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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
School-Board-Notes-Sept., 23, 2026
Lead Story: Harrison Board Members Recognized for 30 Years of Service For NJSBA Education News anytime, visit the NJSBA website homepage, and scroll down to News and Resources.
Burlington County Times
Willingboro Early Childhood Program: A strong foundation for lifelong success
The early years of a child’s life are among the most important in shaping future academic achievement, social development and lifelong learning. Recognizing this reality, the Willingboro Township Public School District has made a significant investment in early childhood education through its comprehensive preschool and early learning programs.
Daily Record
Boonton Twp. voters rejected $15M school fix, now it’s twice as much (MSN.com)
Two years after residents voted down a $15 million referendum to repair its one school for preschoolers through eighth graders, they now face another referendum nearly twice the size of the last.
MyCentralJersey.com
Middlesex students warned about malware scam targeting devices (MSN.com) Students throughout Middlesex County are being warned about an online scam designed to infect their devices with malware.
TAPinto.net
Hunterdon Central Robotics Team Honored for Participation in Worlds
There were no metallic cries of “Exterminate!” heard at the Sept. 15 meeting of the Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners, but there were plenty of cheers for the Hunterdon Central Regional High School varsity robotics team, known as Team Daleks.
Branchburg Set to Receive $5 Million in State Aid if Referendum Passes
The referendum questions set to be before voters in the November elections should only cost them about $29 million, not the face value of nearly $35 million because of state aid, Superintendent of Schools Kevin McPeek said at the Sept. 17 meeting of the Branchburg board of education.
Free Virtual Mental Health Services Coming To Hawthorne Students
The board approved an agreement with Marble Health, Inc. on Sept. 15 to provide virtual mental health services to students during the 2026-27 school year. The service will be available at no cost to participating families or the district.
