Technology Program Overview
Technology Program Overview
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The Nonpublic School Technology Program in New Jersey provides state aid to public school districts for technology resources benefiting nonpublic school students. Funded through the Annual Appropriations Act (currently $36 per pupil), its goals include providing computers, software, and other technologies to nonpublic school students and equipping teachers with necessary technology skills. More info: https://www.nj.gov/education/nonpublic/state/tech/index.shtml
Program Administration
Program Administration
The program establishes clear roles and responsibilities for school districts to ensure proper management of technology resources.
Public school districts maintain ownership and administrative control of all purchased items (must be labeled as Paramus property)
Districts may provide technology directly or contract with educational service commissions
Districts may retain up to 5% of funds for administrative costs
Technology must be used for secular, non-ideological purposes
Eligible Expenditures
Eligible Expenditures
A variety of technology resources may be purchased to enhance educational opportunities.
Hardware: computers, tablets, digital cameras, projection devices, network equipment
Software: instructional applications, operating systems, online subscriptions
Professional development: technology training for teachers
Maintenance services for program equipment
Other: Leases, network infrastructure, and safe disposal of old equipment
Reporting and Accountability
Reporting and Accountability
Financial oversight ensures appropriate use of state resources for nonpublic school technology.
Districts must maintain separate accounting for the program
Districts must complete a Nonpublic Project Completion Report
Expenditure records are audited locally
Unexpended funds are deducted from future state aid payments
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