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NJ S187

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Polistina

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the State Board of Education from adopting any regulation or policy that restricts the number of semester-hour credits earned in professional education at regionally accredited two-year colleges that can count toward teacher certification

  • Credits must be accepted by a State-approved college professional education preparation program to qualify for this protection

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

  • Sponsored by Senator Vincent J. Polistina (District 2, Atlantic) and Senator Renee C. Burgess (District 28, Essex)

Legislative Description

Prohibits State Board of Education from limiting number of certain two-year college credits that may be applied towards meeting teacher certification requirements.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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