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NJ S2529
Bill
Status
2/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Ruiz
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AI Summary
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Department of Education must develop a culturally responsive teaching credential in partnership with the Diverse and Learner-Ready Teachers Initiative of the Council of Chief State School Officers or equivalent entity
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The credential will introduce teachers to practices that acknowledge, respond to, and embrace students' cultural backgrounds to ensure equitable access to education
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Culturally responsive teaching is defined as pedagogy that includes students' cultural references in learning and uses research-based strategies connecting school content to students' cultures, languages, and experiences
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The credential must be available to teachers starting in the first full school year after the bill's enactment
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State Board of Education is authorized to adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the credential program
Legislative Description
Requires DOE to develop credential to introduce teachers to culturally responsive teaching practices, characteristics, and methods.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
2/8/2024