N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-31.3: "New school district" defined

1. As used in this act, "new school district" means a local school district, regional school district, a county vocational school district, a jointure commission, a county special services school district, or an educational services commission. A new school district shall not include a State-operated school district established by the State Board of Education pursuant to P.L.1987, c.399 (C.18A:7A-34 et seq.).

In the event that the school district of a municipality or districts in a group of municipalities are abolished and a subsequent district formed, the district subsequently formed shall constitute a new school district under this act and the previously existing school district or districts shall be considered the affected or constituent districts under this act.

L.1995,c.294,s.1.