A 1596 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes pilot program in DOE for special education students to attend college courses or vocational training programs.

This bill establishes a four-year pilot program allowing New Jersey special education students aged 16+ to take college courses or vocational training while still in high school. It requires school districts to partner with local colleges or vocational schools to integrate these opportunities into students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), with districts covering tuition costs. Up to 15 districts will be selected for participation, prioritizing geographic and demographic diversity across urban, suburban, and rural areas. At the program's conclusion, districts must report on participation, course types, student feedback, and effectiveness, leading to a state-level evaluation on potential expansion.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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