Legislative Update: Governor Signs Law Establishing Chronic Absenteeism Task Force
Several committees recently met and enacted a new law relevant to boards of education.
NJDOE Releases 2026 School Election and Budget Procedures Calendar
The 2026 School Election and Budget Procedures Calendar has been released.
School Board Notes • January 6, 2026
Applications Open for Shared Services and Regionalization Grants
The Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) is now accepting FY2026 grant applications for the Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) and School Regionalization Efficiency Program (SREP).
Legislative Update: Cell Phone Legislation Lands on Governor’s Desk; Senate and Assembly Approve Many Other Bills
In addition to multiple voting sessions, several committees also met at the State House and advanced noteworthy legislation.
Governor Murphy Proclaims January 2026 School Board Recognition Month
January 2026 is the 24th annual School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey, a time to raise public awareness of the role and responsibilities of local boards of education and to thank school board members throughout the state.
A Message of Peace
A holiday message from NJSBA Executive Director Dr. Timothy Purnell.
School Board Notes Will Be on Break Next Week
School Board Notes will be on a scheduled break for the holidays.
The Board Leader’s Advantage: NJSBA LEAD Masterclass Series
The New Jersey School Boards Association is pleased to unveil its newest program, “The Board Leader’s Advantage: NJSBA LEAD Master Class Series.”
Application Deadline Approaching: 2026 Garden State Film Festival
The New Jersey School Boards Association invites students to submit entries into its sponsored category of the annual Garden State Film Festival.