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NJ S2203
NJ S2203Requires teachers to biennially complete two hours of professional development related to cultural competence.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 cover topics such as personal and interpersonal awareness, microaggressions in the classroom, and implicit bias. This is in addition to the existing requirement for teachers to complete a minimum of 20 hours of approved professional development each year.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2203 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2203_I1.HTM |
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