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NJ S1659
NJ S1659Requires teachers to biennially complete two hours of professional development related to cultural competence.
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Introduced
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 competency every two years. The instruction must include discussions on personal and interpersonal awareness, microaggressions in the classroom, and implicit bias. This new requirement is part of the existing state regulation that mandates all active teachers to complete at least 20 hours of approved professional development annually.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 02/14/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1659 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1659_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1659_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1659_I1.PDF |
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