Establishes grant program for school districts to develop in-district and collaborative special education programs and services to reduce need to place classified students out-of-district.
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This bill creates a grant program for New Jersey school districts to develop and implement in-district and collaborative special education programs. The goal is to reduce the number of students with disabilities placed in out-of-district programs, which can be costly for districts. The program will provide funding for various aspects of program development, including research, curriculum, and staff training. The Commissioner of Education will oversee the grant process and collect data to evaluate the program’s effectiveness.
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