Statement from Danielle Farrie, ELC Research Director, on Governor Sherrill’s Proposed FY27 NJ State Budget
Today, Governor Mikie Sherrill released the first state budget of her administration, maintaining a commitment to public education…
Newly Introduced School Facilities Bond Legislation Targets Urgent Infrastructure Needs
Education Law Center applauds Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz for introducing legislation that would authorize a statewide bond…
ELC Testimony Once Again Highlights the Need to End New Jersey’s High School Exit Exam
Every student who has meets New Jersey’s rigorous high school graduation requirements, including credit, attendance, and coursework requirements,…
Catch Up on ELC Efforts in Support of Public Education
When students learn in inclusive and well-resourced school environments, they thrive. But the Trump Administration’s attacks on public education put millions of students at risk. Education Law Center…
This is What the Next NJ Governor Needs to Do to Support Public Education
Every gubernatorial election in New Jersey is important. The choices made by the next governor will have a…
NJ Legislators: Support State School Aid in Governor Murphy’s Proposed Budget but Know that work remains
June 12, 2025 As New Jersey “budget season” moves into the critical phase where Legislators and Governor Phil…
State Report Finds Two-Thirds of SDA Districts Lack Adequate School Facilities
Advocates Call for Immediate Action to Fund Critical School Construction Projects A recently released report by the New…
Join ELC and Co-Sponsors on April 8 for a Webinar on the Legal Rights of NJ Immigrant Students
A free, virtual information session entitled “Legal Rights of Immigrant Students in New Jersey’s Public Schools: An Information Session with…
ELC to NJ State Board of Education: Eliminate High School Exit Exam or At Very Least Increase Equity
Continuing a yearslong effort to rid New Jersey of a high school exit exam, Education Law Center testified…
ELC and Partners Send Letter to All NJ School Districts Detailing Legal Rights of Immigrant Students
The ACLU of New Jersey, Education Law Center, and New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children sent a letter…