N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-5: Continuation of suspension; reinstatement or expulsion

No suspension of a pupil by a teacher or a principal shall be continued longer than the second regular meeting of the board of education of the district after such suspension unless the same is continued by action of the board, and the power to reinstate, continue any suspension reported to it or expel a pupil shall be vested in each board.

L.1967, c.271.