The Governor’s plan to dedicate lottery revenue to support public employee pensions advanced out of committee in both the Assembly and Senate Monday evening with no debate. The Assembly Budget Committee voted 13-0 to […]
State Board of Ed To Meet Friday To Elect Temporary Leader As New Members Possibly Seated
The State Board of Education will hold a special meeting Friday to elect a president pro tem, following last week’s replacement of the current Board President Mark Biedron. Biedron, who joined the board in 2011, was […]
Legislature Appears Inclined To Go Along With Gov’s Lottery Pension Plan
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 […]