School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
September 6, 2023 • VOL. XLVII NO. 6
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Workshop 2023 to Feature New Jersey State Board Student Representative
Nilanjana Ghosh, the New Jersey State Board of Education student representative, will speak at Workshop 2023, addressing attendees on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m.
NJSBA Announces Student Performance Selections for Workshop 2023
The New Jersey School Boards Association will proudly highlight a variety of student performances during its upcoming Workshop conference in October.
Governor Signs Law to Provide Free Access to Menstrual Products in Grades 6-12
The new law requires the New Jersey Department of Education, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, to periodically review and assess whether the law is meeting the needs of students.
NJDOE, Office of the Attorney General Release Joint Guidance for Addressing Discrimination in School Discipline
The guidance reminds school and district officials that they have a duty to ensure full compliance with the Law Against Discrimination. The guidance also empowers students, parents and caregivers by explaining the legal protections the Law Against Discrimination provides for students.
NJDOE Shares Resources to Help Recruit, Hire and Retain Bilingual Teachers
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an advisory that shared important steps that local educational agencies can take to recruit, hire and retain bilingual teachers.
LEAs Invited to Take Advantage of Kindergarten to Third Grade Self-Assessment Validation System
Local educational agencies can now take advantage of the voluntary Kindergarten to Third Grade Self-Assessment Validation System (also known as K-3 SAVS).
163 New Jersey Schools Achieve Sustainability Certification
Sustainable Jersey for Schools recently announced that 163 public schools achieved certification in 2023, bringing the total number of certified schools across New Jersey to 337.
Trenton Civic Trust and The Citizens Campaign Partner with Trenton School District to Give High School Students Citizen Leadership Training
The Trenton Civic Trust applauded the Trenton Public School District's board of education for its decision to forge a partnership, incorporating “Leadership and No-Blame Problem Solving,” an innovative curriculum component developed by The Citizens Campaign.
Fiscal Year 2023 Reimbursement Payments and Project End Date for CRRSA ESSERF
The project period for Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund ends Sept. 30, 2023, the New Jersey Department of Education noted in an advisory.
U.S. Department of Education Issues Resource on Race and School Programming
The Dear Colleague Letter includes hypothetical examples to help schools assess their Title VI legal obligations and protections concerning school-sponsored curricula and programming.
Climate Week 2023 Is Sept. 17-24
New Jersey has a multifaceted plan to address and mitigate the impacts of climate change, which includes the implementation of educational initiatives.
9/11 Student Essay Contest Deadline Is Oct. 18
The Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Institute is partnering with the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to enhance children’s understanding surrounding the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Second Notice: Delegate Assembly Resolution Deadline
Resolutions for the Dec. 2 meeting must be received at NJSBA’s office by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28.
NJSBA's Executive Committee to Meet
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of the regular meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association's Executive Committee, to be held on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at 3 p.m. at NJSBA headquarters.
NJSBA's Audit Committee to Meet
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Audit committee. The meeting will be held on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.