By Debra Bradley, Esq. NJPSA Director of Government Relations During the past two-year legislative session, the State Legislature considered legislation that proposed to significantly modify how cases of harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) would […]
Update from Trenton Week of November 8th – Lame Duck Session Gets Underway!
By: Debra Bradley, Esq. and Jennie Lamon, NJPSA Government Relations After the passage of the state budget in late June, the Legislature took a break during the summer and campaign season. Immediately following Election […]
NJPSA Executive Director Bingert Shares Challenges and Successes of School Reopening with Joint Committee on the Public Schools
On Tuesday, October 19, NJPSA Executive Director Karen Bingert and Director of Government Relations Director Debra Bradley testified before the Joint Committee on the Public Schools, a bicameral committee devoted to examining issues surrounding […]
IMPORTANT NOTICE: August 13 Deadline for Emergency Connectivity Fund Applications!
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) application window for the $7.17 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund, to promote connectivity for students and educators, is now open through August 13. Eligible school districts may submit requests for funding […]
Executive Director Bingert Shares Member Priorities for Federal Funding at Senate President’s Roundtable
NJPSA Executive Director Karen Bingert and Director of Government Relations Debra Bradley joined colleagues from statewide education associations representing superintendents, teachers, business officials, parents, vocational technical schools, and school boards at an education […]
Action in Trenton: Week of June 21st, 2021
By Debra Bradley, Esq. and Jennie Lamon – Your NJPSA Government Relations Team In what is the busiest time of the year at the Statehouse, there was a lot happening this week in Trenton! […]
Action in Trenton: Week of June 14th
By Debra Bradley, Esq. and Jennie Lamon, Your NJPSA Government Relations Team The NJ Legislature had another (very) busy week as the budget deadline approaches, and legislators try to get their initiatives […]
NJPSA Initiated Legislation to Provide Accidental Death Benefits Moves Forward
Following the tragic passing of two NJPSA members due to COVID-19 in the early stages of the pandemic, NJPSA’s Government Relations Department sought legislation to assist surviving families following their tragic loss. Senator Linda […]
Hectic Week in Trenton As Legislative Committees Resume Their Work
After a month-long budget break, the State Legislature resumed its committee work this week along with its continued budget deliberations. The education community saw lots of action! Budget Hearing On Monday, Commission of Education […]
Summary of the American Rescue Plan Signed Into Law This Week
After a historic, hours-long marathon session lasting into the weekend, the Senate voted to pass the $1.9T American Rescue Plan. The House passed the final package mid-week and President Biden signed this landmark legislation […]