U.S. Department of Education Rescinds Title VI Regulations Related to Disparate Impact Liability
The amended regulation took effect July 24, 2026.
NJSBA Introduces “Good News”
This new initiative is designed to help remind the public of the value and impact of public schools.
NJSBA Honors the Life and Legacy of Former President John Bulina
He served as president of the New Jersey School Boards Association from 2012 to 2014.
E-Mail Alerts for NJDOE Broadcasts Now Available to General Public
Members of the public interested in receiving New Jersey Department of Education updates are invited to sign up.
NJDOE Offers Technical Assistance for New Cursive Handwriting Instruction Requirement
Department of Education announces dates of technical assistance sessions designed to help schools implement the new requirement.
NJ Office of the Attorney General and Division of Civil Rights Announce New Section to Safeguard Student Civil Rights
The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights announces the formation of a team dedicated to investigating and addressing discrimination in schools and public places.
Optional Spring Break Date Recommendations Signed into Law
New law paves the way for universal spring break.
Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission on July 28, 2026 – Part I
Among the decisions released were ones addressing board members and/or charter school trustees who failed to complete mandated training in a timely manner.
School Board Notes • August 11, 2026
SEHBC Adopts Plan Year 2027 Retiree Premium Increases; Tables Vote for Actives Until August 19
NJSBA will continue to advocate for real reform and cost savings on behalf of the state’s districts.