Fact Sheet Highlights Actions to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
The U.S. Department of Education recently released a fact sheet on steps that it is taking to combat the mental health crisis that young people are facing.
NJSBA Raises Concerns about Potential Increases in School Employees’ Health Program Rates
While the final premium rates for the plan year beginning Jan. 1, 2023, have not been made public, there are reports that those increases will be in the double-digit range, as will the premiums for the State Health Benefits Program.
HIB, Tenure and Indemnification Decisions Issued
The commissioner of education recently issued decisions on harassment, intimidation and bullying; tenure and indemnification that may be of interest to boards of education and their administrative teams.
Workshop 2022 to Offer Numerous Training Styles and Topics
At Workshop 2022, there will be program formats that appeal to different learning styles. Whether you enjoy listening to expert speakers in a large group setting, want short informational sessions that focus on specific topics, or prefer being part of...
Upcoming Webinar to Continue the Conversation on School Safety
Join superintendents and board members from districts who currently support student representatives to the school board to learn how these students can serve a vital role on your school safety team.
Appellate Division Finds Ethics Violation for Unintentional Private Action
Last week, the New Jersey Appellate Division affirmed the commissioner of education’s decision that a board member violated the School Ethics Act, N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 et seq. when he filed a petition with the commissioner without approval by the whole board.
NJSBA Hosts 2022 Spring School Law Forum
Practicing school board attorneys shared insights on recent court decisions, administrative rulings, statutes and codes that affect public education and school district governance.
NJDOE Releases 2022 Taxpayers’ Guide to Education Spending
The New Jersey Department of Education recently released the 2022 Taxpayers’ Guide to Education Spending to help New Jersey residents and interested citizens learn more about the spending practices of school districts across the state.
State Budget Provides Districts $420M in Extraordinary Special Education Aid for Costs Incurred in 2021-2022 School Year
The fiscal year 2023 Appropriations Act includes $420 million of extraordinary special education aid to reimburse districts for costs incurred in fiscal year 2022 (the 2021-2022 school year).
NJDOE Provides Updates on NJGPA and ‘Start Strong’ Assessments
Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed a law that requires the State Board of Education to administer the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment as a field test for the class of 2023, according to a broadcast memo from the New Jersey...