18A:3B-100 Outreach program for young women and minorities to pursue degrees, careers in STEM.
2. a. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education and the Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, shall develop and administer an outreach program to encourage young women and minorities to pursue post-secondary degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
b. The department, in developing and administering the outreach program, shall:
(1) provide elementary and secondary school students, especially young women and minorities, with opportunities to increase their exposure to the STEM field;
(2) distribute various printed materials to schools, encouraging young women and minorities to pursue post-secondary degrees and careers in STEM;
(3) organize and conduct mentoring sessions, in which individuals working or pursuing a post-secondary degree in the STEM field engage with elementary and secondary school students;
(4) establish a mentoring program that partners STEM professionals and STEM post-secondary students with elementary and secondary school students;
(5) create programs to increase the recruitment and retention of underrepresented faculty in STEM subject areas; and
(6) undertake any other activities the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Secretary of Higher Education and the chair of the Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of the outreach program.
For purposes of this act, STEM shall include, but not be limited to, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science.
L.2021, c.239, s.2.
18A:3B-101 Dispersing of information regarding income-contingent student loan repayment programs.
1. a. During the academic semester in which a student is scheduled to graduate, an institution of higher education shall provide each student who has outstanding student loan debt with information on federal and State of New Jersey income-contingent student loan repayment programs. The institution shall provide the student with the information in either:
(1) an in-person exit interview, which may include a remote or virtual interview; or
(2) a document sent to the student both electronically and by regular mail. The Secretary of Higher Education shall prescribe a model format for the document required by this subsection.
b. In addition to information on federal and State income-contingent student loan repayment programs as required pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the institution, during the exit interview or in the document, shall provide each student with information on the following:
(1) an estimate of the total amount of the student's loan debt;
(2) an estimate of the potential total payoff amount of the student loans incurred or a range of the total payoff amount; and
(3) an estimate of monthly repayment amounts that a similarly situated borrower may incur, including principal and interest, for that amount of student loan debt.
The information provided pursuant to paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection shall only pertain to the debt, payoff amount, and monthly repayment amounts certified while the student attended the institution and may include a statement that the estimates and ranges provided are general in nature and not meant as a guarantee or promise of the actual projected amount.
An institution shall not incur liability for any representations made pursuant to this subsection.
L. 2021, c.357.
Structure New Jersey Revised Statutes
Section 18A:2-1 - Power to effectuate action
Section 18A:2-2 - Payment and disposition of fines imposed under this title.
Section 18A:2-3 - Preparation, offering for sale of certain documents; penalty
Section 18A:3-14.1 - Annual report of sources of financial assistance
Section 18A:3-14.2 - Distribution of report
Section 18A:3-15.1 - Deceptive diploma practices
Section 18A:3-15.2 - Use of fraudulent degree
Section 18A:3-15.3 - Letter designation restricted
Section 18A:3-15.4 - Out-of-State degrees.
Section 18A:3-15.5 - Civil penalty
Section 18A:3-19.1 - Definitions
Section 18A:3-19.2 - Disclosure of foreign gifts
Section 18A:3-19.3 - Information to the Department of the Treasury
Section 18A:3-19.4 - Public record
Section 18A:3-24 - Findings, declarations
Section 18A:3-25 - Pledge's Bill of Rights
Section 18A:3-26 - Information on hazing included
Section 18A:3-27 - Distribution
Section 18A:3-27.1 - Definitions relative to hazing.
Section 18A:3-27.2 - Adoption of written policy against hazing.
Section 18A:3-27.3 - Program for enforcement of policy against hazing.
Section 18A:3-27.4 - Report on violations.
Section 18A:3-28 - Display, certain, of students' social security numbers prohibited.
Section 18A:3-30 - Actions prohibited by institution of higher education.
Section 18A:3-31 - Waiver, limitation of protection by student, requirement prohibited.
Section 18A:3-32 - Violations, remedies.
Section 18A:3A-1 - Short title
Section 18A:3A-2 - Legislative findings, determinations and declarations
Section 18A:3A-3 - Institute on Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies
Section 18A:3A-5 - Findings and recommendations; transmittal
Section 18A:3A-6 - Advisory board
Section 18A:3B-1 - Short title
Section 18A:3B-2 - Findings, declarations
Section 18A:3B-3 - Definitions.
Section 18A:3B-4 - Department of Higher Education abolished
Section 18A:3B-5 - Termination of offices, terms
Section 18A:3B-6 - Powers, duties of governing boards of institutions of higher education.
Section 18A:3B-6a - Policies, procedures, guidelines relative to student fees.
Section 18A:3b-6B - Financial aid "shopping sheet."
Section 18A:3B-6.1 - Educational research and service corporation.
Section 18A:3B-6.3 - Required training program for governing board member of public institution.
Section 18A:3B-6.4 - Rules, regulations.
Section 18A:3B-6.5 - Cooperative pricing system, governing board authority; definitions.
Section 18A:3B-7 - "New Jersey Presidents' Council" established.
Section 18A:3B-8 - Responsibilities of council.
Section 18A:3B-9 - Powers of council
Section 18A:3B-10 - Funding necessary expenses of council
Section 18A:3B-11 - Organization of council, selection of officers
Section 18A:3B-12 - Executive board.
Section 18A:3B-13 - New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
Section 18A:3B-14 - Responsibilities of Secretary of Higher Education.
Section 18A:3B-15 - Rules, regulations.
Section 18A:3B-16 - Report to Legislature, Governor
Section 18A:3B-19 - Educational Opportunity Fund transferred
Section 18A:3B-21 - Educational Facilities Authority transferred.
Section 18A:3B-22 - State Board of Higher Education project approval transferred
Section 18A:3B-24 - Equipment purchase, allocation of funds under C.18A:72A-49 et seq. transferred
Section 18A:3B-25 - Functions, powers, duties under P.L.1984, c.99 transferred
Section 18A:3B-26 - Construction of act in regard to Rutgers, The State University
Section 18A:3B-27 - Allocation of institutions to Department of State
Section 18A:3B-28 - Construction of act
Section 18A:3B-29 - Disposition of petitions, controversies, disputes
Section 18A:3B-30 - Responsibility for action to implement act
Section 18A:3B-31 - Interim, comprehensive reports to Governor, Legislature
Section 18A:3B-32 - Exercise of powers conferred in act
Section 18A:3B-33 - Participation in alternate benefits program continued
Section 18A:3B-34 - Powers of Secretary of Higher Education.
Section 18A:3B-34.1 - Powers and duties of secretary.
Section 18A:3B-34.2 - "30 Credits Per Year to Finish" communication campaign.
Section 18A:3B-35 - Annual report by institution of higher education.
Section 18A:3B-36 - Specific enabling legislation required for reorganization transfer
Section 18A:3B-38 - "Standardized test" defined; alternate administration of tests offered.
Section 18A:3B-39 - Long-range facilities plan.
Section 18A:3B-40 - Network to propose, develop economic development policies, programs.
Section 18A:3B-41 - Short title.
Section 18A:3B-42 - Troops to College Grant Program.
Section 18A:3B-42a - Credit for student's military experience.
Section 18A:3B-43 - Short title.
Section 18A:3B-43.1 - Findings, declarations relevant to student loan borrower demographics.
Section 18A:3B-44 - Information provided by certain colleges, universities.
Section 18A:3B-45 - Guidelines, criteria for collection, calculation of information.
Section 18A:3B-46 - Definitions relative to structure and fiscal management of higher education.
Section 18A:3B-47 - Secretary of Higher Education.
Section 18A:3B-48 - Audit committee.
Section 18A:3B-49 - Internal auditor.
Section 18A:3B-50 - Independent outside auditor.
Section 18A:3B-51 - Submission of audit to commission.
Section 18A:3B-52 - Policies, procedures for reports of wrongdoing, confidentiality.
Section 18A:3B-53 - Recommendations for penalties for noncompliance.
Section 18A:3B-54 - Additional authority of commission.
Section 18A:3B-55 - Notice of representation filed by governmental affairs agent, reports.
Section 18A:3B-56 - Approval of contract.
Section 18A:3B-57 - Policies concerning professional services contracts.
Section 18A:3B-58 - Executive committee.
Section 18A:3B-59 - Compensation committee.
Section 18A:3B-60 - Nominations and governance committee.
Section 18A:3B-61 - Fundraising and development strategies.
Section 18A:3B-62 - Provision of information, orientation, training.
Section 18A:3B-63 - Procedure for change in programmatic mission.
Section 18A:3B-64 - Meeting convened by commission.
Section 18A:3B-65 - Plan for branch campus, additional location; definitions.
Section 18A:3B-66 - Reference to mean, refer to Secretary of Higher Education.
Section 18A:3B-67 - Regulations.
Section 18A:3B-68 - Adoption of policy by public institutions of higher education.
Section 18A:3B-69 - Emergency operations plan for institutions of higher education.
Section 18A:3B-71 - Report of criminal and fire events at public institutions of higher education.
Section 18A:3B-72 - Short title.
Section 18A:3B-73.2 - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, provision of contact information.
Section 18A:3B-75 - Leave of absence for graduate student.
Section 18A:3B-76 - Return to program in good academic standing.
Section 18A:3B-77 - Limit on payment to speakers at public institutions of higher education.
Section 18A:3B-78 - Three plus one degree programs.
Section 18A:3B-79 - Eligibility for certain grants.
Section 18A:3B-80 - Eligibility for certain scholarships.
Section 18A:3B-81 - Definitions relative to open textbooks.
Section 18A:3B-82 - Plan for use of open textbooks, digital learning materials.
Section 18A:3B-85 - "Homes for Animal Heroes Act."
Section 18A:3B-86 - Short title.
Section 18A:3B-87 - Regulations for institution of higher education relative to student-athletes.
Section 18A:3B-88 - Compensation for certain purposes prohibited.
Section 18A:3B-89 - Disclosure of contract by student-athlete.
Section 18A:3B-90 - Definitions relative to post-secondary education.
Section 18A:3B-91 - Information provided to secretary.
Section 18A:3B-92 - Applicability of section.
Section 18A:3B-93 - Applicability of C.18A:3B-93 through C.18A:3B-96.
Section 18A:3B-94 - Approval as eligible transfer institution.
Section 18A:3B-95 - Filing of certain records.
Section 18A:3B-96 - Unlawful practice, violation.
Section 18A:3B-97 - Rules, regulations.
Section 18A:3B-99 - Findings, declaration relative to STEM outreach program.
Section 18A:3C-1 - Definitions relative to certain credit card solicitations.
Section 18A:3C-2 - Annual registration of credit card issuer.
Section 18A:3C-3 - Provision of program of education on responsible use of credit.
Section 18A:3C-4 - Certificate required for issuance of credit card to student.
Section 18A:3C-5 - Prohibited actions for credit card issuer.
Section 18A:3C-6 - Prohibited debt collection actions.
Section 18A:3C-7 - Violations, penalties.
Section 18A:4-1 - State department of education continued; composition
Section 18A:4-3 - Membership qualifications
Section 18A:4-4 - Appointment of members; terms; vacancies
Section 18A:4-5 - Continuation of present state board; appointment of successors
Section 18A:4-6 - Expenses of members; no compensation
Section 18A:4-8 - Organization of board; officers; vacancies
Section 18A:4-9 - Secretary of state board
Section 18A:4-11 - Acquisition of land and other property by condemnation
Section 18A:4-12 - Use of lands controlled by state board for recreation purposes
Section 18A:4-13 - Building operations
Section 18A:4-14 - Uniform system of bookkeeping for school districts
Section 18A:4-14.1 - Conformity to uniform system
Section 18A:4-15 - General rule-making power
Section 18A:4-16 - Incidental powers conferred
Section 18A:4-17 - Right to administer oaths and examine witnesses; false swearing
Section 18A:4-18 - Compelling attendance of school personnel
Section 18A:4-19 - Subpoenas; penalty
Section 18A:4-20 - Annual report to legislature
Section 18A:4-21 - Appointment; term; qualifications; salary
Section 18A:4-22 - Chief officer of the department
Section 18A:4-23 - Supervision of schools; enforcement of rules
Section 18A:4-24 - Determining efficiency of schools; report to state board
Section 18A:4-26 - Acceptance of grants and donations
Section 18A:4-27 - Notice and hearing
Section 18A:4-28 - Materials for guidance of teachers
Section 18A:4-29 - Instruction of county superintendents and superintendents of schools; meetings
Section 18A:4-30 - Annual report of comparative financial statistics of school districts
Section 18A:4-31 - Right to administer oaths, take affidavits and examine witnesses; false swearing
Section 18A:4-32 - Assistant commissioners; appointment; compensation
Section 18A:4-33 - Deputy commissioner
Section 18A:4-34 - Duties of assistant commissioner.
Section 18A:4-35 - Directors, inspectors, and assistants.
Section 18A:4-35.1 - State School Nurse Consultant.
Section 18A:4-35.2 - Annual report to Governor, Legislature.
Section 18A:4-36 - Helping teachers, salaries and expense allowance
Section 18A:4-37 - Payment of salaries and expenses
Section 18A:4-38 - Employment of clerks and other employees; compensation
Section 18A:4-39 - Record of official acts; seal; copies of papers
Section 18A:4-40 - Monthly, annual and other reports to state board
Section 18A:4-41 - Waiving of certain requirements
Section 18A:4-44 - Responsibilities, duties of commission.
Section 18A:4-45 - Assistance to commission.
Section 18A:4-48 - Commission on Latino and Hispanic Heritage.
Section 18A:4-49 - Responsibilities, duties of commission.
Section 18A:4-50 - Authority of commission.
Section 18A:4-51 - Findings, declarations.
Section 18A:4-52 - Commission on Asian American Heritage established; membership criteria, terms.
Section 18A:4-53 - Commission responsibilities, duties.
Section 18A:4-54 - Commission authority, data access.
Section 18A:4A-1 - Findings, declarations
Section 18A:4A-2 - New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education.
Section 18A:4A-3 - Responsibilities, duties of commission
Section 18A:4A-4 - Commission assistance, cooperation
Section 18A:6-1 - Corporal punishment of pupils
Section 18A:6-2 - Instruction in accident and fire prevention
Section 18A:6-3 - Courses in Constitution of United States
Section 18A:6-4 - Annual report of institutions receiving State aid and private schools
Section 18A:6-4.2 - Policemen; appointment by governing body of institution of learning
Section 18A:6-4.3 - Application by policeman; approval; issuance of commission
Section 18A:6-4.3a - Background investigations of university police officer candidates.
Section 18A:6-4.4 - Police training course
Section 18A:6-4.5 - Police powers
Section 18A:6-4.6 - Name plate and shield
Section 18A:6-4.7 - Traffic and parking violations; authority; procedure on issuance of tickets
Section 18A:6-4.8 - Application of concealed weapons law
Section 18A:6-4.10 - Construction of act
Section 18A:6-4.11 - Severability
Section 18A:6-4.12 - Educational institution reimbursement.
Section 18A:6-4.13 - Nonpublic school employment candidates to demonstrate no criminal history.
Section 18A:6-4.14 - Criminal history record check for applicant for nonpublic school employment
Section 18A:6-4.16 - Records to be kept no longer than three years; exceptions.
Section 18A:6-4.17 - Initial criminal history record check for substitute employees
Section 18A:6-5 - Inquiry as to religion and religious tests prohibited
Section 18A:6-6 - No sex discrimination
Section 18A:6-7 - Oaths of persons employed in teaching capacities
Section 18A:6-7a - Alleged child abuse, neglect by school employee; no use if unfounded.
Section 18A:6-7.1 - Criminal record check in public school employment, volunteer service.
Section 18A:6-7.1b - Initial criminal history check for substitutes
Section 18A:6-7.1c - Employment of applicant on emergent basis, conditions.
Section 18A:6-7.2 - Fingerprinting; reimbursement of unpaid volunteers.
Section 18A:6-7.2a - Authority of commissioner
Section 18A:6-7.3 - Notice to applicant; notice of pending charges
Section 18A:6-7.4 - Three-year limitation; exceptions.
Section 18A:6-7.5 - Fine for noncompliance
Section 18A:6-7.6 - Definitions relative to certain school employees.
Section 18A:6-7.7 - Requirements for certain school employees.
Section 18A:6-7.8 - Certain actions by applicant; penalties.
Section 18A:6-7.9 - Verification, disclosure of information.
Section 18A:6-7.10 - Review, further inquiries.
Section 18A:6-7.11 - Information not deemed public record; immunity.
Section 18A:6-7.12 - Prohibited actions relative to certain agreements, employment contracts.
Section 18A:6-7.13 - Public awareness campaign.
Section 18A:6-8 - Interest of school officers, etc., in sale of textbooks or supplies; royalties
Section 18A:6-8.1 - Leave of certain employees to serve in legislature
Section 18A:6-8.2 - Leave of certain employees to serve on board of chosen freeholders
Section 18A:6-8.3 - Suspended employee or officer of board of education; compensation; exceptions
Section 18A:6-8.4 - Right to hold elective or appointive state, county or municipal office
Section 18A:6-8.6 - Construction of act.
Section 18A:6-9 - Controversies, disputes arising under school laws; jurisdiction.
Section 18A:6-9.2 - Authority of State BOE to consider appeal terminated.
Section 18A:6-13 - Dismissal of charge for failure of determination by board.
Section 18A:6-14 - Suspension upon certification of charge; compensation; reinstatement.
Section 18A:6-16 - Proceedings before commissioner; written response; determination.
Section 18A:6-17 - Board of education a party; conduct of hearing
Section 18A:6-17.1 - Panel of arbitrators; training.
Section 18A:6-17.2 - Considerations for arbitrator in rendering decision.
Section 18A:6-17.3 - Evaluation process, determination of charges.
Section 18A:6-17.4 - Commissioner's authority.
Section 18A:6-17.5 - Determination of certain tenure charge.
Section 18A:6-19 - Administering of oaths
Section 18A:6-20 - Right to testify; counsel; witnesses; compulsory process
Section 18A:6-21 - Proceedings against recalcitrant witnesses
Section 18A:6-22 - Order to testify, etc.
Section 18A:6-23 - Witness fees and privileges
Section 18A:6-24 - Hearings before commissioner; presentation of facts
Section 18A:6-25 - Decisions in controversies and disputes
Section 18A:6-30 - Compensation for persons illegally dismissed or suspended
Section 18A:6-30.1 - Teacher wrongfully dismissed; payment for services
Section 18A:6-31 - Tenure and civil service rights saved
Section 18A:6-31.1 - Tenure to continue
Section 18A:6-31.2 - Tenure, seniority and pension rights continued
Section 18A:6-31.3 - "New school district" defined
Section 18A:6-31.4 - Terms, conditions of employment
Section 18A:6-31.5 - Tenure, seniority rights
Section 18A:6-31.6 - Filling vacancies, available positions
Section 18A:6-31.7 - Employee rights, benefits preserved
Section 18A:6-32 - Pension and tenure rights in American Red Cross service saved
Section 18A:6-33 - Tenure, pension and other employment rights in military and naval service saved
Section 18A:6-33.1 - Grant program; innovative educational ideas and techniques
Section 18A:6-33.2 - Aim and purpose of act
Section 18A:6-33.3 - Certification of proposals for grant funds
Section 18A:6-33.4 - Advisory committee; review of grant applications; recommendations
Section 18A:6-33.5 - Rules and regulations
Section 18A:6-33.6 - Maximum amount of individual grants
Section 18A:6-33.7 - Short title
Section 18A:6-33.8 - Findings, declarations
Section 18A:6-33.9 - Definitions
Section 18A:6-33.10 - Eligible proposals
Section 18A:6-33.11 - Community participation
Section 18A:6-33.12 - Selection criteria
Section 18A:6-33.14 - Rules, regulations
Section 18A:6-33.18 - Grant program for training of school-based mental health professionals.
Section 18A:6-33.19 - Report to Governor, Legislature.
Section 18A:6-33.21 - Grant program application; criteria; special consideration.
Section 18A:6-33.22 - Students not compelled to participate.
Section 18A:6-33.23 - Development, dissemination of best practices.
Section 18A:6-33.24 - Grant recipients to submit results report to Commissioner of Education.
Section 18A:6-34 - Board of Examiners
Section 18A:6-35 - Terms of members; vacancies
Section 18A:6-36 - Chairman; organization
Section 18A:6-37 - Service without payment; reimbursement for expenses
Section 18A:6-38 - Powers, duties of board, issuance of certificates, credentials, fees.
Section 18A:6-38.1 - Revocation of certificate on commissioner's recommendation; rules.
Section 18A:6-38.2 - Certification review under certain conditions.
Section 18A:6-38.3 - Noncompliance with GAAP, review of certification of administrator.
Section 18A:6-38.4 - Appeal of determination of State Board of Examiners.
Section 18A:6-39 - Issuance of certificates to noncitizens
Section 18A:6-40 - "Qualifying academic certificate" defined.
Section 18A:6-41 - Application for certificate; fee; refund
Section 18A:6-42 - Accounting; deposit of moneys
Section 18A:6-43 - Rules and regulations
Section 18A:6-44 - Right of disabled veterans to certificate
Section 18A:6-45 - New Jersey School Boards Association established
Section 18A:6-46 - Delegates to state association
Section 18A:6-47 - Powers and duties
Section 18A:6-49 - Perpetual succession; powers
Section 18A:6-50 - Expenses of delegates; dues.
Section 18A:6-51 - Definitions