# N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2a: Conditions for suspension, expulsion of certain students

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C37_S37-2a

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2a
- **Heading:** Conditions for suspension, expulsion of certain students
- **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 37-2a

## Text

1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:37-2 or any other provision of law to the contrary, a student who is enrolled in grades kindergarten through two in a school district or charter school shall not be expelled from school, except as provided pursuant to the "Zero Tolerance for Guns Act," P.L.1995, c.127 (C.18A:37-7 et seq.). b. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:37-2 or any other provision of law to the contrary, a student who is enrolled in grades kindergarten through two in a school district or charter school shall not receive an out-of-school suspension, except when the suspension is based on conduct that is of a violent or sexual nature that endangers others. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:37-2 or any other provision of law to the contrary, a student who is enrolled in preschool in a school district or charter school shall not be suspended, and shall not be expelled from school, except as provided pursuant to the "Zero Tolerance for Guns Act," P.L.1995, c.127 (C.18A:37-7 et seq.). L.2016, c.45, s.1.

## 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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