School Districts in New Jersey are mandated by law to provide services referred to as Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) to any student who is struggling either academically or behaviorally in school.
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Education Rights of Homeless Students: Under New Jersey Law
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.
School Choice: What It Is and How to Access the Option
New Jersey’s Interdistrict Public School Choice Program provides families with educational options by allowing students to attend public schools outside their district of residence without cost to their parents.
The Impact of Social Media on Adolescents
ACNJ served on New Jersey’s Commission on the Effects of Social Media Usage on Adolescents, which examined how social media impacts young people. The Commission published recommendations aimed at preserving social media’s benefits while reducing potential harms – including banning cellphones at school and delaying social media access until age 16. More in the News: […]
The Business Case for Efficient and Effective Child Care Investments
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Althea Ford Vice President of Government Affairs, New Jersey Business & Industry Association Investment in early childhood education is an economic imperative, allowing working parents and caregivers to engage the workforce knowing that their children are in safe, age-appropriate, high-quality educational environments. The business community has a vested interest […]
