On March 13, Governor Phil Murphy delivered his first Budget Address to a Joint Session of the State Legislature setting a new direction and focus for a “stronger and fairer” New Jersey. The […]
Governor Murphy Lauds New Jersey Labor Management Collaborative
On Tuesday, March 6, Governor Phil Murphy joined over 250 principals, teachers, board members and superintendents who have been engaged in the New Jersey Labor Management Collaborative Project. NJPSA, along with the NJEA, […]
State Senate Approves Education Legislation This Week Take Note: Big Changes Anticipated for Spring Hiring Procedures!
School Hiring Procedures Legislation – On the Governor’s Desk On Monday, February 26, the New Jersey Senate gave its final, unanimous approval to S-414 (Pennacchio/Ruiz, Webber/Downey) the so-called “Pass the Trash” legislation. The […]
Breakfast After the Bell and Chronic Absenteeism Top Senate Education Committee Agenda
The Senate Education Committee favorably released a series of bills today addressing school breakfast and lunch programs, expanding requirements on districts to address chronic absenteeism, promoting apprenticeship training in high school and recognizing […]
Assembly Ed Committee Hears From NJPSA On Hiring & Reporting Practices & Approves Legislation Mandating Employer Review of Prospective Employees For Sexual Misconduct & Child Abuse Allegations
The Assembly Education Committee heard from Government Relations Director Debra Bradley and Director of Legal Education David Nash on district practices for reporting misconduct committed by students and school personnel, compliance with federal reporting […]
State Board Approves Several Appointments At Delayed February Meeting
The State Board of Education approved several appointments to the Department’s executive team and announced the formation of several standing committees at a delayed February meeting. Delayed a week in light of inclement weather, […]
Pocket Vetoed Bills First Out Of Gate In Newly Comprised Assembly Ed Panel
The first meeting of the newly chaired and reorganized Assembly Education Committee included a number of bills that were pocket vetoed at the tail end of last legislative session, including legislation related to a […]
ACNJ Launches New Early Childhood Initiative
The Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) announced the launch of a new advocacy initiative focused on the first three years of a child’s life and beyond, in concert with the Turrell Fund, […]
Ed Commissioner Nominee Lamont Repollet Approved By State Board
The Education Commissioner nominee Lamont Repollet was approved by the State Board as an Assistant Commissioner and Action Commissioner January 29. The approval moves Repollet forward in the process to becoming New Jersey’s next […]
Murphy Administration Releases Transition Reports
The Murphy Administration released fourteen Transition Team reports on Jan 26, including the report addressing educational issues. Education, Access, and Opportunity Transition Advisory Committee The committee reports were delivered to Governor Murphy and his […]