January Informational Session
Date: January 15, 2026
Topic: Launch of the New Jersey School Physician Coalition and Navigating Liability
Session Description: This session will bring together school physicians and school personnel for a first look at our mission, 2026 priorities, and plans to enhance collaboration and support student health across New Jersey. The session will also feature an expert-led overview of malpractice coverage, liability, and emerging risk considerations for school physicians.
March NJSPC Session
Date: March 24, 2026
Topic: Home Instruction and the Law: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism
Session Description: This session will examine the causes of chronic absenteeism and outline New Jersey’s home instruction requirements, offering practical strategies from a school physician’s perspective to better support students and strengthen collaboration with school teams. It will include a didactic presentation followed by a panel discussion with representatives from the New Jersey Department of Education, the New Jersey State School Nurses Association, and a legal expert, with opportunities for participants to ask questions throughout.
May NJSPC Session
Date: May 21, 2026
Topic: Keeping Schools Protected: New Jersey’s Updated Immunization Rules
Session Description: This session will provide an overview of New Jersey’s updated immunization rules for schools, highlighting the key changes that will affect child health requirements for the 2026–2027 school year. Attendees will learn what’s new, what schools need to prepare for, and how these updates impact day‑to‑day practice. It will include a didactic presentation followed by a panel discussion with representatives from the New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey State School Nurses Association, with opportunities for participants to ask questions throughout.