School Board Notes

The governor took action on close to 150 bills that were sent to his desk in the final days of the 2020-2021 legislative session.

The state health department released updated COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools, including school exclusion criteria to reflect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recent reduction in isolation and quarantine timelines.

The legislation appropriates funds from the "Securing Our Children's Future Bond Act" to provide grants for school security projects in New Jersey school districts.

The Federal Communications Commission funding will provide connected devices and broadband connections to 802 schools, 49 libraries and eight consortia.

The Biden administration recently posted a fact sheet on its efforts to increase access to COVID-19 testing in schools in an effort to keep schools open and safe.

In upcoming weeks, an Executive Director Search Committee will be formed. The committee will recommend a new executive director to the NJSBA Board of Directors.

The state's major education groups are encouraging schools to educate students and families about the opportunities that the United States military provides for post-secondary education and career training.

In honor of School Board Recognition Month, NJSBA is releasing an online video series featuring interviews with longtime board members who share their decades of experiences.

The webpage will assist school districts with incorporating equity, diversity and inclusion in the curriculum.

NJSBA is completing its conversion of the monthly print School Board Notes Digest newsletter into an online publication.

On Jan. 12, the U.S. Department of Education updated its fact sheet on its waivers related to certain meal programs.

The next roundtable, to be held Jan. 26, will focus on braiding and blending federal funds, including ESSER funds, to support learning acceleration, social-emotional learning and mental health.

The meeting, which will be held remotely, is open to the public.

The meeting, which will be held remotely, is open to the public.

The U.S. Department of Education recently issued a dear colleague letter to chief state school officers detailing information about federal funds and resources available to support Afghan children and their families.