New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 4954 — Modifies certain provisions of law concerning speech-language specialists.

Last action — REP REF AED

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill modifies laws related to speech-language specialists.

This legislation changes some existing laws governing the practice and regulation of speech-language specialists. The specifics of these modifications aim to address current practices in the field.

Summary

Speech-language specialists-modifies certain provisions of law

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 08, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 18A:46-5.1; N.J.S.A. 18A:46-19.7.

  • N.J.S.A. 18A:46-5.1

    N.J.A.C. 6:28-1.1 et seq his N.J.A.C. 6:28-1.1 et seq. → State Board of Education regulations concerning special education In addition to the members required pursuant to this section, the basic child study team shall also include a speech-language specialist when a student has a classification of preschool child with a disability, communication impairment, or eligible for speech-language services. a State board regulations concerning special education

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 18A:46-19.7

    speech correction this act → speech-language P.L.1977, c.193 (C.18A:46-19.1 et al.) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, a board of education may only contract with a private agency or clinic approved by the Department of Education for the provision of speech-language services to supplement existing district staff for temporary vacancies when the board is unable to hire sufficient staff to provide speech-language services.

    amended

Action History

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Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 4954 do?
Speech-language specialists-modifies certain provisions of law
Who sponsors A 4954?
A 4954 is sponsored by Swain, Lisa (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 4954?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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