Goal to Identify New and Innovative Ways to Improve the Quality, Efficiency, and Sustainability of Health Benefits System On Wednesday, August 22nd Governor Murphy’s State Health Benefits Task force convened for the first time. […]
Governor Murphy Considers Education Legislation
Following the whirlwind legislative activity in June, the State Legislature passed several pieces of education legislation, which are now under consideration by Governor Phil Murphy. Governor Murphy can sign, veto or conditionally veto these […]
Reminder! School Fire & Security Drill Requirements During 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 […]
Important Changes to Assessment, Graduation Requirements and Evaluation Under Discussion for 2018-19 School Year – State Board Debates Significant Change in Policy Direction
In contrast to the languid days of August, yesterday’s meeting of the NJ State Board of Education, was characterized by strong presentations and debate concerning a changed NJDOE direction and “theory of action” on […]
NJPSA Proud to Announce New Leadership Roles for Senior Staff/Board of Directors and New NAESP Zone 2 Director
Following the recent retirements of Jay Doolan, Chuck Stein, and Frank Palatucci, NJPSA/FEA is proud to announce several changes to its senior staff and Board of Directors: Donna McInerney has assumed the role […]
New Jersey State Board of Education July Meeting Update
The State Board of Education met on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. The Board conducted their annual election of Officers, voting for the 2018-2019 State Board President and Vice President. The Board unanimously voted in […]
NJPSA Proud to Support First Phase of Changes to Assessment
Governor Murphy and Commissioner Repollet are proposing new regulations related to student assessment for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. These regulations will be formally unveiled at the State Board meeting on Wednesday, July 11th. […]
SUPREME COURT RULES THAT AGENCY FEES ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Last week the Supreme Court issued a decision that “agency fees” charged by unions for non-members violate the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of speech and right of association. The decision, Janus v. American […]
Joint Legislative Hearing on School Responses to Child Abuse and Sexual Misconduct in Schools
On Thursday, May 31st, the Senate Education and Labor Committees held a joint committee hearing to discuss the issues of teacher sexual misconduct; the reporting of child abuse in schools; and the process for […]
Court Decision On OPTUMRx Selection by State-
On May 11, 2018 the NJ Superior Court, Appellate Division, ruled in favor of Express Scripts who had filed an appeal of the SEHBP/SHBP award for the Prescription Benefit Management (PBM) to OPTUMRx […]