New Jersey S1374 mandates local boards of education to employ school psychologists in a ratio of one per 500 students.

New Jersey S1374 requires local boards of education to employ and assign on a full-time basis at least one school psychologist to each school within the school district. The bill sets a maximum student to school psychologist ratio of 500:1, aligning with the National Association of School Psychologists' recommendations. School psychologists must hold a New Jersey standard educational services certificate with a school psychologist endorsement. The act takes effect immediately and applies from the second full school year following enactment.

New Jersey S1374 mandates local boards of education to employ school psychologists in a ratio of one per 500 students.

New Jersey S1374 requires local boards of education to employ and assign on a full-time basis at least one school psychologist to each school within the school district. The bill sets a maximum student to school psychologist ratio of 500:1, aligning with the National Association of School Psychologists' recommendations. School psychologists must hold a New Jersey standard educational services certificate with a school psychologist endorsement. The act takes effect immediately and applies from the second full school year following enactment.