This bill modifies the allocation of State aid for auxiliary and remedial services provided to nonpublic school students in New Jersey. It establishes a new reimbursement process for school districts that incur costs for transportation or vehicular classrooms necessary for these services, ensuring that such costs will be reimbursed through State aid. The bill requires school districts to apply for reimbursement on a monthly basis, adhering to specific guidelines set by the commissioner, who will also determine maximum per service aid amounts based on projected estimates of eligible students and service costs. This aims to ensure that appropriated funds are fully utilized by the end of the school year.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for data collection to accurately reflect the number of students eligible for each service and emphasizes the importance of timely applications for reimbursement. It allows the commissioner to withhold aid if districts do not comply with established timelines. The bill also repeals certain sections of existing law that are deemed unnecessary, streamlining the reimbursement process and enhancing financial support for auxiliary and remedial services for nonpublic school students. The act will take effect immediately and will apply to the first full school year following its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:46-19.6, 18A:46-19.8, 18A:46A-6, 18A:46A-8, 18A:46A-9, 18A:46A-10, 18A:46A-15