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School Board Notes

May 28, 2025 VOL. XLVIII NO. 41

Legislative Update: Assembly Holds Voting Session, Approves Bills Affecting School Districts

The Legislature approved a bill to protect student data and moved toward providing water safety courses and a no-fee option for school lunches.

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One Month Left to Secure Your Early Bird Discount for Workshop 2025

Don’t miss Workshop 2025, the largest professional learning event for public school officials in the Garden State. Register before June 30 to take advantage of discounted rates.

U.S. District Court Temporarily Stops Trump from Dismantling the Federal Department of Education

The decision is expected to be appealed. New Jersey’s attorney general joined 19 others in opposing the effort to shut down the U.S. Department of Education.

Hear the Student Perspective on Artificial Intelligence at NJSBA Conference

During the June 6 conference, learn how to safely and ethically use generative artificial intelligence in your school. The keynote address is titled, “From Fear to Fascination: The Magic of Embracing AI.”

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Use of Public Funds to Support Religious Charter Schools

By a 4-4 vote, the high court upheld the ban, as Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself.

Lead, Preside, and Unify: NJSBA Offers Leadership Summit for Board Presidents and Vice Presidents

Learn how to run a focused, effective meeting.  Participants will complete a leadership self-assessment and apply key laws to real board scenarios.

NJDOE Officials Discuss How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Transform Education

Watch an Education Matters video on how artificial intelligence can revolutionize education in your school.

Upcoming Webinars: Organizational Leadership, Setting District and Board Goals, Ethics and Influence, and Restoring Hope through Grief Support

Earn Board Member Academy credits while learning about important educational issues in a series of interesting, highly relevant webinars. Register today!

The Amistad Commission Invites School Board Members to Attend Its 2025 Curriculum Institute

A free roundtable discussion is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 4 p.m.