N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:17-4.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 6A:17-4.1 - Purpose and scope

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to ensure children placed in resource family care are provided a thorough and efficient education and, thereby, improve their educational outcomes. As such, this subchapter establishes uniform Statewide policies and procedures to ensure the Department of Education and school districts work in collaboration with DCP&P to provide for the educational stability of children placed in resource family care.

(b) Nothing in this subchapter shall limit the educational rights and educational stability of children placed in resource family care or the responsibilities of school districts under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) § 1111(g)(1)(E), including the following circumstances: a child in resource family care placement remains in the child's current school district unless a determination has been made that remaining in the current school district is not in the child's best interest, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-26b; immediate enrollment and records transfer take place; and a point of contact is designated.

Adopted by 54 N.J.R. 553(a), effective 4/4/2022