Attention

It is strongly encouraged that all filings and general correspondence be submitted electronically. Anything submitted to either email address, below, does not need to be mailed.

This office assists the Commissioner with hearing and deciding disputes under the state’s school laws.  Controversies and Disputes (C&D) receives, dockets and reviews petitions filed by parties seeking rulings from the Commissioner. C&D arranges for hearings at the Office of Administrative Law (OAL), where parties present argument and evidence, and works with the Commissioner in subsequent review of case files and OAL recommendations. C&D also assists the Commissioner in preparation of final written decisions and maintains records of decisions issued. Additionally, C&D responds to public inquiries regarding general information on the procedures for filing a petition of appeal with the Commissioner.

Office of Controversies and Disputes
New Jersey State
Department of Education
P.O. Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625
(p) 609-376-9079

ControversiesDisputes@doe.nj.gov — This email address may be used for general questions.

ControversiesDisputesFilings@doe.nj.gov — This email address may be used to electronically file documents. If documents are filed electronically, a hard copy does not need to be mailed to the Office of Controversies and Disputes.