Legislative Victory: A-2180 Signed Into Law
Governor Murphy signed A-2180 into law, allowing Type S school buses to be driven without a Commercial Driver’s License.
A Legacy of Leadership
As part of our Golden Anniversary, ASAH hosted a statehouse event to celebrate the leaders that have helped to improve the lives of students with complex disabilities.
From the Executive Director – January 2025
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.
ASAH Around the State
John J. Mulholland, Jr., pictured above, presented the findings of ASAH’s 24th Annual Outcomes Report to the New Jersey State Board of Education, and more.
Update of Type S Vehicle Drivers
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.
From the Executive Director – May 2024
ASAH partners with our member schools – more than 120 strong – to carry out work that advances the service delivery system for children with disabilities who need highly customized special education.
Spring 2024 ASAH Parent Advocacy Workshops
Spring 2024 ASAH Parent Advocacy Workshops - IEP BASICS: WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW (Denise Rekem, Esq., and Judith Weinstock, Esq.), MAXIMIZING SERVICES DURING THE TRANSITION YEARS (Paul Prior, Esq., Hinkle, Prior and Fischer, Attorneys at Law).
ASAH Statement on New Jersey State Board of Education’s March 6, 2024 Consideration to Readopt N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-18
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.
From the Executive Director – January 2024
Over-regulation is strangling our schools' ability to offer necessary and expert behavioral services and therapies. Antiquated salary caps and restrictive rules have made it harder to hire, train, and retain qualified, credentialed staff.
Around the State
Legislative meetings and events with state Senators and Assemblypersons, ASAH members and ASAH staff.