Modifies certain provisions of law concerning speech-language specialists.

This bill updates New Jersey laws regarding speech-language services in public schools to ensure these specialists are included in child study teams for students with communication impairments. It mandates that the classification of a child with a communication impairment be made with the consultation of the basic child study team, replacing previous rules that excluded such input. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that school districts may only contract with private agencies for speech-language services to fill temporary staffing gaps when they cannot hire enough qualified staff. The act also modernizes terminology by replacing the outdated term "speech correctionist" with "speech-language specialist" or "speech-language pathologist" throughout relevant statutes.