Senate Advances Corrado Bill that Would Address Teacher Shortage
School districts in New Jersey may soon be able to hire recently retired teachers to fill gaps in staffing thanks to legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado and approved yesterday by the New Jersey Senate.
School districts in New Jersey may soon be able to hire recently retired teachers to fill gaps in staffing thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and approved by the New Jersey Senate. (Pixabay)
“This sensible legislation will allow increased flexibility for school districts to hire recently retired, qualified individuals to return to the classroom to help address the statewide teacher shortage,” said Corrado (R-40). “Closing down schools during the pandemic and switching to online learning was a devastating policy that caused tremendous learning loss. This bill will help alleviate the consequences that were a result of that policy and get our students and our schools back on track.”
Corrado Bill Improving Road Safety for Individuals with Disabilities Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin M. Corrado that would allow individuals diagnosed with a communication disability, or an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), to indicate that status on their driver’s license was signed into law today by Governor Murphy.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would allow individuals diagnosed with a communication disability to indicate that status on their driver’s license was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy. (NJMVC)
“I am so pleased that this bill was signed into law. Over the last year and a half, I have been contacted by constituents with communication disabilities that say they have difficulty explaining their condition to law enforcement during vehicle traffic stops,” said Corrado (R-40). “This legislation will help alleviate that issue by allowing people with disabilities to have that designation printed directly onto their license. This important information will assist law enforcement officials in identifying, and effectively communicating with, individuals with ASD during vehicle stops.”
Corrado Bill Protecting Newborn Babies Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin M. Corrado that protects the lives of newborn babies by giving parents more options to surrender their infants safely and anonymously was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizen Committee.
Sen. Corrado’s bill that protects the lives of newborn babies by giving parents more options to surrender their infants safely and anonymously was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizen Committee.
“We’ve all seen reports that more newborns are being safely surrendered as awareness of the State’s Safe Haven law increases,” said Corrado (R-40). “Although it is a difficult decision for any parent to give up their newborn, safe havens have provided an alternative for parents to drop-off infants rather than putting their child in harm’s way. This legislation would expand New Jersey’s Safe Haven law to provide parents with an additional life-saving option for their child after giving birth.”
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Corrado Bill That Encourages Participation in State Water Assistance Program Becomes Law
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado that would help more struggling households get assistance with their water bills has been signed into law.
Sen. Kristin Corrado’s bill that would help more struggling households get assistance with their water bills has been signed into law. (Pixabay)
“With the passage of this law we are putting money into the hands of New Jerseyans who need help paying their water bills. The federal government provided $24 million dollars to fund the state’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program but millions of dollars remained unspent as most water and sewer companies did not participate in the program,” said Corrado (R-40). “This law puts a plan in place to encourage more water and sewer companies to engage in the state’s water assistance program. By boosting participation in the program, more eligible homeowners can receive assistance before we reach the September deadline.”
Corrado Names Donald S. DeDio Jr. as Chief of Staff
Senator Kristin M. Corrado announced the appointment of Donald S. DeDio Jr. as the new chief of staff in her 40th Legislative District Office.
Sen. Kristin M. Corrado announced the appointment of Donald S. DeDio Jr. as the new chief of staff in her 40th Legislative District Office. (SenateNJ.com)
“Donnie has worked closely with me and my district office staff over the years in various capacities,” said Corrado (R-40). “He brings a wealth of experience to our office having served in various roles in the political and nonprofit worlds and in municipal government. I have no doubt that Donnie will hit the ground running in support of our efforts to fight for our constituents and maintain the high level of service that people have come to expect from our district office.”
Senate Clears Corrado Bill That Encourages Participation in State Water Assistance Program
The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado that would help more struggling households to get assistance with their water bills.
The New Jersey Senate cleared legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would help more struggling households receive assistance with their water bills. (Pixabay)
“Today’s Senate vote advancing this legislation puts a plan in place to get unspent relief funds to water customers who need help. The federal government provided $24 million dollars to fund the state’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, but more than $17 million of that remains unspent,” Corrado said. “That’s because most water and sewer companies in New Jersey do not participate in the assistance program which prevents customers from benefiting from this federal aid. By boosting participation in the program, we can help more eligible homeowners before reaching the September deadline.”
Corrado Bill Supporting Local Veteran Organizations Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado that boosts funding for local veteran organizations was approved by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Sen. Kristin Corrado’s bill that boosts funding for local veteran organizations was approved by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee. (Pixabay)
“More than 400,000 veterans live in New Jersey, and many of them require some form of assistance,” said Corrado (R-40). “Fortunately, New Jersey is blessed with many organizations and charities that are dedicated to helping the brave men and women who served this great nation. This legislation supports these local organizations and provides additional funding so they can continue assisting veterans with important services.”
Committee Advances Corrado Bill Creating Grant Program for Homeless Veterans Shelters
The New Jersey Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee has approved Senator Kristin Corrado’s bipartisan legislation to provide additional support to homeless veterans in counties lacking veterans shelters.
The New Jersey Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved Sen. Kristin Corrado’s legislation to provide additional support to homeless veterans in counties lacking veterans shelters. (Flickr)
“No veteran, especially those who have fallen on hard times, deserve to sleep on the streets,” said Corrado (R-40). “I am committed to ensuring these brave men and women have the access to necessary support in counties that currently do not have structures in place to provide shelter. Helping our most vulnerable veterans get back on their feet is the least we can do to thank them for their service to our nation.”
Corrado & Stanfield Launch “Socks for Soldiers” Collection Drive to Support Troops
Senators Encourage Schools, Businesses, and Local Governments to Participate
Senator Kristin Corrado and Senator Jean Stanfield are teaming up for a “Socks for Soldiers” collection drive throughout the month of March.
Sen. Kristin Corrado and Sen. Jean Stanfield are teaming up for a ‘Socks for Soldiers’ collection drive throughout the month of March. (SenateNJ.com)
“New socks are always in high demand by our troops who serve both at home and abroad,” said Corrado (R-40). “For those in the field, access to clean socks is a necessity to stay healthy. Our sock drive is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the sacrifices of our volunteer heroes and show they have support from back home in New Jersey.”
Corrado and Stanfield (R-8) are collecting sock donations at their district offices throughout the month of March. This is the second year they are hosting the drive together.
