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.
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!
