Governor Mikie Sherrill • Lt. Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell

Special Education Students in the Choice Program

Once a student has enrolled in a choice district, the district is required to keep the student and ensure that the student's needs for special education services are met—just the same as it would for a resident student. If an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed that cannot be implemented by the choice district, the district must follow the normal IEP process for out-of-district placement.

Refer to the Reasons for Non-Acceptance of a Choice Applicant page for detailed information on what circumstances allow a choice district to reject an applicant.

Statute and Code

NJAC 6A:14: Special Education

  • Due process hearings: see 6A:14-2.7
  • IEP process: see 6A:14-3.7
  • Program options: see 6A:14-4.3

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