Many districts have been anticipating additional guidance to support the implementation of student cell phone and internet-enabled device policies. The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has now released a comprehensive set of Frequently […]
June 30 Deadline to Elect the Community Eligibility Proovision (CEP) Is Fast Approaching!
CEP allows eligible schools and districts to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students. Access to school meals is critical to student health and well-being, especially for children from low-income households, and ensures […]
Update from Trenton: What Happened at the State House This Week
On June 1, 2026, the Senate Education Committee considered several bills affecting New Jersey’s public schools, students, and educators. The committee reported multiple measures favorably, including legislation concerning student disciplinary records, voting instruction, and […]
Update from Trenton: New Jersey State Board of Education June 3, 2026 Meeting Summary
The New Jersey State Board of Education convened on June 3, 2026, for its regular monthly meeting, at the NJ Department of Education, 100 Riverview Plaza in Trenton. It was a packed agenda, during […]
Update from the March 4, 2026 New Jersey State Board of Education Meeting
The New Jersey State Board of Education met on March 4, 2026, to discuss several items of interest to educators and school leaders across the state. The meeting was the first for the new […]
Update from the Statehouse: Week of March 2nd, 2026
On Monday, March 2nd, the Senate Education Committee convened to consider several pieces of legislation impacting public education in New Jersey. Among the bills discussed were proposals that would require local boards of education […]
Update from the Statehouse: Week of February 2nd, 2026
The groundhog saw his shadow, and the Legislature is back to work with a new Administration and new committee assignments in place. The Assembly Education Committee will continue to be led by Verlina Reynolds-Jackson […]
Update from the New Jersey State Board of Education
Recognition of Career and Technical Education Month, Fond Farewell to Commissioner Kevin Dehmer, and Key Appointments Made The New Jersey State Board of Education convened for its regular monthly meeting in the first-floor conference […]
This Week at the Statehouse – Government Relations Update January 23, 2026
In his final act as New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy signed over 120 bills into law on January 20, 2026, just hours before Governor Sherrill was sworn in. In addition to the new laws […]
State Board Meeting January 7, 2026
The first State Board of Education meeting of 2026 kicked off on a celebratory note, with two swearing-ins, observation of School Board Recognition Month, and honoring New Jersey Education Professionals, including our own Principal […]