NJ A4121

Prohibits the State Board of Education from requiring students to pass a statewide graduation proficiency test as a condition for graduating from secondary school

Shifts responsibility for determining proficiency levels in reading, writing, and computational skills from the state to local boards of education

Allows out-of-school youth or adults age 18 and older who previously met district graduation requirements but were not granted a State endorsed diploma to apply for and receive one without taking a proficiency test

Removes requirements that school district report cards include High School Proficiency Test results and that renaissance school projects be evaluated based on graduation proficiency test performance

Repeals existing statutes requiring administration of the graduation proficiency test to 11th and 12th grade students, as well as related review and reporting requirements