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NJ S335

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Douglas Steinhardt

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the New Jersey State Board of Education from requiring student growth objectives (SGOs) or any substantially similar assessment as part of teacher evaluations

  • Student growth objectives are currently multiple assessments designed by teachers to measure student progress against New Jersey Student Learning Standards

  • Under existing rules, SGOs account for between 15 and 50 percent of a teacher's overall evaluation score

  • The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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