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Dr. Richard Bozza, NJASA Executive Director, was among a group of education advocates who this month formally asked the Legislature to add $3 billion overall for school construction — $2 billion for Abbott districts and $1 billion for the rest. On Tuesday after the latest proposal was released, Dr. Bozza said he welcomes any additional money for school construction but said the allocated amount is just a fraction of the overall needs.
Dr. Richard Bozza, NJASA Executive Director, cited the reduction in younger students and pointed out the expense of having children in some high-priced areas, including many Shore communities. “When I look at the statewide number it has to be a change in the residential patterns, the cost of homes in Monmouth and Ocean counties have gone up considerably,” he said. “Where does a young family get a starter home?"
Governor Signs FY 2023 Appropriations Act into Law
06/30/2022 Trenton – The budget once again provides the highest level of school funding in history as the State continues to deliver on a seven-year plan to fully implement the constitutionally-sound school funding formula, makes a second consecutive full pension payment for the first time in more than a quarter century, and supports significant investments in the economy. “This budget both invests in New Jersey’s future while preparing for an uncertain global economy,” said Governor Murphy.
By Assistant Association Counsel Beth L. Finkelstein, Esq.
NJDOE Seeks Input on English Language Arts and Mathematics Standards
NJDOE is required to review the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) every five years. The English Language Arts and Mathematics NJSLS are currently open for review and re-adoption in 2022. The Division of Teaching and Learning Services seeks to establish a highly qualified and diverse committee with broad stakeholder representation for the review process. Individuals interested in being considered should complete a committee participation form by July 11, 2022.
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