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POLICY AND GUIDANCE

Adoption of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Policies
Notification of requirements for school districts to adopt school harassment, intimidation and bullying policies and announcement of supportive resources for complying with the provisions of the authorizing statute. Contact Person: Paula Bloom, 609-292-5935.
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001-Transfer of Disciplinary Records Requirement
Department of Education policy for the transfer of student’s disciplinary records for suspensions and expulsions, per the provisions of Section 4155 of NCLB. Contact Person: Gary Vermeire, 609-292-5935.
Alternative Education Programs under Programs to Support Student Development
SUBCHAPTER 8. (6A: 16-8)
Department of Education rules for the establishment of alternative education programs, including application process and approval criteria. Contact Nyeema Watson, 292-5935.
Comprehensive Substance Abuse Programs (N.J.A.C. 6A:16-3) under the Programs to Support Student Development Chapter (N.J.A.C. 6A:16) of Administrative Code
Regulations for the establishment of comprehensive alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse programs and confidentiality of student alcohol and other drug information. Contact Person: Margery Wood, 609-292-5935.
Intervention and Referral Services (N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8) under the Programs to Support Student Development Chapter (N.J.A.C. 6A:16) of Administrative Code
Regulations for the establishment of building-based intervention and referral services and multidisciplinary I&RS teams, functions of intervention and referral services, and school staff and community member roles for planning and implementing intervention and referral services. Contact Person: Gary Vermeire or Margery Wood, 609-292-5935.
Law Enforcement Operations for Substances, Weapons, and Safety (N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6) under the Programs to Support Student Development Chapter (N.J.A.C. 6A:16) of Administrative Code
Regulations for policies and procedures, reporting students to law enforcement authorities, handling of substances, firearms and other offenses, and confidentiality of student or staff member involvement in substance abuse intervention and treatment programs. Contact Person: Gary Vermeire, 609-292-5935.
Procedures for Substance Abuse Intervention (N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4) under the Programs to Support Student Development Chapter (N.J.A.C. 6A:16) of Administrative Code
Regulations for school policies and procedures on the intervention of student alcohol and other drug abuse, and the reporting, notification and examination procedures for students suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Contact Person: Margery Wood, 609-292-5935.