How does NJEA feel about the new method of calculating special education aid?
The Association has concerns about this approach. NJEA has Delegate Assembly policy which states that special education funding should be distributed on a categorical basis. NJEA fought unsuccessfully to have special education remain as a categorical aid. The Association was successful in securing an amendment to allow districts to apply for additional special education categorical aid in the event that they have unusually high rates of low-incidence disabilities. This is intended to mitigate the financial impact the special education census approach used in the formula could have on certain districts.
