New Jersey Statutes 18A:26-33. Test fee waivers for low-income students
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 18A:26-33
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- 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.
- 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
4. Any policy or contract entered into after the effective date of P.L.2021, c.393 (C. 18A:26-30 et seq.) by the State, or any political subdivision thereof, regarding a test required for instructional certification shall provide for the dissemination of fee waivers to low-income students.
As used in this section:
“Annual adjusted gross income” means:
(1) for a dependent student, the annual adjusted gross income of the student’s parent or legal guardian, as reported on the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid or other financial aid form; and
(2) for an independent student, the annual adjusted gross income of the student and, if applicable, the spouse of the student, as reported on the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid or other financial aid form, and
“Low-income student” means a student with an annual adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less.
L.2021, c.393, s.4.