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Late spring was an incredibly busy time of year at the State House before the Legislature went into summer recess. Several actions and initiatives will have a direct impact on public schools and local boards of education. To get yourself up to speed, please join the NJSBA Governmental Relations staff for a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, along with a discussion on various news laws and other recent developments at the State House.
07/08/2026
Topics: Advocacy
School Board Notes
April State Board Update
Check out highlights from the April 8, 2026, meeting of the State Board of Education.
04/09/2026
Topics: Advocacy, Board Policy, Labor Relations
School Board Notes
NJSBA Legislative Committee Hosts New NJDOE Chief of Staff at March Meeting
NJDOE Chief of Staff Chris Williams served as guest speaker during the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Legislative Committee meeting, which was held virtually on Saturday, March 14.
03/17/2026
Topics: Advocacy, School Law
Webinar
School Funding Update: Education Highlights of the Proposed FY2027 State Budget
Join us for an informative webinar designed to help school districts prepare for the 2026-2027 budget cycle. With a focus on changes in state aid, NJSBA’s advocacy team will provide a rundown of the education-related provisions of Governor Sherrill’s proposed spending plan for fiscal year 2027.
03/24/2026
Topics: Advocacy
School Board Notes
Sherrill-Caldwell Transition Action Teams Release Final Reports
On Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, the Sherrill-Caldwell transition Action Teams released their final reports.
02/18/2026
Topics: Advocacy
School Board Notes
Changes to Legal Notice Publication Requirements
Beginning March 1, 2026, a new law will require a public entity to publish or advertise legal notices on its own website.
02/17/2026
Topics: Advocacy
School Board Notes
NJSBA Adopts Advocacy Agenda for 2026-2027 Legislative Session
The New Jersey School Boards Association has adopted a new legislative advocacy agenda and action plan that serves as a guide for the Association’s public policy goals at the state and federal levels.
02/03/2026
Topics: Advocacy
Webinar
Legislative Update: “Lame Duck” Wrap Up
The last few weeks of any legislative session – commonly referred to as the “lame duck” session – are an incredibly busy time at the New Jersey State House. And the end of the 2024-2025 session was no exception. Please join NJSBA advocacy staff for a presentation on noteworthy legislation affecting boards of education that has recently been signed into law, several other measures that did not quite make it to the finish line, and what to expect heading into the 2026-2027 session.
01/21/2026
Topics: Advocacy
School Board Notes
NJSBA Publishes Summer 2025 Edition of Capitol Watch
The Summer 2025 edition of Capitol Watch is now available to view.
07/22/2025
Topics: Advocacy, School Law
Webinar
Webinar: State Budget Recap and Legislative Update
To get yourself up to speed, please join the NJSBA Governmental Relations staff for a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget, along with a discussion on various news laws and other recent developments at the State House.
