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 30, 2021 • Vol. XLIV No. 37
Articles
Murphy Wants Students in School, in Person, with No Virtual Option in the Fall
About 90 school districts with 302,000 students are still all-remote, state officials said last week.
School Law Today – The Legal Status of Marijuana and its Impact on School Districts
Likely to be discussed during the 11 a.m. April 1 podcast: Gov. Murphy recently signed legislation requiring parents to be notified if their child is arrested for possession of marijuana.
Sustainable Jersey for Schools Hits 1,000 Schools Milestone
Fully 62% of all New Jersey public school districts have passed a resolution to participate in the program.
Registration Open for NSBA Online Advocacy Institute in June
An early bird discount is available for the virtual event, which will explore key policy issues and provide advocacy training.
As Students Return, Arts Ed NJ Reminds Schools that Arts Instruction Is Essential
The arts can help students deal with social-emotional issues as they return to school.
Rutgers University Launches Maker Education Certificate Program for Fall 2021
The program is an excellent resource to support NJSBA STEAM Tank and Sustainable Jersey projects.
School Ethics Commission Issues Notice on School Official Disclosure Statements
SEC notes the procedure for notifying board members about rejected disclosure statements.
Individual Board Member Academy Certifications Proceeding
Board members may now check on their certification status by logging into the members section of the NJSBA website.
Obituary: Christopher A. Hamler, Past President, Warren Hills Regional School District
The Faith Discovery Church has made a recording of the funeral service available online.