Restorative Justice in Education Pilot Program-Year 3

The New Jersey Department of Education’s Restorative Justice in Education Pilot Program (Year 3) provides up to $500,000 to Kean University to deliver trauma‑informed, restorative‑justice training, technical assistance, and resources to 14 participating school districts across the state. The grant covers program‑implementation costs ($325,000) and sub‑awards to districts ($175,000). Kean University must develop online modules, conduct multiple in‑person trainings, facilitate networking events, collect and analyze implementation data, and submit quarterly and final reports. All activities must comply with state procurement rules, travel cost limits, and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0‑AA). • Scope of work: training, curriculum development, technical assistance, data‑driven evaluation, and sustainability planning for restorative‑justice practices in K‑12 schools. • Funding: $500,000 total, with a 10 % cap on administrative costs and strict travel expense limits. • Reporting: three interim annual reports and a final report, all submitted via the EWEG system, plus monthly reimbursement requests (due 10th of each month). • Eligibility: Kean University is the sole eligible applicant; 14 districts receive sub‑awards. • Timeline: Program runs April 1 2023 – August 31 2024; application deadline was March 9 2023.