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N.J. to Close Special Schools

By The Associated Press — May 18, 2009 1 min read
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The New Jersey Department of Children and Families plans to close 18 schools that serve troubled young people or youths with disabilities. The closures, to be complete by next summer, mean students will be sent to local and county school districts.

A version of this article appeared in the May 20, 2009 edition of Education Week

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