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NJ S433
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Pennacchio
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the New Jersey residency requirement for teachers employed by school districts, charter schools, or renaissance school projects specifically to teach mathematics or science
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Retains the existing state residency requirement for all other public officers and employees, including teachers of subjects other than math and science
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Addresses reported shortages of mathematics and science teachers in New Jersey by expanding the pool of eligible candidates to include out-of-state residents
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Amends R.S.52:14-7, which was expanded in 2011 to require state residency for nearly all public employees with limited exceptions
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Eliminates State residency requirement for mathematics and science public school teachers.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/9/2024