New Jersey § 18a:62-44

§ 18a:62-44.

a. Any student attending a public institution of higher education in the State or

an independent institution of higher education which receives direct State aid or

a degree-granting post secondary institution whose students are eligible for State

tuition grants and scholarships, who is hearing impaired, visually impaired, or learning

disabled shall be eligible for reasonable substitution of specific courses required

for the completion of degree requirements, provided that: (1) Documentation is provided that the student's request for substitution of a specific

course is related to the disability; (2) The substitution of a specific course does not constitute a fundamental alteration

in the nature of the degree requirements and the specific course is not required for

professional certification; and (3) The specific courses are not offered by a public or independent institution of

higher education as requirements for a health professions degree. b. The Commission on Higher Education may promulgate rules and regulations necessary

to carry out the provisions of this act, pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure

Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ), provided that the rules and regulations are not inconsistent with federal rules

and regulations.