Writings by Nathanya G. Simon

Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 253, which requires all covered workers of school districts to either provide adequate proof that they have been fully vaccinated or submit to COVID-19 testing at least one to two times weekly… On August 23, 2021, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 253, which requires all covered workers of school districts […]

Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed legislation requiring boards of education to consider offering additional or compensatory special education and related services… On June 16, 2021, Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation requiring boards of education to consider offering additional or compensatory special education and related services, including transition services, for a maximum of one additional year […]

New Jersey schools can open remotely under a new Executive Order issued by Gov. Phil Murphy. New Jersey schools can open remotely under a new Executive Order issued by Gov. Phil Murphy. Under Executive Order 175, school districts may start the year with in-person instruction provided that they certify that they can satisfy the state’s […]

During the extended school closures resulting from COVID-19, New Jersey school districts remain legally obligated to provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities. During the extended school closures resulting from COVID-19, New Jersey school districts remain legally obligated to provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with […]

IDEA Obligation to Educate Students with Anxiety and Depression How often have you been contacted by a parent and told that their child is in crisis and cannot attend the public school and immediately must be placed into a therapeutic setting? Or that the parent has unilaterally placed their child into a residential program in […]