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 18, 2019 • Vol. XLII No. 45
Articles
Legislative Update: Student Athlete Concussion Bill, STEM Grant Pilot Program Approved by Committee
'Mallory's Law,' regulating cyberharassment, moves forward.
Court: Boards of Education Must Pay to Send Students to Charter Schools Outside District
The term “district of residence” refers to the district where the student resides, not to the district where the charter school is located, the court said.
STEAM Tank Student Winners from Hoboken Honored at Awards Gala
Students from the Wallace Elementary School were recognized for creating a sustainable, environmentally friendly notebook.
County Scene: Somerset
Dr. Bert Mandelbaum spoke about the benefits of changing school start times for the health and education of adolescents.
NJSBA Offers N.J. K-12 Broadband Initiative and E-Rate Resource Page
The goal is to improve internet access for all districts, free of charge.
NJSBA Recognized for Success of Sustainable Schools Initiative
Since it was launched in 2014, Sustainable Jersey for Schools has provided $1.8 million in grants to school districts, along with technical assistance and training.
Spring School Law Forum Held
Topics covered at the forum included harassment, intimidation and bullying; special education, marijuana in the schools, anxiety and school refusal, transgender considerations, and legal ethics.
NJSBA to Host Summer Leadership Series on Digital Transformation
The Association is offering a three-part series of programs this summer. The topic: the role leadership plays in the digital transformation of schools.