New Jersey § 18a:36-34
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:36-34, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:36-34.
a. Unless a school district receives prior written informed consent from a student's
parent or legal guardian and provides for a copy of the document to be available for
viewing at convenient locations and time periods, the school district shall not administer
to a student any academic or nonacademic survey, assessment, analysis or evaluation
which reveals information concerning: (1) political affiliations; (2) mental and psychological problems potentially embarrassing to the student or the
student's family; (3) sexual behavior and attitudes; (4) illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating and demeaning behavior; (5) critical appraisals of other individuals with whom a respondent has a close family
relationship; (6) legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers,
physicians, and ministers; (7) income, other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation
in a program or for receiving financial assistance under a program; or (8) social security number. b. The school district shall request prior written informed consent at least two weeks
prior to the administration of the survey, assessment, analysis or evaluation. c. A student shall not participate in any survey, assessment, analysis or evaluation
that concerns the issues listed in subsection a. of this section unless the school
district has obtained prior written informed consent from that student's parent or
guardian. d. A school district that violates the provisions of this act shall be subject to
such monetary penalties as determined by the commissioner.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:36-34
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:36-34 cover?
Section 18a:36-34 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:36-34?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 18a:36-34 apply to my situation?
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