Last Chance to Enter the Innovations in Special Education Awards
Highlight your school’s exemplary programs and services for students with special needs by entering the Innovations in Special Education Award program.
USDOE Issues ‘Dear Colleague Letter’ on Nondiscrimination Obligations of Schools
As it relates to DEI programs, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights clarified that whether a policy or program violates Title VI does not depend on how it is titled, but rather on whether the program treats students differently based on race, engages in racial stereotyping, or creates a hostile environment for students of particular races.
New Jersey Joins Multistate Guidance for Schools on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Initiatives
It is critical to note, and as the guidance makes clear, “nothing in the ‘Dear Colleague’ letter or FAQ changes existing law and well-established legal principles that encourage – and even require – schools to promote educational opportunity for students of all backgrounds.”
Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Manager of Communications and Publications
The New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking a manager of communications and publications to become a key member of its Communications Department.
Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Associate Director of Marketing
The New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking an associate director of marketing, who will report to the senior director of connection.
Public Comment Scheduled on Proposed Amendments to N.J.A.C. 6A:32, School District Operations
Public testimony on the proposed amendments is scheduled to be held April 2, 2025. Registration for public testimony will open March 13, 2025, and close at noon March 27, 2025.
LEAs Invited to Collaborate with the Office of Special Education and Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
This initiative emphasizes the importance of working with state education agencies to review local dispute resolution practices and implement capacity-building activities aimed at reducing formal mediation and due process requests received by the OSE.
NJDOE Issues Advisory on Signing of Public Notice Law
The law effectively provides a four-month extension to the digital advertisement law that was initially set to expire March 1, 2025.
Information Regarding the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment Cut Scores for the Class of 2026
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an advisory with information on the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment cut scores for the class of 2026.
School Board Notes • March 11, 2025