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Nonpublic School Health Services
"The Legislature hereby finds and determines that the welfare of the State requires that all school-age children be assured equal access to appropriate health care services. In order to achieve this objective, it is the intent of the Legislature to require that the State and local communities provide basic nursing services for children in both public and nonpublic schools." (N.J.S.A. 18A:40-23)
Guidance
Reporting Requirements
On or before October 1, the district board of education providing health services to nonpublic schools shall annually:
- Submit the required information to the county superintendent of education
- Provide a copy to the chief school administrator of the nonpublic schools within school district boundaries
Required Information:
- Written statement verifying that the required consultation was held with the nonpublic school (Nonpublic School Affirmation of Consultation Form)
- Copy of the contract with an independent contractor or agency to provide services, if applicable
- Approved minutes of the district board of education meeting approving the contract, which describes:
- Methods by which the health services to nonpublic school students will be provided for the ensuing year
- Rationale for the distribution of funds
- Description of the type and number of services that were provided during the previous school year on a form approved by the Commissioner of Education (Annual Nonpublic School Nursing Report Form)