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NJ A3945

NJ A3945
Establishes "Male Teachers of Color Mentorship Pilot Program"; appropriates $95,000.


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Introduced
05/12/2022
In Committee
12/14/2023
Crossed Over
01/08/2024
Passed
01/08/2024
Dead
Vetoed
01/16/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes "Male Teachers of Color Mentorship Pilot Program"; appropriates $95,000.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a three-year "Male Teachers of Color Mentorship Pilot Program" to create mentoring relationships between male students of color enrolled in educator preparation programs at institutions of higher education in the State, and male teachers of color currently employed by school districts, charter schools, or renaissance school projects. The bill appropriates $95,000 to the Department of Education to fund the pilot program, and requires the Commissioner of Education to select the participating institutions and school districts, as well as the student and teacher participants. The bill also provides a $5,000 annual stipend for each participating male teacher of color and requires a review of the student's performance and a good faith effort to hire the student upon graduation.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Pocket Veto - Bills not Acted on by Governor-end of Session (on 01/16/2024)

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