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NJ S433

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Pennacchio

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the New Jersey residency requirement for teachers employed by school districts, charter schools, or renaissance school projects specifically to teach mathematics or science

  • Retains the existing state residency requirement for all other public officers and employees, including teachers of subjects other than math and science

  • Addresses reported shortages of mathematics and science teachers in New Jersey by expanding the pool of eligible candidates to include out-of-state residents

  • Amends R.S.52:14-7, which was expanded in 2011 to require state residency for nearly all public employees with limited exceptions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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