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NJ S3115
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Benjie Wimberly
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AI Summary
- Noncitizen teachers holding a teaching certificate who have declared intention to become U.S. citizens would become eligible for tenure under this New Jersey bill
- Repeals existing state law provisions (N.J.S.18A:6-39 and N.J.S.18A:28-3) that currently prohibit noncitizens from acquiring tenure
- Teachers must still meet all standard tenure requirements under N.J.S.18A:28-5 to qualify
- For noncitizen teachers already employed in school districts when the bill takes effect, prior teaching service would count toward tenure eligibility
- Teaching certificates for noncitizens can still be revoked if the holder abandons efforts to become a U.S. citizen, becomes disqualified, or fails to obtain citizenship within five years
Legislative Description
Permits certain noncitizen teachers to be eligible for tenure.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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