New Jersey § 18a:38-34
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:38-34, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:38-34.
Whenever a majority of the boards of education of any county other than counties of
the first class has by resolution requested the appointment of a county attendance
officer or officers and, upon investigation, the commissioner and the state board
shall deem the appointment of a county attendance officer or officers to be for the
best interest of the schools of that county, the commissioner shall appoint, subject
to the approval of the state board, a suitable person or persons to be known as the
county attendance officer or officers for the county who shall perform in all districts
of the county exclusive of city school districts such duties as may be prescribed
by rules of the state board. Each county attendance officer shall have the same power to enforce the compulsory
school law and rules connected therewith as is conferred upon attendance officers
appointed by local boards of education. If any such person so appointed a county attendance officer is in possession of
a proper visiting teacher's certificate, in full force and effect, such county attendance
officer shall be designated “home and school counsellor,” and such “home and school
counsellor,” in addition to the powers of a county attendance officer, shall have
all the powers of a visiting teacher. The term of office of such county attendance officer shall be for one year and the
commissioner shall fix the salary of such county attendance officer or officers with
the approval of the state board.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:38-34
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:38-34 cover?
Section 18a:38-34 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.
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