State of New Jersey Department of Education

Private School Criteria

Private School Children | Private School Guidance | Private School Consultation

  • The LEA must offer Title I services to eligible children enrolled in private elementary and secondary schools annually.
    • Services must be equitable in comparison to services and other benefits for participating public schools.
  • There must be an annual consultation.
    • LEAs must contact private schools in written form and provide consultation. Consultation must provide the following information:
      1. Criteria for low-income eligibility,
      2. How the children’s needs will be identified,
      3. Services to be offered,
      4. How and where the services will be provided,
      5. How the services will be assessed,
      6. The size and scope of services provided, and
      7. The signature of private school representatives.

 

 

Inquire Further

Title I Sec. 1120

Decision in Agostini v. Felton