Modifies certain provisions of law concerning speech-language specialists.
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This bill updates New Jersey’s laws regarding speech-language services within the special education system. It clarifies that speech-language specialists must be included on basic child study teams for students with communication impairments or eligibility for speech-language services. The bill also streamlines the process for classifying children with communication impairments, requiring consultation from the child study team. Furthermore, it allows school districts to contract with private agencies for temporary speech-language services when district staff are unavailable.
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