With some districts faced with losing more than half of their previous state aid, legislators and Governor Murphy unveiled legislation to bridge the gap by over $100 million, for one year.
Senators amended a bill that would require schools to provide students access to free feminine hygiene products to exclude boys’ bathrooms from the mandate.
New Jersey lawmakers from both major parties say parent awareness and input needs to be a key focus when dealing with gender and sexual orientation in classrooms.
The New Jersey School Boards Association said there are a number of complicating factors, including transportation costs, extracurricular activity scheduling, and impact on younger students.