NJ S4312

Changes State aid for nonpublic school students from an advance funding model to a quarterly reimbursement system where school districts apply for reimbursement after services are provided

Requires the Commissioner of Education to establish maximum per service aid amounts by dividing annual appropriations by the average number of services delivered in 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 limit the duration and frequency of speech correction, supplementary instruction, and auxiliary services to ensure equitable distribution of funds throughout the school year

Empowers the commissioner to withhold administrative aid from school districts that fail to apply for reimbursement in a timely manner or improperly administer allocated funds