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NJ A298
NJ A298Requires DOE to collect and publish data on use of restraints and seclusion on students with disabilities.
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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 the Department of Education to annually collect data from school districts, educational services commissions, and approved private schools for students with disabilities on the number and times a physical restraint or a seclusion technique was utilized on a student with disabilities and the type and duration of the physical restraint or seclusion technique that was utilized, and the number of students with disabilities on which a physical restraint or a seclusion technique was utilized. The department is required to publish the collected data annually on its website in a manner that protects student privacy. The published data will be disaggregated by county and by the race, gender, and age of the student.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Education (DOE) to annually collect data from school districts, educational services commissions, and approved private schools for students with disabilities on the use of physical restraints and seclusion techniques on these students. The DOE must publish this data annually on its website in a manner that protects student privacy, with the data disaggregated by county and by the race, gender, and age of the student.
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/A298 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/298_I1.HTM |
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