N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:17-4.4

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

Section 6A:17-4.4 - Immediate enrollment and records transfer

(a) When DCP&P makes a best interest determination that remaining in the current school district is not in the best interest of a child in resource family care, the school district, as determined by DCP&P, shall immediately enroll the child, even if the required documentation is not available for the child.

(b) The school district in which the child is enrolled shall immediately contact the child's school of origin to obtain all relevant academic records and pertinent documentation.

(c) Enrollment in the school district according to DCP&P's best interest determination shall continue for the duration of the child's time in resource family care. If the child reunites with the child's parent(s) during the academic year, enrollment in the school district according to DCP&P's best interest determination may continue for the remainder of the academic year, upon request of the parent(s).

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:17-4.4

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