School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
June 6, 2023 • VOL. XLVI NO. 42
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Legislative Update: Senate and Assembly Committees Advance Various Education Legislation
On June 1 and 5, various Senate and Assembly committees met to advance bills related to K-12 education, including a bill that would eliminate the high school graduation proficiency test.
Deadline Approaching to Share Your Expertise at Workshop 2023: Program Proposals Due June 15
The Workshop 2023 “call for proposals” deadline is Thursday, June 15. Proposals should reflect the best practices in education today.
Dive into Educational Leadership With Dynamic Sessions at NJSBA’s Leadership Conference
As part of the Leadership Conference series, the New Jersey School Boards Association will host part two of “Calming the Waters of Turbulent Seas” on Friday, June 23, 2023.
Agenda Announced for NJSBA’s School Security & Safety Conference on June 9
On Friday, June 9, join experts in cybersecurity, threat assessments, school security, safety best practices and more as they share their perspectives at NJSBA's School Security & Safety Conference.
NJSBA’s Spring School Law Forum to Feature an Impressive Cast of Speakers
Join your colleagues and school law experts on Tuesday, June 13 at the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association for the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Spring School Law Forum.
Nine Governors Join Gov. Murphy in Opposing Censorship of School Textbooks
Nine governors joined New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy in sending publishing companies a letter to make it clear that censorship will not be supported in schools in each of their states and territories.
NJDOE Announces Release of Local District Special Education Profiles
The Local Special Education Profiles can be found on the State Performance Plan Annual Performance Report webpage.
NJDOE, NJDOH Provide Guidance on Immunization Records for Transferring Students
The New Jersey Department of Health has provided additional guidance that any person can translate a foreign immunization record as long as compliance with New Jersey’s immunization requirements can be determined.
LEAs That Hired Retired Staff Members Can Apply for One-Year Extension
A one-year extension for the 2023-2024 school year to LEAs that hired retired staff members is permissible in accordance with Chapter 408.