New Jersey § 18a:39-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:39-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:39-1.
Any board of education which transports pupils to and from school pursuant to N.J.S.18A:39-1 may provide, on a space-available basis, for the transportation of elementary school
pupils who live less than two miles from school and secondary school pupils who live
less than two and a half miles from school along an established school bus route,
and may require that if the parent, guardian or other person having legal custody
of the child elects to have the pupil transported, the parent, guardian or other person
having legal custody of the child shall pay all or a part of the costs of that transportation. A board of education may also provide, on a space-available basis, for the transportation
of elementary school pupils who live less than two miles and secondary school pupils
who live less than two and a half miles from any not for profit nonpublic school which
satisfies the maximum distance requirements set forth in N.J.S.18A:39-1 along an established school bus route, and may require that if the parent, guardian
or other person having legal custody of the child elects to have the pupil transported,
the parent, guardian or other person having legal custody of the child shall pay all
or a part of the costs of that transportation. The costs of the transportation shall be paid at the time and in the manner determined
by the board of education, provided that the costs shall be equitable for both public
and nonpublic pupils. A board of education shall notify the Department of Education when it elects to provide
transportation for pupils under the provisions of this act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:39-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:39-1 cover?
Section 18a:39-1 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:39-1?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 18a:39-1" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 18a:39-1 apply to my situation?
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