New Jersey § 18a:6-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:6-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:6-4.
Any nonpublic school may require all final candidates for employment or service under contract with the school as a teacher, substitute teacher, teacher aide, a school physician, school nurse,
custodian, maintenance worker, bus driver, security guard, secretary or clerical worker
or for any other position which involves regular contact with pupils, to demonstrate
that no criminal history record information exists on file in the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Identification Division, or the State Bureau of Identification which
would disqualify that individual from employment in the public schools of this State
pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1986, c. 116 ( C.18A:6-7.1 et seq. ). Application of this requirement by a nonpublic school shall be consistent and nondiscriminatory
among candidates. As used in this act, “ nonpublic school ” means an elementary or secondary school within the State, other than a public school,
offering education in grades K-12 or any combination thereof, wherein a child may
legally fulfill compulsory school attendance requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:6-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:6-4 cover?
Section 18a:6-4 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:6-4?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 18a:6-4" (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:6-4 apply to my situation?
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