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NJ S3936
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
06/15/2021
06/15/2021
In Committee
06/15/2021
06/15/2021
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 performance-based assessment, such as the edTPA, as a condition of eligibility. Additionally, the bill prohibits educator preparation programs from considering whether a candidate has completed such an assessment when deciding whether to recommend the candidate for CEAS certification. The CEAS is a certificate with lifetime validity issued to candidates who meet degree, academic, and test requirements for teacher certification and complete an educator preparation program.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 06/15/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S3936 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S4000/3936_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S4000/3936_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3936_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3936_I1.PDF |
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