§ 52:14-15h — Direct deposit of net pay for board of education employees; exemptions; information available to employees.

4. On or after July 1, 2014, the board of education of every local school district may determine to have net pay for all employees directly deposited in a specific banking institution in a checking account, savings account, or share account designated in writing by the employee. If the board provides for such direct deposit, compliance by an employee shall be mandatory. The board is authorized to grant an exemption from the requirements adopted pursuant to this section on such terms and conditions as the board may deem necessary. The board is authorized to grant an exemption for seasonal and temporary employees as the board may deem necessary. The board shall make available for such employees who have net pay directly deposited as described in this section all information concerning net pay, any accompanying information approved for distribution with net pay, and W-2 forms in accordance with applicable federal law, only on the Internet with restricted access and policies and procedures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of the information. As used in this section, "local school district" shall have the meaning set forth in section 3 of P.L.1991, c.393 (C.18A:12-23). L.2013, c.28, s.4.