New Jersey § 18a:75-5

§ 18a:75-5.

In addition to authority conferred on the commission by other provisions of the compact,

the commission shall have authority to: 1. Collect, correlate, analyze and interpret information and data concerning educational

needs and resources. 2. Encourage and foster research in all aspects of education, but with special reference

to the desirable scope of instruction, organization, administration, and instructional

methods and standards employed or suitable for employment in public educational systems. 3. Develop proposals for adequate financing of education as a whole and at each of

its many levels. 4. Conduct or participate in research of the types referred to in this article in

any instance where the commission finds that such research is necessary for the advancement

of the purposes and policies of this compact, utilizing fully the resources of national

associations, regional compact organizations for higher education, and other agencies

and institutions, both public and private. 5. Formulate suggested policies and plans for the improvement of public education

as a whole, or for any segment thereof, and make recommendations with respect thereto

available to the appropriate government units, agencies and public officials. 6. Do such other things as may be necessary or incidental to the administration of

any of its authority or functions pursuant to this compact.