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New Jersey law allows homeless children to continue attending school in the district they lived in prior to becoming homeless, unless this is not feasible or is against the parent’s wishes.

As a parent of a child with special needs, understanding the various placement options available through special education can be overwhelming. Your child has a right to be educated in the “least restrictive environment” — meaning to the maximum extent appropriate, your child should be educated alongside peers without disabilities and as close to home as possible.

New Jersey education law establishes a comprehensive framework to address achievement gaps and ensure educational equity. The law mandates specific protections and support systems, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, those with disabilities, and English language learners.