Governor Murphy signed school meals and chronic absenteeism bills into law. These laws will assist students in maximizing their educational potential. Once again, ACNJ’s advocacy efforts have paid off for kids!
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Video clips of “Cradle to Kindergarten: A New Plan to Combat Inequality” round table discussion
Watch highlights from the “Cradle to Kindergarten: A New Plan to Combat Inequality” round table discussion, organized in January 2018.
What an amazing time for NJ children!
What an amazing two weeks for child advocacy – more money for preschool in Governor Murphy’s proposed budget, bills addressing chronic absenteeism as well as access to school breakfast on a fast track in Trenton and a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Abbott preschool. Plus – it’s official! ACNJ is part of the national Think Babies campaign.
Building momentum for reducing chronic absenteeism
Though Gov. Christie failed to sign the chronic absenteeism bill, ACNJ will continue its efforts to ensure more kids attend school every day.
Blog: Setting the Record Straight on Preschool Expansion
It wasn’t that districts didn’t “want” the preschool funding— because they did and continue to want it.
