New Jersey Statutes 18A:29B-2. Findings, declarations relative to recognition of educational services professionals
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 18A:29B-2
- District: means a school district. See New Jersey Statutes 18A:1-1
- Public school: means a school, under college grade, which derives its support entirely or in part from public funds. 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
2. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. the public school system in this State is made more successful by the work of educational services professionals;
b. educational services professionals provide important services outside of the classroom environment that improve students’ academic opportunities, workforce preparedness, and overall quality of life;
c. providing for local and Statewide recognition of outstanding educational services professionals will demonstrate our appreciation of their contributions and encourage others to strive for the same; and
d. the purpose of this act is to provide for Statewide awards and recognition of the excellence of current school district employees employed in a position requiring an educational services certificate.
L.2003,c.216,s.2.