Dr. Larry Feinsod:

 In January, NJSBA formed a task force to review our state’s current process for funding and providing special education services. The study group will recommend changes to state and federal statute and regulation.  The goal is to reduce special education costs to local school districts without diminishing the quality of needed services. In addition, the task force will identify best practices.

As I’ve previously stated in this column, I began my career in education as a special education teacher.  The education of children with special needs will always be close to my heart.  However, there is a dire need to develop strategies that will maintain quality services, without negatively affecting resources for general education programming.