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NJ A3367

NJ A3367
Directs Board of Education to authorize issuance of biotechnology endorsement to career and technical education teaching certificate.


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Introduced
01/29/2024
In Committee
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill directs the State Board of Education to authorize the issuance of a biotechnology endorsement to the career and technical education certificate. The endorsement authorizes the holder to teach students in grades nine through 12 in all public schools. The bill requires a candidate seeking a career and technical education teaching certification with a biotechnology endorsement is required to possess a bachelor's degree in biotechnology, biomedical science, microbiology, or a related field; possess a master's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field; possess a career and technical education certification with a medical laboratory technician endorsement; or have demonstrated industry work experience in biotechnology, biomedical science, microbiology, or a related field.

AI Summary

This bill directs the State Board of Education to authorize the issuance of a biotechnology endorsement to the career and technical education teaching certificate. The endorsement allows the holder to teach biotechnology in grades 9-12 in all public schools. To be eligible for this endorsement, a candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in biotechnology, biomedical science, microbiology, or a related field; a master's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field; a career and technical education certification with a medical laboratory technician endorsement; or have demonstrated industry work experience in a relevant field.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/29/2024)

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