnology research and industries and ensure that all sectors of the private industry have ready access to the personnel and programs of the center;
c. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in the field of biotechnology; and
d. Promote technological extension services to businesses engaged in biotechnology related applications.
L. 1985, c. 105, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-22 - Industrial ceramics center establishment

18A:64J-22. Industrial ceramics center establishment
The Legislature finds and declares that high technology industrial ceramics is a field in which New Jersey has significant academic and industrial strengths. Progress in this area is expected to produce significant economic growth and increases in productivity in the United States. New Jersey has the ability to capture a part of these economic benefits. To this end, the Legislature finds that the establishment of an advanced technology center in industrial ceramics will generate additional research and technological innovations to promote economic growth.
L. 1985, c. 106, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-23 - Definitions.

18A:64J-23 Definitions.
2. For the purposes of this act:
a. "Advanced technology center" means one or more outstanding programs or departments at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education, which are provided substantial and concentrated financial support to promote their development into national-level bases for innovative technology research.
b. "Business incubation facility" means low-cost, short-term occupancy, rental spaces wherein assistance is granted to a targeted network of new companies employing selected technologies congruent with the strengths of the State's public and private institutions of higher education.
c. "Commission" means the Governor's Commission on Science and Technology as created by Executive Order No. 12 of 1982 or its successor which is established by the Legislature.
d. "Innovation partnership grants" means matching grants to academic researchers performing applied research in emerging technologies at any of the State's public and private institutions of higher education, which are of strategic importance to the New Jersey economy, under regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
e. "Private institutions of higher education" means independent colleges or universities incorporated and located in New Jersey, which by virtue of law or character or license are nonprofit educational institutions authorized 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, but does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the education or training of ministers, priests, rabbis or other professional persons in the field of religion.
f. "Public institutions of higher education" means Rutgers, The State University, the State colleges, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, the county colleges and any other public university or college now or hereafter established or authorized by law.
g. "Technology extension services" means programs that not only accelerate the application and transfer of technological innovations by the State's public and private institutions of higher education to existing industry, but also adapt these innovations to the requirements of individual business operations.
L.1985, c.106, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.84; 2017, c.178, s.47; 2021, c.282, s.47.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-24 - Center at Rutgers

18A:64J-24. Center at Rutgers
There is established the Advanced Technology Center in Industrial Ceramics at Rutgers, The State University, hereinafter known as the center. Various public and private institutions of higher education and their faculties may be considered for participation in the work of the center in the future by the commission or institution.
L. 1985, c. 106, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-26 - Duties of director

18A:64J-26. Duties of director
The participating institution or institutions through the director shall:
a. Administer and operate the center;
b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel;
c. Establish programs in the center to promote industrial ceramics research and industrial ceramics industries; and
d. Take all action necessary and proper for the operation of the center.
L. 1985, c. 106, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-28 - Functions of center

18A:64J-28. Functions of center
The center, where appropriate, and in consultation with the commission, shall:
a. Make recommendations to the commission concerning the awarding of innovation partnership grants;
b. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in industrial ceramics and related fields;
c. Provide technological extension services to businesses engaged in the application of industrial ceramics and related fields; and
d. Promote additional research and technological innovation to generate economic growth in industrial ceramics and related fields.
L. 1985, c. 106, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-29 - Findings, declarations

18A:64J-29. Findings, declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that biomolecular research in the agricultural and environmental sciences will provide many advantages to the State of New Jersey. Progress in biomolecular research will increase crop production and animal husbandry, improve the efficiency of animal reproduction, advance research in human nutrition, aid in the development of methods to reduce the dependence of agriculture on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and develop biological processes for the destruction of toxic wastes. In recognition of the economic importance of these scientific advances to New Jersey industries, the Legislature further finds and declares the establishment of an Advanced Technology Center in Biomolecular Research in the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences would strengthen the State and serve as a stimulus for economic growth relating thereto.
L. 1985, c. 366, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-30 - Definitions.

18A:64J-30 Definitions.
2. For the purposes of this act:
a. "Advanced technology center" means one or more outstanding programs or departments at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education which are provided substantial and concentrated financial support to promote their development into national level bases for innovative technology research;
b. "Business incubation facilities" means low cost, short-term occupancy rental spaces wherein assistance is granted to a targeted network of new companies employing selected technologies congruent with the strengths of the State's public and private institutions of higher education;
c. "Commission" means the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology as created by P.L.1985, c.102 (C.52:9X-1 et seq.);
d. "Innovation partnership grants" means matching grants to academic researchers performing applied research in emerging technologies at any of the State's public and private institutions of higher education which are of strategic importance to the New Jersey economy under regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.);
e. "Private institutions of higher education" means independent colleges or universities incorporated and located in New Jersey, which by virtue of law or character or license, are nonprofit educational institutions authorized to grant academic degrees and 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, but does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the education or training of ministers, priests, rabbis or other professional persons in the field of religion;
f. "Public institutions of higher education" means Rutgers, The State University, the State colleges, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, the county colleges and any other public university or college now or hereafter established or authorized by law;
g. "Technology extension services" means programs that not only accelerate the application and transfer of technological innovations by the State's public and private institutions of higher education to existing industry, but also adapt these innovations to the requirements of individual business operations.
L.1985, c.366, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.85; 2017, c.178, s.48; 2021, c.282, s.48.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-31 - Biomolecular research center

18A:64J-31. Biomolecular research center
There is established the Advanced Technology Center in Biomolecular Research in the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, hereinafter referred to as the center, to be located in a designated private or public institution of higher education. The establishment of the center shall include a commitment from business and industry in the State to finance a percentage of the center's operating costs.
L. 1985, c. 366, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-32 - Peer review panel

18A:64J-32. Peer review panel
The commission shall, as soon as is practicable, appoint a peer review panel to:
a. Verify the need for the establishment of the center;
b. Recommend the best configuration for the center; and
c. Recommend the appropriate funding levels for the construction and operation of the center.
The peer review panel shall present its report to the commission for its review and consideration.
L. 1985, c. 366, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-33 - Certification of need; designation of location

18A:64J-33. Certification of need; designation of location
a. The center shall not be established pursuant to section 3 of this act until such time as the commission formally certifies in writing to the Governor, the Speaker of the General Assembly, and the President of the Senate its conclusion that the establishment of the center should proceed, and that the center will add substantially to the technological, economic, and academic growth of the State of New Jersey.
b. The commission shall designate the location of the center. The designation shall not preclude the participation of other public and private institutions of higher education and their faculties which may be considered for participation in the work of the center in the future by the commission.
L. 1985, c. 366, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-34 - Appointment of director

18A:64J-34. Appointment of director
As soon as may be practicable after the establishment of the center, the participating institution or institutions, in consultation with and under regulations adopted by the commission, shall appoint a director of the center. The participating institutions through the director shall:
a. Administer and operate the center;
b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel;
c. Establish programs in the center to conduct biomolecular research in the agricultural and environmental sciences; and
d. Take all action necessary and proper for the operation of the center.
L. 1985, c. 366, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-36 - Functions of center

18A:64J-36. Functions of center
The center where appropriate, and in consultation with the commission, shall:
a. Make recommendations to the commission concerning innovation partnership grants;
b. Serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas among industry, government, academia and the public;
c. Disseminate authoritative and objective information and guidance on the many issues arising concerning biomolecular research in the agricultural and environmental sciences;
d. Promote technology extension services to businesses engaged in agriculture and related fields;
e. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in the field of agriculture and related fields; and
f. Support and promote existing biomolecular research in the agricultural and environmental sciences and ensure that all sectors of private industry shall have ready access to the personnel and programs of the center.
L. 1985, c. 366, s. 8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-37 - Existing programs continued

18A:64J-37. Existing programs continued
Nothing in this act shall be construed or utilized to replace or reduce the programs conducted by Cook College of Rutgers, The State University, the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station or the New Jersey Cooperative Extension Service.
L. 1985, c. 366, s. 9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-38 - Findings, declarations

18A:64J-38. Findings, declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that polymer or plastics processing and surface modification are areas of extreme importance to industry worldwide and that advances in these areas are expected to produce significant economic growth and increases in productivity. New Jersey, because of its strength in petrochemicals as well as the foothold which its institutions of higher education have already gained in polymer processing and surface modification research, is in an excellent position to be a major contributor and participant in this economic growth and development. To this end, the Legislature finds that the establishment of an advanced technology center in polymer processing and surface modification will generate additional research and technological innovations to promote industrial development and economic growth.
L. 1985, c. 397, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-39 - Definitions.

18A:64J-39 Definitions.
2. For the purposes of this act:
a. "Advanced technology center" means one or more outstanding programs or departments at New Jersey's public and private institutions of higher education, which are provided substantial and concentrated financial support to promote their development into national-level bases for innovative technology research;
b. "Business incubation facilities" means low-cost, short-term occupancy rental spaces wherein assistance is granted to a targeted network of new companies employing selected technologies congruent with the strengths of the State's public and private institutions of higher education;
c. "Commission" means the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology as created by P.L.1985, c.102 (C.52:9X-1 et seq.);
d. "Innovation partnership grants" means matching grants to academic researchers performing applied research in emerging technologies at any of the State's public and private institutions of higher education, which are of strategic importance to the New Jersey economy, under regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.);
e. "Private institutions of higher education" means independent colleges or universities incorporated and located in New Jersey, which by virtue of law or character or license are nonprofit educational institutions authorized to grant academic degrees and 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, but does not include any educational institution dedicated primarily to the education or training of ministers, priests, rabbis or other professional persons in the field of religion;
f. "Public institutions of higher education" means Rutgers, The State University, the State colleges, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, the county colleges and any other public university or college now or hereafter established or authorized by law;
g. "Technology extension services" means programs that not only accelerate the application and transfer of technological innovations by the State's public and private institutions of higher education to existing industry, but also adapt these innovations to the requirements of individual business operations.
L.1985, c.397, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.86; 2017, c.178, s.49; 2021, c.282, s.49.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-40 - Polymer processing, surface modification center

18A:64J-40. Polymer processing, surface modification center
There is established the Advanced Technology Center in Polymer Processing and Surface Modification, hereinafter referred to as the center, to be located in a private or public institution of higher education as designated by the commission. Other public and private institutions of higher education and their faculties may be considered for participation in the center in the future by the commission.
The establishment of the center shall include a commitment from business and industry in the State to finance a percentage of the center's operating costs.
L. 1985, c. 397, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-41 - Subject to commission certification

18A:64J-41. Subject to commission certification
The center shall not be established pursuant to section 3 of this act until such time as the commission formally certifies in writing to the Governor, the Speaker of the General Assembly, and the President of the Senate, the amount of funding necessary for the establishment and operation of the center, as well as its conclusion that the establishment of the center should proceed, and that the center will add substantially to the technological, economic, and academic growth of the State of New Jersey.
L. 1985, c. 397, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-43 - Duties of director

18A:64J-43. Duties of director
The participating institutions, through the director, shall:
a. Administer and operate the center;
b. Appoint, remove and transfer personnel;
c. Establish programs in the center to promote polymer processing and surface modification research and industries; and
d. Take all action necessary and proper for the operation of the center.
L. 1985, c. 397, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64J-45 - Functions of center

18A:64J-45. Functions of center
The center, where appropriate, and in consultation with the commission, shall:
a. Make recommendations to the commission concerning innovation partnership grants;
b. Support and promote existing programs in polymer processing and surface modification research and industries and ensure that all sectors of private industry have ready access to the personnel and programs of the center;
c. Make low-cost business incubation facilities available to new industry working in the field of polymer processing and surface modification; and
d. Promote technology extension services to businesses engaged in polymer processing and surface modification related applications.
L. 1985, c. 397, s. 8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64K-1 - Northwest New Jersey Regional Women's Center

18A:64K-1. Northwest New Jersey Regional Women's Center
There is created at Centenary College in Hackettstown, New Jersey a center to be known as the Northwest New Jersey Regional Women's Center. It shall be the purpose of the center to offer educational programs and counseling, continuing education courses, career planning and placement services and access to cultural programs to women of all ages and all backgrounds who are New Jersey residents.
L. 1987, c. 105, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64K-2 - Use of funds

18A:64K-2. Use of funds
Centenary College may utilize funds appropriated for the purposes of this act for the construction of the center, the provision of equipment, supplies, clerical, teaching and support staff salaries and such other appropriate support as is necessary for the establishment and operation of the center.
L. 1987, c. 105, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64K-3 - Report to Governor, Legislature

18A:64K-3. Report to Governor, Legislature
Within two years of the effective date of this act Centenary College shall submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature detailing the use of all funds appropriated to it for this purpose.
L. 1987, c. 105, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64L-1 - Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service established

18A:64L-1. Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service established
1. a. There is established a Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service (CPTAS) at the Stevens Institute of Technology. The purpose of the CPTAS shall be to provide, upon request, information and advice to counties and municipalities on coastal protection methods in order to assist coastal counties and municipalities in making decisions and undertaking projects to protect, preserve, restore, enhance, and create beaches, dunes, and other coastal area resources and in constructing and maintaining coastal protection structures and devices such as jetties, bulkheads, sea walls, groins, piers, and boardwalks.
b. The establishment of the CPTAS pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall become effective upon the signing of an agreement of acceptance thereof by the Stevens Institute of Technology with the Department of Environmental Protection and Energy.
L.1993,c.176,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64L-2 - Appointment, compensation of director

18A:64L-2. Appointment, compensation of director
2. The CPTAS shall be headed by a director to be appointed by the President of the Stevens Institute of Technology, after consultation with the governing bodies of the counties and municipalities in the coastal area of the State. The director shall receive such compensation as shall be determined by the President of the Stevens Institute of Technology.
L.1993,c.176,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64L-3 - Powers of director

18A:64L-3. Powers of director
3. a. The director of the CPTAS shall appoint, within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise provided therefor, qualified technical and clerical staff, who shall be employees of the Stevens Institute of Technology, and shall be entitled to all of the rights and benefits of other employees of that institution.
b. The director may, on behalf of the CPTAS, enter into agreements or contracts with the New Jersey Cooperative Extension Service, the New Jersey Sea Grant Extension Service, any public or private institution of higher education, or any other consultant or entity to assist the CPTAS in carrying out its duties pursuant to this act.
L.1993,c.176,s.3.