NJ A4854

Changes State aid for nonpublic school student services from a pre-allocated funding model to a reimbursement-based system where school districts apply quarterly for repayment of costs incurred

Requires the Commissioner of Education to establish maximum per service aid amounts by dividing annual appropriations by the average number of documented services delivered over the prior three school years

Mandates a survey every three years to collect cost data from service providers, with findings reported to the Governor and Legislature to inform future appropriation recommendations

Authorizes the commissioner to set limits on duration and frequency of speech correction, supplementary instruction, and auxiliary services to ensure equitable distribution of funds throughout the school year

Requires notification of reimbursement rates and service limits to school districts and nonpublic schools by July 15 each year, with reimbursement applications opening September 1