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NJ S2827

NJ S2827
Requires teachers to biennially complete two hours of professional development related to cultural competence.


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Introduced
08/17/2020
In Committee
06/09/2021
Crossed Over
06/03/2021
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

State Board of Education regulations at N.J.A.C.6A:9-15.4 require all active teachers in a school district to complete a minimum of 20 hours of approved professional development each year. This bill requires the board, as part of the professional development requirement, to require each public school teacher to complete two hours of instruction in cultural competency in each two-year period. The instruction must include, but need not be limited to, a discussion of: personal and interpersonal awareness and sensitivities; acts of microaggression in the classroom; and implicit bias.

AI Summary

This bill requires public school teachers in New Jersey to complete two hours of professional development related to cultural competence every two years. The instruction must cover topics such as personal and interpersonal awareness, microaggressions in the classroom, and implicit bias. This is in addition to the existing requirement for teachers to complete a minimum of 20 hours of approved professional development each year.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 06/09/2021)

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