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NJ S1287
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
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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
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Exempts candidates seeking limited certificates of eligibility or limited certificates of eligibility with advanced standing from this testing prohibition
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Bars the State Board of Education from requiring commissioner-approved educator preparation programs to use basic skills tests as an admission requirement
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Repeals P.L.2023, c.180, which established the alternative certificate of eligibility
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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