State Board Requires Testing of School Drinking Water
On July 13, at its regular monthly meeting, the State Board of Education passed regulations, effective immediately, that require schools to test drinking water for…
School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
JULY 26, 2016 • VOL. XL NO. 2
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NJDOE Approves Three New Charter Schools for September
On July 15, the New Jersey Department of Education granted final approval for charter schools in Plainfield, Kearny, Jersey City and Paterson to open in…
Roundtable Discussion on School Funding with Senate President
On July 20, N.J. Senate President Steve Sweeney met with local school board members, NJSBA staff and other legislators at a forum organized by NJSBA…
Workshop 2016 Registration and Housing Reminder
It may be the middle of summer, but Workshop 2016 is less than 100 days away. Workshop 2016 will take place at the Atlantic City…
Summer Legislative Meetings Scheduled
Each year NJSBA’s governmental relations staff schedules meetings with local legislators during the summer, when lawmakers are in their home offices and typically have more…
Meeting on Financial Literacy Bill
Representatives from statewide education groups met with Assemblywoman Angela McKnight recently to discuss the legislation she has sponsored, A-3396, that would require financial literacy to…
Nominations Being Accepted for 2016 School Board Member of the Year
NJSBA urges board members and administrators to consider nominating a colleague who has been an outstanding trustee of public education for New Jersey’s Board Member of…