• Save the Date for Nov. 23 Virtual School Law Forum

  The 2021 Virtual Fall School Law Forum will be Tuesday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Final E-Procurement Regulations Adopted

  Last week, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs' Division of Local Government Services issued a document describing the final regulations authorizing use of electronic procurement by boards of education.

• Notice: NJSBA Resolutions Subcommittee Meeting Time Change

  The meeting will be held remotely on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m.

• New Jersey Department of Education Acting Commissioner to Deliver Workshop Address

  Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, a longtime educator, was named to her post in October 2020.

  

• Legislative Update: New Laws Establish Mental Health Grants, Promote STEM, Combat Food Insecurity

  Among the measures, signed last week, is a grant program to promote depression screenings for students in grades 7-12.

• Court: Vaccine Requirement for City Employees Not Mandatorily Negotiable

  The court found that the city had a managerial prerogative to protect the health and safety not only of its employees, but also of residents who have contact with city employees.

• U.S. Justice Department Directs FBI to Respond to Violent Threats Against School Officials

  The move comes less than a week after the National School Boards Association wrote urging the federal government to help education officials respond to harassment, threats and criminal conduct.

• County Associations Gather In-Person and Online in Hybrid Meetings

  Members may attend meetings — both virtual and in-person — of any county association in the state.

• Guidance on IDEA Obligations from the U.S. Department of Education

  The document assists districts in understanding their obligations under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

• NJSBA Board of Directors Highlights

  The NJSBA Board of Directors met virtually on Friday, Oct. 1.