Garden State Times

The Senate Budget and Appropriation Committee has passed a bill proposed by Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) to approve the sale of Central Park School in Morris Township to the Morris County Educational Services Commission.

“Dedicating educational resources to help the developmentally disabled continue their growth and integration into society is a big win for the Morris County community and New Jersey as a whole,” said Bucco. “The Garden State is lauded as having some of, if not the best public schools in the nation, and this legislation will continue to grow that reputation so parents, students, and teachers can truly put their best foot forward and have the resources they need to be successful.”

The bill, S-2809, authorizes the Department of the Treasury, on behalf of the State, to sell and convey a 10.01-acre parcel of land known as Central Park School at 5 Jean Street in Morris Township.

Central Park School is a public institution serving students with disabilities aged 3-21 who are classified under various special education categories including autistic, multiply disabled, cognitively impaired, and other health impairments. The school provides individualized programs addressing academic, social, emotional, and career education needs for students from public school districts throughout northern New Jersey.