July 25, 2023 • VOL. XLVII NO. 3 Archives - New Jersey School Boards Association

July 25, 2023 • VOL. XLVII NO. 3

Legislative Update: Governor Signs Various Education Measures into Law

Over the past couple of weeks, Gov. Phil Murphy signed various bills affecting public school districts and students into law, including one that would establish a study commission to explore the impact social media usage is having on students’ health and education.

State Board of Education Acts on Numerous Items at July Meeting

At its July meeting, the New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and acted on numerous items.

Board President’s Corner: How Do I Put Together a Good Agenda?

As part of its continued focus to provide resources to school board presidents, the New Jersey School Boards Association will be answering questions through its monthly Board President’s Corner column. Our next question is: What are the best practices for planning a meeting agenda?

Playbook Aims to Address Nation’s Youth Mental Health Crisis

Gov. Phil Murphy, chair of the National Governors Association, recently unveiled “Strengthening Youth Mental Health: A Governor’s Playbook,” which can be used as a resource for states, policymakers and stakeholders to strengthen youth mental health across the country.

NJDOE Releases HIB 338 Forms for the 2023-2024 School Year

The harassment, intimidation and bullying 338 forms for the 2023-2024 school year are now available on the New Jersey Department of Education’s HIB website.

New Jersey High Schools Encouraged to Learn More about Teen Mental Health First Aid Training Program

New Jersey high schools are invited to attend an informational webinar that will highlight how they can team up with Teen Mental Health First Aid – also known as tMHFA – to effectively respond to teen mental health needs in a culturally responsive and trauma informed way.

NJDOE to Provide Training, Information on Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Teams

The New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning is providing training and general awareness sessions to help local educational agencies establish and train K-12 Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Teams.

U.S. Department of Education Strengthens Guidance to Improve Equal Educational Opportunity for Children with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs recently released updated policy guidance, which takes immediate effect, to ensure and strengthen the rights and protections guaranteed to children with disabilities and their families.

School Board Notes