Governor Chris Christie signed legislation, S-2081 / A-3790 (Ruiz, Turner, Vainieri Huttle, Wimberly), which limits expulsions and suspensions for students in preschool through grade 2 with certain exceptions. The new law also requires early […]
As Commissioner David Hespe Announces Resignation, Pat Wright Issues Statement of Thanks
NJPSA Executive Director Pat Wright issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Commissioner David Hespe is stepping down effective at the end of September, and that Assistant Commissioner Kimberley Harrington will be […]
NJPSA Statement On NJDOE Evaluation Weight Changes
NJPSA Executive Director Pat Wright issued the following statement in response to the New Jersey Department of Education August 31 announcement of changes to evaluation weights for the 2016-17 school year: “Yesterday, the New […]
AG Seeks to Compel SEHBP Labor Members to Attend Health Benefits Meetings
The State Attorney General filed a request in state Superior Court earlier this week seeking to compel members of the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program Commission who are appointed by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) […]
NJDOE Announces Evaluation Weight Changes
The New Jersey Department of Education released changes to evaluation weights for the 2016-2017 school year last evening. The changes modify the percentage related to median ‘Student Growth Percentile’ or SGP which changed from […]
Reminder! School Fire & Security Drill Requirements At School Opening
Current law requires districts to complete fire and security drills within a certain number of days of school opening. Districts are required to comply with both fire and safety regulations as stipulated by statute […]
New Jersey ACT Scores Fall As Participation Rate Rises
A record number of New Jersey students took the ACT in 2016, and the state’s average score decreased to its lowest in five years. New Jersey’s performance was consistent with overall achievement among high school […]
Research Shows At Least Half of All Parents Underestimate Impact of Absenteeism
New research released today by the Ad Council found that an overwhelming majority (86%) of parents understand their child’s school attendance plays a big role in helping them graduate from high school. However, nearly […]
Urge Governor Christie To Move On SEHBP Appointment
We need your help to urge the Governor to make an appropriate appointment to the School Employees Health Benefits Commission AND not bypass the critical work of the School Employees’ Health Benefit Plan Design […]
NJPSA GR Team Launches 2016 Election Page!
The 2016 election is well underway but how do the candidates and issues impact you? NJPSA’s Government Relations Department has begun compiling the info relevant to you! Check out our continuing coverage!