This bill mandates that public schools in New Jersey provide parents or guardians of special education students with a written statement detailing the items to be discussed at the annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) review meeting at least two business days in advance. The written statement must include the student's current academic and functional performance levels, a list of IEP team members seeking excusal from the meeting along with their input, and an invitation for parental feedback on the proposed IEP.

Additionally, the bill establishes the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Improvement Working Group within the Department of Education, tasked with recommending improvements to the IEP development and implementation process while ensuring parental involvement. The working group will consist of various stakeholders, including teachers, principals, parents of students receiving special education services, and experts in the field. It is required to examine practices from other states, differences among school districts, and best practices for IEP development, ultimately issuing a report with recommendations within four months of its formation. The act takes effect immediately, with the provisions of section 1 applying to the first school year following its enactment.