Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Sherrill Continues Fighting to Bring Down the Cost of Child Care for New Jersey Parents and For Months Has Sounded the Alarm on the Child Care Cliff WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), alongside House and Senate Democratic leadership, introduced the Child Care Stabilization Act, which will extend critical […]
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How parents can ensure children with IEP’s get a good start in the new school year
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Nina Peckman, Esq. ACNJ Staff Attorney Specialized in Education Law The school year has begun and I am already getting calls from parents with concerns about IEP implementation issues or about a lack of progress. Parents should not hesitate to contact their child’s study team (CST) case manager with […]
Honoring the Legacy of Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver
Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver speaking at the 2021 Aletha R. Wright Award ceremony. Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver with ACNJ Senior Policy Analyst and 2021 Aletha R. Wright Award recipient Cynthia Rice. In loving memory of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, the first Black woman to serve as Speaker of the Assembly and later as […]
Watch the Recording: ACNJ/NJ DCF 2023 Summer Forum
Each year, Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) team up to share with stakeholders the latest news and events impacting children and families in the child welfare system. During this forum, key leaders discuss the recently approved fiscal 2024 budget, the NJ Statewide […]
Learn About Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Laws in New Jersey
Having your child be bullied, or having your child accused of bullying, can be an overwhelming experience for a parent. Staff Attorney Nina Peckmen offers a brief overview of the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) laws in New Jersey public schools, as well as gives guidance to navigate the process.
