On December 28, 2023, the New Jersey Anti-Bullying Task Force, created by P.L. 2019, c. 179, issued its Report after six months of deliberations. The 11-member Task Force, whose membership included former NJPSA Executive […]
NJPSA Opposes Lame Duck Legislation that Eliminates Annual Teacher Evaluation for Most Teachers
Bill Moves Forward Despite MAJOR Opposition from NJPSA and other Statewide Education Organizations We Need You to ACT Right Now to help block this bill and allow further discussion! By Debra Bradley, Esq. […]
NJ Teacher Loan Redemption Program Application Period Opens
Please share this with your eligible staff members!! The New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the New Jersey Teacher Loan […]
Modifications to Law on NJSIAA Postseason Ticket Pricing Signed into Law
This week, Governor Phil Murphy signed S-2902 (P.L.2023, c.161) into law. Chapter 161 goes into effect immediately for the current school year. The legislation modifies existing legal requirements established back in 2007 for ticket prices at […]
Legislative Update: June Action at the Legislature – FAFSA Requirement Legislation Moves Forward
by Debra Bradley As the clock ticks toward the June 30th deadline for adoption of the State Budget, the Legislature has also considered legislation impacting our public schools. An important bill is being considered […]
NJPSA Testifies Before Joint Committee on School Bullying Issues
By Debra Bradley Today, NJPSA shared our views, experiences, and challenges in implementing the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (ABR) in our schools. Aaron Eyler, the Principal of Matawan Regional High School, David Nash, Esq., […]
NJ4S Providers Selected to Participate in NJ Statewide Student Support Services Initiative to Address Mental Health Needs of Students in Schools, Communities
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) announced this week that it has awarded contracts to 15 service providers to administer and organize youth mental wellbeing and prevention services through regional […]
Task Force on Public School Staffing Shortages Issues Initial Recommendations
In early December 2022, Governor Murphy appointed 23 members to the Task Force for Public School Staffing Shortages in New Jersey, including NJPSA Executive Director Karen Bingert. As outlined in Executive Order 309, the […]
Governor Murphy Presents FY 2024 Budget Address During Joint Legislative Session – Full Education Formula and Pension Progression Payments Included!
By Debra Bradley, NJPSA Director of Government Relations On February 28th, Governor Phil Murphy presented his FY 2024 budget proposal during a joint session of the NJ State Legislature. With three dominant themes […]
NJPSA Says Thank You on Student Assessment Survey Response!
Here are the Assessment Survey 2023 Results! On February 1st, the NJPSA Government Relations Team of Debbie Bradley and Jennie Lamon asked our members to weigh in on the issue of student assessment […]