# N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-1: Submission of pupils to authority

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-1
- **Heading:** Submission of pupils to authority
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 37 / Section 37-1

## Text

Pupils in the public schools shall comply with the rules established in pursuance of law for the government of such schools, pursue the prescribed course of study and submit to the authority of the teachers and others in authority over them.
L.1967, c.271.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-1 Submission of pupils to authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2 Causes for suspension, expulsion of pupils.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2.1 Suspension, expulsion of pupil for assault, appeal; report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-2.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2.2 Offense by pupil involving assault, removal from school's regular education program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-2.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2.3 Responsibility for removal, report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-2.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2.4 Hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-2.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2.5 Determination of pupil's preparedness to return](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-2.5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2a Conditions for suspension, expulsion of certain students.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-2a.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2b Early detection and prevention program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-2b.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2c Meeting relative to suspension, expulsion of student.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-2c.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-3 Liability of parents or guardian of minor for damage to property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-4 Suspension of pupils by teacher or principal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-5 Continuation of suspension; reinstatement or expulsion](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-6 Rules, regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-6.md)

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