Legislative Update: Various Committees Hear Student Health and Safety Measures
On Feb. 22, the Assembly Consumer Affairs and Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens committees heard various bills related to student health and safety. Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee discussed but did not vote on:...
$19 Million Grant to Fund Zero-Emission School Buses in New Jersey
Van-Con Inc., a transportation company, will receive nearly $19 million to purchase 42 zero-emission school buses and 28 bus chargers, so five school districts in New Jersey, including Union City, Elizabeth, Newark, Bloomfield Township and Lakewood Township, can secure the...
NJSBA’s Chief Pays Tribute to ‘Unsung Superheroes’ in Video that Highlights Expansion of Recognition Program
Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association, recently announced the expansion of the Association’s “Unsung Superheroes in Education” awards in a video that pays tribute to individuals who go above and beyond to support students...
Scores of Attendees Get to Work at NJSBA's New Board Member Orientation Weekend
Almost 100 board members attended the New Jersey School Boards Association's New Board Member Orientation Weekend at the Crowne Plaza Princeton Conference Center from Friday, Feb. 23 to Sunday, Feb. 25.
Announcing NJSBA’s Workshop 2024 Theme and Important Dates
The New Jersey School Boards Association is pleased to welcome New Jersey’s school officials back to Atlantic City this fall for Workshop 2024. This year’s conference will be held from Monday, Oct. 21 through Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Atlantic...
NJSBA Joins Leading Education Groups to Celebrate Public Schools Week
The New Jersey School Boards Association joins a coalition of national education groups to celebrate Public Schools Week, Feb. 26 to March 1, which is an annual, weeklong celebration to honor the invaluable contributions and achievements of educators, administrators, board...
SEL4NJ to Host a Series of Webinars to Support Students
The Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey — also known as SEL4NJ — will host a series of webinars to celebrate International SEL Day on March 8. SEL Day is a global, grassroots campaign for social-emotional learning to support...
NJDOE Promotes the Seal of Biliteracy for Students
The New Jersey Department of Education offers support and resources for local educational agencies that want to recognize students fluent in at least one language in addition to English by high school graduation. The NJDOE, pursuant to P.L. 2015, c. 303 enacted by the state’s Senate...
NJDOE to Offer Local Special Education Determination Information Sessions
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B regulations, § 300.600(a)(2), require states to make determinations annually regarding the performance of each local education agency, using the following categories: meets requirements, needs assistance, needs intervention and needs substantial intervention (§...
NJSBA's Executive Committee to Meet March 15
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of the regular meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Executive Committee, to be held Friday, March 15, 2024, at 3 p.m. at the NJSBA headquarters, 413...