Requires local boards of education to employ certain number of school psychologists.
This bill requires New Jersey school districts to employ at least one full-time school psychologist at every school, with a maximum student-to-psychologist ratio of 500:1 per school. It directly affects all public school districts in New Jersey by mandating minimum staffing levels for school psychologists. The law takes effect immediately for the next full school year following enactment, and districts must apply for available federal funding to support implementation. The policy aims to align with national recommendations for school psychological services accessibility.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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Joe Lagana
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