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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