Transgender Student Athletes
The United States Supreme Court issued a decision in connection with West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, stating that eligibility for women’s and girls’ sports can be based on biological sex.
State Board of Education Elects 26-27 Officers, Provides Update on Adaptive Assessment Standard Setting, Other Matters
The New Jersey State Board of Education commenced its 2026-2027 session on July 1, 2026, discussing the topics below. A recording of the meeting can be found on the New Jersey Department of Education’s YouTube page. Officer Elections Following the...
Delegate Assembly Notice of Resolutions Cutoff Date
The submission deadline is Friday, September 11, 2026, for formally adopted board resolutions to be considered at the annual meeting.
Legislative Update: Governor Signs SEHBP Relief Bill; Other Education Measures Sent to Desk
Short-Term Relief for SEHBP S-4507/A-5330 signed into law as other education bills earn legislative approval and reach Governor’s desk
Legislature Adopts Fiscal Year 2027 Spending Plan in Last-Minute Votes
New Jersey legislators adopt $60.7 billion budget framework just ahead of constitutional deadline.
School Board Notes • June 30, 2026
U.S. Education Department Expands Interagency Agreements on Special Education, Civil Rights, Privacy and Advisory Services
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced four new interagency agreements.
New Jersey Department of Education Releases 2026 District Website Accessibility Statement of Assurance (P.L.2021, c.461)
The NJ Department of Education releases instructions for 2026 District Website Accessibility Statement of Assurance.
New Jersey Department of Education Shares “Save the Date” Flyer for Ninth Annual Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Convening
The NJ Department of Education releases the date for the 2026 Convening on Diversifying the Teacher Workforce.
New Jersey Department of Education Announces Regional School Safety and Security Symposiums
The New Jersey Department of Education will host regional School Safety and Security Symposiums July 14-16, 2026.