[§302A-606]  Considerations in appointingteachers.  In the appointment of teachers by the department, preferenceshall be given to local teachers of the same standing, grade, or rating asthose teachers from without the State.  The rating of a teacher shall notdepend upon the number of pupils promoted or graduated, but solely upon thelength of service, efficiency, and ability of the teacher. [L 1996, c 89, pt of§2]

 

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  Qualifications for public employment, see §78-1.