Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2 of P.L. 2013, c. 235(C.18A:60-16), to the contrary, in the case of a faculty member who is employed at a State college prior to the effective date of P.L. 2013, c. 235(C.18A:60-16 et al.), tenure shall be granted in accordance with the provisions of section 3 of P.L. 1973, c.163 (C.18A:60-8) as it read prior to the effective date of P.L. 2013, c. 235(C.18A:60-16 et al.).
N.J.S. § 18A:60-17