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 […]
Legislation to Move Budget Address Back Introduced, Bill Expected To Move
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 […]