New Jersey § 18a:44-6
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:44-6, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:44-6.
a. There is established a Division of Early Childhood Education in the Department
of Education. The administrator and head of the division shall be a person qualified by training
and experience to perform the duties of the division and shall devote his entire time
to the performance of those duties. b. The division shall be responsible for: (1) setting required standards for early childhood education programs in districts
that operate preschool programs for three-and four-year olds that emphasize the quality
necessary to meet children's needs, including, but not limited to, standards for teacher
qualifications, program design and facilities; (2) identifying and disseminating information on model early childhood education programs
that meet and exceed high standards for program quality; (3) the coordination of early childhood programs and services in consultation with
the Department of Human Services; (4) identifying the amount of funds necessary to implement successful early childhood
education programs based on a comprehensive needs assessment; (5) providing assistance, as needed, to school districts in implementing early childhood
education programs; (6) implementing the early childhood education orders of the New Jersey Supreme Court; (7) overseeing the evaluation and monitoring of early childhood education programs
in districts that operate preschool programs for three-and four-year olds; and (8) providing, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, an annual report
to the Legislature and public on early childhood education.
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