# N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2b: Early detection and prevention program

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

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-2b
- **Heading:** Early detection and prevention program
- **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 37-2b

## Text

2. A school district or charter school shall implement an early detection and prevention program to: identify students in preschool through grade two who are experiencing behavioral or disciplinary problems; and provide behavioral supports for these students, which may include, but need not be limited to, remediation of problem behaviors, positive reinforcements, supportive interventions, and referral services. An early detection and prevention program may be incorporated into the intervention and referral services required to be established in each school pursuant to State Board of Education regulations. L.2016, c.45, s.2.

## 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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