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NJ A1669

Bill

Status

Passed

6/28/2024

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Lampitt

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the State Board of Education from requiring candidates for instructional certificates to complete a basic skills test (such as the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators test) in reading, writing, and mathematics

  • Exempts candidates seeking limited certificates of eligibility or limited certificates of eligibility with advanced standing from this prohibition, meaning they must still complete basic skills testing

  • Bars the State Board of Education from requiring educator preparation programs to use basic skills tests as an admission requirement

  • Repeals P.L.2023, c.180, which established the alternative certificate of eligibility program

  • Section 1 takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment (June 28, 2024), while sections 2 and 3 took effect immediately upon approval

Legislative Description

Removes obstacles to teacher certification for certain teachers; repeals law establishing alternative certificate of eligibility.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.26.

6/28/2024

Committee Referrals

Education4/11/2024
Education1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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