President Barack Obama used his final State of the Union address to press for action on several unfinished pieces of his agenda—including universal preschool and free community college for most students. The address also […]
216th Legislative Session Comes to Close With Slew of Bills Headed to Gov For Consideration
The 216th Legislative Session came to close January 11 with over 30 bills impacting students, schools and school leaders. This round-up seeks to give a sampling of the bills. The Governor now has 10 […]
Governor’s State of the State Address Focuses On the Pension Amendment & Charter Schools
Governor Chris Christie delivered his State of the State address January 11 to a joint session of the Legislature. The bulk of Mr. Christie’s address was focused on New Jersey issues, in one of […]
NJPSA Advocacy Goal to Eliminate Administrative Spending Caps On the Governor’s Desk!
Thanks to the advocacy efforts of NJPSA members and the NJPSA lobbying team, legislation to eliminate the administrative spending caps, S-3244/A-2740 (Ruiz, Sarlo, Diegnan , Johnson, Jasey, Singleton) has passed both houses of our […]
Standards Review Committee Releases Recommendations & Grad Requirements Considered At January NJ State Board of Ed Meeting
The State Board of Education January meeting included a heavy lift of items expected to affect students, schools and profession. Among the items considered was a proposal to revamp and rename New Jersey Core […]
Study Commission on Use of Assessments Releases Final Report
The Study Commission on Use of Assessments released its final report January 11. The report contained 49 recommendation’s across a number of themes. The Study Commission unanimous approved its recommendations. Statewide Assessment The Commission […]
Assembly Ed Committee Moves Bundle of Bills In Last Minute Lame Duck Push
The Assembly Education Committee moved a number of bills forward for final consideration by the Legislature in the twilight of the 216th Legislative session. Moving the bills allows for their final consideration on Monday […]
Assembly & Senate Committees Move Pension Amendment Forward, NJPSA On Hand to Voice Support
The Assembly Judiciary and Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committees held a public hearing on ACR-3 (Prieto) /SCR-184 (Sweeney/Turner), the proposed constitutional amendment that would require payments by the State to […]
Pension Loan Rate 6% for 2016
The Pension system published the loan rate for pension loans taken in 2016 as 6%/annum on the declining balance. Loans can only be processed online through your MBOS account. You are permitted to borrow […]
Cadillac Tax Shelved For 2 Years
The $1.1 trillion budget deal that Congress approved last week would delay the unpopular Cadillac tax for two years and put a repeal in reach of the congressional leaders and business groups who oppose […]