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February 11, 2025 VOL. XLVIII NO. 27

NJSBA Officers and Staff Meet with Congressional Delegation on Capitol Hill 

On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the New Jersey School Boards Association’s officers, executive director and CEO and governmental relations staff visited Washington, D.C., to advocate before the state’s congressional delegation.

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An Update from NJSBA on Title IX Regulations

NJSBA encourages all boards to speak with board counsel to determine how best to rescind or revise current policy to align/realign with the 2020 Title IX regulations, and how to address any Title IX complaints that occurred between August 2024 and Jan. 9, 2025.

Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission on Jan. 28, 2025

Of the five decisions considered for adoption, four were posted on the New Jersey Department of Education’s website; therefore, the remaining matter, C26-24, remains pending.

State Board of Education Adopts Resolution Recognizing CTE Month and Acts on Other Items

At its February meeting, the New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and acted on several items.

Reminder: Enter the 'Innovations in Special Education Awards'

Highlight your school’s exemplary programs and services for students with special needs by entering the Innovations in Special Education Award program.

Enhance Communication, Leverage AI and Much More at NJSBA's 'Public Relations Forum' on April 4

Get a complete toolkit to enhance communication, leverage artificial intelligence, pass a referendum and more at the Public Relations Forum, Friday, April 4, at the New Jersey School Boards Association’s headquarters in Trenton.

Learn Ways to Meet the Needs of All Students at NJSBA’s Equity Expo on April 11

The New Jersey School Boards Association is proud to present its inaugural Equity Expo on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Mercer County Community College.

Schools Invited to Participate in SEL Day 2025

SEL4US, The Urban Assembly, and Six Seconds invite schools and communities around the globe to celebrate the sixth annual International SEL Day on Monday, March 3, 2025.

NJDOE Announces Second Annual Career and Technical Education Scholar Award Program

In celebration of Career and Technical Education Month, the New Jersey Department of Education is pleased to announce the second annual CTE Scholar Award Program, which honors exceptional CTE students across New Jersey.

Reminder Regarding Failure to Inspect a School Bus at the End of a School Bus Route

The New Jersey Department of Education issued an advisory reminding school districts, school bus contractors, and student transportation employees of their responsibilities to ensure the safety of students.

K-12 Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Training

The New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning, in partnership with the Jersey City/Newark Urban Area Security Initiative, is offering basic and advanced behavioral threat assessment and management training.

2025 Exemplary Educator Recognition Program

The New Jersey Department of Education invites school administrators to recommend up to three outstanding secondary (grades 6-12) educators for the 2025 Exemplary Educator Recognition Program.