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NJ S1374

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Lagana

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Local school boards must employ at least one full-time school psychologist at each school within the district
  • Maximum student-to-school psychologist ratio set at 500:1 per school
  • School psychologists must hold a New Jersey standard educational services certificate with a school psychologist endorsement
  • School districts are required to apply for any available federal funds to help implement these requirements
  • Requirements take effect in the second full school year following enactment

Legislative Description

Requires local boards of education to employ certain number of school psychologists.

Budget and Appropriations

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations3/2/2026
Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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