The New Jersey Tuition Reimbursement Program for Special Education Teachers is established within the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, aimed at providing financial assistance to teachers pursuing advanced education in special education. The program will reimburse eligible tuition expenses incurred by participants who enter into a four-year service contract, agreeing to teach students with disabilities in public schools after completing an approved program of study. The reimbursement amount will not exceed 100 percent of the participant's eligible tuition expenses, and the executive director of the authority will determine the maximum annual reimbursement.

To qualify for the program, applicants must be New Jersey residents, hold a valid instructional certificate, and either be enrolled in or plan to enroll in a master's degree program in special education or relevant graduate coursework. Additionally, they must commit to teaching as a special education teacher in a public school for four full school years. Participants are also required to meet specific performance standards, including maintaining residency, certification, and satisfactory employment performance. Failure to complete the service requirement or meet performance standards will result in the obligation to repay the tuition reimbursement received.