The New Jersey Leadership for Excellence in Education Group, comprised of all the major education stakeholders – NJPSA, in addition to the NJ Education Association (NJEA), NJ School Boards Association (NJSBA), NJ Association for […]
215th Legislature Comes To Close, NJPSA Waits for Final Answer On Several Bills
The 215th Legislature came to close the evening of January 13 but for several legislative proposals, NJPSA awaits a final answer. The Rules Under the New Jersey Constitution, the Governor has seven (7) days […]
NJPSA Seeks Details On Governor’s Call for Extended School Day & Year
Governor Chris Christie’s fourth State of the State address once again included a strong emphasis on students and schools. Among the Governor’s proposals was a call for an extended day and school year – […]
Governor Delivers 4th State of the State Address
Governor Chris Christie’s fourth State of the State address once again included a strong emphasis on students and schools. Among the Governor’s proposals was a call for an extended day and school year – […]
State Board of Education Gets Update from State-Operated School Districts
Representatives from each of the state-operated school districts, Newark, Camden, Paterson and Jersey City, presented before the State Board of Education January 8. All spoke of the challenges and opportunities each district has had […]
Senate Budget Approves Labor & School Safety Legislation in Lame Duck Round-up
The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved several measures January 6 impacting schools and school leaders. The committee also approved a measure that allows flexibility around school placement for families in crisis. Reinvesting Health […]
USDE & USDOJ Jointly Release Guidance on Discrimination & Suspensions
The U.S. departments of Education and Justice jointly issued guidance earlier this week on how school leaders can ensure that discipline policies are drafted and applied in a manner that does not discriminate against […]
Governor Signs School Board Election Clean-up Legislation
Governor Chris Christie signed legislation, S-2086 / A-3424 (Whelan, Greenwald, Singleton), December 27, which changes the deadline for filing nominating petitions for school board candidates to the last Monday in July. The new law also revises procedures […]
NJ Supreme Court Upholds NJDOE Authority on Charter School Approval
The New Jersey Supreme Court on December 16 rejected a charter school applicant’s challenge to how the state decides on whether to grant a charter. The court unanimously upheld the state Department of Education's exclusive authority […]
Pension Fraud and Abuse Unit Created by Governor
The Governor’s office announced August 7 that a new Pension Fraud and Abuse Unit tasked with investigating pension fraud and abuse. The unit was created by way of executive order (EO#138). It will be […]