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NJ SJR53
Joint Resolution
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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Designates May of each year as "Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Awareness Month" in New Jersey
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Aims to increase public understanding of how IEPs are developed and implemented for special education students under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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Recognizes that more than 200,000 New Jersey students have an IEP, and their parents serve as advocates who need to be well-informed about procedures and rights
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Acknowledges that parents may encounter difficulties navigating the IEP process due to legal complexities and unfamiliar terminology
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Designates May of each year as "Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Awareness Month" in New Jersey.
2nd Reading in the Senate
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
5/6/2024