ACNJ served on New Jersey’s Commission on the Effects of Social Media Usage on Adolescents, which examined how social media impacts young people. The Commission published recommendations aimed at preserving social media’s benefits while reducing potential harms – including banning cellphones at school and delaying social media access until age 16. More in the News: […]
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How CenteringPregnancy® Improves Outcomes for Parents and Babies in New Jersey
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Disha Patel, MPH Manager, Health Policy Centering Healthcare Institute Patient-centered care prioritizes the needs of each individual. One powerful example is group prenatal care, such as CenteringPregnancy®, which has been shown to lower the risk of preterm birth, low birthweight and NICU stays. In New Jersey, we need to […]
Placement Options in Special Education
As a parent of a child with special needs, understanding the various placement options available through special education can be overwhelming. Your child has a right to be educated in the “least restrictive environment” — meaning to the maximum extent appropriate, your child should be educated alongside peers without disabilities and as close to home as possible.
Understanding Discipline Rights in Special Education: A Parent’s Guide
As a parent of a child with special needs, navigating the educational system can be challenging – especially when it comes to discipline. Let’s break down what you need to know about your child’s rights when it comes to school discipline.
Education Rights of Homeless Students: Under New Jersey Law
New Jersey law allows homeless children to continue attending school in the district they lived in prior to becoming homeless, unless this is not feasible or is against the parent’s wishes.
