Governor Signs Bill to Increase Transparency in Election Results Reporting
Gov. Phil Murphy signed A-5176 on July 27, which aims to improve voter confidence in the reporting of election results.
NJ-SSEAC Seeks Charter School or Teacher Representative for Advisory Council
The New Jersey Department of Education is seeking a representative of a public charter school or a teacher from a local educational agency, which includes a charter school or school district, to sit on the New Jersey State Special Education...
Legislative Update: Governor Signs Various Education Measures into Law
Over the past couple of weeks, Gov. Phil Murphy signed various bills affecting public school districts and students into law, including one that would establish a study commission to explore the impact social media usage is having on students’ health...
State Board of Education Acts on Numerous Items at July Meeting
At its July meeting, the New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and acted on numerous items.
U.S. Department of Education Strengthens Guidance to Improve Equal Educational Opportunity for Children with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs recently released updated policy guidance, which takes immediate effect, to ensure and strengthen the rights and protections guaranteed to children with disabilities and their families.
Board President’s Corner: How Do I Put Together a Good Agenda?
As part of its continued focus to provide resources to school board presidents, the New Jersey School Boards Association will be answering questions through its monthly Board President’s Corner column. Our next question is: What are the best practices for planning a meeting...
Playbook Aims to Address Nation’s Youth Mental Health Crisis
Gov. Phil Murphy, chair of the National Governors Association, recently unveiled “Strengthening Youth Mental Health: A Governor’s Playbook,” which can be used as a resource for states, policymakers and stakeholders to strengthen youth mental health across the country.
NJDOE Releases HIB 338 Forms for the 2023-2024 School Year
The harassment, intimidation and bullying 338 forms for the 2023-2024 school year are now available on the New Jersey Department of Education’s HIB website.
New Jersey High Schools Encouraged to Learn More about Teen Mental Health First Aid Training Program
New Jersey high schools are invited to attend an informational webinar that will highlight how they can team up with Teen Mental Health First Aid – also known as tMHFA – to effectively respond to teen mental health needs in...
NJDOE to Provide Training, Information on Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Teams
The New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning is providing training and general awareness sessions to help local educational agencies establish and train K-12 Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Teams.