New Jersey § 18a:6-33
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:6-33, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:6-33.
a. A school district which elects to participate in the grant program created pursuant
to this act shall submit an application to the Commissioner of Education to be reviewed
by a team of qualified professionals within the Department of Education and Department
of Children and Families in such form as required by the commissioner. The application shall include, but need not be limited to: (1) a description of current school district actions to support the socioemotional
needs of students in a stigma-free environment and how a grant will support the expansion
of those efforts; (2) a commitment to provide staff training, including a clearly outlined plan on who
will receive training, the resources needed for training, and how the training will
be implemented. The training shall include content on how to recognize symptoms of mental health
conditions in the student population, and a component on identifying at-risk students
most likely to be in need of mental health supports; and (3) the school district protocol for on-site and community referrals for targeted
therapeutic interventions, such as short-term and long-term counseling. b. The Commissioner of Education, in full consultation with the Commissioner of Children
and Families, shall develop criteria for the evaluation of applications for grants.
Based upon the criteria developed by the commissioners, and within the limit of available
appropriations, the Commissioner of Education shall allocate to each selected school
district a grant in such amount as determined by the commissioner. Special consideration shall be given to applicants that: can demonstrate strong
ties to relevant community resources, such as mental health providers; or have secured
external funding for their student wellness program from community partners.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:6-33
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