New Jersey Administrative Code Title 6 - EDUCATION
Here’s an updated overview of Title 6A – EDUCATION in the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C.):
📘 What is Title 6A?
Title 6A – Education is the section of the N.J.A.C. that outlines regulations administered by the New Jersey Department of Education and its State Board, separated from the broader Title 6 grant. It encompasses all standards, procedures, and policies governing public (and certain nonpublic) education in New Jersey.
🔹 Chapter Overview
As listed on Justia and Cornell’s LII, Title 6A consists of the following chapters:
Chapter 1 – Bylaws for the State Board of Education
Chapter 2 – Commissioner
Chapter 3 – Controversies and Disputes
Chapter 4 – Appeals
Chapter 5 – Regulatory Equivalency and Waiver
Chapter 6 – State Board of Education Rulemaking Process
Chapter 7 – Managing for Equality and Equity in Education
Chapter 8 – Standards and Assessment
Chapter 9 – Professional Standards
Chapter 9A – New Jersey Educator Preparation Programs
Chapter 9B – State Board of Examiners and Certification
Chapter 9C – Professional Development
Chapter 10 – Educator Effectiveness
Chapter 10A – Reserved
Chapter 11 – Charter Schools
Chapter 12 – Interdistrict Public School Choice
Chapter 13 – Programs & Practices to Support Student Achievement
Chapter 13A – Elements of High-Quality Preschool Programs
Chapter 14 – Special Education
Chapter 15 – Bilingual Education
Chapter 16 – Programs to Support Student Development
Chapter 17 – Education for Homeless Children & Youth and Students in State Facilities
Chapter 18 – Reserved
Chapter 19 – Career and Technical Education Programs
Chapter 20 – Adult Education Programs
Chapter 21 – Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf
Chapter 22 – Student Residency
Chapters 23/23B, 24 – Reserved or Fiscal Accountability
Chapter 23A – Fiscal Accountability, Efficiency & Budgeting Procedures
Chapter 25 – Qualified Zone Academy Bond Program
Chapter 26/26A – Educational Facilities
Chapter 27 – Student Transportation
Chapter 28 – (Referenced older Special Education rules)
Chapter 29 – Reserved
🔍 Example: Chapter 8 – Standards & Assessment
Defines the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) across nine areas (ELA, math, arts, health, science, etc.).
Outlines district responsibilities: aligning curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development to promote critical-thinking and 21st-century skills.
✅ How to Access and Use
Official source: The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) compiles updates in the New Jersey Register bi‑monthly and publishes them in the Administrative Code
Online access:
provides detailed chapter-by-chapter views
offers chapter outlines and links
– e.g., Chapter 8 guidelines
✅ Need More?
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Direct links to specific chapters (e.g. Charter Schools, Special Education, Certification requirements)
Explanations of particular rules (e.g., appeals, teacher certification, preschool standards)
Updates or recent amendments on topics like equity, funding, or testing
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