The final days of the 217th legislative session came to a close January 8 as a number of bills impacting students and schools land on Governor Chris Christie’s desk for consideration. Unfortunately, it is […]
218th Legislature Organizes With New Assembly Leadership
Both the Assembly and Senate reorganized for the 218th legislative session January 9, just hours before Governor Chris Christie gave his final address to the Legislature. While Senator Steve Sweeney returns as Senate President, […]
Governor Gives Final State of the State
Governor Chris Christie gave his final State of the State address January 9, outlining his accomplishments over the last 8 years. Transcript of Speech As Delivered During the almost 90 minute speech, the soon […]
State Board Approves Change In Year of Science Assessment From 4th to 5th, Gets Update on JJC/DOE Restorative Justice Initiative As Two Final Board Members Are Sworn In
The State Board of Education, at their first meeting of new year, approved a change to the year in which the middle school science assessment is given from fourth to fifth grade and received […]
Several Ed Bills Move Forward As March Toward End of LameDuck Continues
Several committees met December 18, moving measures affecting students and schools. Student Restraints A-501/S-1163 (Russo / Sweeney / OToole) would establish certain requirements for the use of restraint and seclusion on students with disabilities […]
Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee Advances Legislation Impacting Students & Schools
The Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee approved several measures impacting student health, safety and financial literacy. Financial Literacy Legislation, A-3396 (McKnight), requiring schools to incorporate financial literacy standards into instruction for students in grades […]
ACNJ Reports School Breakfast Participation Dip
After several years of double-digit increases in school breakfast participation, Advocates for Children of New Jersey are reporting that fewer New Jersey children ate breakfast at school in April 2017 compared to the year […]
Senate Judiciary Moves 2 State Board Nominees For Final Slots on Board
The Senate Judiciary Committee moved two nominations to the State Board of Education December 7. The nominees will now move on to the full Senate for consideration. Nominated earlier this week, the two nominees […]
We Need YOUR Voice On Title II
Congress is once again holding budget talks and working on the final numbers for fiscal year 2018. This year, one of the main programs on the chopping block is Title II of ESSA. As […]
State Pension & Health Benefit Study Commission Issues Final Report, Calls for Additional Reforms
The State Pension & Health Benefit Study Commission, a bipartisan panel appointed by Governor Christie to look at pension and health benefit issues, released a final report December 6. Commission members Tom Healey and […]