By John T. Farinella, Esq., Coordinator of Legal Education/LEGAL ONE and NJPSA Legal Counsel In January 2026, the New Jersey Safe Schools Act (SCA) , P.L. 2025, c.401, took effect. At its core, […]
Understanding the Rights that CANNOT be Waived Under IDEA
By John Worthington, Esq., Coordinator of Special Education Law, Foundation for Educational Administration Among the entitlements afforded students with disabilities by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the right to a Free, Appropriate Public Education […]
The New Jersey State Board of Examiners – A Look at the 2026 Decisions
By Michael Kaelber, Esq., Coordinator of Continuing Legal Education and Research, Foundation for Educational Administration The State Board of Examiners (SBE) is the agency that issues all teaching staff member certificates that are required for […]
How to Address Prescriptions from Medical Providers in IEPs and Section 504 Plans
By John Worthington, Esq., Coordinator of Special Education Law, Foundation for Educational Administration When working with parents of students with disabilities and navigating the myriad legal requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and […]
Arts in Education is Required by Law in New Jersey
By Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LL.M., Assistant Director of Legal Education, Foundation for Educational Administration Developing a school budget requires balancing many competing priorities. As these decisions are made, it is essential to recognize […]
When Can School Districts Be Held Vicariously Liable for Staff Sexual Abuse of Students?
By Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LL.M., Assistant Director of Legal Education, Foundation for Educational Administration Many School District employees do not realize that they can be held civilly and/or criminally liable for their inappropriate […]
Planning for Emergency Communications Under the New Law Banning Internet-Enabled Devices
By David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, Foundation for Educational Administration New Jersey’s P.L.2025, c.195 requires public schools to adopt a “bell-to-bell” ban on students’ use of personal internet-enabled devices to […]
Internet-Enabled Devices in Schools: How to Address and Provide Disability and Health Related Exceptions?
By John Worthington, Esq., Coordinator of Special Education Law, Foundation for Educational Administration New Jersey recently enacted legislation banning students from accessing their personal internet-enabled devices, including cell phones and watches, except in specifically […]
Navigating the New “Bell-to-Bell” Ban: A Guide for School Administrators on Internet-Enabled Device Policies
By David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, Foundation for Educational Administration On January 8, 2026, legislation was signed into law (P.L. 2025, c. 195) requiring New Jersey public school districts to […]
Understanding Due Process Under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act
By Michael Kaelber, Esq., Coordinator of Continuing Legal Education and Research, LEGAL ONE The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABRA), enacted in 2011, is designed to create a safe and civil learning environment for […]