Establishes pilot program in DOE to provide assistive technology to elementary and middle school students with dyslexia and related conditions.
This bill establishes a three-year pilot program in New Jersey public schools to provide assistive technology (like text-to-speech software and digital tools) to elementary and middle school students with dyslexia or related reading/writing challenges. It directly affects students identified with dyslexia who do not require formal special education classification, helping them access grade-level materials and complete assignments more effectively. The program will provide grants to seven selected school districts (chosen across urban, suburban, rural areas and different county sizes) to cover the cost of technology, related services, and teacher training. Districts must apply with student data and plans showing how the tools will improve academic outcomes, with the Commissioner of Education overseeing implementation.
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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
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Party
State
District
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Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
Co
Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
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