N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-30: Compensation for persons illegally dismissed or suspended

Any person holding office, position or employment in the public school system of the state, who shall be illegally dismissed or suspended therefrom, shall be entitled to compensation for the period covered by the illegal dismissal or suspension, if such dismissal or suspension shall be finally determined to have been without good cause, upon making written application therefor with the board or body by whom he was employed, within 30 days after such determination.

L.1967, c.271.