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NJ S1064
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Linda Greenstein
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AI Summary
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State Board of Education must create an expedited alternate route to teacher certification for current or former school district paraprofessionals and instructional assistants
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Commissioner of Education must develop program recommendations in consultation with education organizations including NJEA, NJ School Boards Association, NJ Principals and Supervisors Association, and American Federation of Teachers New Jersey
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Direct classroom service, including tutoring, can be applied toward student teaching requirements with potential full credit under a developed formula
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School districts must make reasonable efforts to allow candidates to complete student teaching while continuing employment as paraprofessionals or instructional assistants
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Program must include a formula allowing grade point average waivers for candidates who demonstrate qualification through other means
Legislative Description
Requires State Board of Education to authorize alternate route to expedite teacher certification of persons employed as paraprofessionals in school districts.
Withdrawn Because Approved
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2023, c.327.
1/9/2024