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 […]
It’s a Wrap: Legislature Passes FY 2027 Budget and New Education Legislation
It all began on Tuesday, March 10th when newly-elected Governor Mike Sherrill presented her FY 2027 Budget Proposal to a joint session of the NJ State Legislature. What followed was a series of public […]
Action in Trenton – Week of June 22, 2026
As the school calendar finally reads “summer recess”, the State Legislature is working toward its June 30 deadline to pass the FY 2027 State Budget. This week, a budget deal was reached in concept […]
Senate Health Committee Considers Legislative Package on Youth Mental Health
On June 11, 2026, the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee considered a five bill package (S-4412, 4413, 4414, 4415, 4416) addressing various aspects of the delivery of youth mental health services […]
NJPSA Position Statement on Youth Mental Health Package (S-4413 to S-4416) Before the Senate Health Committee June 11, 2026
Thank you for the opportunity to share the initial views of the NJ Principals and Supervisors Association on the proposed comprehensive youth mental health care package proposed by Senate President Scutari and Chairman Vitale. […]
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 […]
Attention Educators! Your Chance to Weigh in on Proposed Preschool, Career Readiness, Computer Science, World Languages and Visual and Performing Arts Learning Standards
On March 28, 2026 the Office of the State Board of Education announced that it will be holding three public hearings to receive comments on draft revisions to the New Jersey Preschool Teaching and […]