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NJ S1287

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the State Board of Education from requiring candidates for instructional certificates to complete basic skills tests (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 testing prohibition

  • Bars the State Board of Education from requiring commissioner-approved 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

  • Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment for the testing requirement provisions, with other sections effective immediately

Legislative Description

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

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by A1669 (1R)

5/20/2024

Committee Referrals

Education1/9/2024

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