Today in Trenton, Governor Phil Murphy signed the following three education-related bills into law: S-528/A-2815 (Ruiz, Pou/Murphy, Wimberly, McKnight) – Requires certain additional school district personnel to complete training program on suicide prevention […]
Updates from Trenton: State Board of Education Adopts Chapter 15, Bilingual Education, with Amendments at Monthly Meeting, Agrees with NJPSA’s Recommendations
-Jennie Lamon, NJPSA Assistant Director of Government Relations The New Jersey State Board of Education held its monthly public business meeting on July 12, 2023. During this meeting, the State Board introduced the […]
State House Wrap Up – Week of June 26th – June 30th, 2023
Jennie Lamon, NJPSA Assistant Director of Government Relations Marking the end of Fiscal Year 2023, the Legislature was in session this week to consider hundreds of measures, including the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations […]
NJPSA Executive Director Karen Bingert Joins Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill in Announcement of the “Expanding Access to High-Impact Tutoring Act of 2023”
On June 27th, NJPSA Executive Director Karen Bingert joined New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-11) as she unveiled her new legislation that would provide paid tutors in public schools nationwide. Under the bill, […]
Legislative Update: June Action at the Legislature – FAFSA Requirement Legislation Moves Forward
by Debra Bradley As the clock ticks toward the June 30th deadline for adoption of the State Budget, the Legislature has also considered legislation impacting our public schools. An important bill is being considered […]
State House Wrap Up: Week of May 8, 2023
Education was a focal point in Trenton this week as Chairwoman Pamela Lampitt called a news conference to introduce a 12-bill legislative package designed to address the ongoing educator workforce shortage in New Jersey. […]
NJPSA Testifies Before Joint Committee on School Bullying Issues
By Debra Bradley Today, NJPSA shared our views, experiences, and challenges in implementing the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (ABR) in our schools. Aaron Eyler, the Principal of Matawan Regional High School, David Nash, Esq., […]
NJPSA TESTIMONY BEFORE THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGARDING NEW JERSEY’S ANTI-BULLYING BILL OF RIGHTS – DAVID NASH, ESQ.
Thank you, Chairwoman Jasey, Chairman Cryan and members of the Joint Committee on the Public Schools. My name is David Nash, and I am the Director of Legal Education and National Outreach for the […]
Letter to the State Board of Education Re: NJGPA Cut Scores
May 1, 2023 President Kathy Goldenberg Vice President Andrew J. Mulvihill Past President Arcelio Aponte Board Member Mary Beth Berry Board Member Elaine Bobrove Board Member Fatimah Burnam-Watkins Board Member Ronald K. Butcher Board […]
NJ State Board of Education Sets NJGPA Cut Score. NJPSA Advocacy Makes an Impact!
-Jennie Lamon, Assistant Director of Government Relations, NJPSA The NJ State Board of Education met on Wednesday, May 3rd for their regular monthly meeting. During this meeting, the State Board adopted new proficiency level […]