Eyes on the NJ State Board of Education

Meeting Date: February 4, 2026

President's Report

Public Testimony

President Goldenberg stated that today, beginning at 1:00 pm, the State Board will receive testimony

from registered members of the public on the draft revisions to the New Jersey Student Learning

Standards in five content areas. She stated this marks the third and final regional hearing on the draft

revisions.

Resolution in Recognition of Career and Technical Education Month in New Jersey


NJSBOE Actions

Appointments

The State Board approved the following appointment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:4-32-35 and N.J.A.C. 6A:2-1.1 et seq.:

Dr. Lily Laux, Assistant Commissioner, Division of Educational Services

Dr. Joseph Howe, Assistant Commissioner, Division of Finance and Business Services

Mr. Christopher Williams, Chief of Staff

Commissioner Dehmer stated that Dr. Lily Laux would begin to serve as Acting Commissioner of Education effective at the end of the day.


New Business

President Goldenberg stated that today is bittersweet for the members of the State Board and

Department, as Commissioner Dehmer will conclude his tenure as Commissioner bringing to close a

hallmark career at the Department of Education. She stated the State Board thanks him for his

service and presented a resolution to Commissioner Dehmer.

Resolution in Honor of Commissioner Kevin J. Dehmer

Questions: Email NJASA Director of Communications Anne H. Gallagher
NJASA 920 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618
p: 609-599-2900 f: 609-599-1893
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