N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:2-1.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 6A:2-1.2 - Powers and duties

(a) The powers and duties of the Commissioner are as follows:

1. The Commissioner is empowered to decide legal controversies and disputes arising under school laws or State Board regulations and his/her decisions have the force of law;

2. To apportion State aid to local school districts;

3. To issue teacher certificates;

4. To approve vocational schools;

5. To issue rules and regulations for the classification of students with disabilities;

6. To conduct Statewide tests;

7. To prescribe minimum courses of study for elementary and high schools;

8. To withhold State aid from local school districts which fail to comply with school law or State Board regulations; and

9. To promulgate such other rules and regulations as may be authorized by statute or the State Board.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:2-1.2