NJ S3650

Creates a seven-member Autism Education Council within the New Jersey Department of Education, comprising the Commissioner of Education (or designee), two public school teachers with master's degrees and Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification, and representatives from four autism advocacy organizations.

Requires $10,000,000 annual appropriations from Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2033, with a minimum of $9,600,000 annually dedicated to grants.

Grants fund professional development for educators, hiring paraprofessionals to work with autistic students, and supplemental services including after-school socialization, recreation, and transitional planning programs.

Establishes a five-member Educational Advisory Committee to recommend grant recipients from public school districts and higher education institutions using research-based approaches to autism education.

Mandates annual public reports to the Governor, Legislature, and school districts detailing the number, amount, recipients, purpose, and impact of all grants distributed.