NJ S1328

Phases in full funding of extraordinary special education State aid over three years: 65% in year one, 80% in year two, and 100% in year three and beyond

Addresses chronic underfunding where school districts received only approximately 58% of their calculated extraordinary special education aid in the 2019-2020 school year

Amends P.L.2007, c.260 (N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-55) governing special education categorical aid calculations

Maintains existing reimbursement thresholds: 90% of costs exceeding $40,000 for in-district programs and 75% of costs exceeding $40,000/$55,000 for separate public/private school placements

Pre-filed for introduction in New Jersey's 2026 legislative session, sponsored by Senator Joseph Pennacchio (District 26, Morris and Passaic)