• USDOE Releases Questions and Answers on Sexual Harassment

  The recently released Q&A document clarifies how the federal Office for Civil Rights interprets schools’ existing obligations concerning sexual harassment complaints.

• Court Denies Mother’s Request for Hearing on Access to Child’s Special Education Records

  The Superior Court ruled that a parent does not have an independent right to a due process hearing when seeking to pursue a stand-alone denial-of-access claim.

• What You Need to Know About Educational Equity and Critical Race Theory

  The NJSBA is providing information on a topic that has surfaced at many board meetings.

• Leadership Tips: Equity in a Divided Community

  Here is useful information on how to interact with the public in a productive, professional manner.

• USDOE Says Students with ‘Long COVID’ May Qualify for Services

  Federal civil rights office says 'long-term' COVID symptoms may qualify as a disability.

• NJSBA ‘Workshop Wind Down’ at Workshop 2021

  The new 'Wind Down' program will give conference attendees a chance to gather in smaller, informal groups to discuss topics and interact with fellow board members.

• Murphy Signs Laura Wooten’s Law, Strengthening Civics Instruction

  Murphy signed the bill into law just days before the first hearing of the special House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.

  

• School Mental Health Services Regional Planning Sessions: How Can Schools Meet the Need?

  Technical assistance sessions will provide an overview of school mental health services, including strategies for identifying needs, and ideas for how to target COVID relief funds to close gaps in services.

• Officers Re-elected at State Board of Education Meeting

  Kathy Goldenberg and Andrew Mulvihill were re-elected as president and vice-president, respectively. 

• NJSBA CAL Meeting Goes Hybrid

  NJSBA hosts first meeting with in-person attendees since March 2020.