How NJ will spend $2.2 billion in federal COVID recovery funds
From $600 million for special education services for 22-year-olds to $1.5 million to dredge the Woodbridge marina, plans for COVID funds are being detailed.
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NJ students with disabilities get extra school year to avoid ‘aging out’ amid COVID
In signing the legislation that had stalled on his desk for two weeks, Gov. Phil Murphy said federal American Rescue Plan funds would be used to cover the extension, a cost that could approach $600 million.
NJ alters rules to allow special-education classes online during pandemic
The state Board of Education voted to temporarily allow special education services to be provided over the phone or online during the coronavirus shutdown.
Monitoring ends with some special ed programs still noncompliant
After five years of monitoring under a lawsuit settlement, 46 of 76 districts are complying with special education rules. To various degrees, 30 others aren't.