Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 18A:61-4

  • Board: means the board of education. See New Jersey Statutes 18A:1-1
  • chosen freeholder: when used in relation to county government, mean a member of the board which manages, controls, and governs the property, finances, and affairs of a county, and in which the executive and legislative powers of the county or solely the legislative powers of the county are vested, and designated as a "county commissioner. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
  • 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.
  • Residence: means domicile, unless a temporary residence is indicated. See New Jersey Statutes 18A:1-1
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
18A:61-4. Application for admission shall be made to the State board by a parent, guardian or friend of a proposed pupil in the manner directed by the board. The board shall require that the application be accompanied by a certificate from a judge of the Superior Court or the county clerk of the county, a chosen freeholder or clerk of the township, the mayor or other executive officer of the municipality in which the applicant shall reside, stating:

a. That the applicant is a legal resident of the municipality claimed as his residence;

b. The age, circumstances and capacity of the proposed pupil; and

c. The ability or inability of the proposed pupil or his parent or guardian to pay any part of the expense of his care and maintenance.

L.1967, c.271; amended 1991,c.91,s.238.