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NJ A2466

NJ A2466
Requires teachers to biennially complete two hours of professional development related to cultural competence.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
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 competence every two years. The training 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 at least 20 hours of professional development annually.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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