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NJ A592
NJ A592Requires local boards of education to employ at least one school social worker per school.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires local boards of education to employ and assign on a full-time basis to each school within the school district at least one school social worker. The bill further provides that, for each school with student enrollment above 500, the board is required to employ and assign on a full-time basis additional school social workers in a manner that is proportional to student enrollment.
AI Summary
This bill requires local boards of education to employ and assign at least one full-time school social worker to each school within the district. For schools with student enrollment above 500, the board must employ and assign additional full-time school social workers proportional to the student enrollment. A "school social worker" is defined as a person who holds a New Jersey standard educational services certificate with a school social worker endorsement. The bill will take effect immediately and first apply to the first full school year following the date of enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Robert Karabinchak (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Sterley Stanley (D)*,
Gabriel Rodriguez (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A592 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1000/592_I1.HTM |
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