Rutgers—Newark professors publish report on re-engaging youth in college after COVID-19

https://dailytargum.com/article/034355a7-f92c-4575-88fb-a6b3bccd4dcd

Gov. Murphy Signs Law Launching Rideshare Paratransit Pilot Program – NJ State Policy Updates

October 8, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates

Transportation Governor Murphy Signs Bill Launching Rideshare Paratransit Pilot Program – On October 4th, Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A2607 into law (P.L.2024, c.82.), allowing taxis, limos, and rideshare companies to provide paratransit services in...

(CLOSED) What Policy Issues Interest You Most? Take the New Jersey State Policy Lab Survey

October 7, 2024 | NJSPL Announcements

By Megan McCue   Today the New Jersey State Policy Lab is pleased to announce the launch of our newest survey, which we invite you to complete here today. This survey, which will take just a couple of minutes to complete, encourages respondents to indicate the...

Assembly Committee Advances Bill Levying Misinformation Misconduct on Health Care Workers – NJ State Policy Updates

September 30, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates

Health Bill Establishes Reproductive Health Travel Advisory for New Jerseyans – On September 23rd, Senator John Burzichelli introduced Bill S3663, which would require the New Jersey State Department to maintain descriptions of other states’ abortion and...

COMMENTARY: Celebrating books not banning them

https://policylab.rutgers.edu/commentary-celebrating-books-not-banning-them/

Rutgers Report Examines High School Grads Who Face Barriers to Higher Education

https://policylab.rutgers.edu/rutgers-report-examines-high-school-grads-who-face-barriers-to-higher-education/

Gov. Murphy Signs Law Limiting Minors’ Access to Intoxicating Hemp Products – NJ State Policy Updates

September 17, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates

Cannabis Gov. Murphy Signs Bill to Limit Minors’ Access to Intoxicating Hemp Products – On Sept. 12, Gov. Murphy signed into law S3235/A4461, codified as P.L.2024, c.73., which will place hemp products under the purview of the state’s Cannabis Regulatory...

NJ Asks Caldwell School To Share Secrets Of Post-COVID Success

https://policylab.rutgers.edu/nj-asks-caldwell-school-to-share-secrets-of-post-covid-success/

These 11 schools in North Jersey are serving as models in pandemic

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2024/09/11/nj-schools-promising-practices-project-pandemic-recovery-study/75142292007/

Bright Days Ahead As Students Start School Year

https://policylab.rutgers.edu/bright-days-ahead-as-students-start-school-year/

NJ Petitions Federal Government for Forever Chemicals Protections – NJ State Policy Updates

September 9, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates

Education Legislator to Propose Bill to Push School District Consolidation – State Sen. Vin Gopal plans to draft legislation to promote the consolidation of school districts in order to reduce high costs, which necessitate high property taxes and significant...

Commentary: First-time homebuyers need hand up, not handout

https://policylab.rutgers.edu/commentary-first-time-homebuyers-need-hand-up-not-handout/

Mount Tabor Elementary School Selected to Participate in Statewide Research Project to Accelerate Student Learning

https://policylab.rutgers.edu/mount-tabor-elementary-school-selected-to-participate-in-statewide-research-project-to-accelerate-student-learning/

Bound Brook’s Community Middle School Recognized as one of the Top Schools in New Jersey for Post-Pandemic Student Outcomes

https://policylab.rutgers.edu/bound-brooks-community-middle-school-recognized-as-one-of-the-top-schools-in-new-jersey-for-post-pandemic-student-outcomes/

Rutgers Report Seeks to Reconnect Newark Students with Educational Opportunities

https://policylab.rutgers.edu/rutgers-report-seeks-to-reconnect-newark-students-with-educational-opportunities/

New Rutgers University Report Seeks to Reconnect Newark Students with Educational Opportunities

https://policylab.rutgers.edu/new-rutgers-university-report-seeks-to-reconnect-newark-students-with-educational-opportunities/

NJ Signs Contract with Nonprofit Organization to Erase Medical Debt – NJ State Policy Updates

August 26, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates

Health State Signs Contract with Nonprofit to Erase Medical Debt – New Jersey has signed a contract with the nonprofit organization Undue Medical Debt to facilitate the erasure of $100,000 in medical debt held by over 50,000 state residents. The state will...

Ocean City School District to Participate in State Study on Educational Practices

https://policylab.rutgers.edu/ocean-city-school-district-to-participate-in-state-study-on-educational-practices/

Ocean City High School to participate in state education study

https://policylab.rutgers.edu/ocean-city-high-school-to-participate-in-state-education-study/

‘Innovative’ Educational Methods Net Ocean City Spot In State Study

https://policylab.rutgers.edu/innovative-educational-methods-net-ocean-city-spot-in-state-study/