Nonpublic School Health Services Spring 2017 Nonpublic School
Nonpublic School Health Services Spring 2017 Nonpublic School Services Division of Finance
Overview of State-Funded Nonpublic Programs Nonpublic School Health Services Chapter 192 – Auxiliary Services Chapter 193 – Remedial Services Nonpublic School Security Program Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Nonpublic School Textbook Program Nonpublic School Transportation 2
State Funded Health Services District must provide: Basic Nursing Services Assistance with medical examinations including dental screening District may provide: Additional Medical Services, Supplies & Equipment Various Screening of hearing Maintenance of student health records and notification of local or county health officials of any student who has not been properly immunized Emergency care to students who are injured or become ill at school or during participation on school team or squad 3
Health Services Recent Legislation In 2014, in accordance with N. J. S. A. 18 A: 4027. 1, state funded nonpublic school nursing services providers are permitted to treat pre-K students in emergency situations ØPre-K students must be enrolled in a nonpublic school eligible for nonpublic funding 4
District Timeline for Service Delivery March Determine how services will be provided (district or provider) March (if new provider) or May (if no change) April September Consult with nonpublics Initiate contracting process (if new provider sought) Services begin 5
Health Services Timely and Meaningful Consultation What? Why? When? • Timely and meaningful consultation • To advise the nonpublic school of the funds allocated • To agree on the health services to be provided any additional services, supplies or equipment that can be purchased • To ascertain level of satisfaction with current provider • To discuss criteria used in selection of new provider • To ensure students who are knowingly without medical coverage have access to the NJ Family. Care program and have information on the program • Annually, in time to begin services at the start of the school year • Before the RFP or competitive contracting processes • Before changing providers or if any changes in services 6
Health Services Consultation Requirements Nursing Consultation Agreement Form • Amount of funds allocated to the nonpublic school • Health services to be provided • Additional services, equipment or supplies to be provided • Start date for nursing services • How the nursing position will be filled in the event of a long term absence or leave • Criteria to be used in the contracting process, if applicable • Signed by the nonpublic school administrator and the district chief school administrator, or designee 7
Health Services Reporting Requirements What? • Reporting requirements • Transparency • Monitoring Why? • Recordkeeping • To the Executive County Superintendent with a copy to the nonpublic school administrator Who? When? • By October 1 8
Health Services Reporting Requirements Reporting requirementsprovide by Oct. 1: • Nursing Consultation Agreement Form • A copy of the contract with the service provider, if applicable • Distribution of Funds • A description of the type and number of services that were provided during the previous school year (“Annual Nonpublic School Nursing Report Form”) 9
Health Services Reporting Requirements Distribution of Funds Form • Amount of funds allocated to the nonpublic school for nursing services • Total nursing service costs, including number of annual service hours x hourly rate • Equipment or supplies costs • District’s administrative costs, up to 6% 10
Health Services Guidance & Resources The Nursing Program Guidelines Model Service Provider Proposal Evaluation Rubric/Methodology Fact sheets and guidelines for specific health requirements 11
Contact Us! Ø Visit: www. state. nj. us/education/nonpublic/ Ø Email: nonpublicschoolservices@doe. state. nj. us Ø Call Greg Kocher: (609) 633 -0251 12
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