N.J. Stat. tit. 18A, ch. 50

N.J. Stat. tit. 18A, ch. 50
in effect

N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-1 Maintenance of program

The board of education of any school district may maintain a program of adult education and utilize buildings, equipment, and other school facilities of the district for such purpose. The board shall determine the courses, which are to be offered, subject to the approval of the commissioner, with the consent of the state board. L.1967, c.271.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-2 Tuition

The board of education of any district offering adult education courses shall be entitled to charge and collect from persons taking such courses, whether residing within or without the district, for tuition a sum not exceeding the actual cost per pupil as determined according to rules prescribed by the commissioner and approved by the state board. L.1967, c.271.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-3 Apportionment of federal funds and state moneys for adult education

Moneys allotted to this state by the federal government which are to be devoted to the object set forth in this chapter, together with moneys and apportionments made available under this chapter, shall be apportioned by the commissioner under rules approved by the state board. L.1967, c.271.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-4 Donation and tuition fees; disposition

All income derived from donations and from tuition fees charged for furnishing adult education courses shall be applied by the board of education receiving the same exclusively for carrying out a program of adult education. L.1967, c.271.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-5 Custodian of moneys; accounting and disbursement.

18A:50-5. The secretary or treasurer of school moneys, as appropriate, of each school district shall be the legal custodian of all funds allocated by the board of education and received from tuition fees or from any other source for the purpose of carrying out a program of adult education. He shall keep a separate account thereof and shall disburse the moneys on orders signed by the president and secretary of the board of education and the chief school administrator or by the treasurer of school moneys, as appropriate to the district. L.1981, c.174, s.19; amended 2010, c.39, s.31.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-6 Surplus of moneys; disposition

18A:50-6. Any surplus arising from the excess of receipts from donations, tuition fees or from any source other than local taxation over the actual cost of the maintenance and operation of the adult education program in any school year shall not lapse into the unreserved general fund balance of the district, but shall remain in the separate account, reserved fund balance - adult education programs, to be utilized exclusively for carrying out a program of adult education during the next ensuing school year. In the event that the adult education program in any district shall be discontinued for two consecutive school years, any funds remaining in the separate account shall lapse into the unreserved general fund balance of the district. L.1967, c.271; amended 1993,c.83,s.23.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-7 Districts employing supervisors of adult education; apportionment of funds for

There shall be apportioned and paid by the state annually to each school district employing a supervisor of adult education an amount equal to two thirds of the supervisor's annual salary; provided that in no case shall payment by the state exceed $12,000.00. In the case of districts employing a part-time supervisor, the salary of such supervisor shall be proportionate to the ratio such part-time employment bears to full-time employment, such applicable ratio to be established in each instance by the commissioner. L.1967, c.271.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-8 Joint adult education programs; agreement, etc.

The boards of education of two or more school districts may provide jointly by agreement for maintaining a program of adult education and utilizing buildings, equipment and other school facilities of the participating boards for such purposes. Such agreement shall be adopted by resolution of each of the participating boards of education and shall set forth the courses which are to be offered, subject to the approval of the department; the tuition, if any, to be charged to residents of the participating districts and to persons received from other districts; provided that such tuition shall not exceed the actual cost per pupil; the personnel to be employed to administer the program; and other matters deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of the agreement. L.1967, c.271.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-9 Supervisors of adult education; designation of employer

Where two or more boards of education have provided jointly by agreement for the employment of a supervisor of adult education to serve the participating districts, the agreement shall designate the board of education of one of such districts as the employer and the one to receive the state aid herein provided. Such aid shall be calculated and paid in the manner provided in section 18A:50-7. L.1967, c.271.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-10 Rules and regulations by state board

The state board shall prescribe rules and regulations for the proper control and management of the office and activities of the supervisor of adult education, for the certification of persons to hold such position, for saving from harm those supervisors and directors employed on July 1, 1964, and for encouraging a close working relationship between the office of the supervisor of adult education, the public adult education program and the adult education program sponsored by other community agencies, with particular attention to adult retraining programs and their related federal programs. L.1967, c.271.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-11 Appropriations; estimating and budgeting

18A:50-11. On or before November 15 of each year, the commissioner shall estimate the amount necessary to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this chapter for the succeeding school year, and shall determine for budget purposes the amounts estimated so to be payable to each of the districts for such succeeding school year. On or before September 15 of the succeeding school year, the commissioner shall make his final determination of the payments to be made under this chapter for said school year. An amount equal to 25% of the sum payable to each district shall be paid to the district on October 1, December 1, March 1 and May 1. If such payments to any district should exceed the amount to which such district is entitled under section 18A:50-7, such excess shall be deducted by the commissioner from succeeding State aid payments to said district. L.1967, c.271; amended 1990,c.52,s.68.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-12 High school programs of education for adults; application for funds

School districts, county community colleges, county and State institutions may apply to the Commissioner of Education for funds to be used toward the establishment and operation of classes and programs of education for adults and out-of-school young adults designed to provide such persons with the equivalent of a high school education. These programs for adults and out-of-school young adults shall include such curricular content appropriate to the high school curriculum as to give the adult an opportunity to attain a level of educational achievement comparable to high school graduation and prepare him to secure the high school equivalency certificate as can be obtained through the Office of Adult and Continuing Education and High School Equivalency, New Jersey State Department of Education. L.1968, c. 383, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1968. Amended by L.1972, c. 131, s. 1, eff. Aug. 17, 1972.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-13 Rules and regulations

The State Board of Education shall prescribe such rules and regulations for the proper management of the programs under this act, including the control and management of all funds appropriated for its implementation. L.1968, c. 383, s. 2, eff. July 1, 1968.

N.J. Stat. § 18A:50-14 Apportionment of funds; determination of amounts; deduction for excess payment

18A:50-14. The apportionment of funds available shall be designated according to a plan submitted by the local educational agency to the Office of Adult and Continuing Education and High School Equivalency, of the New Jersey State Department of Education. Such plan submitted by the local educational agency shall include the costs of instructors' salaries, guidance and counseling services, as well as such items as instructional materials and other equipment needed in the operation and promotion of a local program. Payment by the State, in the form of aid to each program, shall be in an amount equal to these annual costs. On or before November 15 of each year, the commissioner shall estimate the amount necessary to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this act for the succeeding fiscal year, including costs for adequate State supervisory and administrative control, and needed personnel training. The commissioner shall determine the amounts to be payable to each of the agencies eligible under this act for the succeeding fiscal year based upon the per student cost per hour of instruction. On or before September 15 of the succeeding fiscal year, the commissioner shall make this final determination of the payments to be made under this act for said school year. An amount equal to 25% of the sum payable to each eligible agency shall be paid to the eligible agency on October 1, December 1, March 1 and May 1. If such payments to any agency should exceed the amount to which such agency is entitled under this act, such excess shall be deducted by the commissioner from succeeding State aid payments to said agencies. L.1968, c.383, s.3; amended 1972, c.131,s.2; 1990,c.52,s.69.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-activity/statutesFetched: 10/17/2026