Bill > A1376

This bill amends existing New Jersey law to clarify financial responsibility for the education of homeless students. Previously, the district where a homeless student's parent or guardian last resided before becoming homeless was responsible for their education. Now, for the remainder of the current school year, that same district will continue to be responsible. However, in any subsequent school year, the financial responsibility will shift to the school district where the homeless child is actually attending school. The bill also defines "homeless" as someone who temporarily lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate residence.