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NJ could allow extra year of special education, due to pandemic TRENTON Students in special education programs would be eligible for an extra year of services if they are supposed to age out before mid-2022, under a bill that has taken its initial steps through the state Legislature. Currently, school districts are required to provide a free, appropriate public education in line with a student’s individualized education program for students with disabilities through the school year they turn age 21. Because of the disruptions stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, the bill, S3434/A5366, would extend services through the school year a student turns 22, if they’re scheduled to age out during the 2020-21 or 2021-22 school years. ....
Press Releases Senate President Sweeney, Honorable Members of the NJ Legislative Disability Caucus & Advocates from the Disability Community Hold First Meeting of Bipartisan Disability Caucus Focusing on the Impact of COVID-19 on Persons with Disabilities January 27, 2021, 1:15 pm | in Senate President Sweeney, Honorable Members of the NJ Legislative Disability Caucus & Advocates from the Disability Community Hold First Meeting of Bipartisan Disability Caucus Focusing on the Impact of COVID-19 on Persons with Disabilities
TRENTON, NJ New Jersey Legislative Disability Caucus Chair Senate President Steve Sweeney, honorable legislative caucus members and advocates from the disability community met virtually on January 26th for the inaugural meeting of the Caucus to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities. With the COVID-19 pandemic taking a disproportionate toll on people with disabilities, the topic led to a ro ....