N.J. Stat. § 52:13G-3
Students shall be selected from legislative districts, nominated on a competitive basis by their student governments, but only one student may be nominated from each school. Each student shall submit an application indicating his interests and the scope of his school and community activities. The New Jersey Association of High School Councils shall appoint a committee in each legislative district, consisting of a secondary school principal, a student government advisor, a student and a State legislator. The committee shall make the final selection of students for the program based on the application, a recommendation by the student's school and a personal interview; except that participation of the student shall be subject to local board of education policy.
N.J.S. § 52:13G-3