# N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.4: Office of the Special Education Ombudsman

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C46_S46-2.4

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.4
- **Heading:** Office of the Special Education Ombudsman
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 46 / Section 46-2.4

## Text

1. a. There is established in the Department of Education the Office of the Special Education Ombudsman. The purpose of the ombudsman is to serve as a resource to provide information and support to parents, students, and educators regarding special education rights and services. b. The Commissioner of Education shall appoint a Special Education Ombudsman, who shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office. The ombudsman shall be a person of recognized judgment, integrity, and objectivity, and shall be skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and professionalism. c. The ombudsman shall organize and direct the work of the office, including the work of such professional and clerical staff as may be necessary to carry out the ombudsman's duties. L.2015, c.219, s.1.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C46_S46-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-1.1 Burden of proof, production on school district relative to special education due process hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C46_S46-1.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-1.2 Database relative to legal decisions concerning special education to be available on website.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C46_S46-1.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-1.3 Due process hearing request, filing deadline.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C46_S46-1.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-1.4 Written statement regarding review of Individualized Education Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C46_S46-1.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2 Coordination, administration of special educational services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C46_S46-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.1 Legislative findings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C46_S46-2.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.2 Coordinator for persons who are deaf or have a hearing impairment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C46_S46-2.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.3 Duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C46_S46-2.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.4 Office of the Special Education Ombudsman.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C46_S46-2.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.5 Duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C46_S46-2.5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.6 Annual report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C46_S46-2.6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.7 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C46_S46-2.7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-2.8 "Deaf Student's Bill of Rights."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C46_S46-2.8.md)

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