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NJ S2658

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


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Introduced
05/16/2022
In Committee
05/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill requires local boards of education to employ at least one full-time school psychologist for each school within the school district, with a maximum student-to-school psychologist ratio of 500:1. The bill also requires school districts to apply for any available federal funds to implement or aid in implementing these provisions. The term "school psychologist" is defined as a person who holds a New Jersey standard educational services certificate with a school psychologist endorsement. The bill will take effect immediately and apply starting in the second full school year after the date of enactment.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 05/16/2022)

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