LAT – May 2021

I. Welcome

A. LAT Member Information Card

II. State Legislative Update

1. 1. Governor Murphy 2022 Budget – Historical Pension Payment
   2. Good News! U.S. Department of Education Approves NJ Assessment Plan
   3. Eliminate the Sitting Requirement Take Action
   4. COVID Update
      i. Accidental Death Benefits – Take Action
      ii. 2021 Proms & Graduations Guidance
      iii. ARPA Tax Credits – Guidance

III. 2021 Election Cycle

1. 1. NJEA PAC Endorsements for June Primary
      i. Murphy Stands with Us Signup
   2. Here is How You Can Help
   3. Voting  FYI
   4. Dates to Remember 

IV. Federal Update

1. 1. President Biden’s First 100 Days
   2. Student Loan Debt.
      1. Degrees Not Debt
      2. Student Loan Debt Relief Take Action