-Jennie Lamon, Assistant Director of Government Relations (jlamon@njpsa.org) New Laws: These bills have recently been signed into law by Governor Murphy: S-3995 Establishes School and Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program Fund […]
Budget Reconciliation Bill Includes Two Major School Leader Priorities – Take Action Now!
The House of Representatives just announced two major school leader priorities that will be included in their upcoming $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill: $198 million for School Leader Recruitment and Support $82 billion for […]
Responding to Students and Staff Who Travel
In light of the ongoing pandemic, out-of-state or international travel can pose a significant risk to students and staff, and potentially impact the ability of schools to remain open for in-person instruction. While New […]
Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 Related School Policies
(This FAQ was developed by the NJPSA Legal Team, Government Relations Team, and LEGAL ONE.) As schools reopen for the 2021-2022 school year, NJPSA members will face many challenges in safely operating their schools. […]
NJPSA Supports Governor’s Murphy’s Announcement on Vaccine/COVID Testing Requirement for All School Employees
Today, Governor Murphy announced new safeguards for the public sector, including our schools, in order to guard against the spread of COVID-19. These include a requirement for school staff to either provide proof of […]
SEHBP News – August 19, 2021
On August 5th the SEHBP Commission approved the rates for health benefits covered through the School Employees Health Benefit Plans. Many school districts provide their employees coverage through the SEHBP. Other district provide your […]
NJPSA Supports Governor’s Decision to Require Masks in Schools
The New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA) supports Governor Murphy’s decision to require all faculty, staff, students, and guests to wear masks inside school buildings as we begin the 2021-22 school year. We […]
USDOE Issues K-12 Return to School Roadmap Guidance
The Biden Administration has developed a Return to School Roadmap to support educators and school leaders, parents, families, and communities and lead students on a path to return to in-person learning this fall, where […]
Update from Trenton: Week of August 2nd, 2021
The State House is quiet as the Legislature recesses for the summer. No Legislative Committees met this week. However, there are currently 159 bills on the Governor’s desk, awaiting his action. NJPSA is […]
IMPORTANT NOTICE: August 13 Deadline for Emergency Connectivity Fund Applications!
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) application window for the $7.17 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund, to promote connectivity for students and educators, is now open through August 13. Eligible school districts may submit requests for funding […]