N.J. Stat. Ann. § 18A:6-33.2

The aim and purpose of this act is to give State encouragement, support and incentive to creative and innovative classroom teachers in order to better meet the educational needs of the students in this State. The aim of this act is also to attract and hold high-quality and qualified teaching personnel to the profession in New Jersey by demonstrating the State's recognition of the importance of rewarding individual initiative and creativity.