Designates May of each year as "Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Awareness Month" in New Jersey.

SJR 53 designates every May as "Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Awareness Month" in New Jersey. This resolution directly affects parents of the over 200,000 students with IEPs in the state, aiming to increase public understanding of IEP development and implementation. The bill's key mechanism is the annual designation of May, with no new programs or funding, to raise awareness about the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) process. It focuses on informing parents about their role in creating IEPs, which outline educational plans, goals, and services for students with disabilities.