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NJ S335
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Douglas Steinhardt
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the New Jersey State Board of Education from requiring student growth objectives (SGOs) or any substantially similar assessment as part of teacher evaluations
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Student growth objectives are currently multiple assessments designed by teachers to measure student progress against New Jersey Student Learning Standards
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Under existing rules, SGOs account for between 15 and 50 percent of a teacher's overall evaluation score
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The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment
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Sponsored by Senators Douglas J. Steinhardt (District 23) and Michael L. Testa, Jr. (District 1) and pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session
Legislative Description
Prohibits State Board of Education from requiring student growth objectives to evaluate teachers.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026