Provides for direct State payment of cost of special education and related services for certain students.

This bill (S 410) shifts responsibility for paying high-cost special education services from school districts to the New Jersey State Department of Education. It applies to students requiring "high needs placements" where the projected annual cost exceeds $55,000 (adjusted yearly), covering services like residential care or extended school year programs detailed in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). The state will directly contract with service providers and make 10 monthly payments starting in October, replacing the current system where districts pay upfront and seek partial reimbursement. This aims to ensure consistent funding for students with disabilities while reducing financial strain on school districts.