6A:16-8.2 Application process and approval criteria
(a) Each district board of education intending to operate a high school alternative education program shall submit an application to the county office of education and receive approval to operate based on documentation that the following criteria will be met:
N.J.A.C. 6:8-7.1(d) 2;1. A maximum student-teacher ratio of 12:1;
2. An Individualized Program Plan for each student enrolled in the program;
3. Individualized instruction to students that address the Core Curriculum Content Standards;
4. Comprehensive support services and programs which address each student's health, social development and behavior;
5. Work-based learning experiences that are made available for all students;
6. Instruction by staff who are appropriately certified;
7. Compliance with attendance policies in
8. Program services to students at least four hours per day and a minimum of 180 days per year; and
9. Credits based on the program completion option pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5.1(a) 1ii.(b) Each district board of education intending to operate a middle school alternative education program shall submit an application to the county office of education and receive approval to operate based on documentation that the following criteria will be met:
N.J.A.C. 6:8-5.1(a) 2;1. A maximum student-teacher ratio of 10:1;
2. An Individualized Program Plan for each student enrolled in the program;
3. Individualized instruction to students that address the Core Curriculum Content Standards;
4. Comprehensive support services and programs which address each student's health, social development and behavior;
5. Case management services, including, but not limited to, monitoring and evaluating student progress and coordinating services;
6. Instruction by staff who are appropriately certified;
7. Compliance with attendance policies in
8. Program services to students at least four hours per day and a minimum of 180 days per year; and
9. Transition services returning the student to the general education program.