Category: Student Rights

This guide explains who has the right to attend public school in New Jersey and how to enroll. It outlines key protections, required documents, and what to do if a student is denied enrollment.

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.

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.

As a parent of a child with special needs, navigating the educational system can be challenging – especially when it comes to discipline. Let’s break down what you need to know about your child’s rights when it comes to school discipline.

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.