2520  INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 
The Board of Education shall provide staff members with the supplies, and materials necessary for the successful implementation of the instructional program and provide students with the supplies and materials required for the successful completion of courses of study. 
The Board expressly exempts from this Policy such clothing or personal equipment as may be required for reasons related to the safety and health of students or the protection of school property and are individualized or non-reusable, and any materials used in the manufacture or preparation of useful or decorative items that students are permitted to retain, except that no student will be denied participation in any course of study or school sponsored activity because of their financial inability to bear the cost of such clothing, equipment, or materials.  
Supplies and materials will be distributed throughout the school district in a manner that ensures equal distribution to students; school facilities; courses; programs; and activities and services, regardless of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.7(a). 
The Superintendent or designee shall develop procedures for the selection and utilization of instructional supplies that include effective consultation with teaching staff members at all appropriate levels. 
 
N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.7
N.J.S.A. 18A:34-1
N.J.S.A. 18A:54-20 [vocational districts]

Date Adopted:	1/19/76
Date Revised:	3/18/91, 4/24/18, 4/25/23