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What This Bill Does
This page outlines the special education services provided by the Hamilton Township School District, including diagnostic support, the Child Find program for early intervention, and the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (). It provides resources for parents to access mental health support and information on how the district manages special education records and funding.
Parents of students with disabilities in Hamilton Township must provide written consent for the district to participate in the program, which allows the district to seek federal reimbursement for school-based services without impacting the student's personal Medicaid benefits.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Parents and Legal Guardians
They must provide written consent for the district to participate in the SEMI program and can access district resources for children with special needs.
Students with Disabilities
They are entitled to a free appropriate public education and specialized services provided by the district.
Key Facts
- The district provides diagnostic, educational, and consultative services under IDEA Part B and NJ Administrative Code 6A: 14-1.
- The district participates in the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) to receive partial federal reimbursement for services.
- Parents must provide written consent for the district to participate in SEMI; this consent remains on file for the duration of the student's enrollment.
- SEMI participation does not affect or change any personal Medicaid services a child currently receives.
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- Project Child Find assists in locating and providing services for children ages 3 to 21 with physical, cognitive, language, or emotional difficulties.
- The district provides special education services at no cost to parents when students are placed in alternate public or private schools by the Child Study Team.
- The Children's System of Care (CSOC) provides mental health, substance use, and disability support to NJ children regardless of insurance status.
- The district maintains a Child Study Team consisting of school psychologists, therapists, learning consultants, behavior analysts, and social workers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SEMI program and does it affect my child's Medicaid?
How can I get help if I think my child has special needs?
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Mandatory SEMI Consent
The district explicitly requires written parental consent for the SEMI program to comply with state and federal funding mandates.
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