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NJ A5313
NJ A5313Requires teachers to biennially complete two hours of professional development related to cultural competence.
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Introduced
01/29/2021
01/29/2021
In Committee
01/29/2021
01/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
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 include discussions on personal and interpersonal awareness, acts of microaggression in the classroom, and implicit bias. This is in addition to the existing requirement of 20 hours of approved professional development per year for all active teachers.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/29/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5313_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5313_I1.PDF |
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