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New Jersey Considers Lowering Age for Mandatory Public School Enrollment
TRENTON, NJ — A new legislative proposal introduced on Monday seeks to lower the age for compulsory school attendance in New Jersey from six to five years old. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson of District 15, which includes Hunterdon and Mercer counties, and Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly of District 35, spanning Bergen and Passaic counties, the bill aims to amend existing education statutes to reflect this change. The bill, formally known as Assembly No. 4442, outlines amendments to several sections of the New Jersey Statutes, specifically targeting the requirements for school attendance. Key changes include the obligation for parents or
Nunzio Campanile files complaint against NJSIAA looking to overturn senior transfer rule
In a case that could have a far-reaching impact on New Jersey high school sports and beyond, current Syracuse University football assistant coach Nunzio Campanile has filed a complaint against the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association in Superior Court of New Jersey, calling the organization’s transfer rule for seniors unconstitutional. Campanile is...
NJ eyes special perk for student-athletes struggling with grades
⚫ Legislation gives student-athletes a special option when their sport is in season. ⚫ The proposal applies only to a specific group of athletes. ⚫ Critics believe the bill sends the wrong message to students. Some athletes in high school should be able to skip gym class in favor of...
Gopal, Donlon, Peterpaul Celebrate Creation of New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Senate Education Committee Chairman Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Margie Donlon, and Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul, D-Monmouth, released the following statement applauding Acting Governor Tahesha Way for signing into law S2082/A3413. S2082, sponsored by Senator Gopal, establishes a New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force and clarifies the collection of student growth objective data. The bill aims to improve the educator evaluation system established by the “Teacher Effectiveness and Accountability for the Children of New Jersey Act”(TEACH NJ Act) of 2012 through the creation of an evaluation task force. “We are facing immense educator staffing shortages around the state. We need to amend the system...
Bristol Township school officials say no evidence 11-year-old brought gun to school
Bristol Township School District officials do not believe an 11-year-old middle school student accused of firing a gun into a Levittown home Tuesday had the firearm with him during the school day. Ben Franklin Middle School administrators interviewed multiple students and reviewed security video throughout the day Wednesday and found...
Hallahan High School’s Former Center City Campus Sells For $15M, Belmont Charter Plans Move
Hallahan Catholic Girls High was the country's first diocesan Catholic girls high school in the United States. It closed in 2021, and pending approval will become the new home of Belmont Charter High School after a $15 million purchase. The former campus of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School...
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