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Legal

NJSBA attorneys provide training, legal information and research, and lead NJSBA’s participation as a “friend of the court” in cases of statewide significance.

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Attorney of the Day

An NJSBA staff attorney is available at 1-609-278-5279 to provide legal information to board members, school administrators, member charter school board trustees, and AMPSA members.

Topical School Law Resources

NJSBA’s staff attorneys provide information on the Annual School Election, the School Ethics Commission’s decisions and opinions, and school governance through FAQs, reports, and outlines. NJSBA’s Index to School Law Decisions is also included as a resource

Training

Throughout the year, our legal and labor relations staff provides training and information through forums such as county school boards association meetings, NJSBA’s Annual School Law Forum, the state-required Governance I, II, III, and IV programs, and presentations at a wide range of programs sponsored by educational and legal organizations. Whether the topic is negotiations, the New Jersey School Ethics Act, the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, the Open Public Meetings Act or the Open Public Records Act, the staff attorneys serve as excellent resources on the responsibilities of local boards of education and their members.

Amicus Curiae

NJSBA participates as amicus curiae, or “friend of the court,” in cases of statewide significance to local school districts.

Affiliate Memberships and Subscription Services

AMPSA

The Associate Membership Program for School Attorneys is the only organization dedicated exclusively to New Jersey’s school board attorneys. From conferences to subscriptions to consultation, AMPSA offers unparalleled training opportunities and information resources essential to school law practice.