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legislative update

Legislative Update: Governor Conditionally Vetoes edTPA Bill; Assembly Education Committee Returns from Summer Break

September 26, 2022

On Thursday, Sept. 22, the Assembly Education Committee returned from summer recess to consider a variety of bills affecting school districts.

Gov. Murphy Signs School Threat Assessment Legislation, Other Measures

August 08, 2022

The purpose of the school threat assessment team is to help ensure a safe and secure school environment by assisting staff in identifying students who pose a potential safety risk and preventing targeted violence in the district.

Legislative Update: Gov. Murphy Signs State Budget; Various Education Priorities Move to Governor’s Desk Before Summer Recess

July 06, 2022

On June 30, the new state budget was signed, as well as several education measures.

Legislative Update: Budget Committees Approve Fiscal Year 2023 Spending Bills

June 28, 2022

The measures, S-2023/A-4402, would appropriate more than $50 billion while providing a total of $18.6 billion to the New Jersey Department of Education, a 3% increase over the fiscal year 2022 budget.

Legislative Update: Electric School Bus Measure Among Those Sent to Governor

June 21, 2022

Both the Senate and General Assembly convened at the State House on June 16 and held voting sessions. A summary of the substance and status of any education-related proposal is included in this article.

Legislative Update: Mental Health and School Security Measures Advance; Legislature Continues to Push School Bus Driver Shortage Bills

June 13, 2022

On June 9, several committees convened and advanced various measures affecting New Jersey school districts.

School Security Remains a Legislative Priority

June 03, 2020

An update on the latest security-related laws

Legally Speaking: Superintendent Salary and Contracts: The New Frontier

April 06, 2020

Superintendent salary caps were eliminated last year; but there are still laws and regulations pertaining to CSA contracts. Here’s what you need to know.

Legislative Update: Governor’s Action on School Security Bill Reflects NJSBA Concerns

September 07, 2016

On the first day of school for many of New Jersey’s public school students, Governor Christie held a press conference at Grover Cleveland Elementary School…

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