NJ A1027

Extends temporary instructional certificates for military spouses who are licensed teachers from 180 days to 365 days, with mandatory extensions of up to four additional years upon demonstrating progress toward a standard New Jersey certificate

Eliminates licensing fees for nonresident military spouses applying for temporary courtesy licenses, requiring only criminal history record check fees

Requires the New Jersey Board of Nursing to issue temporary courtesy licenses to military spouses holding valid out-of-state nursing licenses without requiring equivalency determinations of the other state's licensing requirements

Mandates that professional and occupational licensing boards extend temporary courtesy licenses indefinitely as long as the applicant's military spouse remains stationed in New Jersey

Requires the Department of Education, Board of Nursing, and other licensing boards to establish expedited processing procedures for military spouse applications