S.3620

Makes various changes to school funding law and Educational Adequacy Report; establishes Special Education Funding Review Task Force.

Introduced·2/19/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3620 revises school funding law, updates the Educational Adequacy Report, and establishes a Special Education Funding Review Task Force.

New Jersey S3620 amends school funding law by changing how special education aid is calculated and provided to school districts. It shifts from a census-based method to one based on the actual number of special education students. The bill also modifies the Educational Adequacy Report, requiring stakeholder engagement to review and recommend changes to the funding formula. Additionally, it establishes a Special Education Funding Review Task Force to assess the effectiveness of special education funding and recommend a tier-based model.

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History

Feb 19

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee