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Federally Funded Programs & Services
Nonpublic schools that are not for profit can receive services through federal programs for their eligible students. All services are administered through the public school district. To be eligible for these services, a nonpublic school must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Education and complete the Nonpublic Enrollment Report annually, which is located in NJDOE Homeroom under Nonpublic Enrollment.
Nonpublic schools may be eligible to participate in the following Federal programs:
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Nonpublic Equitable Services (Consultation Toolkit)
- Title I, Part A — Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies
- Title II, Part A — Supporting Effective Instruction
- Title III, Immigrant — Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students
- Title IV, Part A — Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities.
NJDOE Resources
- Policy and Procedures in Special Education
- Sample Consultation Letter - IDEA-B (PDF | Word)