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NJ A1669
NJ A1669Removes 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
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Passed
06/28/2024
06/28/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/28/2024
06/28/2024
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act concerning teacher certification, supplementing chapter 26 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, and repealing P.L.2023, c.180.
AI Summary
This bill removes the requirement for certain teachers to complete a state-approved test of basic reading, writing, and math skills as a condition for obtaining an instructional certificate or admission to a teacher preparation program. It also repeals a previously enacted law that established an alternative certificate of eligibility. The bill aims to eliminate obstacles to teacher certification, particularly for those who may not have performed well on standardized tests but possess the necessary knowledge and skills to teach effectively.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (27)
Rosaura Bagolie (D)*,
Jim Beach (D)*,
Pam Lampitt (D)*,
Yvonne Lopez (D)*,
Shirley Turner (D)*,
Renee Burgess (D),
Clinton Calabrese (D),
Linda Carter (D),
Craig Coughlin (D),
Patrick Diegnan (D),
Margie Donlon (D),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Roy Freiman (D),
Garnet Hall (D),
Andrea Katz (D),
Michele Matsikoudis (R),
Cody Miller (D),
Luanne Peterpaul (D),
Annette Quijano (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Gabriel Rodriguez (D),
Alex Sauickie (R),
Shanique Speight (D),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Shavonda Sumter (D),
Anthony Verrelli (D),
Benjie Wimberly (D),
Last Action
Approved P.L.2024, c.26. (on 06/28/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1669 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/PL24/26_.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AL24/26_.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1669_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement Senate 5/13/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1669_S3.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SED 5/6/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1669_S2.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AED 3/4/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1669_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1669_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1669_I2.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1669_I1.HTM |
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