New Jersey § 18a:17-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:17-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:17-4.
No board of education shall reduce the number of janitors, janitor engineers, custodians
or janitorial employees in any district by reason of residence, age, sex, race, religion
or political affiliation and when any janitor, janitor engineer, custodian or janitorial
employee under tenure is dismissed by reason of reduction in the number of such employees,
the one having the least number of years to his credit shall be dismissed in preference
to any other having a longer term of service and the person so dismissed shall be
and remain upon a preferred eligibility list, in the order of years of service, for
reemployment whenever vacancies occur and shall be reemployed by the board in such
order and upon reemployment shall be given full recognition for previous years of
service in his respective positions and employments.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:17-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:17-4 cover?
Section 18a:17-4 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 § 18a:17-4?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 18a:17-4" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 18a:17-4 apply to my situation?
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