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NJ S1465
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Lagana
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AI Summary
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Requires each school district board of education to employ at least one full-time school psychologist assigned to each school within the district
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Sets maximum student-to-school psychologist ratio at 500:1 per school, aligning with National Association of School Psychologists recommendations
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Defines "school psychologist" as a person holding a New Jersey standard educational services certificate with a school psychologist endorsement
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Mandates school districts apply for any available federal funds to implement these requirements
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Takes effect immediately but first applies in the second full school year following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires local boards of education to employ certain number of school psychologists.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/9/2024