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NJ A5824

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Morales

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Career and technical education (CTE) teacher candidates will not be required to pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators test if they can demonstrate English and math proficiency through alternate measures
  • Alternate measures include work portfolios approved by a school superintendent, occupational licenses or certifications, and industry certificates or registrations
  • CTE teacher preparation programs cannot exceed 200 hours of instruction or one academic year
  • The bill amends P.L.2021, c.420 and takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment
  • Applies to candidates seeking certificates of eligibility and certificates of eligibility with advanced standing in CTE endorsements

Legislative Description

Limits certain requirements for certification of career and technical education teachers.

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by S4515 (1R)

12/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Education6/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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