Corzine considers legislation aimed at helping special needs students in N.J.

By The Associated Press

December 20, 2009, 11:30AM

With about a month to go until he leaves office, Gov. Jon Corzine is considering legislation that would create a reading disabilities task force.
TRENTON -- Help may soon be on the way for New Jersey students who have reading disabilities and difficulties with language skills.

Gov. Jon Corzine is considering legislation that would create a reading disabilities task force, which would help determine the best methods for diagnosing, treating and educating special needs students. It also would examine how state educational laws and regulations impact students with special reading and language skill needs.

Proponents note that about 85 percent of Garden State students now in special education classes are language- or reading-deficient, and many don't receive proper training to overcome their problems. They say the measure would save money over time by reducing or eliminating unnecessary special education expenses.

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