Provides for direct State payment of cost of special education and related services for certain students.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed General Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to provide direct state funding for special education and related services for certain students in New Jersey. It seeks to address historical underfunding of special education by establishing a system where the state contracts with providers and makes direct payments for these services. The bill defines key terms like ‘final contract cost’ and ‘high needs placement’ to guide the funding process and ensures that school districts receive adequate resources to meet the needs of students with disabilities. It also creates an Office of High Needs Placement Funding to oversee the implementation of this system.
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Primary sponsor
Joseph Pennacchio
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