A 210 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This bill establishes New Jersey's "Students with Communication Disabilities' Bill of Rights," requiring school districts to ensure students with communication disabilities (including speech, hearing, or vision impairments) have full access to education through their preferred communication methods. It mandates schools provide early screening, trained assistants using students' primary communication tools (like sign language, AAC devices, or letter boards), communication plans in IEPs, and full access to all school activities. The bill aligns with federal laws like the ADA and IDEA but specifies concrete school district actions rather than creating new legal rights. It directly affects students with communication disabilities, their families, and public school districts across New Jersey.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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