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New Jersey


State Status: Orange

Commissioner of Education: Lucille E. Davy
Governor: Jon Corzine
State Association: New Jersey Association for Gifted Education
State Definition of "gifted & talented": "Those exceptionally able students who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability, in one or more content areas, when compared to their chronological peers in the local district and who require modification of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities."

State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Todd Flora

Statistics

Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $18,142,852,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2006-2007): $0
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 17
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 16.6%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 17.1%
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): 1,396,975
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2006-2007): 1,300,000
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2006-2007): Unknown
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 20,697
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 21,932

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Legislation & Funding

Are there colleges/universities in the state that offer courses and/or degrees in gifted education?
No Click here for a list of Gifted Education Degree Programs.
Does gifted education legislation exist?
Yes NJAGC Advocacy and Legislative Update
Gifted and Talented Requirements
New Jersey Legislature - Chapter 335
Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
No
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
Yes
Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
Yes
Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
No
Was there funding for gifted programs for the 2004 - 2005 school year?
No
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Information presented on this page was compiled from a variety of resources, including, but not limited to: The STATE of the States in Gifted Education, a report by the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC); state departments of education, state gifted associations, informational websites and other organizations. The Davidson Institute for Talent Development has not verified the accuracy of all information and does not warrant its accuracy or fitness of use for any purpose. Users should verify information prior to taking any action. Furthermore, the appearance of selected programs and/or resources does not imply an endorsement or affiliation. Programs and resources are highlighted for informational purposes only.