Christie Wants to Build Autistic Schools Across NJ

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Christie Wants to Build Autistic Schools Across NJ

Governor wants a school for autistic children in every county

By FOLUKE DENIS

Updated 11:15 AM EST, Fri, Jan 14, 2011

Though criticized by some for his education reform, New Jersey Gov. Chris

Christie pushed on by telling citizens at a Paramus town hall meeting that he

wants to create a school for autistic children in every county in the state,

reports The Star-Ledger.

The town hall meeting was his first of the 2011 and Christie addressed an array

of issues focused on education. Christie believes that the plan “would offer a

cost-effective alternative to cash strapped communities trying to create their

own special education curriculum for these students,” according to the Ledger.

Christie says that he will work with the Commissioner of Education on designing

and implementing the program, reports the Ledger.

Meyer, executive director of Autism New Jersey is excited for the plan and

in an interview with The Ledger says that Christie is “aiming for equality and

access for all…I am really excited about his attention and confident he will

come through for us.”

First Published: Jan 14, 2011 11:12 AM EST