In recent discussion with members it has become apparent that there is confusion around what options districts have to apply for a “waiver” or “equivalency determination” of current regulation associated with evaluation. Districts seeking […]
NJDOE Release Guidance for Determining 2013-14 HIB Grades
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) announced May 6 the opening of the 2013-2014 School Self-Assessment (Self-Assessment) program to grade school district’s efforts in implementing the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR). The […]
Assembly Budget Committee Hears from Acting Commissioner
Acting Commissioner Dave Hespe appeared before the Assembly Budget Committee on May 5 on the FY2015 education budget. The free wheeling conversation ranged from the current projected budgetary shortfall and its impact on school […]
Survivors Guide Materials
Death Notification Checklist Health Benefits Fact Sheet Life-TPAF Certificate of Insurance Location of Vital Documents Location of Vital Documents 2 Location of Vital Documents 3 Monthly Budget Organizations You or Your Spouse Wish to […]
Interdistrict School Choice – Zywicki
Districts Required to Have Social Media Policy Under Law Enacted April 24
The Governor signed legislation, P.L.2014, c.2 (S-441 (Ruiz/Allen)), April 24 that requires school districts to adopt policies concerning electronic communications between employees and students. Specifically, the newly enacted legislation requires school districts to adopt […]
Governor Names Members of Special Education Taskforce
Governor Chris Christie announced appointments to the Task Force on Improving Special Education for Public School Students April 17. The Taskforce was established by the Governor’s signature back in March of last year. See […]
Bullying: Spreading the Blame
This article was written by Robert M. Schwartz, Chief Counsel, NJPSA. When faced with a lawsuit brought by parents on behalf of a student who has been bullied, can a […]
NJPSA PARCC Survey Analysis
On Friday, March 28, NJPSA distributed a survey to its members whose schools/districts took part in the PARCC pilot testing, asking for feedback on their experience, with a particular focus on technology. This survey […]
Questions about Janet’s Law – the Defib Requirement for Schools?
In 2012, the Legislature passed and the Governor approved legislation, “Janet’s law” which requires public and nonpublic schools to have automated external defibrillators and to establish emergency action plans for responding to sudden cardiac […]