As we conclude ASAH's 50th Anniversary, it seems appropriate to reflect on the vital role it serves in safeguarding the interests of students with disabilities, particularly the schools and professionals that serve them. Now more than ever, ASAH's ability to speak with a collective voice is critical.
Governor Murphy signed A-2180 into law, allowing Type S school buses to be driven without a Commercial Driver’s License.
What began in 1974 as a bold idea on the part of 13 founding schools has expanded tenfold. Today, more than 130 members strong, ASAH schools partner with local districts across the state to serve students with complex needs.
On September 12, Governor Murphy conditionally approved A-2180/S-3000 (Moen, Wimberly, Murphy/Beach, Polistina). In so doing, he has returned it to the legislature with recommendations, including a training program, criminal background check and other provisions to help ensure safety of students.
The New Jersey State Board of Education will vote during its meeting on Wednesday, March 6th to accept the recommendation of the New Jersey Department of Education to readopt with no substantive changes N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-18.
Legislative meetings and events with state Senators and Assemblypersons, ASAH members and ASAH staff.
Above: ASAH Executive Director, John J. Mulholland Jr., Esq., recently invited thought leaders in special education to discuss public policy issues of shared concern, [...]
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.
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.
