Our thanks to Jennifer Amponin, BSN, RN, CSN-NJ, NJSSNA Membership Chair for sharing the attached February NJSSNA Executive Board highlights ...

NJSSNA February Highlights:

• Please send your county pictures of members and/or gatherings to president-elect@njssna.org to be included at the conference slide show!

• Have you recently graduated or have a picture when you did? How about your pinning ceremony or of you in a uniform? Please send to secretary@njssna.org to be included at the conference slide show!

• Members can register for monthly meetings under the members only tab of the website.

• All three Fall webinar recordings are under the membership only tab.

New Laws: 

P.L.2025, c.205.
Summary: Requires boards of education to ensure that all staff are trained in care of
students with epilepsy and seizure disorders every five years.
Progress: Pamphlet Law
Status: 01/12/2026 — Bill or Resolution Signed by the Governor

P.L.2025, c.240.
Summary: Clarifies which health care professional may provide documentation to the school district in need for home instruction due to the student's health condition.
Progress: Pamphlet Law
Status: 01/12/2026 — Bill or Resolution Signed by the Governor

P.L.2025, c.195.
Summary: Requires guidelines on student use of internet-enabled devices to be developed by DOE and policy to be adopted by the governing body of each public school.
Progress: Pamphlet Law
Status: 01/08/2026 — Bill or Resolution Signed by the Governor

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"Hello County School Nurses! 

 I want to say hello and remind you that the NJSSNA Spring Conference is coming up soon (March 27 & March 28)! 

March 20th is the last day to register. March 13th is the last day for the discounted group rate for hotel rooms.

I wouldn't want anyone to miss out! You don't have to be an NJSSNA member to attend. 

 Here is the link to the agenda with all the details: /https://s3.amazonaws.com/nursing-network/production/attachments/13814/original/2026_NJSSNA_Spring_Conference_Agenda_.docx.pdf?1770329478

 Up to 7 continuing education credits can be earned.

 Here is the link to register: https://njssna.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/148720-new-jersey-school-nurses-at-the-heart-of-student-success#!info

❖ This year’s service project supports the Child Life Program at Children’s Specialized Hospital (RWJ/Barnabas New Brunswick). We’ll collect highly requested toys and monetary donations. Check the website for details!
❖ Dress your best on Friday 3/27 to celebrate the professional pride and self-care that
fuels your vital role at the heart of student success!

 Let me know if you're planning to attend. 

We will have an opportunity to have a County SNA group professional photo and individual ones too.

I would love to do this! It's always good to get everyone together. 

 Karen Haber and Cathy Grano

NJSSNA Education Committee Co-Chairs"