CANCELLED - Non-Public School Services - English as A Second Language (ESL)

The Jersey City Public School District is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants including educational service commission or a New Jersey Department of Education approved clinic or agency to support student development of the nonpublic students by providing ESL services under Chapter 192. In keeping with N.J.S.A. 18A:46A-1, et seq. (Chapter 192, Laws of 1977), Chapter 192 programs are provided to eligible grade K-12 students enrolled full-time in nonpublic elementary and secondary schools It is the district’s intention to award contracts in professional services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5a (1). Therefore, Chapter 192 Services must be performed by teachers licensed in the State of New Jersey holding the appropriate New Jersey teaching certificate(s) for the specific educational services provided. The Jersey City Public School District under N.J.S.A. 18A:46A-1, et seq. (Chapter 192, Laws of 1977) has the responsibility of providing services such as English as a Second Language to eligible nonpublic school students in grades K-12 who are enrolled full-time in nonpublic schools. Funds are allocated by the State Department of Education based upon the services reported by the Jersey City School District in the “Report of Nonpublic Auxiliary and Handicapped Services.” After consultation with administration from the nonpublic schools, it was determined that services be provided in sectarian schools in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:46A-5and 46-19.5; and/or in religious nonpublic schools with appropriate educational space, current certificate of occupancy and fire inspection certificates; and /or by utilizing trailer or mobile unit placed on nonpublic school property if necessary. Chapter 192 programs are provided to eligible grade K-12 students enrolled full-time in nonpublic elementary and secondary schools within the school district boundaries using professional and appropriately certified New Jersey teaching certificates. Chapter 192 programs and the cited regulations are offered below to provide guidance in the formulation of the provider’s individual proposals. Services Legal References English as a Second Language N.J.S.A. 18A:46A-2(c); N.J.A.C. 6A:15 et seq.