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NJ A5148

NJ A5148
Requires local boards of education to employ certain number of school psychologists.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/06/2023
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 per school, with a maximum student-to-school psychologist ratio of 500:1. The bill also mandates that school districts apply for any available federal funds to help implement these requirements. 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 would take effect immediately and first apply in the second full school year following the date of enactment.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 02/06/2023)

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