Budget Compromise Addresses Special Ed, Reduces Cuts
This article was updated on June 30 to include a link to district-by-district state aid data. The state Senate and Assembly budget committees on Monday,…
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
This article was updated on June 30 to include a link to district-by-district state aid data. The state Senate and Assembly budget committees on Monday,…
In addition to advancing the FY2018 state appropriations act and other budget-related measures, the Legislature has moved on several other pieces of legislation that would…
On June 20, the New Jersey Supreme Court determined that certain information, created and stored in conjunction with the email of public entities, is information…
Over the last month, the state Senate has moved on a number of Gov. Chris Christie’s nominations to the State Board of Education. That movement…
A state Superior Court judge ruled on June 16 in the case of Alston v. Pleasantville Board of Education, finding the state monitor assigned to…
An arbitrator on June 16 ruled in favor of the Bound Brook Board of Education in a tenure case, resulting in the termination of a…
NJSBA Director of Legal and Labor Relations Services Michael Kaelber, who has shared his in-depth knowledge of school law with Association members for nearly 30…
Countless studies and reports agree with the World Economic Forum that students need outstanding social-emotional skills to be successful in school, family, community, workplace, and…
The New Jersey School Boards Association has partnered with E-Rate Consulting, Inc. (ERC) to help school districts and member charter schools throughout New Jersey fully…
On June 20, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) announced the appointment of a special education ombudsman. The ombudsman is Dr. Dolores Walther. The…
Policy 3542.2, School Meal Program Arrears, has been newly added to the Critical Policy Reference Manual (CPRM). Section 143 of the federal law – the…
With the advent of social media, bullying no longer just occurs within the confines of the school building. It can occur when a student seems…
NJSBA has announced its summer publication and office schedule. Newsletter Schedule School Board Notes begins its summer publication schedule the first week of July. Online editions…