Special Education Medicaid Initiative SEMI

In accordance with New Jersey Statutes Annotated 18A:55-3 school districts are required to maximize their participation in the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI). The newly adopted Accountability Regulations specified in New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. 6A:2A-5.3). include programmatic guidelines and standards for local school districts to maximize participation in SEMI.

Important Information to Families Regarding SEMI Reimbursement

Families, please be informed that reimbursement for these services does not affect the student’s Medicaid benefits and/or private health insurance benefits. Your consent (when requested by a member of the child study team is to ensure federal reimbursement for special education services provided to your child.