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 […]
Action Alert – Urge Governor Murphy and Acting Commissioner of Education Allen-McMillan to Seek Federal Waiver on Spring Standardized Testing
We are now in the eleventh month since the COVID-19 pandemic impacted schooling in New Jersey and the lives of our students. School leaders and teachers have risen to the challenge every day to […]
Legislature Moves Mandatory Depression Screening, Discipline Reporting, Health Benefits Clean-up Legislation and Governor Vetoes NJQSAC Extensions
By Debra Bradley, Esq. The State Legislature had an active day on October 22 with 10 legislative committees meeting and 62 bills considered. Additionally, certain committees heard public testimony on topics ranging from stormwater […]
Senate Education Committee Takes Action on the Following Bills
ACR 190/SCR 124 – This legislation petitions the federal government for emergency response funding to support the School reopening following COVID-19 pandemic. S2691 – This bill requires the Division of Local Government Services […]