November 18, 2022
The governor announced in a Nov. 16 news release that the New Jersey Department of Children and Families would issue a request for proposals to create the new NJ4S program in time for the 2023-2024 academic year, while pledging to provide funding to continue the SBYSP through fiscal year 2024.
October 03, 2022
The NJ4S network is expected to launch in the 2023-2024 academic year and will include an additional $8.5 million in American Rescue Plan Funds to support the startup of NJ4S hubs on top of the $6.5 million in ARP funds already included in the 2023 budget to meet student needs.
October 04, 2022
The U.S. Department of Education invites school districts to apply for two grant programs to increase access to mental health services for students and young people, totaling $280 million.
September 12, 2022
The think tank's analysis of available data showed that while access to mental health staff for white and Asian students has increased over the past several years, it has decreased for Black and Latinx students.
August 04, 2022
The U.S. Department of Education recently released a fact sheet on steps that it is taking to combat the mental health crisis that young people are facing.
June 17, 2022
On June 14, the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services issued a Dear Colleague Letter with four recommendations to equitably support the social-emotional development and mental health of young children.
September 26, 2019
New Jersey schools have seen a rising tide of mental health issues in students. An NJSBA task force issues its findings and recommendations on what districts can do to cope with the crisis.
September 26, 2019
Why NJSBA established the Task Force on Mental Health Services in Public Schools, and how the group's final report can help boards of education take action to provide students with the services they need.