Yesterday, at the Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee, considered legislation that would mandate that all students in grades 7 through 12 be annually screened for depression. The bill, A-3926 as amended in […]
Important Changes to Educator Evaluation Component Weights for 2018-19
On August 31, 2018, New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet announced an important change in educator evaluation for the upcoming school year for both teachers and principals. Specifically, the Commissioner announced the […]
Governor’s State Health Benefits Task Force Convened on Wednesday.
Goal to Identify New and Innovative Ways to Improve the Quality, Efficiency, and Sustainability of Health Benefits System On Wednesday, August 22nd Governor Murphy’s State Health Benefits Task force convened for the first time. […]
Governor Murphy Considers Education Legislation
Following the whirlwind legislative activity in June, the State Legislature passed several pieces of education legislation, which are now under consideration by Governor Phil Murphy. Governor Murphy can sign, veto or conditionally veto these […]
Reminder! School Fire & Security Drill Requirements During School Opening
Current law requires districts to complete fire and security drills within a certain number of days of school opening. Districts are required to comply with both fire and safety regulations as stipulated by statute […]
Important Changes to Assessment, Graduation Requirements and Evaluation Under Discussion for 2018-19 School Year – State Board Debates Significant Change in Policy Direction
In contrast to the languid days of August, yesterday’s meeting of the NJ State Board of Education, was characterized by strong presentations and debate concerning a changed NJDOE direction and “theory of action” on […]
New Jersey State Board of Education July Meeting Update
The State Board of Education met on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. The Board conducted their annual election of Officers, voting for the 2018-2019 State Board President and Vice President. The Board unanimously voted in […]
NJPSA Proud to Support First Phase of Changes to Assessment
Governor Murphy and Commissioner Repollet are proposing new regulations related to student assessment for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. These regulations will be formally unveiled at the State Board meeting on Wednesday, July 11th. […]
SUPREME COURT RULES THAT AGENCY FEES ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Last week the Supreme Court issued a decision that “agency fees” charged by unions for non-members violate the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of speech and right of association. The decision, Janus v. American […]
NJDOE Issues Guidance for Schools to Implement New School Hiring Law, P.L. 2018, C. 5
The State Legislature recently passed and Governor Murphy signed into law P.L. 2018, c. 5, concerning background inquiries for potential hires on the subject of child abuse and sexual misconduct charges. This law requires […]