Legislation, A-3396 (McKnight), requiring schools to incorporate financial literacy standards into instruction for students in grades K-8 passed out of the state Assembly on Monday. The state Board of Education would be required to […]
Breakfast After the Bell Expansion Legislation Unveiled
Lawmakers on November 21 announced an anti-hunger initiative to expand New Jersey’s participation in the Breakfast After the Bell school program for low-income children. Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Sens. Teresa Ruiz and Ray […]
Governor Signs PBM Legislation
Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation, S-2749 (Sweeney) / A-4328 (Prieto), November 21 that will alter the contract for the pharmacy benefits manager – the company that processes and manages prescription drugs claims – for […]
While S&P Downgrades NJ Credit Rating Fitch Holds Firm On Rating
A week after New Jersey’s credit rating was downgraded for the 10th time since the Governor took office, another Wall Street ratings agency said it was affirming its existing position on the state’s ability […]
State Legislature Moves Pension Quarterly Payments Legislation
In its Thanksgiving week voting session, the State Legislature passed long-awaited legislation, S-2810/A-4 (Sweeney/Prieto) requiring quarterly payments to public employee pension systems during the course of the State’s budget year. The Legislature previously passed the measure, […]
CCSSO Releases Title 1 ESSA Plan
The nonprofit representing state education chiefs nationwide released its own plan today for a Title I spending rule under the Every Student Succeeds Act — and it’s a clear departure from the draft plan pushed by federal officials […]
NJDOE Receives 9 New Charter Proposals
The New Jersey Department of Education received proposals for nine new charter schools late last month. The October expedited charter application round is open to operators with a proven track record of success, according […]
State Board Received PARCC Report, Presentation from Newark Superintendent As Board Takes Testimony On Charter School Proposal
The New Jersey State Board of Education at their November meeting got a first glimpse at PARCC test results, heard from Newark Superintendent Chris Cerf and got an overview of recent work between the […]
Contact Your Congressional Reps On Title IV
On October 20, the Department of Education (ED) released its new non-binding guidance on TitleIV in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Title IV creates a new block grant that provides a unique opportunity for school leaders to try and acquire […]
Advocacy Groups Take NJDOE To Court On Use of PARCC
Several civil rights and parent advocacy groups have filed suit challenging a recent state decision requiring high school students pass the PARCC assessment in order to graduate, group members said October 21. The group […]