On January 8th, Governor Murphy signed what his administration calls a bell-to-bell cell phone ban into law, which will take effect during the 2026-27 school year. This law requires “guidelines on student use of internet-enabled devices to be developed by the New Jersey Department of Education,” with each public school’s governing body adopting corresponding policies. This […]
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Murphy Signs Critical Legislation Before Leaving Office
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Before the Murphy administration concluded, several critical pieces of legislation were signed into law. “Bell-to-Bell” Cell Phone Ban: Effective for the 2026-27 school year, this law restricts student phone use during school hours. The policy reflects recommendations from the Commission on the Effects of Social Media Usage on Adolescents, of which […]
Newark Kids Count Data Snapshot 2025: Economic Well-Being of Children and Families
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Download Data Snapshot Newark Data Snapshots 2025 Newark Kids Count Reports As a result of the high costs of basic needs, many Newark families rely on government programs to support their families, including NJ FamilyCare for health insurance and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help purchase food. Many of […]
The Impact of Social Media on Adolescents
ACNJ served on New Jersey’s Commission on the Effects of Social Media Usage on Adolescents, which examined how social media impacts young people. The Commission published recommendations aimed at preserving social media’s benefits while reducing potential harms – including banning cellphones at school and delaying social media access until age 16. More in the News: […]
What Do We Know About the “Medically Frail”?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Riyah Myrie Summer Intern Click here to stay informed on our state and federal budget advocacy. Portions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Trump on July 4, amended parts of the Social Security Act that outlined the requirements for a State plan for medical assistance, […]
