S 2731 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes pilot program in DOE to provide assistive technology to elementary and middle school students with dyslexia and related conditions.

This bill establishes a three-year pilot program in New Jersey's public schools to provide assistive technology tools to elementary and middle school students with dyslexia or related reading/writing difficulties. The program will fund grants for participating school districts to purchase tools like text-to-speech software and voice-to-text applications, along with teacher training, to help students access grade-level materials and complete assignments more effectively. Seven school districts will be selected (including representation across urban, suburban, and rural areas and county classifications) to participate, with applications requiring details on student needs and implementation plans. At the program's conclusion, the state education commissioner must report to the governor and legislature on student outcomes, teacher training, and recommendations for potential statewide expansion.
Sub-Topics: Teachers
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 15, 2024 Last action Feb 15, 2024
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Feb 15, 2024
Senate · Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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Shirley Turner
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