New Jersey § 18a:6-31
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:6-31, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:6-31.
Whenever a new school district is created, the tenure and seniority rights of all
employees from the affected, constituent, replaced or displaced districts which form
or are a part of, or are affected, replaced or displaced by the new school district,
except for employees who are superintendents, shall be recognized and preserved by
the new school district and all periods of employment in any of the school districts
shall count toward acquisition of tenure and seniority in the new school district. All statutory and contractual rights to tenure, seniority, accumulated sick leave,
leave of absence, and pension of an employee, other than an employee who is a superintendent,
which have been acquired through employment in any of the districts shall be recognized
by the new school district.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:6-31
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:6-31 cover?
Section 18a:6-31 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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