New Jersey State Board of Education
Public Testimony Sessions

Anyone who would like to speak during a public testimony session, may reserve time by registering online or calling the State Board office at 609-292-0739. Please note that space and time are limited. Individuals who are unable to be present at a public testimony session may submit written comments on the topic to be considered by the State Board of Education. Written comments may be mailed to the following address:

New Jersey Department of Education
State Board Office
P.O. Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625-500

Testimony provided at State Board of Education meetings is available below.
The opinions expressed herein are solely the opinions of the commenter.

• September 16, 2009 [Room A | Written Comments]
  
  
• June 17, 2009 [Room A | Room B]
  
  
• April 15, 2009 [Room A | Room B]
  
  
• January 21, 2009 [Room A | Room B]
  A number of individuals who spoke during the January 21, 2009, public testimony session also provided written comments from other members of the public. Because the other members of the public did not formally testify before the State Board, their comments are not posted on this site but have been forwarded to State Board members and department staff. Also, a number of people testifying provided additional research-related materials that are not included within. However, the additional background information is available through the State Board Office.
  
  
• November 19, 2008 [Room A]
  
  
• September 17, 2008 [Room A] | Room B]
  
  
• May 21, 2008 [Room A]
  
  
• February 20, 2008 [Room A]
  
  
• January 9, 2008 [Room A]
  
  
• October 17, 2007 [Room A | Room B]
  A number of individuals who spoke during the October 17, 2007, public testimony session also provided written comments from other members of the public. Because the other members of the public did not formally testify before the State Board, their comments are not posted on this site but have been forwarded to State Board members and department staff. Also, a number of people testifying provided additional research-related materials that are not included within. However, the additional background information is available through the State Board Office.
  
  
• August 15, 2007 [Room A]
  
  
• July 18, 2007 [Room A]
  June 20, 2007 [Public testimony session was not held]
  
  
• May 16, 2007 [Room A | Room B]
  
  
• April 18, 2007 [Public testimony session was not held]
  
  
• March 21, 2007 [Public testimony session was not held]
  
  
• February 21, 2007 [Room A | Room B]
  A number of individuals who spoke during the February 21, 2007, public testimony session also provided written comments from other members of the public. Because those other members of the public did not formally testify before the State Board, their comments are not posted on this site but have been forwarded to State Board members and department staff.
  
  
• December 20, 2006 [Public testimony session was not held]
  
  
• November 15, 2006 [Room A]
  
  
• October 18, 2006 [Public testimony session was not held]
  
  
• September 20, 2006 [Room A]
  
  
• August 16, 2006 [Room A]
  
  
• July 19, 2006 [Public testimony session was not held]
  
  
• June 21, 2006 [Room A | Room B]
  
  
• May 17, 2006 [Room A | Room B]