The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) released a comprehensive report, School Safety Issues Affecting Students with Disabilities: A Call to Action. The report includes tangible school safety solutions for students with disabilities.
While most schools have comprehensive plans and carry out drills for emergency situations, few have an effective, comprehensive plan to address the complex, individualized needs of students with disabilities.
NJCDD led statewide efforts to establish a forum to discuss issues, challenges, and best practices related to the needs of students with disabilities. More than 70 stakeholders from the public and private sectors participated in this summit. Major stakeholders from New Jersey’s special education and emergency response communities explored issues and generated solutions to improve school safety for students with disabilities.
The report includes recommendations to help ensure the safety of students with disabilities in New Jersey. To access the report, click here.
For new guidance from Washington DC on school safety, click here.
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