Legislation to move the budget address from late February to March 13 was introduced earlier this week. Governors are supposed to get their budget to lawmakers by the fourth Tuesday in February by law. […]
Senate Ed Returns With ‘Pass the Trash,’ Sup Cap & Early Childhood Legislation On Docket
The Senate Education Committee met for the first time this legislative session, moving several measures related to students and schools. The committee meeting included the reappearance of a number of bills including a measure […]
Gov Christie Signs Legislation, Vetoing Other Bills, On Last Day In Office
Governor Chris Christie signed a number of bills impacting students and schools on his last day in office and pocket vetoed several other measures. Here is a recap of what the Governor signed, and […]
Petition Filed by 10 Districts Challenging School Aid Distribution
On January 12, 2018, representatives from 10 school districts filed a petition to the Commissioner of Education alleging discrimination by the State of New Jersey in its distribution of state aid to school districts. […]
Treasury Reports Revenue Up In 1st Half of Year
New Jersey’s major revenue sources exceeded expectations in the first six months of the fiscal year, delivering nearly $12.6 billion to state coffers, the Department of the Treasury reported January 12. Overall growth […]
School Performance Reports Released
The New Jersey Department of Education released the School Performance Report data for the 2016-17 school year January 12. The School Performance Reports contain a significant amount of data, going far beyond a school’s […]
Murphy Nominates Asbury Park Superintendent Lamont Repollet As Ed Commissioner
Gov.-elect Phil Murphy announced his intent to nominate Lamont Repollet, the superintendent of the Asbury Park school district, as the state’s next education commissioner January 12 at a news conference at an elementary school […]
217th Legislature Comes To Close With Slew of Bills Impacting Students & Schools On Gov’s Desk
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 […]