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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:45-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:45-1 - Establishment of secondary schools and junior high schools

18A:45-1. Establishment of secondary schools and junior high schools  The board of education of any school district may, with the consent of the state board, establish and organize secondary schools including junior high schools which shall be subject to rules prescribed by the state board and the state board may withhold or withdraw its approval of any such school whenever in its opinion the academic work, location or enrollment and per capita cost of maintenance thereof shall not warrant its establishment or continuance. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-1 - Definitions.

18A:46-1 Definitions.  18A:46-1. As used in this chapter, a child with a disability shall mean and include any child who has: an intellectual disability, a visual impairment, an auditory impairment, a communication impairment, a neurological or perceptual impairment, an orthopedic impairment, a chronic illness, an emotional disturbance impairment, multiple disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, a traumatic brain injury, other health impairments, a specific learning disability, or is deaf-blind, or a pre-schooler with a disability. amended 1981, c.415, ss.6,9 (amended 1982, c.100); 1990, c.52, s.55; 2010, c.50, s.13; 2017, c.131, s.34.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-1.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-1.1 - Burden of proof, production on school district relative to special education due process hearings.

18A:46-1.1 Burden of proof, production on school district relative to special education due process hearings.  1. Whenever a due process hearing is held pursuant to the provisions of the "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act," 20 U.S.C. s.1400 et seq., chapter 46 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, or regulations promulgated thereto, regarding the identification, evaluation, reevaluation, classification, educational placement, the provision of a free, appropriate public education, or disciplinary action, of a child with a disability, the school district shall have the burden of proof and the burden of production. L.2007, c.331, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-1.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-1.2 - Database relative to legal decisions concerning special education to be available on website.

18A:46-1.2 Database relative to legal decisions concerning special education to be available on website.  1. a. The Department of Education shall make available on its website an electronic database of legal decisions concerning special education in New Jersey. The purpose of the database shall be to provide parents, school districts, child study team members, and other interested members of the public with easily accessible information on legal decisions regarding New Jersey special education matters. b. The database shall contain a full-text copy of each written decision rendered by the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law in a special education due process hearing, and, if the decision is appealed, any subsequent decision on the matter rendered by a court of the State of New Jersey or a federal court. The database shall include each special education decision rendered after the effective date of this act. c. The department may meet the requirements of this section by maintaining the database directly on its website or by entering into a memorandum of understanding with another entity or organization that maintains an electronic database of the legal decisions, provided that the database is easily accessible to the general public and the department's website contains a link to the database or information on how to access and use the database. L.2017, c.103, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-2 - Coordination, administration of special educational services.

18A:46-2 Coordination, administration of special educational services.  18A:46-2. The commissioner shall be responsible for the coordination of the work of the county departments of child study and the general administration of special educational services in the public schools of this State. In order to carry out the provisions of this chapter, the commissioner shall appoint staff persons qualified to administer educational services in the general field of education for children with disabilities pursuant to N.J.S.18A:46-1, including each of the disability groups identified in N.J.S.18A:46-1, and a consultant experienced in child psychiatry, and specialists in school psychology, health service, school social work, learning disabilities and special education and such other qualified personnel as the commissioner shall deem necessary and the commissioner shall fix their compensation with the approval of the State board. The commissioner shall appoint biannually an advisory council with the approval of the State board which will consist of not less than seven nor more than 15 members representative of public and private professional and lay interests. The advisory council shall advise in the promulgation of rules, regulations, and the implementation of this chapter and the establishment of standards and qualifications for the professional personnel. The council shall serve without remuneration. amended 1973, c.7; 1981, c.415, ss.7,9 (amended 1982, c.100); 1990, c.52, s.56; 2010, c.50, s.14; 2017, c.131, s.35.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-2.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-2.1 - Legislative findings

18A:46-2.1. Legislative findings  The Legislature finds that impaired hearing can greatly handicap a child's ability to acquire language and develop speech. This can have a profoundly negative effect, not only on the child's intellectual development, but on his emotional and social development as well. The Legislature further finds that in order to safeguard the well-being of those children in this State with significant hearing loss it is of the utmost importance that they be provided with adequate educational services. This bill attempts to insure that the educational needs of all hearing impaired children are met by establishing within the Department of Education the position of coordinator of deaf education. L.1981, c. 351, s. 1, eff. Dec. 24, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-2.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-2.2 - Coordinator for persons who are deaf or have a hearing impairment.

18A:46-2.2 Coordinator for persons who are deaf or have a hearing impairment.  2. The Commissioner of Education shall appoint a coordinator of education for persons who are deaf or have a hearing impairment. L.1981, c.351, s.2; amended 2017, c.131, s.36.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-2.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-2.3 - Duties.

18A:46-2.3 Duties.  3. The duties of the coordinator of education for persons who are deaf or have a hearing impairment shall include evaluating, coordinating and developing local, county, regional, and State-operated educational programs and services for children who are deaf or have a hearing impairment. L.1981, c.351, s.3; amended 2017, c.131, s.37.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-2.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-2.4 - Office of the Special Education Ombudsman.

18A:46-2.4 Office of the Special Education Ombudsman.  1. a. There is established in the Department of Education the Office of the Special Education Ombudsman. The purpose of the ombudsman is to serve as a resource to provide information and support to parents, students, and educators regarding special education rights and services.  b. The Commissioner of Education shall appoint a Special Education Ombudsman, who shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office. The ombudsman shall be a person of recognized judgment, integrity, and objectivity, and shall be skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and professionalism.  c. The ombudsman shall organize and direct the work of the office, including the work of such professional and clerical staff as may be necessary to carry out the ombudsman's duties.  L.2015, c.219, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-2.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-2.5 - Duties.

18A:46-2.5 Duties.  2. a. The duties of the Special Education Ombudsman shall include, but need not be limited to, the following: (1) to serve as a source of information for parents, students, educators, and interested members of the public to help them better understand State and federal laws and regulations governing special education; (2) to provide information and support to parents of students with disabilities in navigating and understanding the process for obtaining special education evaluations and services; (3) to provide information and communication strategies to parents and school districts for resolving a disagreement regarding the identification, evaluation, classification, placement, provision of a free, appropriate public education, or disciplinary action, of a student with a disability; and to educate parents on the available options for resolving such disputes, including due process hearings, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution processes; (4) to work neutrally and objectively with all parties to help ensure that a fair process is followed and that the special education system functions equitably and as intended; (5) to identify any patterns of complaints that emerge regarding special education rights and services, and to recommend strategies for improvement to the Department of Education;  (6) to assist the Department of Education in creating public information programs designed to acquaint and educate parents and the public about the ombudsman's duties; and (7) to serve as a resource for disability-related information and referrals to other available programs and services for individuals with disabilities, including early intervention and transition to adult life. b. The ombudsman shall treat communications received in the course of his duties, including personally identifiable information regarding students, parents, and others from whom information is acquired, as confidential, except when disclosure is necessary to enable the ombudsman to perform the duties of the office and consent for disclosure is obtained. Upon receipt of information that by law is confidential or privileged, the ombudsman shall maintain the confidentiality of such information and shall not disclose or disseminate the information except as provided by applicable State or federal law. L.2015, c.219, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-2.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-2.6 - Annual report.

18A:46-2.6 Annual report.  3. The Special Education Ombudsman shall make an annual report to the State Board of Education and the Commissioner of Education, which includes a summary of the services the ombudsman provided during the year, and any specific recommendations the ombudsman deems appropriate and necessary concerning the State's implementation of special education procedures and services.  L.2015, c.219, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-2.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-2.7 - Short title.

18A:46-2.7 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Deaf Student's Bill of Rights Act." L.2019, c.204, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-2.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-2.9 - Construction of act.

18A:46-2.9 Construction of act.  3. Nothing in this act shall be construed to give any greater rights or protections than can be found under the "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act," 20 U.S.C. s.1400 et seq., or section 504 of the federal "Rehabilitation Act of 1973," 29 U.S.C. s.794, or any other federal law. L.2019, c.204, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-2.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-2.10 - Working Group on Deaf Education.

18A:46-2.10 Working Group on Deaf Education.  1. a. There is established in the Department of Education a Working Group on Deaf Education for the purpose of making recommendations on issues related to the early linguistic development of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.  b. The working group shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Commissioner of Education including: (1) a parent of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing who uses the dual languages of American Sign Language and English; (2) a parent of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing who uses only American Sign Language; (3) a parent of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing who uses only Listening and Spoken Language; (4) a certified teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students who use the dual languages of American Sign Language and Listening and Spoken Language; (5) a certified teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students employed at the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf; (6) an expert who holds a master's or doctorate degree who researches language outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing children using American Sign Language and English; (7) an expert who holds a master's or doctorate degree who researches language outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing children using Listening and Spoken Language; (8) an expert who holds a master's or doctorate degree who researches language outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing children using only American Sign Language; (9) a certified teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students whose expertise is in curriculum and instruction in American Sign Language and English; (10) an advocate for the teaching and use of the dual languages of American Sign Language and English; (11) an advocate for the teaching and use of Listening and Spoken Language; (12) an early intervention specialist, who is appropriately certified and, if required, licensed, who works with deaf and hard of hearing infants and toddlers using the dual languages of American Sign Language and English; (13) a certified teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students whose expertise is in American Sign Language and English language assessment; (14) a speech -language pathologist with expertise in Listening and Spoken Language for children who are deaf and hard of hearing; and (15) an audiologist who provides direct services in the classroom, including the educational management, verification, and fitting of appropriate amplification including hearing aids and hearing assistance technologies. c. Appointments to the working group shall be made within 30 days after the effective date of this act. Vacancies in the membership of the working group shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments were made. L.2019, c.205, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-2.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-2.11 - Duty of the working group.

18A:46-2.11 Duty of the working group.  2. a. It shall be the duty of the working group to examine, research, and make recommendations to the Department of Education and the Department of Health for:  (1) the development of a resource guide for parents to monitor and track deaf and hard of hearing children's expressive and receptive language acquisition and developmental stages toward English literacy; (2) the selection of one or more early intervention assessments to be used by educators to assess the language and literacy development of deaf and hard of hearing children; and  (3) the development of methods of evaluation to annually collect and publicly report data on language acquisition and developmental progress of children from birth to age five who are deaf or hard of hearing. b. The working group shall issue a report, including its recommendations, no later than one year after the working group organizes. L.2019, c.205, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-2.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-2.12 - Development of parent resource guide.

18A:46-2.12 Development of parent resource guide.  3. a. The Department of Education, in an effort to assist deaf and hard of hearing children in becoming linguistically ready for kindergarten and in consultation with the Department of Health, shall develop a parent resource guide for use by parents of deaf and hard of hearing children.  The parent resource guide shall:  (1) help parents monitor and track deaf and hard of hearing children's expressive and receptive language acquisition and developmental stages toward English literacy by presenting language developmental milestones;  (2) be appropriate for use, in both content and administration, with deaf and hard of hearing children from birth to five years of age, who use both or one of the languages of American Sign Language and English;  (3) be written for clarity and ease of use by parents;  (4) be aligned to existing instruments used by school districts to assess the development of children with disabilities pursuant to federal and State law;  (5) include a statement that the parent resource guide is not a formal assessment of language and literacy development, and that a parent's observations of his child may differ from formal assessment data collected as part of a professional evaluation; and  (6) include a statement that a parent may bring the parent resource guide to a child study team meeting for purposes of sharing observations about the child's development.  b. The department shall incorporate the recommendations provided by the working group established pursuant to section 1 of this act into the parent resource guide. c. The department shall make the parent resource guide developed pursuant to this section publicly available on its website. L.2019, c.205, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-2.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-2.13 - Development of guidance regarding early intervention assessments.

18A:46-2.13 Development of guidance regarding early intervention assessments.  4. a. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall, after consideration of the recommendations provided by the working group established pursuant to section 1 of this act, develop guidance regarding early intervention assessments to assess the language and literacy development of deaf and hard of hearing children. The guidance shall include information regarding the development of deaf and hard of hearing children's expressive and receptive language acquisition and the developmental stages toward English literacy of children who are deaf and hard of hearing, and shall be appropriate for the assessment of children from birth to five years of age.  b. The department shall disseminate the guidance developed pursuant to this section to school districts.  L.2019, c.205, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-2.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-2.14 - Implementation of methods, collection, reporting of data.

18A:46-2.14 Implementation of methods, collection, reporting of data.  5. The Department of Education and the Early Intervention Program in the Department of Health shall implement the methods developed by the working group pursuant to section 2 of this act to annually collect and publicly report data on the language acquisition and developmental progress of children from birth to age five who are deaf or hard of hearing.  L.2019, c.205, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-3 - Establishment of department of child study.

18A:46-3 Establishment of department of child study.  18A:46-3. When the results of a survey of children with disabilities in any county, in the opinion of the commissioner warrants it, the commissioner shall, with the approval of the State board, establish a department of child study which shall be charged with the duty of performing the services required to be performed at the county level under this chapter. The commissioner shall appoint for each county department of child study or, with the approval of the State board, for one or more county departments of child study, a supervisor, whose duties shall include the coordination of the special education services in the county, and such additional personnel, constituting a child study team as the commissioner deems necessary to perform such services for children with disabilities. In addition to the supervisor of child study, the members of each child study team shall include personnel qualified to administer, supervise, or otherwise perform the special education services required under this chapter. The county superintendent of the county, or the county superintendents of the counties served by one child study team jointly, shall, with the approval of the commissioner, designate a member of the child study team to serve as chair. In the event that the superintendents cannot agree, the chair shall be designated by the commissioner. Amended 2017, c.131, s.38.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-3.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-3.1 - Regional consultants for children who are deaf or have a hearing impairment.

18A:46-3.1 Regional consultants for children who are deaf or have a hearing impairment.  1. The Commissioner of Education shall appoint four regional consultants for children who are deaf or have a hearing impairment. The duties of these consultants shall include assisting the child study teams in the educational evaluation and placement of children who are deaf or have a hearing impairment and the development of appropriate individual educational programs, for each child with a disability and significant hearing loss. L.1981, c.350, s.1; amended 2017, c.131, s.39.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-4 - Terms; salaries; supervisor's expense; state aid

18A:46-4. Terms; salaries; supervisor's expense; state aid  The commissioner shall fix the terms of office and compensation of the supervisor and other members of the child study team. Their salaries shall be paid as other State salaries are paid by warrants drawn by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting on the State Treasurer, on orders issued by the commissioner. All claims for expenses of the supervisor, for each county in which he shall serve, shall be paid after being audited by the county superintendent on orders issued by the county superintendent and drawn on the county treasurer. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, the State shall reimburse each county no more than $750.00 for the expenses of the supervisor in any 1 year. All claims for expenses of the supervisor which exceed the sum of $750.00 shall be paid by the county. L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1975, c. 336, s. 1, eff. March 3, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:46-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:46-5 - Functions of child study teams.

18A:46-5 Functions of child study teams.  18A:46-5. Each county child study team shall function in consultation with the local boards of education in the county or the local boards of education in the counties served by it in the fields pertaining to: a. identification and diagnosis of children needing special educational services, b. development and approval of public school programs for pupils with disabilities, c. supervision and coordination of public school programs for pupils with disabilities, d. reporting and referral of children with disabilities of such severity as to indicate the necessity of residential placement, medical or psychological treatment, or care, to the appropriate agency for such purpose, e. social case work and psychological evaluation, f. remedial instruction, g. cooperative action with other state and county departments and lay professional organizations, and h. additional responsibilities as determined by the commissioner with the approval of the State board. Amended 2017, c.131, s.40.