NJDOE Provides Guidance on Use of Additional State Aid
July 21, 2017
The New Jersey Department of Education’s Division of Finance has provided guidance to school districts on the use of the additional state aid included in…
Press Releases
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School Aid in Final State Budget: NJSBA Provides Summary
July 06, 2017
TRENTON, July 6, 2017—Governor Christie signed New Jersey’s 2017-2018 budget into law on July 4, ending a three-day shutdown of state government caused by the…
REMINDER: July 31 School Board Candidacy Deadline Is Approaching
July 06, 2017
TRENTON, July 6, 2017—Citizens interested in running for local school board office must file nominating petitions with their county clerk by 4 p.m., Monday, July…
NJSBA Applauds Jersey City's Return to Full Local Control
July 06, 2017
TRENTON, July 6, 2017—The New Jersey School Boards Association has applauded yesterday’s action by the State Board of Education to return the Jersey City Public…
July 4 Update: Budget Signed, Shutdown Ends
July 03, 2017
July 4 Update: Early this morning, Governor Christie signed New Jersey's 2017-2018 budget into law, ending a three-day shut-down of state government. News reports indicate…
New Budget Compromise Addresses Special Ed, Reduces Cuts - updated 6/30
June 27, 2017
Update June 30, 2017 Budget Stand-off The Senate and Assembly did not vote on the budget, as originally planned, on June 29. The two houses…
Consider School Board Membership! July 31 Nominating Petition Deadline
June 21, 2017
TRENTON, June 21, 2017—NJSBA’s School Board Candidate’s Kit for the November 7, 2017 election is now available online at www.njsba.org/candidacy. The kit includes information about…
A State Aid Compromise Should Help Underfunded Districts, but Not Penalize Others
June 15, 2017
TRENTON, June 15, 2017—The New Jersey School Boards Association today called on the Legislature to develop a final budget that will address the needs of…
Joint Statement Issued in Support of Teacher Leader Endorsement
June 07, 2017
TRENTON, June 7, 2017 -- The Acting Commissioner of Education and the executive directors of several statewide education organizations, including the New Jersey School Boards…
Rocker Van Zandt, NJSBA to Collaborate on Free Arts Curriculum
May 30, 2017
TRENTON, May 30, 2017--Steven Van Zandt’s Rock and Roll Forever Foundation and the New Jersey School Boards Association this month announced a collaborative effort to…