Modifies certain provisions of law concerning speech-language specialists.

This bill updates New Jersey laws regarding speech-language services in schools by modernizing job titles and refining how students with communication impairments are evaluated. It requires that a speech-language specialist be included in the basic child study team when assessing preschool children with disabilities or communication issues, and it mandates that these specialists consult with the team during classification decisions. Additionally, the legislation restricts school districts from contracting with private agencies for speech-language services, allowing such contracts only to fill temporary staffing vacancies when the district cannot hire enough internal staff.