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NJ S2164
NJ S2164Eliminates use of standardized assessments as measure of student growth or progress in evaluations of teachers, principals, assistant principals, and vice-principals.
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Introduced
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that standardized assessments may not be used as a measure of student growth or progress in the evaluation of a teacher, principal, assistant principal, or vice-principal. Under the "Teacher Effectiveness and Accountability for the Children of New Jersey (TEACHNJ) Act," P.L.2012, c.26 (C.18A:6-117 et seq.), student progress on standardized assessments may be used as a factor in teacher evaluations, although it may not be the predominant factor in the overall evaluation of a teacher. This bill revises the relevant section of law.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of standardized assessments as a measure of student growth or progress in the evaluation of teachers, principals, assistant principals, and vice-principals. Previously, under the "Teacher Effectiveness and Accountability for the Children of New Jersey (TEACHNJ) Act," student progress on standardized assessments could be used as a factor in teacher evaluations, although it could not be the predominant factor. This bill revises the relevant section of law to remove standardized assessments as a measure of student growth or progress in these evaluations.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 03/07/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2164 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2500/2164_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2500/2164_I1.PDF |
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