Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI)

Newark Public School District participates in the Federal Program, Special Education Medicaid Initiative - SEMI. This program provides school districts with the opportunity to be reimbursed for medically-related services listed on the student’s Individualized Education Program. The services include Evaluations, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech/Language, Counseling, Nursing and Transportation Services.

This reimbursement for these services does not affect the student’s Medicaid benefits.