N.J.S.A. 18A:46A-1 — Legislative findings and determinations.

18A:46A-1. Legislative findings and determinations. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: a. The welfare of the State requires that present and future generations of school age children be assured opportunity to develop to the fullest their intellectual capacities. It is the intent of this Legislature to ensure that the State shall furnish on an equal basis auxiliary services to all pupils in the State in both public and nonpublic schools. b. The annual appropriations to provide services pursuant to P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.) should be fully expended each year to support nonpublic school students. c. The maximum per service aid amounts established by the commissioner are to be calculated in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1977, c.192 (C.18A:46A-1 et seq.) in order to maintain the quality of services provided to eligible nonpublic students and the overall sustainability of the program. L.1977, c. 192, s. 1, eff. Aug. 25, 1977; amended 2025, c.252, s.5.

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