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NJ A3943

NJ A3943
Requires teachers to biennially complete two hours of professional development related to cultural competence.


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Introduced
05/12/2022
In Committee
05/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 the State Board of Education to mandate that all public school teachers in New Jersey complete two hours of professional development on cultural competency every two years. The instruction must cover topics such as personal and interpersonal awareness, recognizing microaggressions in the classroom, and addressing implicit biases. This new requirement is part of the existing professional development regulations for teachers in the state.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 05/12/2022)

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