New Jersey Statutes Title 18A. Education 18A § 7A-40

a. When a district under full State intervention is established, pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1987, c. 399 (C.18A:7A-34), or when the State withdraws from intervention, pursuant to section 16 of P.L.1987, c. 399 (C.18A:7A-49), collective bargaining agreements entered into by the school district shall remain in force, except where otherwise expressly provided in P.L.1987, c. 399 (C.18A:7A-34 et seq.).

b. Except where otherwise expressly provided in P.L.1987, c. 399 (C.18A:7A-34 et seq.), all teaching staff members and other employees of a district under full State intervention shall retain and continue to acquire all rights and privileges acquired pursuant to Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. After the State withdraws from intervention, the board shall preserve and recognize all rights and privileges acquired prior to and during the State intervention in the district.