Requires DOE to define expenditures for behavior modification at approved private schools for students with disabilities as allowable instructional cost for purposes of tuition rate setting.

This bill (A4114) requires New Jersey’s Department of Education to define behavior modification costs as allowable instructional expenses for approved private schools serving students with disabilities. These schools use behavior modification as part of individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities like autism or emotional disabilities. By including these costs in tuition rate calculations, the policy ensures schools can cover necessary behavioral services without increasing tuition fees. The change directly affects approved private schools and their funding structure for disability-related instruction.