The state Senate June 19 confirmed the nomination of Kathy Goldenberg to the state Board of Education, a move that eliminates current vice president Joseph Fisicaro off the board. The Senate did not take action on another nominee, Mary Elizabeth […]
Assembly Ed Approves Legislation
The Assembly Education moved a number of pieces of legislation at their June 15 meeting. Among the legislation approved was a bill seeking to protect digital privacy, a measure directing districts to provide instruction […]
Senate Judiciary Approves Nomination of Acting Commissioner & Host Of State Board of Ed Members
The Senate Judiciary committee approved a number of nominations June 15 to the State Board of Education at the same time they approved the nomination of Acting Commissioner Kimberley Harrington. From Acting to Actual […]
Legislation Would Allow Tax Credit For Homeschoolers
Legislation, A-4971 (McKnight), was introduced late last week that would provide some parents who homeschool their children with tax credits of up to $1,000 per child per year, for up to three children. To […]
USDE Releases Initial ESSA Feedback For Certain States
The US Department of Education (USDE) posted its first feedback on state plans under the Every Student Succeeds Act earlier this week. The feedback asked for more information from several states. It was provided […]
State Board Affirms Current Leadership As Hints of Return to Local Control For Jersey City Become Real At June Meeting
The June Meeting of the State Board of Education included an affirmation of the Board’s current leadership in spite of recent legislative action to nominate two new members in the place of current leadership, […]
Assembly Women & Children Move Summer Feeding Programs
The Assembly Women & Children Committee sought to highlight the Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program – more commonly known as the Summer Meals Program in order to raise awareness for families that […]
Christie Administration Releases Details on Lottery Pension Plan
According to the State Treasurer Ford Scudder, Gov. Chris Christie’s plan to dedicate lottery revenue to support public employee pensions would raise the funded ratio of the state’s overall retirement system to about 90 percent over […]
New Law Allows Eligible Students to Wear Military Uniforms At Graduation
Governor Chris Christie signed legislation, P.L. 2017, c.84 (A-4019 / S-2491), that allows a student who has completed all requirements for high school graduation and has completed basic training for, and is an active […]
New Law Requires School Nurses Meet Certain Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Legislation signed May 11 restores prior certification requirements for school nurses to ensure they are qualified to care for students. Background The new law, P.L. 2017, c. 70 (A-1256 / S-1381 (Caride / Bateman), was […]