Carter Appointed to Special Education Council

HARTFORD — State Rep. Dan Carter was appointed to the State’s Advisory Council for Special Education this week by House Republican Leader Larry Cafero.

Carter’s term on the council will last two years, concluding in June 2011. Among the tasks of the council is to identify the unmet needs of children with special education needs and to participate with the state Board of Education in developing any state plan for the provision of special education.

“Providing quality education, and particularly special education, is among most important and challenging issues facing our state and nation,” Carter said, also a member of the state legislature’s Public Health Committee. “I accept this council assignment with open arms.”

Carter, a Bethel resident, was elected in November to serve residents of the 2nd General Assembly District covering parts of Bethel, Redding and Danbury.

In his appointment of Carter, Cafero told the freshman legislator, “I know that the talents and expertise you bring to it will be of great value and service to our state and its citizens.”

Carter will also hold office hours in Bethel at Molten Java Saturday morning from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Anyone is encouraged to meet Carter or ask him questions.