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Title 6A - EDUCATIONChapter 17 - EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTHS AND STUDENTS IN STATE FACILITIES AND EDUCATIONAL STABILITY FOR CHILDREN IN RESOURCE FAMILY CARE
Subchapter 2 - EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTHS
Section 6A:17-2.8 - Tuition

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:17-2.8

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Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024
Section 6A:17-2.8 - Tuition
(a) When the homeless child or youth is enrolled in a school district other than the school district of residence, the school district of residence shall pay to the school district of enrollment the tuition costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-19 until the parent establishes a permanent residence or is deemed domiciled in another jurisdiction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-1.d. At that time, the school district of residence or the school district in which the parent has been deemed domiciled shall pay tuition to the school district of enrollment.
(b) The school district of residence shall list the child on its annual Application for State School Aid (ASSA) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-33 until the parent establishes a permanent residence or is deemed domiciled in another jurisdiction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-1.d. At that time, the school district of residence or the school district in which the parent has been deemed domiciled shall list the student on its ASSA.
(c) The State shall assume fiscal responsibility for the tuition of the child or youth pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7B-12.1 and shall pay the tuition to the school district in which the child or youth is currently enrolled until the parent establishes a permanent residence or is deemed domiciled in another jurisdiction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-1.d, under the following circumstances:
1. If the school district of residence cannot be determined for the homeless child or youth;
2. If the school district of residence is outside of the State; or
3. If a child or youth resides in a domestic violence shelter, homeless shelter, or transitional living facility located in a school district other than the school district of residence for more than a year during the placement, pursuant to P.L. 2012, c. 80 (N.J.S.A. 18A:7B-12.d and 12.1).
(d) When the State assumes fiscal responsibility for the tuition of a homeless child or youth under the circumstances at (c) above, the State shall pay to the school district in which the child or youth is enrolled the weighted base per pupil amount calculated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-49 and the appropriate security and special education categorical aids per pupil pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-55 and 56.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:17-2.8

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 2033(b), effective 10/6/2014.
Amended by 54 N.J.R. 553(a), effective 4/4/2022