Nina Peckman, Staff Attorney According to New Jersey regulations, students with disabilities have the right to be in school until they turn 21 years old. Parents always had the right to advocate for their child to remain in school beyond 18 years old or a proposed graduation date in order to request additional or compensatory […]
Category: Student Rights
Newark Kids Count Data Snapshot: The Impact of Covid-19 on College Students
Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) released its second report in a two-part snapshot series, Newark Kids Count Data Snapshot: The Impact of COVID-19. The report analyzes how the city’s children and families are faring since the pandemic’s onset. In this second snapshot, College Students and COVID-19, data show how the pandemic has affected […]
What Parents Should Know Regarding School’s Obligations for Compensatory Education for Children with Disabilities
Learn what parents should know. about the new DOE guidance regarding the responsibility of school districts to provide compensatory education to students with disabilities as a result of COVID-19.
Urgent: Students Wishing to Participate in Bridge Year Need to Notify Schools by 2/15
On June 26, 2020, Governor Murphy signed the Bridge Year Pilot Program into law, which took effect immediately. Interested students should speak with their school’s Bridge Year Liasion by February 15, 2021.
Being a Strong Advocate – Know When to Request Advocacy Assistance for your Child’s Education During the Pandemic
There is no substitute for a parent who advocates strongly for their child. Staff attorney Nina Peckman offers a few important tips parents should know during the COVID-19 pandemic when advocating for their child’s education rights.