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NJ S3522
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/28/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nellie Pou
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the Department of Education from requiring elementary school teacher candidates to achieve a minimum passing score on individual subtests in reading and language arts, mathematics, social studies, or science
- Requires teacher candidates seeking elementary school teacher endorsement to instead achieve a minimum average score across all four subject subtests combined
- Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to determine the required minimum average score
- Changes current policy where candidates must pass each of the four subtests individually to qualify for certification
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits DOE from requiring minimum score on any individual subtest to qualify for certain endorsements; requires DOE to establish average minimum score on multiple subject matter tests to qualify for certain teacher endorsements.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
6/28/2024
Committee Referrals
Education6/28/2024
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