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NJ S3522

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/28/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nellie Pou

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

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

Full Bill Text

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