New Jersey § 18a:28-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:28-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:28-4.
No teaching staff member shall acquire tenure in any position in the public schools
in any school district or under any board of education, who is not the holder of an
appropriate certificate for such position, issued by the State Board of Examiners,
in full force and effect, except that no board of education shall terminate the employment
or refuse to continue the employment or reemployment of a. any school nurse appointed prior to May 9, 1947 for the reason that such nurse
is not the holder of such a certificate and the State Board of Examiners shall make
no rule or regulation which will affect adversely the rights of any such nurse under
any certificate issued prior to said date; or b. a school athletic trainer appointed prior to the effective date of P.L. 1999, c. 87 ( C.18A:26-2.4 et al.) for the reason that the school athletic trainer is not the holder of a certificate,
provided that the person is registered with or licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners , as applicable, as an athletic trainer. That person shall be issued the new certificate without being required to meet any
additional qualifications, and any periods of employment as an athletic trainer prior
to the effective date of that act shall count toward the acquisition of tenure to
the same extent as employment after the effective date of that act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:28-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:28-4 cover?
Section 18a:28-4 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:28-4?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 18a:28-4 apply to my situation?
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