N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:25-2.3

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 6A:25-2.3 - Private collaboration requirement

(a) The school district shall establish, via written commitment, a collaboration between the school and one or more private entities under which the private entity evidences in writing that it will make a contribution having a present value (as of the date of issuance of the issue) of not less than 10 percent of the bond issue's proceeds.

(b) Contributions by the private entity shall be described in the written commitment and may include the following general types of contributions:

1. Equipment for use in the qualified zone academy (including technology and vocational equipment);

2. Technical assistance in developing curriculum or in training teachers to promote appropriate market-driven technology in the classroom;

3. Services of employees as volunteer mentors;

4. Internships, field trips, or other educational opportunities for students outside the qualified zone academy;

5. Any other property or service specified by the school district; or

6. Cash received if used to purchase property or services described in (b)1 through 5 above.

(c) Services of employees of the qualified zone academy shall not constitute qualified contributions. 6A:25-2.4 Comprehensive educational plan requirements

(a) The qualified zone academy, or school district on behalf of the qualified zone academy, shall design a comprehensive educational plan in cooperation with one or more private entities.

(b) Students enrolled in the qualified zone academy shall be subject to the same academic standards and assessments as other students in the school district.

(c) The school district shall approve the comprehensive educational plan prior to submission to the Department of an application for QZAB funding.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:25-2.3

Administrative change, 46 N.J.R. 2039(a).

Adopted by 47 N.J.R. 715(a), effective 4/6/2015.