By Michael Kaelber, Esq., Coordinator of Continuing Legal Education and Research The “Pass the Trash” law, formally P.L. 2018 c.5, codified at N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7-6 et. seq., and effective June 1, 2018, requires school districts, […]
Navigating the Myriad Legal Requirements when Addressing a Student with Disabilities who is Considered to Constitute a Danger to Self or Others
By John Worthington, Esq. Coordinator of Special Education Law Foundation for Educational Administration One of the most impactful and difficult issues facing school districts is assessing and addressing actions and behaviors of students […]
School Ethics Commission Public Advisory Opinions Provide Guidance for School Administrators
By Michael Kaelber, Esq., Coordinator of Continuing Legal Education and Research Navigating the school official ethics landscape can be a challenge for school administrators, not only for their own conduct but for that […]
New Guidance on Title VI and its Interpretation and Enforcement by the USDE as it applies to Curriculum and Racially Inclusive Practices
By John Worthington, Esq., Coordinator of Special Education Law In these times of political volatility and heightened tensions over issues such as the rights of students in various racial and ethnic groups, as […]
The Cost Benefit of Providing Professional Development to Non-Certificated School District Personnel
By Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LL.M., Assistant Director of Legal Education When it comes to professional development, Non-Certificated staff members receive very little, if any training. In many instances, these staff members, which […]
Sick Leave Redefined
NJPSA Legal department On July 3, 2023 Governor Murphy signed legislation that significantly expanded the eligible reasons for which a teaching staff member may take sick leave. Before the revision of the statute, N.J.S.A. […]
Ready or Not – Threat Assessment Teams are Here!
It is every parent’s worst nightmare – sending their child to school and worrying about whether they will return safely at the end of the day. While school districts have always worked to address […]
NJDOE Agrees to Major Revisions to State Complaint Process in Special Education
By John Worthington, Esq. School districts in New Jersey should be aware of a recent settlement agreement involving state special education complaint investigations, and its potential for significant impacts in terms of staff time […]
Stop Right There! Understanding the Legal Problems in Recent BOE Policies Related to Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Sexual Orientation
In recent months, a great deal of media attention has been focused on a small number of New Jersey school districts that have attempted to implement new school board policies related to parental notice […]
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, […]