Eyes on NJSBOE

Eyes on the NJ State Board of Education

Meeting Date: January 11, 2023

SPECIAL NOTE:

A major function of the New Jersey State Board of Education (NJSBOE) is the adoption of administrative code that contains the rules for implementing education laws.

Currently, NJSBOE conducts virtual public meetings on the first Wednesday of each month. Public testimony has been suspended until further notice. You may submit written testimony to stateboardoffice@doe.nj.gov. At publication time, no topics for the February meeting are scheduled.

President’s Report

Resolution in Honor of New Jersey School Board Recognition Month

Commissioner’s Report

New Jersey Department of Education Receives $14 Million Federal Grant to Support Youth Mental Health Efforts

NJDOE has been awarded a five-year $14 million federal grant to expand school-based mental health services for students. The School Based Mental Health Services Grant Program funding will be used to expand the number of psychologists, counselors, and social workers in New Jersey schools with the greatest need.

2022-2023 Start Strong Assessment Presentation

State Board Actions

Chapter 15, Bilingual Education

Presentation to NJSBOE January 11, 2023

(Division of Educational Services)

Proposal Level

The State Board approved for publication in the New Jersey Register the proposed readoption with amendments pertaining to bilingual education at N.J.A.C. 6A:15,

Bilingual Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:4-15 and 18A:35-15 to 26 and Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds

Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-95).

Chapter 7, Managing for Equality and Equity in Education

Presentation to NJSBOE January 11, 2023

(Division of Field Support and Services)

Second Discussion

The State Board discussed the readoption with amendments pertaining to equality and equity in education at N.J.A.C. 6A:7, Managing for Equality and Equity in Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:4-15 and 18A:36-20.

Questions: Email NJASA Director of Communications Anne H. Gallagher

NJASA 920 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618

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