• 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.

• NJSBA Delegate Assembly: Registration Open Now

  The Delegate Assembly will be held virtually on Nov. 20, 2021.

• New Jersey Safe Schools Program Offers Teacher Training for Supervising Work-Based Learning

  The New Jersey Safe Schools Program is providing teachers work-based learning supervisory trainings for career and technical education (CTE).

• Registration Open for NJSBA Delegate Assembly

  The semiannual Delegate Assembly will be held virtually on Nov. 20, 2021.

• Sustainable Jersey for Schools: Social Equity Resources and Grant, Training and Award Opportunities

  The organization, which provides schools with tools, training and financial incentives to pursue sustainability and digital learning initiatives, has announced a variety of new resources available.