New Jersey Statutes Title 18A. Education 18A § 6-8.5

a. The institution shall be a duly authorized institution of higher education as defined in section 3 of P.L.1986, c. 87 (C.18A:3-15.3);

b. The employee shall obtain approval from the superintendent of schools prior to enrollment in any course for which tuition assistance is sought. In the event that the superintendent denies the approval, the employee may appeal the denial to the board of education.

In the case of a superintendent, the approval shall be obtained from the board of education; and

c. The tuition assistance or additional compensation shall be provided only for a course or degree related to the employee's current or future job responsibilities.