Students in special education are entitled to high school transition services as part of their IEP program to prepare them for life after high school. This presentation for Spanish-speaking families explains the kinds of services that are available and their rights regarding the implementation of these services.
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How did New Jersey’s children fare in the state’s FY 2023 budget?
On June 30th, Governor Murphy signed a record-breaking $50.6 billion FY2023 state budget into law, which will cover all of the state’s planned spending between July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. At a time when the state is experiencing an extraordinary surplus of funds, significant actions were taken to provide supports for children and […]
Newark Future Policymakers Program Cultivates Youth’s Passion for Advocacy
In February 2022, ACNJ began its Newark Future Policymakers Advocacy Training program. Leaders of the program worked alongside 17 talented young people who live, work or go to school in the City of Newark. After several months of learning sessions, these Future Policymakers worked in groups to identify policies to improve the lives of Newark […]
Governor Signs Thriving by Three Act to Increase Infant/Toddler Child Care.
Today, Governor Murphy signed the Thriving by Three Act, which includes bills S2476 and A4179, into law. With widespread support, this legislation passed unanimously in both houses. Special thanks to our early childhood champions Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, who were the bill’s main sponsors. This legislation will: bring […]
Urge legislators to pass the Thriving by Three Act to increase infant/toddler child care.
The Thriving by Three Act, which includes bills S2476 and A4179, is being heard in budget committee meetings today and will be voted on in both houses on Wednesday. Urge your legislators in the House and the Assembly to vote YES – YES to legislation that will: bring long-awaited relief to parents, who need child […]
