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.
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.
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.
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.
Around the State
Legislative meetings and events with state Senators and Assemblypersons, ASAH members and ASAH staff.
ASAH Issued Report on Special Education Staff Shortages
Above: ASAH Executive Director, John J. Mulholland Jr., Esq., recently invited thought leaders in special education to discuss public policy issues of shared concern, [...]
2021 Lame Duck Legislative Wrap-Up – Signed
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.
UPDATED-SUCCESS: Additional Special Education Services Due to COVID and Additional Extraordinary Aid Funds
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 Takes a Stand On Non-Attorney Advocates
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.
New Jersey Welcomes a New Commissioner
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.