Both houses of the NJ state Legislature met for voting sessions this week. Among the bevy of legislation that advanced were a number of education related issues. The following is a list of what […]
NJPSA Initiated Legislation to Provide Accidental Death Benefits Moves Forward
Following the tragic passing of two NJPSA members due to COVID-19 in the early stages of the pandemic, NJPSA’s Government Relations Department sought legislation to assist surviving families following their tragic loss. Senator Linda […]
NJ Education Groups Issue Statement on American Rescue Plan Act Funds
In February, our organizations issued a statement with recommendations on and goals for how we believe New Jersey’s public schools can emerge from the COVID-19 global pandemic and ensure the immediate and long-term success […]
Assembly Moves Legislation Addressing Student Health Surveys
A bill that would permit school districts to administer student health surveys after prior written notification to parents and legal guardians, and effectively changing active parental consent to passive consent, was introduced into […]
Hectic Week in Trenton As Legislative Committees Resume Their Work
After a month-long budget break, the State Legislature resumed its committee work this week along with its continued budget deliberations. The education community saw lots of action! Budget Hearing On Monday, Commission of Education […]
Principals Advocate Virtually on Capitol Hill
On Wednesday, April 21st, a delegation of New Jersey principals visited our congressional delegation – virtually – to advocate for New Jersey students, educators and schools! NJPSA members who joined this all-star team included […]
New Grant Funding Available to Support Summer and Afterschool Meal Service in Select NJ Communities
The NJ Child Nutrition Fund, administered by Reinvestment Fund and supported by Robert Wood Johnson, has a new round of funding to support summer and afterschool meal service in select New Jersey communities. Equipment […]
Statehouse Update Week of March 15th, 2021
The Assembly Education Committee met virtually on Wednesday, March 17th, and moved a number of significant pieces of legislation. NJPSA was there to provide testimony and make recommendations. A somewhat controversial bill concerning […]
Spring Assessments Letter to Members
Dear NJPSA Members: Earlier today, the NJ Department of Education released a broadcast memo to the New Jersey education community providing guidance related to the issue of state standardized assessments which could occur […]
Leaders of NJPSA, NJASA, and NJEA Ask Secretary Cardona for Waiver Support
Dear Secretary Cardona, Along with millions of our fellow Americans, we watched last Thursday night as President Joe Biden addressed the nation after Congress passed the American Rescue Plan. That historic law […]