S.1374

Requires local boards of education to employ certain number of school psychologists.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Education Committee: Reported Favorably

5 Yea

DRRDD

0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 2

11:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 2

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Mar 2

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee