A 4354
Requires access to certain assistive services for students with disabilities at public institutions of higher education.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that students with disabilities attending public colleges and universities in New Jersey have access to necessary assistive services during class. Specifically, it requires institutions to provide tools like note-taking software or a scribe to help students record course material. However, the recording is intended solely for the student's personal use and does not include access to tests or graded assignments. The law is designed to support students with disabilities in their academic pursuits.
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Shanique Speight
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