On December 1, 2023, the NJPSA Board of Directors unanimously approved a slate of nominees for the Board of Directors for the term beginning July 1, 2024. The nominees were identified by the NJPSA […]
District Policies Requiring Parental Notification of Students’ Gender Identity: A Challenge to NJ DOE Guidance
By Jordan Shead, Associate Counsel, NJPSA This past spring, a number of New Jersey school districts implemented policies that mandate parental notification upon learning that a student identifies as transgender or is changing their gender […]
NJPSA Executive Director Karen Bingert Updates State Board of Education: School Staffing and Member Concerns Survey Results Are the Focus
The State Board of Education met on Wednesday, September 6, in Trenton for their monthly meeting. At their meeting, the State Board received a presentation of the Lighthouse Local Educational Agencies, and discussed proposed […]
SEHBP Health Plan Rates – Effective January 2024
On August 3rd, the anticipated AON report of Ch 44 was released by the Treasury Department. The report indicates that the savings to employers over the past three years was $462.7 million, far exceeding […]
NJPSA Mourns the Loss of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver
NJPSA is saddened to learn of the loss of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who died earlier today following a brief stay in the hospital. Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver was a true pioneer, an honorable leader, […]
NJPSA Executive Director Karen Bingert Joins Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill in Announcement of the “Expanding Access to High-Impact Tutoring Act of 2023”
On June 27th, NJPSA Executive Director Karen Bingert joined New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-11) as she unveiled her new legislation that would provide paid tutors in public schools nationwide. Under the bill, […]
Legislative Update: June Action at the Legislature – FAFSA Requirement Legislation Moves Forward
by Debra Bradley As the clock ticks toward the June 30th deadline for adoption of the State Budget, the Legislature has also considered legislation impacting our public schools. An important bill is being considered […]
State House Wrap Up: Week of May 8, 2023
Education was a focal point in Trenton this week as Chairwoman Pamela Lampitt called a news conference to introduce a 12-bill legislative package designed to address the ongoing educator workforce shortage in New Jersey. […]
NJPSA Testifies Before Joint Committee on School Bullying Issues
By Debra Bradley Today, NJPSA shared our views, experiences, and challenges in implementing the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (ABR) in our schools. Aaron Eyler, the Principal of Matawan Regional High School, David Nash, Esq., […]
NJ State Board of Education Sets NJGPA Cut Score. NJPSA Advocacy Makes an Impact!
-Jennie Lamon, Assistant Director of Government Relations, NJPSA The NJ State Board of Education met on Wednesday, May 3rd for their regular monthly meeting. During this meeting, the State Board adopted new proficiency level […]