By Debra Bradley, Esq. and Jennie Lamon – Your NJPSA Government Relations Team In what is the busiest time of the year at the Statehouse, there was a lot happening this week in Trenton! […]
Action in Trenton: Week of June 14th
By Debra Bradley, Esq. and Jennie Lamon, Your NJPSA Government Relations Team The NJ Legislature had another (very) busy week as the budget deadline approaches, and legislators try to get their initiatives […]
Pandemic-EBT: Important Second Round Update
The New Jersey Department of Human Services is working to issue the next round of Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT), a federal program that helps families buy groceries during the pandemic. To receive this benefit, children […]
Update from the NJDOE State Board of Education
On Wednesday, June 16th the State Board of Education held its monthly meeting. During the meeting, the NJDOE Division of Academics and Performance reported on the Interim Assessment Data Collection from districts. The […]
Action in Trenton: Week of June 7, 2021
By Debra Bradley and Jennie Lamon, NJPSA Government Relations team It was another busy week in Trenton as the Legislature nears passage of the FY22 budget and prepares for summer recess. A […]
Legislative Action Week of June 1-4
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 […]