New Jersey § 9:10-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 9:10-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9:10-3.
A county school of detention shall be arranged and conducted so far as practicable
for the safe custody of the inmates and so far as duration of commitment permits for
their training for good citizenship and self-support. There shall be ample ground for farming or gardening and shops or other means for
industrial training and the institution shall be maintained or conducted as a home. To this end a superintendent and such teachers, matrons, masters, farmers and other
employees shall be employed by the board of directors as in their judgment may be
necessary for the proper maintenance of the school and grounds and the proper care,
instruction and training of the children. The superintendent shall be a competent person of good moral character and shall reside
in the school. The superintendent or principal teacher shall prepare and adopt a course of study
and training for the pupils of the school subject to approval of the board of directors
and the State Board of Education. The teachers shall have the qualifications and certificates of public school teachers
in the public schools of this State. The principal teacher shall be the supervising principal and the school shall be
entitled to apportionment of school moneys as a school district under the supervision
of a supervising principal. The teachers and principals shall make such reports and keep such records as are
required in other school districts in the county. The superintendent shall employ, subject to the approval of the board of directors,
such additional help as may be necessary for the maintenance of buildings and grounds. The compensation and terms of service of superintendent and other employees shall
be fixed by the board of directors. Whatever sum in addition to money received from the State is necessary to operate
the school shall be appropriated by the governing body of the county. All bills shall be paid by the custodian of the school's moneys on order signed
by the president and secretary of the board of directors.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 9:10-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 9:10-3 cover?
Section 9:10-3 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 9:10-3?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 9:10-3 apply to my situation?
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