The NJ Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA) representing over 8,000 school leaders serving as principals, assistant principals, directors and supervisors in our public schools appreciates the opportunity to share our perspective on Governor Murphy’s […]
NAESP/NASSP Advocate for Title II Funding
NJPSA appreciates the federal advocacy of our national associations, the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) in these challenging times in our nation’s capital. […]
NJPSA Testimony on FY 2026 State Budget Proposal
As part of the state budget review process, the State Legislature has two committees dedicated to reviewing the Governor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. An important part of that process is the ability […]
The State Budget Process Is Underway
By Debra Bradley, Esq. Governor Murphy’s Budget Address on Tuesday, Feb. 25, signaled the official start of the state budget process in New Jersey which culminates with a constitutionally mandated balanced budget enacted by […]
New Education Chair Named
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin appointed Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D-15) to the position of chair of the Assembly Education Committee. Reynolds-Jackson is currently serving in her fourth term in the Assembly, […]
Action in Trenton – Week of December 9, 2024 Freedom to Read Signed into Law and Educator Evaluation Legislation is Revisited for 2025-26 and Beyond
By Debra Bradley, Esq. NJPSA Director of Government Relations The halls of the State House are a bustle with ongoing committee hearings and pieces of legislation hurtling along in the legislative process before the […]
Legislative Update – Week of October 28 Freedom to Read Legislation Arrives on Governor’s Desk Additional Education-Related Legislation Advances
By Debra Bradley, Esq. This week, both the Senate and General Assembly held voting sessions. On October 28th, final approval was given to S-2421/A-3446, the Freedom to Read Act which recognizes that the freedom […]
State House Update- Week of September 30, 2024
As September passed by in breakneck speed, the State Legislature continued to consider many issues that impact our schools. NJPSA met with legislative staff to discuss our goals and priorities for school funding for […]
Action Alert! Weigh in on Educator Evaluation!
NJPSA has been actively engaged in policy discussions this summer on the issue of educator evaluation reform. In addition to a member survey in the spring, NJPSA hosted an internal member focus group on […]
NJ Educator Evaluation Task Force Begins Its Work
This week, the NJ Educator Evaluation Task Force, established by P.L. 2024, Chapter 14, held its first organizational meeting. The Task Force was created as an alternative to legislation considered during the December lame […]