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NJ S1418
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Troy Singleton
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Education, in consultation with the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, to establish a multimedia advertising campaign promoting teaching and education support careers as engaging, dynamic, and rewarding opportunities
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Campaign must utilize digital outlets, television, radio, print, and other media to promote available scholarships, student loan redemption programs, and other financial support for those entering education careers
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Mandates targeted advertising to recruit teachers and education support professionals from underrepresented racial groups
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Requires specific recruitment efforts for high-demand fields including special education, STEM, world languages, bilingual education, and other fields identified by the Commissioner of Education
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Appropriates $1,000,000 to the Department of Education, funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act to the extent permitted by federal law
Legislative Description
Directs DOE to establish advertising campaign to attract candidates to teaching and education support professions; appropriates $1 million.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/9/2024