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 […]
School Security Specialist Update and Quick Survey
We Need to Hear From You! As you know, a 2017 state law (P.L. 2017 c. 162) required the superintendent in each school district (and the lead administrator of charter schools and renaissance school […]
Both Houses of the NJ Legislature Met on Thursday, June 7th for a Voting Session
Among the bills voted on by the Senate in the State Capitol on Thursday were: A3122 Allows certain joint insurance funds to make certain investments and to form certain investment programs; authorizes school districts and local […]
NJ State Board of Education June Meeting Update
The New Jersey State Board of Education met on Wednesday, June 6th. During the meeting a Resolution was presented to honor the State Board Outgoing Permanent Student Representative, Karan Chauhan. Karan has done a […]
Joint Legislative Hearing on School Responses to Child Abuse and Sexual Misconduct in Schools
On Thursday, May 31st, the Senate Education and Labor Committees held a joint committee hearing to discuss the issues of teacher sexual misconduct; the reporting of child abuse in schools; and the process for […]