-Jennie Lamon, NJPSA Assistant DIrector of Government Relations The New Jersey State Board of Education convened for their regular monthly meeting on September 9, 2026. The State Board’s packed agenda included a briefing from […]
This Week Under the Golden Dome – NJPSA Testifies on Speech-Language Services Legislation
After a brief summer recess, (definitely feels too brief!), the New Jersey Legislature is back in session and holding committee hearings. This week, NJPSA testified before the Assembly Regulated Professions Committee on A-4954, legislation […]
State Board of Education Update: August 2026 Meeting
The New Jersey State Board of Education met this month for its regularly scheduled business meeting, with several important items on the agenda affecting students, educators, and school districts across the state including important […]
NJPSA Represents New Jersey at the 2026 National Forum on Education Policy in Washington, D.C.
The NJPSA Government Relations team traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to attend the 2026 National Forum on Education Policy, joining education leaders and policymakers from across the country to discuss the future of […]
NJDOE Releases FAQs to Support Student Cell Phone and Internet-Enabled Device Policies
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 […]