Should NJ home-schooled kids be part of school sports and plays?
Decisions about letting home-schooled students take part in extracurriculars are made by each district. A bill would require it in all towns.
Jennie Lamon
NJ sex education transparency bill advances, but does it do much?
Education groups say the suggested transparency measures in a proposed bill are generally already being followed by schools.
So long, snow days? Senate panel OKs remote school for weather
Online school days are now allowed only due to pandemic-related reasons, but a Senate committee endorsed a bill allowing them for weather and other emergencies.
NJ may drop need for parent permission for student health surveys
Parents could still opt their child out of anonymous surveys about substance use and sexual behavior, but their active permission may no longer be needed.
NJ may screen students for depression – but will help follow?
Some education groups and parents ask: What good is a depression screening if schools and the overall mental health system lack the resources to help?
Ban on flavored vapes, menthol cigarettes in NJ advances
Package of bills also increases fines for illegal sales, increases vape-shop licensing fees and hikes taxes on consumers.
Safe Haven law, sexting warnings may be taught in NJ
Lawmakers advanced bills requiring lessons on sexting and the Safe Haven Infant Protection Act to be added to New Jersey schools’ curriculum standards.