S 1328 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Provides three-year phase-in of full funding of extraordinary special education State aid.

New Jersey's S 1328 establishes a three-year phase-in for full state funding of extraordinary special education aid, which helps school districts cover high costs for students with disabilities. The bill gradually increases state reimbursement from 65% in the first year to 80% in the second year and 100% starting in the third year, based on costs exceeding $40,000 for public school placements or $55,000 for private school placements. School districts must apply for reimbursement, demonstrating that a student’s Individualized Education Plan requires intensive services and documenting expenses. This change directly affects districts serving students with severe disabilities who require costly specialized programs.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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