School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
July 2, 2024 • VOL. XLVIII NO. 1
Articles
Release of 2024-2025 Preschool Expansion Notice of Funding Opportunity
The NJDOE announced in an advisory a Preschool Expansion Notice of Funding Opportunity 2024-2025, available on the NJDOE Early Childhood Education website, to local educational agencies for the 2024-2025 school year.
Legislative Update: Heading into Summer Recess, a Bevy of Bills Land On Governor’s Desk
The Senate and General Assembly acted on legislation affecting local school districts at their final voting sessions before heading into the traditional summer recess.
School Leader’s Summer Issue Highlights the Importance of School Design, Cell Phone Policies and More
When you read the Summer 2024 issue of School Leader, you’ll find an in-depth cover story on why school design and construction are so critical when it comes to student achievement.
Labor Department Spotlights the Role of Districts in Prevailing Wage Law Compliance
The New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act establishes a prevailing wage for workers engaged in public work, requiring the payment of minimum rates of pay to laborers, craftspeople and apprentices employed on public works projects.
Learn How to Optimize E-rate Funding During Upcoming July 16 Webinar
The New Jersey School Boards Association’s upcoming webinar on Tuesday, July 16 at 1 p.m. will provide you with the opportunity to get ahead of the E-rate season and set your school up for success.
NJDOE Reminds Local Educational Agencies about FAFSA Graduation Requirement
Earlier this year, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation requiring public school students to complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma.
NJDOE Honors 111 Students with the CTE Scholar Award
The NJDOE has published the list of awardees on its website and provided certificates of recognition to each student.