S 4236 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes "Students with Communication Disabilities' Bill of Rights."

S 4236, the "Students with Communication Disabilities' Bill of Rights Act," requires New Jersey school districts to ensure students with communication disabilities (such as hearing, vision, or speech impairments) receive specific supports. It mandates school districts to provide trained assistants using a student's primary communication method (like sign language, AAC devices, or speech-generating tools), include communication plans in IEPs/504 plans, offer early screening and assessments, and guarantee full access to all school activities including extracurriculars. The bill does not create new rights but codifies existing requirements under federal laws like the ADA and IDEA. It applies directly to students with communication disabilities, their families, and public school districts across New Jersey.
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Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025
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