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NJ A2329
NJ A2329Requires local boards of education to employ certain number of school psychologists.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires local boards of education to employ and assign on a fulltime basis to each school within the school district at least one school counselor. The bill also provides that the maximum student to school psychologist ratio per school in a school district will be 500:1. The most recent recommendations of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) suggest that it is necessary to maintain a ratio of one school psychologist per 500 students in order to provide comprehensive school psychological services. The NASP estimates a national ratio of one school psychologist per 1,211 students, with some states approaching a ratio of one school psychologist per 5,000 students. School psychologists are uniquely qualified educational services professionals who receive advanced graduate preparation that includes coursework and field experiences relevant to both psychology and education. It is vital that school districts make school psychologists available to their students to ensure that they receive the best direct support and interventions needed to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
AI Summary
This bill requires local boards of education to employ and assign at least one full-time school psychologist to each school within the school district, with a maximum student-to-school psychologist ratio of 500:1. School psychologists are educational services professionals who provide specialized support and interventions to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. The bill aims to ensure that school districts make school psychologists available to their students, in line with the recommendations of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), which suggests a national ratio of one school psychologist per 1,211 students, with some states having a ratio as high as one per 5,000 students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2329 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2329_I1.HTM |
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