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NJ A5747
Prohibits State Board of Education from requiring completion of performance-based assessment as condition of eligibility for certificate of eligibility with advanced standing.
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Introduced
05/17/2021
05/17/2021
In Committee
05/17/2021
05/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current State Board of Education regulations, in order to be eligible to receive a certificate of eligibility with advanced standing (CEAS) a candidate must pass a Commissioner of Education approved performance-based assessment, currently the edTPA. This bill provides that the State Board of Education is prohibited from requiring a candidate for a CEAS to complete a Commissioner of Education approved performance-based assessment in order to be eligible for CEAS certification. Additionally, the bill prohibits an educator preparation program from considering whether a candidate for a CEAS has completed a Commissioner of Education approved performance-based assessment when making a determination as to whether to recommend a candidate for CEAS certification.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the State Board of Education from requiring candidates for a certificate of eligibility with advanced standing (CEAS) to complete a Commissioner of Education-approved performance-based assessment, such as the edTPA, as a condition of eligibility for the CEAS certification. Additionally, the bill prohibits educator preparation programs from considering whether a candidate has completed such a performance-based assessment when determining whether to recommend the candidate for CEAS certification.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Daniel Benson (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Anthony Verrelli (D)*,
Wayne DeAngelo (D),
Andrew Zwicker (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 05/17/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5747_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5747_I1.PDF |
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