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NJSBA Releases Latest Round of Policy Updates
The NJSBA has released its most recent quarterly update of critical policies for school districts and charter schools. This update includes the most up-to-date information on policies such as:
- Religious Belief Opt-out
- Requirement for Cursive Instruction
- Website Accessibility
- School Meals Notification
- Home Instruction Update
- Internet-Enabled Devices
To read these latest policy updates and other critical policy information please visit https://www.njsba.org/policy/ or contact policy@njsba.org.
School Board Notes
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PoliticoPro
Scrapping the School Employees Health Benefits Plan would force more than 200 education employers to scramble to find private-sector plans.
NJ.com
N.J. school bullying reports 2024-25: See your district’s numbers – nj.com
Confirmed bullying reports in New Jersey schools are decreasing, according to the latest figures from the state Department of Education.
The New Jersey school district that was denied permission to leave its high school athletic conference earlier this year has appealed the ruling to the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Cherry Hill Public Schools is battling with a group for parents of special education students about information tables at back-to-school night.
The Sandpaper
Bus Complaints Stir Little Egg Harbor School Start
A new busing system at the Little Egg Harbor School District is getting mixed reviews, with parents reporting a variety of problems, some of which seem to be improving as drivers gain experience.
TAPinto.net
Local High School Marching Band Adds Yoga to Rehearsal Routine
For the Chatham High School Marching Band, preparing for a performance involves more than learning music and perfecting formations. This season, students have also been working on breath, balance, posture and concentration through yoga.
Questar III golf tournament raises over $30,000 to support students
The Questar III BOCES Fundraising Committee raised $34,397.90 to benefit the organization’s Education Foundation through its third annual golf tournament.
Seven Livingston Students Named Semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Competition
Seventeen academically gifted students from Livingston High School (LHS) have been named among the approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP), giving the seniors an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,700 scholarships worth nearly $24 million to be offered in the spring.
