Improving Public Policy Through Advocacy
ASAH works for legislative and policy change that will improve the quality of life of children with disabilities and their families, and for initiatives that support special education in New Jersey.
Our primary efforts are focused on the New Jersey Legislature, and New Jersey administrative decision-makers. As part of NAPSEC, ASAH's membership, and parents also have a voice in the U.S Congress and in administrative offices in Washington, D.C.
To learn more about ASAH's current public policy positions or alerts, click on any the links below. ASAH advocates receive timely information and have access to easy-to-use tools to contact decision-makers in your district and make a difference.
To learn who your legislative representatives are now, click here.
Take Action Now to Oppose New DOE Rule Adoption
The New Jersey Department of Education has prepared new rules that will add an additional level
of review to individual placement decisions made by the Child Study Team, place additional paperwork burdens on districts,
force parents to release personal information about their child to individuals and organizations outside the child study team
and their local school district, delay referrals, and force child study teams to violate required federal timelines.
Two legislative bills, A.2965 and S.1911, have been introduced that will allow the Department to adopt the rules on an
emergency basis without public comment.
- Click here to take action now. Let legislative leaders know that you oppose the passage of A.2965 and S.1911, and that the new rules should not apply to special education.
- Click here to read ASAH's Comments to New Jersey Education Commissioner, Lucille Davy
ASAH believes that owing to the serious nature of these changes, the Department's rules should be extensively debated by the public before any action is taken.
Thanks to all who assisted with our advocacy effort in recent days. Your messages have been heard. We will be posting additional information regarding the results of our advocacy on this issue shortly.
ASAH Board Activities at a Glance
Executive Board Meeting
December 16, 12:30 p.m.
Location: Tessara's, Hamilton
ASAH Membership Meeting
January 13, 12:30 p.m.
Location: ASAH Office, Hamilton Square
Click here for full Board schedule
