Pallone Announces Grant to Help NJ Schools Assist Children with Disabilities

Press Release

Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded the New Jersey Department of Education $917,732 as part of the State Personnel Development Program. New Jersey will use the funds to improve services for students with disabilities through educator training programs and the recruitment and retention of qualified special education teachers.

"I am pleased that the Department of Education has selected New Jersey to receive this federal grant and give our state the opportunity to improve our schools so they can better serve children with disabilities," said Pallone. "Our local schools and our teachers face great challenges and costs in providing the best education possible to children with special needs and these funds will provide them much needed assistance."

The funding for the grant is authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and assists State Educational Agencies (SEAs) in reforming and improving their systems for personnel preparation and professional development in early intervention, educational, and transition services in order to improve results for children with disabilities.

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