A 2440 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Directs State Board of Education to require that when individualized education program (IEP) team is developing IEP for student prone to regression, it must consider consistency of staffing.

This bill requires New Jersey's State Board of Education to mandate that school districts consider staffing consistency when developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students prone to regression, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder. It directly affects IEP teams, school districts, and parents/guardians by requiring them to evaluate stable staff assignments as a key factor in determining in-district special education placements. The law amends existing regulations to ensure IEP teams prioritize consistent staffing - alongside location and curriculum - to prevent regression caused by frequent changes in service providers. This policy change aims to create more stable learning environments for vulnerable students through concrete procedural requirements.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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