New Jersey § 18a:36a-11

§ 18a:36a-11.

a. A charter school shall operate in accordance with its charter and the provisions

of law and regulation which govern other public schools; except that, upon the request

of the board of trustees of a charter school, the commissioner may exempt the school

from State regulations concerning public schools, except those pertaining to assessment,

testing, civil rights and student health and safety, if the board of trustees satisfactorily

demonstrates to the commissioner that the exemption will advance the educational goals

and objectives of the school. b. A charter school shall comply with the provisions of chapter 46 of Title 18A of

the New Jersey Statutes concerning the provision of services to students with disabilities ; except that the fiscal responsibility for any student currently enrolled in or

determined to require a private day or residential school shall remain with the district

of residence. Within 15 days of the signing of the individualized education plan, a charter school

shall provide notice to the resident district of any individualized education plan

which results in a private day or residential placement. The resident district may challenge the placement within 30 days in accordance with

the procedures established by law. c. A charter school shall comply with applicable State and federal anti-discrimination

statutes.