Democratic leaders in the state Legislature appear willing to send Gov. Chris Christie a landmark bill that would dedicate lottery revenue to the state’s troubled pension system. The agreement is tied to approval of […]
Legislative Leadership Support Christie Changes Budget Changes But Details Scarce
The top two Democrats in the state Legislature indicated June 22 there was support for their school funding proposal with some “small” changes proposed by Gov. Chris Christie, even as several Republican lawmakers argue […]
State Board President’s Replacement Approved
State Board of Education President Mark Biedron’s replacement was approved by the State Senate June 22. The approval ends months of uncertainty as to his future on the board. Biedron will be replaced by Mary […]
Senate Approves New State Board Nominees
The state Senate June 19 confirmed the nomination of Kathy Goldenberg to the state Board of Education, a move that eliminates current vice president Joseph Fisicaro off the board. The Senate did not take action on another nominee, Mary Elizabeth […]
NJPSA Reacts to School Funding Proposal
This week, Legislative Leadership came to a compromise on school funding for the FY2018 school year. The New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA) appreciates the changes that seek to provide additional revenue to […]
Assembly Ed Approves Legislation
The Assembly Education moved a number of pieces of legislation at their June 15 meeting. Among the legislation approved was a bill seeking to protect digital privacy, a measure directing districts to provide instruction […]
Senate Judiciary Approves Nomination of Acting Commissioner & Host Of State Board of Ed Members
The Senate Judiciary committee approved a number of nominations June 15 to the State Board of Education at the same time they approved the nomination of Acting Commissioner Kimberley Harrington. From Acting to Actual […]
Legislation Would Allow Tax Credit For Homeschoolers
Legislation, A-4971 (McKnight), was introduced late last week that would provide some parents who homeschool their children with tax credits of up to $1,000 per child per year, for up to three children. To […]
USDE Releases Initial ESSA Feedback For Certain States
The US Department of Education (USDE) posted its first feedback on state plans under the Every Student Succeeds Act earlier this week. The feedback asked for more information from several states. It was provided […]
State Board Affirms Current Leadership As Hints of Return to Local Control For Jersey City Become Real At June Meeting
The June Meeting of the State Board of Education included an affirmation of the Board’s current leadership in spite of recent legislative action to nominate two new members in the place of current leadership, […]