School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
March 5, 2024 • VOL. XLVII NO. 30
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Legislative Update: Committees Focus on Teacher Shortage, Food Insecurity
On Monday, March 4, the Assembly Education Committee met to advance a package of bills aimed at improving teacher recruitment and retention. The Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee also held a hearing on food insecurity.
PreK-12 Education Highlights of the Murphy Administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal
On Feb. 27 – the fourth Tuesday in February, as required by state law – the Murphy administration unveiled a summary of its fiscal year 2025 budget proposal.
NJSBA's Leadership Conference Focuses on Personnel Issues
On Saturday, March 2, the New Jersey School Boards Association hosted its Leadership Conference focusing on personnel issues.
NJSBA's Spring Conference: A Prequel to Workshop 2024
This in-person prequel to Workshop 2024 will feature more than a dozen training sessions covering topics impacting boards of education today.
New Award Categories Announced for NJSBA's 'Unsung Superheroes in Education' Awards
Award winners will be recognized at Workshop 2024, which will be held Oct. 21 to Oct. 24 at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
NJSBA Welcomes Two New Staff Members
The New Jersey School Boards Association recently welcomed two new staff members to better serve local boards of education.
Earn Board Member Academy Credits by Attending NJSBA Webinars
The New Jersey School Boards Association is pleased to announce that NJSBA webinars now offer Board Member Academy credits.
Call for Entries: Innovations in Special Education Awards 2024
Highlight your school’s exemplary programs and services for students with special needs by entering the Innovations in Special Education Award program.
U.S. Department of Education Opens Applications for Two K-12 Mental Health Grant Programs
The U.S. Department of Education recently opened applications for the School-Based Mental Health and Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration grant competitions to help bolster the pipeline of mental health professionals serving in schools.
New Jersey Department of Agriculture Announces $120 Summer EBT Benefit for Summer 2024
States will provide families with $120 per eligible child for the summer to buy food at grocery stores, farmers markets, or other authorized retailers – similar to how SNAP benefits are used. According to USDA estimates, New Jersey will have well over 500,000 children eligible for Summer EBT.
State Aid Notices Now Available and Updates to the 2024-2025 Budget Application
State aid notices for the 2024-2025 school year are now available under “School Aid” in the New Jersey Department of Education Homeroom portal.
NJDOE Shares Resources to Support Utilization of ARP-ESSER Funds
The New Jersey Department of Education followed up on a January 2024 advisory in which it highlighted amendments to its ARP ESSER state plan to share training sessions and resources related to ARP ESSER funds.
NJDOE Seeks Submissions for Virtual Art Expo to Celebrate Autism Awareness Month
In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Special Education will host an online virtual art show in April 2024 – and submissions are welcome.
New Jersey Department of Health Updates Tuberculosis Testing Guidance for Schools
The New Jersey Department of Health recently updated the guidance for tuberculosis testing in New Jersey schools, the New Jersey Department of Education announced in an advisory.