N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:17-2.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 6A:17-2.3 - Responsibilities of the school district of residence

(a) The school district of residence for a homeless child or youth shall be responsible for the education of the child and shall:

1. Determine the school district in which the child shall be enrolled after consulting with the parent pursuant to 6A:17-2.5;

2. Pay the cost of tuition pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-19 when the child attends school in another school district; and

3. Provide for transportation for the child pursuant to 6A:27-6.2.

(b) The determination of a homeless child's or youth's school district of residence shall be made by the chief school administrator of the school district of residence, or the chief school administrator's designee, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:17-2.4 based upon information received from the parent, a shelter provider, another school district, or an involved agency.

(c) The district identified in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:7B-12 as the school district of residence for a homeless child or youth shall be the school district of residence until the parent establishes a permanent residence. Financial responsibility will remain with the homeless child's school district of residence until the family is deemed domiciled in another jurisdiction, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-1.d.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:17-2.3

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 2033(b), effective 10/6/2014.

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 553(a), effective 4/4/2022