The spring calendar of the Legislature is in full swing as both regular standing committees and the state budget process are simultaneously underway. This week, Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer testified before the Senate Budget […]
Action in Trenton – Week of May 5, 2025
Debbie Bradley and Jennie Lamon, NJPSA Government Relations This week, the State Legislature resumed its normal schedule of committee meetings which had been paused during budget earnings to consider the FY 2026 budget proposal. […]
NJPSA Testimony on FY2026 Proposed State Budget Before the Senate and Assembly Budget Committees April 3, 2025
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 […]