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NJ S1571
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Mandates the State Board of Education to reduce the current two-semester and 175-hour clinical practice requirements for candidates seeking a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) for teacher certification
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Requires the Commissioner of Education to develop specific recommendations for reducing clinical practice requirements in consultation with education organizations including the New Jersey Education Association, School Boards Association, Association of School Administrators, and Principals and Supervisors Association
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Aims to allow teacher candidates to fulfill clinical practice requirements in one semester instead of two, reducing financial burden on prospective teachers
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Takes effect immediately and applies to the first full academic year following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires State Board of Education to reduce clinical practice requirements for certain teacher candidates.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/9/2024