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This joint resolution designates May as "Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Awareness Month" in New Jersey, with the goal of enhancing public understanding of special education services. The resolution highlights the importance of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which guarantees students with disabilities access to free, appropriate public education. An IEP is a personalized educational plan developed collaboratively by school officials and parents, which includes detailed information about a student's academic performance, measurable goals, special education services, necessary accommodations, and, for students 16 and older, post-secondary objectives. The resolution recognizes that parents of the approximately 200,000 New Jersey students with an IEP play a crucial advocacy role and may need support navigating the complex legal and educational processes involved in special education planning. By establishing this awareness month, the resolution aims to help parents become more informed about IEP procedures and the rights of special education students and their families.

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