Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 18A:38-1.3

  • District: means a school district. See New Jersey Statutes 18A:1-1
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
1. a. In the case of a dispute between a school district and the parents or guardians of a student in regard to a student’s eligibility to enroll in the district or to remain enrolled in the district pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.18A:38-1, the school district may request from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission the parent or guardian‘s name and address for use in verifying a student’s eligibility for enrollment in the school district.

b. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall disclose to a school district the information requested pursuant to subsection a. of this section in accordance with procedures established by the commission.

c. A school district shall not condition enrollment in the district on immigration status or on the fact that the commission does not have the name or address of the parent or guardian on file.

L.2015, c.161, s.1; amended 2019, c.310, s.1.