N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:16-10.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 6A:16-10.2 - Home or out-of-school instruction for a general education student for reasons other than a temporary or chronic health condition

(a) The district board of education shall provide instructional services to an enrolled general education student at the student's home or other suitable out-of-school setting under the following conditions:

1. The student is mandated by State law and rule for placement in an alternative education program, but placement is not immediately available;

2. The student is placed on short- or long-term suspension from participation in the general education program; or

3. A court order requires the student to receive instructional services in the home or other out-of-school setting.

(b) The school district shall provide services no later than five school days after the student has left the general education program.

(c) The school district in which a student resides shall be responsible for the costs of providing instruction in the home or out-of-school setting either directly, or through online services, including any needed equipment, or through contract with another board of education, educational services commission, jointure commission, or approved clinic or agency.

(d) The services shall meet the following minimum standards:

1. The school district shall establish a written plan for delivery of instruction and maintain a record of instructional services and student progress.

2. The teacher providing instruction shall be a certified teacher.

3. The teacher shall provide one-on-one instruction for no fewer than 10 hours per week on three separate days of the week and no fewer than 10 hours per week of additional guided-learning experiences that may include the use of technology to provide audio and visual connections to the student's classroom.

4. The instruction shall meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and the district board of education's requirements for promotion and graduation.

(e) During all periods of instruction delivered in the student's home, the student's parent or other adult who has been designated by the parent shall be present.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:16-10.2

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 2492(b), effective 10/5/2015

Administrative Change, 48 N.J.R. 1802(a).