New Jersey § 18a:17-42
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:17-42, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:17-42.
The legislature finds that the safety and welfare of the public school students of
this state while attending sessions of the public schools is a matter of prime concern
to the citizens of this state; that, in several isolated instances throughout this
state, unlawful intruders into the public schools have subjected public school students
and their teachers to physical and verbal attacks during sessions of the public schools
and on the property of said public schools; that such attacks might have been prevented,
and similar attacks will be prevented, if public school law enforcement officers are
stationed in said schools; and that state aid to local boards is necessary to help
such boards bear the cost of employing and stationing public school law enforcement
officers.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:17-42
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:17-42 cover?
Section 18a:17-42 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:17-42?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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