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NJ S1287
NJ S1287Removes obstacles to teacher certification for certain teachers; repeals law establishing alternative certificate of eligibility.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
05/06/2024
05/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Removes obstacles to teacher certification for certain teachers; repeals law establishing alternative certificate of eligibility.
AI Summary
This bill removes obstacles to teacher certification for certain teachers by repealing the law that established an alternative certificate of eligibility. Specifically, it prohibits the State Board of Education from requiring teacher candidates to complete a test of basic reading, writing, and math skills, such as the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators test, in order to obtain an instructional certificate. It also prohibits educator preparation programs from requiring the completion of such a test as a condition for admission.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Substituted by A1669 (1R) (on 05/20/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1287 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement Senate 5/13/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_S2.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_T1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SED 5/6/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_I1.HTM |
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