NOW LAW: Corrado Legislation Safeguards Students with Special Needs
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado (R-Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic) addressing issues involving the restraint of students with disabilities was signed into law. S-1163 provides that physical restraint is only used in an emergency in which a student places themselves or others in immediate physical danger.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado safeguarding the needs of students with special needs was signed into law. (Pixabay)
“Safety is our number one priority when it comes to caring for students with special needs,” said Senator Corrado. “This law allows us to be both compassionate and practical while prioritizing the well-being of students and teachers in the classroom.”
PASSED: Corrado Law Expands Non-Profit Access to Service Families with Disabilities
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) to exempt non-profit organizations that provided service to people with developmental disabilities from motor vehicle registration fees has been approved by the governor.
Sen. Corrado’s legislation to expand access to non-profits providing disability transportation has been approved by the governor. (Pixnio)
“Non-profit organizations can now provide rides to the doctor, school, and work without having to pay the fees that come with registering a car or van,” explained Corrado. “With its signing, individuals with developmental disabilities will have additional resources instead of depending on family members to provide them with critical rides. ”
Corrado Bill to Expand Non-Profit Access to Service Families with Disabilities Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) to exempt non-profit organizations that provided service to people with development disabilities from motor vehicle registration fees has passed the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Sen. Corrado’s legislation to expand access to non-profits providing disability transportation passes Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. (Pixnio)
“Eliminating hurdles from non-profit organizations gives additional access to support our local families in need,” said Sen. Corrado. “It is time to put people first and cut the red tape non-profits face when providing service to individuals with developmental disabilities.”
Sweeney-Corrado-Vitale Bill To Tighten Background Checks for Developmental Disability Caregivers Gains Committee Approval
Action Responds To State Auditor’s Report Revealing Security Lapses
Reacting to findings of security lapses that allowed workers hired to care for people with developmental disabilities to evade background checks, the Senate Budget Committee today approved legislation authored by Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senator Kristin Corrado and Senator Joe Vitale that would strengthen state law by requiring the Department of Human Services to be responsible for the safety checks.
Legislation by Senators Sweeney, Corrado, and Vitale expands the criminal background check requirement for agencies that serve individuals with developmental disabilities. (Pixabay)
The legislation, S-3554, was crafted in response to an audit that found that some of the caregivers sidestepped the law requiring criminal background checks and that others failed to comply by having the service providers wave the requirements.
“Anyone who is entrusted with caring for our most vulnerable residents should be subjected to the most stringent criminal background checks available. No exceptions,” Senator Corrado said. “We cannot allow one more person to fall through the cracks in the system. We must be a voice for the voiceless. This legislation will ensure the state upholds its responsibility to root out the bad actors, so we can keep people with disabilities safe from harm.”
Corrado Introduces Resolution to Help Disabled Veterans Save on Shopping
Senator Kristin M. Corrado (R-Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic) introduced a resolution that encourages the United States Congress to pass a bill that will help disabled veterans save money on their shopping.
Sen. Kristin Corrado introduced a resolution to help disabled veterans save money. (©iStock)
“Disabled veterans have sacrificed so much for our freedoms, and we need to do more to thank them for their service,” Senator Corrado said. “These heroes have earned our gratitude.”
Corrado Calls for Increased Responsiveness to Local Safety Concerns by NJ Transit
Senator Kristin M. Corrado (R-40) sent a letter today to New Jersey Transit (NJT) Executive Director Steven Santoro expressing concern that outreach from local officials on safety matters have gone unanswered.
Sen. Kristin Corrado contacted New Jersey Transit to express concern that outreach from local officials on safety matters have gone unanswered. (SenateNJ.com)
“Local officials from throughout District 40 have begun to contact me to express concern regarding NJT’s infrastructure at stations within their municipalities,” Corrado said in the letter. “Some relayed concerns about passenger safety, including the need for repairs to platforms that they believed to be unsafe. There was a general sense that their previous attempts to bring attention to and remedy those concerns directly with NJT have gone unanswered.”
Corrado requested information from Santoro on the process through which NJT reviews and responds to outreach from local officials.
Corrado Sworn-in as Senator for 40th District
Kristin M. Corrado took the oath of office today to become the Senator for New Jersey’s 40th Legislative District.
Sen. Kristin M. Corrado taking the oath of office during a session of the New Jersey Senate on October 5, 2017. (SenateNJ.com)
“I am honored and humbled to have been given this opportunity to serve as the voice of the residents in Legislative District 40 in Trenton and to be able to articulate their hopes and concerns for our great state,” said Corrado. “I am eager to get to work and tackle the issues New Jerseyans are facing today by addressing the sky-high property taxes inundating our homeowners, advocating for our Veteran heroes, and strategizing an end to the opioid epidemic spreading among every race, gender, age, and socioeconomic status. I appreciate the support I have received along my journey to the Statehouse and look forward to this next chapter.”
