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NJ S1570
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Commissioner of Education from approving any basic skills assessment or subject matter knowledge test for teacher certification candidates that requires a waiting period of more than 14 days before retaking the test
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Currently, the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators test mandates a 28-day waiting period between retake attempts, with scores canceled and no refund if violated
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Does not affect alternative assessment options already accepted for teacher certification, including the SAT, ACT, or Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits Commissioner of Education from approving certain tests for teacher certification candidates with extended retake waiting periods.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/9/2024