ASAH wrap up of special education and disability-related legislation signed by the Governor in the final days of the 2021 session. Includes the following bills: A5296/ S3426 (Speight, Vainieri Huttle, McKnight / T. Kean, Schepisi); A-5294/S-3418 (Speight, Vainieri Huttle, Verrelli/Gopal, Madden); S-4211/A-6228 (Sweeney, Corrado/Benson, Speight, Zwicker); and more.
Governor Murphy and New Jersey lawmakers need to hear from parents about the need to advance TWO important provisions that change the landscape of special education. Your action is VITAL and URGENT.
IDEA IS NOW 45 YEAR OLD! Nationally, 7,539,553 infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities from birth through age 21 were served under IDEA. That accounts for 9.5% of all students, up from 8.5% in 2009. More facts...
The CDC has underscored the need for schools to open and has issued new guidance. "To enable schools to open safely and remain open, it is important to adopt and consistently implement actions to slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2 both in schools and in the community.”
ASAH joined scores of New Jersey and national parent advocacy organizations in its strong support of the vital role of non-attorney advocates in special education matters.
Angelica Allen-McMillian, Ed.D. has been appointed acting Commissioner of NJDOE. A parent of three, she has also served on the Montclair Board of Education, where she focused her expertise in the area of special education.
A strong advocate for children with disabilities, Senator Sweeney has been supportive of changes to funding that would direct more resources to school districts as they work to serve students with severe and complex disabilities whose costs are considered to be “Extraordinary.”
Senator Paul A. Sarlo, (D-36) was recently presented with his ASAH 2019 Legislator of the Year Award. Congratulation to Senator Sarlo on the occasion of his award, and for his enduring support of students with disabilities in New Jersey!
Now you can find ASAH Member events - open to the public - in our new ASAH Member Events calendar. Find private special education school open house events, workshops, seminars and more in one place.
CTC Academy Open House - January 15 - 2 Sessions, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Please join us for tours, presentations and refreshments.
