(Hannah Gross/NJ Spotlight News)The new requirements change rules on admission, enrollment, athletics
(Hannah Gross/NJ Spotlight News)The new requirements change rules on admission, enrollment, athletics
(AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)GOP candidate for governor would give $8,000 per student to any family that sends its child to private school
(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)About 17% of NJ students are enrolled in special education programs

Also on Chat Box: Sen. Vin Gopal on how U.S. Department of Education cuts could affect NJ public schools
American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkLawmakers want to require health insurers to cover biomarker testing
(Hannah Gross/NJ Spotlight News)Under pressure to minimize cuts to school aid, lawmakers consider changes to funding formula
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)Reforms proposed by NJ charter schools association not enough, some experts say

Interview: State Sen. Vin Gopal

State lawmakers argue for restoring adequate funding to local public health departments
(Hannah Gross/NJ Spotlight News)Senate panel OKs bill with widespread support among educators
(AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)Five-day ‘grace period’ would gives some districts a chance to explore additional funding

School advocates say the bill is another attempt at school voucher program in NJ
(Hannah Gross/NJ Spotlight News)Superintendents and others urge lawmakers to reform 15-year-old system
Ted Goldberg/NJ Spotlight NewsMost states that legalized recreational cannabis also legalized home-grown
talya schwartzDemocratic and Republican state lawmakers join chorus of complaints

Bills need committee reviews before they can get a vote at Monday's final session of the year
marnie hazeltonAngelica Allen-McMillan's retirement comes as state schools face major challenges

Interview: Luanne Peterpaul, Assemblywoman-elect
(Bobby Brier/NJ Spotlight News)NJ Democrats picked up seats in the Legislature, leaving state Republicans disappointed by turnout and results
(Brendan Smyth; NJ Spotlight News)Updated: Gopal declared a winner in 11th District. Early results show Democrats holding firm